Praxis II World and US History Exam Prep - Question List

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6. Who were the majority of people living in Russia during the 1600s?
  1. Muslims
  2. Serfs
  3. Mongols
  4. Free peasants
7. Which of the following most influenced the economic changes during the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
  1. Industrialists from Great Britain and Germany
  2. The Samurai
  3. Traders from Portugal
  4. Merchants from China
8. Which of the following conditions affected Cambodia in the 1970s and Rwanda in the 1990s?
  1. High rates of infection from AIDS
  2. Communist revolution
  3. Violence due to genocide
  4. Invasion by Europeans
9. Most likely, what was the main reason for the Jewish migration out of Hungary, Germany, and Crimea?
  1. Russia and Poland had much more tolerant policies towards minorities and immigrants.
  2. Ghettos and pogroms were established in places where Jews were forced to live.
  3. Access to Eastern Europe became easier with the expansion of the railroads.
  4. The crusades had a distinct impact upon Jewish settlements in Eastern Europe.
10. Why did the development of agriculture lead to a dramatic increase in population?
  1. The development of agriculture led to the end of the nomadic life.
  2. People no longer had to hunt and gather, which was highly dangerous.
  3. Farming led to a more stable source of food, which allowed for larger families and permanent homes.
  4. Agriculture and farming provided a much healthier diet than hunting and gathering did.

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