Global Regents Exam with 100%
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What was the neolithic revolution and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-Around 10,000BCE, People learned to plant seeds and grow food.
What was the impact/effect of the Neolithic Revolution?
Change - ANS-Population increased, Permanent settlements, New Social classes, New
Technology.
What was the Industrial Revolution and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-1750 England, The means of production of goods shifted from hand
tools to machines & from human/animal to steam power.
What were the effects of the Industrial Revolution?
Change - ANS-The economy transitioned to laissez-fair, Big business rose, There was a
new class structure, urbanization, and improved transportation.
What was the Meiji Restoration and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-1868-1912, Reforms; Modernization Economics. Industrialization of
Japan.
What were the effects of the Meiji Restoration?
Change - ANS-Led to
1. Militarism
2. Social Change
3. Imperialism
(Global Power)
What was the Chinese Communist Revolution and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-1934-1949, Led by Mao over the Guomindang because: promise of land,
overcame corruption and the end of foreign domination.
What was the effect of the Chinese Communist Revolution?
Change - ANS-1. Transformed into industrialist
2. Literacy Increased
3. Classes eliminated
4. Health Care Improved
5. 1 party dictator
6. Denial of human rights
, What were the Crusades and when did they occur?
Change - ANS-1095-1291, Attempts to reclaim holy land, more power to Europe,
Forgiveness of sins if they fought in crusades, Nobles gain wealth/land, Serfs escaped
from land
What were effects of the Crusades?
Change - ANS-1. Trade increased
2. Religious Intolerance
3. Interest in Travel
4. Growth of towns
5. Gave the King more power
What was the Bubonic Plague and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-Mid 1300s, A disease spread by fleas on rats, rats infested ships, towns,
and homes.
What was the effect of the Bubonic Plague?
Change - ANS-1. This disease spread through Europe
2. 1 of 3 people died
3. Was a global epidemic
4. Caused social upheaval
5.European economy was at a low
What was the Renaissance and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-1300s-1500s, The rebirth, Golden Age; Arts, literature and science.
What were effects of the renaissance?
Change - ANS-1. Humanism: Life in Present Important
2. Examination of worldly subjects
3. New architectural styles
4. Improved literacy bc printing press
What was the Fall of Constantinople and when did it occur?
Turning Pt. - ANS-1453(Byz Empire) They lost due to invading armies and internal
struggles. They were conquered by the Ottoman Empire (Turks)
What was the effect of the Fall of Constantinople?
Turning Pt. - ANS-1. Changed to Muslim Trading Empire.
2. Preserved culture of Greeks/Romans
3. Gave Russia written Language
4. Introduced/Spread Orthodox Christianity
What was the Columbus Voyage and when did it occur?
Turning Pt. - ANS-1492(Spain and Americas) Wanted to reach Asia by sailing across
the Atlantic Ocean, this trip was financed by Spain, Encountered a new continent
claimed by Spain.
Correct Solutions
What was the neolithic revolution and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-Around 10,000BCE, People learned to plant seeds and grow food.
What was the impact/effect of the Neolithic Revolution?
Change - ANS-Population increased, Permanent settlements, New Social classes, New
Technology.
What was the Industrial Revolution and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-1750 England, The means of production of goods shifted from hand
tools to machines & from human/animal to steam power.
What were the effects of the Industrial Revolution?
Change - ANS-The economy transitioned to laissez-fair, Big business rose, There was a
new class structure, urbanization, and improved transportation.
What was the Meiji Restoration and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-1868-1912, Reforms; Modernization Economics. Industrialization of
Japan.
What were the effects of the Meiji Restoration?
Change - ANS-Led to
1. Militarism
2. Social Change
3. Imperialism
(Global Power)
What was the Chinese Communist Revolution and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-1934-1949, Led by Mao over the Guomindang because: promise of land,
overcame corruption and the end of foreign domination.
What was the effect of the Chinese Communist Revolution?
Change - ANS-1. Transformed into industrialist
2. Literacy Increased
3. Classes eliminated
4. Health Care Improved
5. 1 party dictator
6. Denial of human rights
, What were the Crusades and when did they occur?
Change - ANS-1095-1291, Attempts to reclaim holy land, more power to Europe,
Forgiveness of sins if they fought in crusades, Nobles gain wealth/land, Serfs escaped
from land
What were effects of the Crusades?
Change - ANS-1. Trade increased
2. Religious Intolerance
3. Interest in Travel
4. Growth of towns
5. Gave the King more power
What was the Bubonic Plague and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-Mid 1300s, A disease spread by fleas on rats, rats infested ships, towns,
and homes.
What was the effect of the Bubonic Plague?
Change - ANS-1. This disease spread through Europe
2. 1 of 3 people died
3. Was a global epidemic
4. Caused social upheaval
5.European economy was at a low
What was the Renaissance and when did it occur?
Change - ANS-1300s-1500s, The rebirth, Golden Age; Arts, literature and science.
What were effects of the renaissance?
Change - ANS-1. Humanism: Life in Present Important
2. Examination of worldly subjects
3. New architectural styles
4. Improved literacy bc printing press
What was the Fall of Constantinople and when did it occur?
Turning Pt. - ANS-1453(Byz Empire) They lost due to invading armies and internal
struggles. They were conquered by the Ottoman Empire (Turks)
What was the effect of the Fall of Constantinople?
Turning Pt. - ANS-1. Changed to Muslim Trading Empire.
2. Preserved culture of Greeks/Romans
3. Gave Russia written Language
4. Introduced/Spread Orthodox Christianity
What was the Columbus Voyage and when did it occur?
Turning Pt. - ANS-1492(Spain and Americas) Wanted to reach Asia by sailing across
the Atlantic Ocean, this trip was financed by Spain, Encountered a new continent
claimed by Spain.
