MTTC History Exam with Complete
Solutions
During the last three decades of the twentieth century, the United States became a
more - Answer-ethnically pluralistic society
For a geographer studying the impact of globalization since the late twentieth century,
which of the following geographic concepts would be most useful - Answer-
interdependence
One can best distinguish between market economies and mixed economies by
examining their - Answer-responses to adverse shifts in the business cycle
World War II most directly influenced which of the following changes in global
government - Answer-the decline of colonial regimes in asia and africa
primary source - Answer-A document or physical object which was written or created
during the time under study.
secondary source - Answer-Information gathered by someone who did not take part in
or witness an event
Steps in the Research Process - Answer-1. Situation analysis and problem definition
2. Secondary research
3. Refinement of research objectives
4. Primary research
5. Interpretation and reporting of findings
Neolithic Revolution - Answer-The switch from nomadic lifestyles to a settled agricultural
lifestyle is this revolution.
Growth of Agriculture - Answer-Available plants, domesticated animals
Spread to regions:
Asia: rice
Africa: cattle
Mexico: corn
South America:
potatoes
domestication of animals - Answer-the taming of animals and plants for human use,
such as work or as food
, pastoral societies - Answer-societies whose subsistence derives from the rearing of
domesticated animals
Economic Specialization - Answer-individuals or groups of people who concentrate on
one product or service
Emergence of towns - Answer-Towns and cities emerged as food sources and
production advanced as humans developed technologies and techniques that led to
food surpluses. As these towns and cities emerged, new political, economic, and social
structures also emerged
Scholars influenced by the Progressive school of historical interpretation would most
likely focus on which of the following issues in a study of the U.S. Constitution? -
Answer-the economic interests of delegates to the constitutional convention
Which of the following research questions would provide a basis for the most
informative and comprehensive study of the causes of the U.S. Civil War? - Answer-
what effect did westward expansion have on intersectional relations in the united states
during the antebellum period?
what describes the main direction of the migration of Bantu-speaking peoples that
began around 500 BCE and lasted for more than a thousand years - Answer-east and
south from west africa
the power of the brahmans in early indian society stemmed mainly from their ability to -
Answer-serve as mediators between the gods and humans
One can best understand major technical and organizational innovations of the initial
phase of the Industrial Revolution by examining technological innovations designed to
improve the process of turning: - Answer-cotton and wool into cloth
Which of the following best explains how a small regional conflict in the Balkans turned
into World War I - Answer-the operation of the european alliance system
Supporters of the bureaucratic authoritarian regimes that emerged in Chile and other
Latin American countries during the 1970s and 1980s most often justified such rule as a
necessary means to - Answer-prevent communist takeovers of regional governments
Bacon's Rebellion best illustrates which of the following sources of conflict in Britain's
North American colonies - Answer-disputes between landed elites and poor farmers
Which of the following events best illustrates how concern about the expansion of
slavery influenced U.S. national politics during the first half of the nineteenth century -
Answer-the missouri compromise
Solutions
During the last three decades of the twentieth century, the United States became a
more - Answer-ethnically pluralistic society
For a geographer studying the impact of globalization since the late twentieth century,
which of the following geographic concepts would be most useful - Answer-
interdependence
One can best distinguish between market economies and mixed economies by
examining their - Answer-responses to adverse shifts in the business cycle
World War II most directly influenced which of the following changes in global
government - Answer-the decline of colonial regimes in asia and africa
primary source - Answer-A document or physical object which was written or created
during the time under study.
secondary source - Answer-Information gathered by someone who did not take part in
or witness an event
Steps in the Research Process - Answer-1. Situation analysis and problem definition
2. Secondary research
3. Refinement of research objectives
4. Primary research
5. Interpretation and reporting of findings
Neolithic Revolution - Answer-The switch from nomadic lifestyles to a settled agricultural
lifestyle is this revolution.
Growth of Agriculture - Answer-Available plants, domesticated animals
Spread to regions:
Asia: rice
Africa: cattle
Mexico: corn
South America:
potatoes
domestication of animals - Answer-the taming of animals and plants for human use,
such as work or as food
, pastoral societies - Answer-societies whose subsistence derives from the rearing of
domesticated animals
Economic Specialization - Answer-individuals or groups of people who concentrate on
one product or service
Emergence of towns - Answer-Towns and cities emerged as food sources and
production advanced as humans developed technologies and techniques that led to
food surpluses. As these towns and cities emerged, new political, economic, and social
structures also emerged
Scholars influenced by the Progressive school of historical interpretation would most
likely focus on which of the following issues in a study of the U.S. Constitution? -
Answer-the economic interests of delegates to the constitutional convention
Which of the following research questions would provide a basis for the most
informative and comprehensive study of the causes of the U.S. Civil War? - Answer-
what effect did westward expansion have on intersectional relations in the united states
during the antebellum period?
what describes the main direction of the migration of Bantu-speaking peoples that
began around 500 BCE and lasted for more than a thousand years - Answer-east and
south from west africa
the power of the brahmans in early indian society stemmed mainly from their ability to -
Answer-serve as mediators between the gods and humans
One can best understand major technical and organizational innovations of the initial
phase of the Industrial Revolution by examining technological innovations designed to
improve the process of turning: - Answer-cotton and wool into cloth
Which of the following best explains how a small regional conflict in the Balkans turned
into World War I - Answer-the operation of the european alliance system
Supporters of the bureaucratic authoritarian regimes that emerged in Chile and other
Latin American countries during the 1970s and 1980s most often justified such rule as a
necessary means to - Answer-prevent communist takeovers of regional governments
Bacon's Rebellion best illustrates which of the following sources of conflict in Britain's
North American colonies - Answer-disputes between landed elites and poor farmers
Which of the following events best illustrates how concern about the expansion of
slavery influenced U.S. national politics during the first half of the nineteenth century -
Answer-the missouri compromise
