CSET Multiple Subject Subtest 1
(Book Questions) with Complete
Solutions6
By the early 1500s , Spain had developed a foothold in the new world. In a period of a fewer
than four decades, following Columbus's first voyage of discovery, the Spanish defeated both
the Aztec and Inca empires. What illustrates the primary factory that lead to the collapse of the
Aztec and Inca empires? - ANSWERS-The Lack of resistance to European disease disseminated
the Aztec and Inca populations.
What factor best describes the impact of the geography of the development of the early
civilizations in Mesopotamia? - ANSWERS-Central irrigation projects in the barren southern
plains resulted in agricultural advances a surplus of food, which allowed civilizations to develop.
Which of the following Chinese dynasties holds tomb complex of terra-cotta army? - ANSWERS-
The Qin Dynasty
The industrial revolution of the 18th century led to major changes in the Country. What was the
impact on the economic and social structure of Europe? - ANSWERS-The division of the defined
class, including a merchant middle class, what was a direct result of the changing economic
conditions.
What religion became established in China as a direct result of the cross-cultural contact
associated with the Silk Road? - ANSWERS-Christianity, Confucianism, and Taoism
What geographical factors accounted for the emergence of Byzantium as a powerful trading
empire? - ANSWERS-Constantinople controlled both the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
trade routes.
, What was the influence of Islamic scholarship on the development of European civilization
during the early Middle ages? - ANSWERS-Introduction of new mathematical concepts, such as
algebra and calculus.
A positive result of the War of 1812 was that? - ANSWERS-American industry prospered when
trade was restricted by the British during the war.
What was the central focus of the Lewis and Clark expedition? - ANSWERS-To discover a all-
water route to the Pacific
"No taxation without representation" was a rallying cry of which British policies? - ANSWERS-
The Stamp Act of 1765, which taxed newspaper and legal documents
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was a logical extension of which political philosophies? -
ANSWERS-The doctrine of Manifest Destiny
What had the most impact on the expansion of slavery in the United State? - ANSWERS-The
cotton gin
Which animal became a synonymous with the fur trade in the first half of the 19th century? -
ANSWERS-Beaver
What was the primary factory that allowed Missouri to become a slave state in 1821? -
ANSWERS-The admission of Maine as a free state preserved the slave state/ free state balance
in the Senate
What progressive reform allowed the California electorate to rescind legislation that had already
become law? - ANSWERS-Referendum
(Book Questions) with Complete
Solutions6
By the early 1500s , Spain had developed a foothold in the new world. In a period of a fewer
than four decades, following Columbus's first voyage of discovery, the Spanish defeated both
the Aztec and Inca empires. What illustrates the primary factory that lead to the collapse of the
Aztec and Inca empires? - ANSWERS-The Lack of resistance to European disease disseminated
the Aztec and Inca populations.
What factor best describes the impact of the geography of the development of the early
civilizations in Mesopotamia? - ANSWERS-Central irrigation projects in the barren southern
plains resulted in agricultural advances a surplus of food, which allowed civilizations to develop.
Which of the following Chinese dynasties holds tomb complex of terra-cotta army? - ANSWERS-
The Qin Dynasty
The industrial revolution of the 18th century led to major changes in the Country. What was the
impact on the economic and social structure of Europe? - ANSWERS-The division of the defined
class, including a merchant middle class, what was a direct result of the changing economic
conditions.
What religion became established in China as a direct result of the cross-cultural contact
associated with the Silk Road? - ANSWERS-Christianity, Confucianism, and Taoism
What geographical factors accounted for the emergence of Byzantium as a powerful trading
empire? - ANSWERS-Constantinople controlled both the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
trade routes.
, What was the influence of Islamic scholarship on the development of European civilization
during the early Middle ages? - ANSWERS-Introduction of new mathematical concepts, such as
algebra and calculus.
A positive result of the War of 1812 was that? - ANSWERS-American industry prospered when
trade was restricted by the British during the war.
What was the central focus of the Lewis and Clark expedition? - ANSWERS-To discover a all-
water route to the Pacific
"No taxation without representation" was a rallying cry of which British policies? - ANSWERS-
The Stamp Act of 1765, which taxed newspaper and legal documents
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was a logical extension of which political philosophies? -
ANSWERS-The doctrine of Manifest Destiny
What had the most impact on the expansion of slavery in the United State? - ANSWERS-The
cotton gin
Which animal became a synonymous with the fur trade in the first half of the 19th century? -
ANSWERS-Beaver
What was the primary factory that allowed Missouri to become a slave state in 1821? -
ANSWERS-The admission of Maine as a free state preserved the slave state/ free state balance
in the Senate
What progressive reform allowed the California electorate to rescind legislation that had already
become law? - ANSWERS-Referendum
