Social Studies: World History and Geography Practice Test Flashcards
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Which document, signed in 1215, limited the power of the English king and is considered a foundation of democratic rights?
Answer: The Magna Carta
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, established that the king was not above the law and protected certain rights of nobles.
The Amazon River, the world's largest by water flow, is located on which continent?
Answer: South America
The Amazon River flows through South America, primarily through Brazil, and carries more water than any other river.
Which empire, at its height in the 13th century, was the largest contiguous land empire in history?
Answer: The Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan and his successors became the largest contiguous land empire, spanning from Asia to Eastern Europe.
The Cold War was primarily a conflict between which two superpowers?
Answer: The United States and the Soviet Union
The Cold War (1947–1991) was a geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union over ideology and global influence.
Which ocean is the largest on Earth?
Answer: Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering about one-third of Earth's total surface area.
The French Revolution began in 1789 primarily because of which condition in France?
Answer: Widespread famine and economic inequality
The French Revolution was driven largely by severe food shortages, heavy taxation, and vast inequality between the wealthy nobility and the poor commoners.
Which leader is associated with India's independence movement and the use of nonviolent civil disobedience?
Answer: Mohandas Gandhi
Mohandas Gandhi led India's independence movement through nonviolent resistance, which was key to ending British colonial rule in 1947.