Praxis Social Studies (5004) Domain 3: World History and Economics Welcome to your Praxis Social Studies (5004) Domain 3: World History and Economics 1. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The Treaty of Tordesillas, signed in 1494, was significant for its role in: A. Ending the Hundred Years' War between England and France. B. Dividing the New World territories between Spain and Portugal. C. Establishing the League of Nations. D. Forming the European Union. None 2. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The primary economic activity in the feudal system during the Middle Ages was: A. Trade and commerce. B. Industrial manufacturing. C. Agricultural production. D. Digital technology. None 3. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The Silk Road primarily facilitated the trade of which of the following between China and the Mediterranean world? A. Spices and textiles. B. Silk and spices. C. Gold and silver. D. Machinery and technology. None 4. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics In the context of World War I, the Zimmermann Telegram was significant because it: A. Announced the end of the war. B. Proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States. C. Established the League of Nations. D. Was a peace proposal from the Ottoman Empire. None 5. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The "Mandate System" established after World War I was designed to: A. Punish the Central Powers by redistributing their colonies. B. Allow for self-determination of former colonies. C. Administer former Ottoman and German territories by victorious Allied powers. D. Establish a global trade organization. None 6. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics Mercantilism, an economic theory practiced in Europe from the 16th to 18th centuries, primarily advocated for: A. Free trade and open markets. B. Government regulation of the economy to achieve a favorable balance of trade. C. The abolition of the feudal system. D. Equal distribution of wealth. None 7. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The "Meiji Restoration" in Japan during the 19th century was characterized by: A. The restoration of imperial rule and rapid modernization. B. The establishment of a communist government. C. The isolationist policies similar to the Sakoku period. D. The transition to a feudal agricultural society. None 8. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The primary cause of the Great Depression in the 1930s was: A. The outbreak of World War II. B. The collapse of the Soviet Union. C. The stock market crash of 1929 and subsequent bank failures. D. An oil crisis and energy shortages. None 9. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The primary purpose of the Marshall Plan, implemented after World War II, was to: A. Rebuild and create a stronger foundation for the countries of Western Europe. B. Establish the United Nations. C. Provide military aid to Southeast Asia. D. Create a new currency system in Europe. None 10. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The "Scramble for Africa," occurring between 1881 and 1914, refers to: A. The exploration and mapping of the African continent. B. The rapid colonization and division of Africa by European powers. C. A series of conflicts among African nations. D. The decolonization and independence movements in Africa. None 11. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The Bretton Woods Conference of 1944 primarily established: A. The European Union. B. The United Nations. C. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. D. NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). None 12. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The Hanseatic League, which flourished from the 13th to 15th centuries, was significant for its role in: A. The Crusades in the Middle East. B. Developing a network of trade and commerce in Northern Europe. C. The spread of the Renaissance throughout Europe. D. Establishing the first democratic states in Ancient Greece. None 13. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, is historically significant for its role in: A. Establishing the League of Nations. B. Ending the American Civil War. C. Beginning World War II. D. Creating the European Union. None 14. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The economic system known as feudalism primarily involved relationships based on: A. Mutual obligations between lords and vassals. B. Democratic governance and citizen rights. C. Centralized economic planning by the state. D. Free market and capitalist principles. None 15. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The Enlightenment period in Europe is most closely associated with: A. The development of democratic and philosophical thought. B. The rise of absolute monarchies. C. The expansion of colonial empires. D. The dominance of religious institutions in governance. None 16. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The Columbian Exchange refers to the: A. Exchange of goods and ideas between the Old World and the New World following Columbus' voyages. B. Trade agreements established between European nations after Columbus' discoveries. C. Economic treaties between the Americas and Asia. D. Military alliances formed during the colonization of the Americas. None 17. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The primary purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was to: A. Negotiate peace treaties at the end of World War I. B. Regulate European colonization and trade in Africa. C. Establish the European Union. D. End the Cold War tensions between the USA and USSR. None 18. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The concept of "Mandate of Heaven" is most closely associated with which civilization? A. Ancient Greek B. Ancient Rome C. Ancient Egypt D. Ancient China None 19. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics In economic terms, the "Invisible Hand" refers to: A. The role of government in managing the economy. B. The unseen forces that move the free market economy. C. The manipulation of markets by monopolies. D. The impact of technology on economic production. None 20. Praxis Social Studies: World History and Economics The primary goal of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) was to: A. Establish a new European colonial order. B. Restore pre-Napoleonic territorial borders and balance of power in Europe. C. Create a single European currency. D. Form the European Union. None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up