Praxis Social Studies Domain 2: World History Welcome to your Praxis Social Studies Domain 2: World History 1. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Treaty of Westphalia (1648) is significant in European history because it: A. Ended the Hundred Years' War. B. Marked the beginning of the Spanish Empire's decline. C. Established the principle of balance of power in Europe. D. Ended the Thirty Years' War and laid the foundations for modern sovereign states. None 2. Praxis Social Studies: World History The "Magna Carta," signed in 1215, was a significant step in the development of constitutional government because it: A. Abolished the monarchy in England. B. Established the principle of divine right. C. Limited the power of the English king and recognized the rights of nobles. D. Granted universal suffrage to all citizens in England. None 3. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary cause of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE) was: A. The expansion of the Persian Empire into Greek territories. B. The rivalry between Athens and Sparta for dominance in Greece. C. The assassination of a key Greek leader. D. Natural disasters leading to economic crises in Greek city-states. None 4. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Edict of Nantes, issued in 1598, was significant in European history because it: A. Launched the Protestant Reformation. B. Ended the French Wars of Religion by granting religious freedom to Protestants in France. C. Established Catholicism as the sole religion of France. D. Marked the beginning of the Thirty Years' War. None 5. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Congress of Vienna (1814-1815) played a pivotal role in European history by: A. Starting the Napoleonic Wars. B. Restoring monarchies overthrown by Napoleon and establishing a balance of power. C. Leading to the unification of Germany. D. Establishing the League of Nations. None 6. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Gupta Empire (approx. 320-550 CE) in India is renowned for its: A. Military conquests across Europe and Asia. B. Advances in mathematics, astronomy, and art. C. Introduction of Christianity to the Indian subcontinent. D. Expansion of the caste system. None 7. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary cause of the decline of the Roman Empire in the 5th century CE was: A. The spread of Christianity. B. Economic instability and overreliance on slave labor. C. The assassination of Julius Caesar. D. Natural disasters like earthquakes and plagues. None 8. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary reason for the spread of the Bubonic Plague, or Black Death, in the 14th century was: A. War between European nations. B. Trade routes connecting Europe with Asia. C. Lack of medical knowledge. D. Religious pilgrimages. None 9. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 was significant in the history of Africa because it: A. Led to the decolonization of African countries. B. Initiated the Pan-African movement. C. Marked the start of apartheid in South Africa. D. Formalized the division of Africa into European colonial territories. None 10. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary achievement of the Council of Trent (1545-1563) was: A. Ending the Western Schism in the Catholic Church. B. Initiating the Protestant Reformation. C. Reforming the Catholic Church and defining Catholic doctrine in response to the Reformation. D. Establishing the Anglican Church. None 11. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) was significant for: A. Ending the Hundred Years' War between France and England. B. Dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal. C. Establishing the European Union. D. Marking the end of the Spanish Inquisition. None 12. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Hammurabi Code, one of the earliest sets of laws, was significant because it: A. Introduced the concept of democracy. B. Was the first written set of laws in Mesopotamia. C. Established a basis for Roman law. D. Advocated for gender equality in ancient societies. None 13. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Battle of Tours (732 CE) is a pivotal event in European history because it: A. Marked the beginning of the Viking Age. B. Resulted in the defeat of Muslim armies by Frankish forces, halting Muslim expansion into Western Europe. C. Initiated the First Crusade. D. Led to the fall of the Roman Empire. None 14. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary goal of the Marshall Plan post-World War II was to: A. Rebuild and create a stronger foundation for capitalist countries in Europe. B. Establish military bases throughout Europe. C. Promote the spread of communism in Europe. D. Reparations for war damages from Germany. None 15. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Boxer Rebellion in China (1899-1901) was an attempt to: A. Overthrow the Qing Dynasty. B. Expel foreign influences and missionaries. C. Establish a democratic government. D. Promote industrialization in China. None 16. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Treaty of Utrecht (1713) concluded which conflict? A. The Thirty Years' War. B. The War of Spanish Succession. C. The Napoleonic Wars. D. The Seven Years' War. None 17. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Mughal Empire is renowned for its: A. Invention of gunpowder. B. Architectural achievements like the Taj Mahal. C. Defeat of the British Empire. D. Introduction of democracy in India. None 18. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary objective of Zheng He's voyages during the Ming Dynasty was to: A. Conquer new territories for China. B. Promote trade and collect tribute for the Ming Dynasty. C. Discover new continents. D. Spread Buddhism to the West. None 19. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Treaty of Versailles (1919) is often criticized for: A. Being too lenient on Germany after World War I. B. Failing to prevent the outbreak of World War II. C. Not including the United States in its negotiations. D. Establishing the United Nations. None 20. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Glorious Revolution in England (1688) is significant because it: A. Established a republican form of government. B. Resulted in the establishment of constitutional monarchy. C. Brought about the end of the British Empire. D. Initiated the Industrial Revolution. None 21. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary reason for the decline of the Byzantine Empire was: A. The spread of Islam. B. Economic instability and military defeats, especially the fall of Constantinople. C. The invasion of the Mongols. D. Internal religious conflicts. None 22. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary cause of the French Revolution (1789) was: A. The influence of the American Revolution. B. The execution of King Louis XVI. C. Social inequality and financial crisis. D. The spread of Protestantism in France. None 23. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary impact of the Columbian Exchange was: A. The establishment of the United Nations. B. The transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World. C. The start of the Industrial Revolution. D. The creation of democratic governments in the Americas. None 24. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary purpose of the Congress of Berlin (1878) was to: A. Reorganize the countries of the Balkans. B. Launch the First World War. C. Establish the European Union. D. End the Ottoman Empire. None 25. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary reason for the development of feudalism in Medieval Europe was: A. The spread of Christianity. B. The need for defense and organization in the absence of a strong central government. C. Economic prosperity and trade expansion. D. The influence of the Roman Empire. None 26. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary purpose of the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War was to: A. Support the spread of communism worldwide. B. Facilitate trade agreements between Eastern and Western blocs. C. Provide a group of states that did not formally align with either the USA or the USSR. D. Establish a new colonial system in Africa and Asia. None 27. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Meiji Restoration in Japan (1868) was significant because it: A. Led to the isolation of Japan from the rest of the world. B. Resulted in the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and restoration of imperial rule. C. Introduced communism to Japan. D. Marked the beginning of Japan's colonization of Asia. None 28. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary cause of the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) between England and France was: A. Religious differences. B. The Black Death. C. Territorial disputes and claims to the French throne. D. Economic competition. None 29. Praxis Social Studies: World History The Scientific Revolution in Europe fundamentally changed thinking about: A. Feudalism and monarchy. B. The arts and literature. C. The nature of the universe and the scientific method. D. Religion and theology. None 30. Praxis Social Studies: World History The primary reason for the schism between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church in 1054 was: A. The invasion of the Ottoman Empire. B. Political rivalry between the Byzantine Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. C. Doctrinal differences and disputes over church authority. D. The spread of Islam into Europe. None 1 out of 30 Time is Up! Time's up