Question 1

It was the expanding influence and power of eastern Asian states that probably had the greatest impact worldwide in the last several hundred years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following contributed most to the development of slavery as an economic institution?

Accepted Answer

A) Monoculture plantations. 
B) Silver and gold mines. 
C) Development of Western frontiers. 
D) Advanced shipping techniques. 
E) Development of factory production. 
A) Monoculture plantations. 
B) Silver and gold mines. 
C) Development of Western frontiers. 
D) Advanced shipping techniques. 
E) Development of factory production.

Question 3

Emperor Ch'ien Lung's response to a British delegation's attempt to open trade was positive and welcoming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Disease was a major factor in the colonization of the Americas.Consider what might have happened had this one impact not occurred.Discuss two possible scenarios of how colonialism would have been different in the Americas without the aid of European diseases.

Accepted Answer

Without the impact of European diseases,

Question 5

In 1926,the French abolished a law that permitted an annual draft of labor for their West African colonies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The key element that differentiates the European conquest of the Americas from European actions in Africa and Asia is that:

Accepted Answer

A) European technology was clearly far superior to that of Native Americans,but they had less of an advantage over Asians and Africans. 
B) European diseases decimated American populations,but had very little effect on African and Asian populations. 
C) European populations were much higher than those of the New World but much lower than the populations of Africa and Asia. 
D) Native Americans understood the Europeans as gods.Africans and Asians were under no such illusions. 
E) Essentially there is no difference between the two.European powers were able to conquer and dominate wherever they went. 
A) European technology was clearly far superior to that of Native Americans,but they had less of an advantage over Asians and Africans. 
B) European diseases decimated American populations,but had very little effect on African and Asian populations. 
C) European populations were much higher than those of the New World but much lower than the populations of Africa and Asia. 
D) Native Americans understood the Europeans as gods.Africans and Asians were under no such illusions. 
E) Essentially there is no difference between the two.European powers were able to conquer and dominate wherever they went.

Question 7

In newly established colonies,the most important role of taxes was:

Accepted Answer

A) To support the cost of the colonial government. 
B) To provide an immediate profit for the colonizing country. 
C) To extend central government control into small villages. 
D) To pay the cost of building roads and bridges in the colony. 
E) To force colonial subjects to work for Europeans or produce products they desired. 
A) To support the cost of the colonial government. 
B) To provide an immediate profit for the colonizing country. 
C) To extend central government control into small villages. 
D) To pay the cost of building roads and bridges in the colony. 
E) To force colonial subjects to work for Europeans or produce products they desired.

Question 8

What is a "national narrative"?

Accepted Answer

It is a national sto

Question 9

Corvee labor was a widespread practice in colonies until:

Accepted Answer

A) The American Revolution. 
B) The Great War. 
C) World War I. 
D) World War II. 
E) The Cold War. 
A) The American Revolution. 
B) The Great War. 
C) World War I. 
D) World War II. 
E) The Cold War.

Question 10

John Winthrop,one of the early governors of Massachusetts,declared that settlers had fair title to land because of vacuum domicilium.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

This is a legal fiction that a

Question 11

Colonization permanently changed the world as we know it today.Discuss the legacy of colonialism.

Accepted Answer

The legacy of colonialism is complex and

Question 12

One effect of the economic and social policies of colonial regimes was:

Accepted Answer

A) Colonized cultures underwent radical alteration. 
B) Europeans were able to learn and appreciate the cultures that were colonized. 
C) Colonies rapidly became almost as advanced as colonizing nations. 
D) To create a homogenized world culture. 
E) To bring culture to primitive societies. 
A) Colonized cultures underwent radical alteration. 
B) Europeans were able to learn and appreciate the cultures that were colonized. 
C) Colonies rapidly became almost as advanced as colonizing nations. 
D) To create a homogenized world culture. 
E) To bring culture to primitive societies.

Question 13

Why is repatriation of historical artifacts controversial?

Accepted Answer

There are many ways to answer,but it inc

Question 14

Where the European powers could not find ethnic groups with chiefs,they:

Accepted Answer

A) Permitted their colonists to settle. 
B) Permitted democratic elections for chiefs. 
C) Tended to place more of their officials "on the ground." 
D) Tended not to colonize. 
E) Created new ethnic groups and appointed chiefs. 
A) Permitted their colonists to settle. 
B) Permitted democratic elections for chiefs. 
C) Tended to place more of their officials "on the ground." 
D) Tended not to colonize. 
E) Created new ethnic groups and appointed chiefs.

Question 15

Most nations in the Americas did not gain their independence until after World War II.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following best explains the lack of resistance of Native Americans to European diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Most Native Americans had never done hard labor before Europeans arrived and were not used to the stress. 
B) Most Native Americans were unaware of the relationship between disease and sanitation. 
C) Most Native Americans did not understand the germ theory of disease and so could not take preventive measures. 
D) Native America lacked the agriculture and industrialization that fosters disease formation. 
E) Native America lacked the domestic animals that were the original sources of many diseases. 
A) Most Native Americans had never done hard labor before Europeans arrived and were not used to the stress. 
B) Most Native Americans were unaware of the relationship between disease and sanitation. 
C) Most Native Americans did not understand the germ theory of disease and so could not take preventive measures. 
D) Native America lacked the agriculture and industrialization that fosters disease formation. 
E) Native America lacked the domestic animals that were the original sources of many diseases.

Question 17

What three social institutions did Europeans use to make colonial pay for itself and render profit?

Accepted Answer

They used

Question 18

National narratives are important to anthropology because:

Accepted Answer

A) Without them nothing could be known about a culture. 
B) Listening to them gives us a deeper and broader understanding of the forces that make a nation. 
C) People would rather hear stories than listen to facts. 
D) They often focus on violence rather than celebrating development. 
E) While they do not lead to a greater understanding of culture,they are often highly entertaining. 
A) Without them nothing could be known about a culture. 
B) Listening to them gives us a deeper and broader understanding of the forces that make a nation. 
C) People would rather hear stories than listen to facts. 
D) They often focus on violence rather than celebrating development. 
E) While they do not lead to a greater understanding of culture,they are often highly entertaining.

Question 19

European nations were often reluctant to create colonies because colonization was expensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The authors of this book argue that the critical factor that enabled Europeans to colonize successfully in the 19th century was:

Accepted Answer

A) Disease. 
B) Mass production of weapons. 
C) The solid support of their citizenry. 
D) Democratic government. 
E) An ideology that stressed bringing civilization to the savages. 
A) Disease. 
B) Mass production of weapons. 
C) The solid support of their citizenry. 
D) Democratic government. 
E) An ideology that stressed bringing civilization to the savages.

It was the expanding influence and power of eastern Asian states that probably had the greatest impact worldwide in the last several hundred years.

Which of the following contributed most to the development of slavery as an economic institution?

Emperor Ch'ien Lung's response to a British delegation's attempt to open trade was positive and welcoming.

Disease was a major factor in the colonization of the Americas.Consider what might have happened had this one impact not occurred.Discuss two possible scenarios of how colonialism would have been different in the Americas without the aid of European diseases.

In 1926,the French abolished a law that permitted an annual draft of labor for their West African colonies.

The key element that differentiates the European conquest of the Americas from European actions in Africa and Asia is that:

In newly established colonies,the most important role of taxes was:

What is a "national narrative"?

Corvee labor was a widespread practice in colonies until:

John Winthrop,one of the early governors of Massachusetts,declared that settlers had fair title to land because of vacuum domicilium.What does this mean?

Colonization permanently changed the world as we know it today.Discuss the legacy of colonialism.

One effect of the economic and social policies of colonial regimes was:

Why is repatriation of historical artifacts controversial?

Where the European powers could not find ethnic groups with chiefs,they:

Most nations in the Americas did not gain their independence until after World War II.

Which of the following best explains the lack of resistance of Native Americans to European diseases?

What three social institutions did Europeans use to make colonial pay for itself and render profit?

National narratives are important to anthropology because:

European nations were often reluctant to create colonies because colonization was expensive.

The authors of this book argue that the critical factor that enabled Europeans to colonize successfully in the 19th century was:

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Exam 14: Power, conquest, and a World System

It was the expanding influence and power of eastern Asian states that probably had the greatest impact worldwide in the last several hundred years.

Which of the following contributed most to the development of slavery as an economic institution?

Emperor Ch'ien Lung's response to a British delegation's attempt to open trade was positive and welcoming.

Disease was a major factor in the colonization of the Americas.Consider what might have happened had this one impact not occurred.Discuss two possible scenarios of how colonialism would have been different in the Americas without the aid of European diseases.

In 1926,the French abolished a law that permitted an annual draft of labor for their West African colonies.

The key element that differentiates the European conquest of the Americas from European actions in Africa and Asia is that:

In newly established colonies,the most important role of taxes was:

What is a "national narrative"?

Corvee labor was a widespread practice in colonies until:

John Winthrop,one of the early governors of Massachusetts,declared that settlers had fair title to land because of vacuum domicilium.What does this mean?

Colonization permanently changed the world as we know it today.Discuss the legacy of colonialism.

One effect of the economic and social policies of colonial regimes was:

Why is repatriation of historical artifacts controversial?

Where the European powers could not find ethnic groups with chiefs,they:

Most nations in the Americas did not gain their independence until after World War II.

Which of the following best explains the lack of resistance of Native Americans to European diseases?

What three social institutions did Europeans use to make colonial pay for itself and render profit?

National narratives are important to anthropology because:

European nations were often reluctant to create colonies because colonization was expensive.

The authors of this book argue that the critical factor that enabled Europeans to colonize successfully in the 19th century was:

Anthropology and Human Diversity

Doing Cultural Anthropology

The Idea of Culture

Communication

Making a Living

Economics

Kinship

Marriage, family, and Domestic Groups

Gender

Political Organization

Stratification

Religion

Creative Expression: Anthropology and the Arts

Culture, change, and the Modern World

Filters