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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was an outspoken imperialist and pursued the expansion of the British empire?

2. Who wrote that the House of Commons needed to only pay attention to "British interests"?

3. According to Isocrates, which war did he believe may be the most famous of Athenian history?

4. In "In Support of the Oppian Law", where did the statues come from that made their way into this city with hostile effect?

5. Who believed that we have many things to learn from the West?

Short Essay Questions

1. Hugo admired Voltaire for many reasons. What did Voltaire's smile mean according to Hugo?

2. What did Cromwell feel his duty was to the people of Britain?

3. What were the social principles outlined by Alexander Hamilton?

4. What did Voltaire's smile mean according to Hugo?

5. Discuss one advantage of modern inventions.

6. What were the commands to the Christian warriors of the Second Crusade?

7. After WWI, why was a disarmament policy against Germany considered criminal?

8. What was "abstract" liberty?

9. Describe the objectives of the Committee for Industrial Organization.

10. Explain Mohandas Ghandi's belief that non-cooperation was unconstitutional.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chinese students held peaceful protests in April of 1989. In May 1989, 500 Beijing faculty members signed a statement for Pro-democracy movement.

Part 1) What were the principle reasons for protest?

Part 2) Briefly summarize the reasons for the protest?

Part 3) Why did the intellectuals feel that they were at a critical turning point in history?

Essay Topic 2

John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps during his administration. Kennedy also called the people of America and the world to action in solving the world's challenges.

Part 1) What was Kennedy's view on abolishing poverty in the world?

Part 2) What did Kennedy feel was the responsibility of every citizen in the world?

Essay Topic 3

Stephen Douglas opposed Lincoln on slavery issues, but ultimately sided with the North when secession became a reality. Douglas posed for questions in response to Lincoln at a debate in Freeport, IL.

Part 1) Explain the first two questions Douglas asked Lincoln.

Part 2) Explain the last two questions Douglas asked Lincoln.

Part 3) In addition to the ultimate question of slavery, what were Lincoln and Douglas debating?

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