1. CRCT Practice Test

2. 1. Prior to the onset of slave trading, the random abduction of Africans—or slave raiding—was widely practiced by Europeans. Why were Africans in such demand? A. to provide cheap labor in Europe's factories B. to be a source of military labor in European armies C. to increase the numbers of settlers in Europe's colonies D. to supply labor for the plantations and mines in the Americas

3. 2. The Suez Canal was built to A. help irrigate the Egyptian desert. B. control other countries' access to the Middle East. C. create a water route between Europe and Asia. D. encourage tourism in northern Africa.

4. 3. After gaining independence from the British in 1947, India became A. a theocracy. B. a monarchy. C. an oligarchy. D. a democracy.

5. 4. In the 1600s and 1700s, which development was important to the growth of the Atlantic slave trade? A. a drop in European colonization B. the demand for labor in the Americas C. the decline of agriculture in the Americas D. less European demand for imports from the Americas

6. 5. The government of South Africa today consists of a national assembly and a senate. How are the members of these bodies chosen? A. A lottery system is used. B. Positions are determined by a committee. C. Members are appointed by military leaders. D. Elections are held with full citizen participation.

7. 6. Which statement about the partitioning of the Indian subcontinent after World War II is true? A. West Pakistan and East Pakistan became Hindu nations. B. East Pakistan became the independent nation of Pakistan. C. Conflict in the area continued due to Hindu-Muslim differences. D. The Hindus and Muslims worked well together to form a nation.

8. 7. Which of the following statements best helps explain why many Vietnamese became communist supporters after World War II? A. The communists promised to fight against colonialism in the nation. B. The communists promised to rapidly industrialize the nation. C. The communists promised to allow more immigrants into the nation. D. The communists promised to hold more elections in the nation.

9. 8. An important result of Marco Polo's seventeen-year stay in China during the late 1200s was A. the introduction of Christianity to China. B. a change in European attitudes about Chinese cultures. C. the signing of trade agreements between China and western nations. D. a change in China's system of dynastic rule.

10. 9. Which of the following was a reason for building the Suez Canal? A. to prevent flooding in the region B. to provide a shorter sea route to Asia C. to form a water barrier for Egypt D. to provide a shorter sea route to the Americas

11. 10. During World War II, two opposing political groups in China joined together to fight Japan. Which group did Mao Zedong lead? A. Facists B. Nationalists C. Socialists D. Communists

12. 11. After World War II, the Allies divided Korea into two parts along the 38th parallel. The United States occupied the southern part. Which country occupied the northern part? A. China B. Russia C. England D. Japan

13. 12. During the 1950s, China took over control of which of the following countries? A. Korea B. Taiwan C. Tibet D. India

14. 13. Which of the following are important Japanese exports? A. tea, coffee, and fish B. wheat, cloth, and leather goods C. petroleum, iron ore, and minerals D. microchips, automobiles, and electronics

15. 14. Most of Israel's soil is of poor quality for farming. How has Israel been able to solve this problem and provide enough food for its people? A. It has imported most of its food products. B. It has rationed food. C. It has strictly limited immigration. D. It has developed advanced agricultural technologies.

16. 15. In order to help its economy grow in the twenty-first century, China mostly needs to A. increase the size of its workforce. B. give workers fewer benefits. C. limit availability of education. D. provide its citizens with more food

17. 16. Which term best describes Taiwan's economy today? A. developing B. agricultural C. petroleum-based D. manufacturing-based

18. 17. Countries that enjoy a high standard of living today most often do not have A. rapidly growing birthrates. B. large urban populations. C. workers skilled in technology. D. high rates of unemployment.

19. 18. Which statement best describes developments in the Middle East since World War II? A. Manufacturing has become the region's main economic activity. B. Religion has played a major role in creating conflict in the region. C. Most citizens in the region have come to enjoy a high standard of living. D. A majority of countries in the region have adopted constitutions that guarantee equal rights for all citizens.

20. 19. Which country is located entirely within South Africa? A. Angola B. Zambia C. Lesotho D. Madagascar 19. Use the map below to answer this question.

21. 20. In present-day Kenya, a variety of dialects are spoken. Since Swahili is already known by many in Kenya, Kenyan leaders have made Swahili the official language. What did the leaders hope to achieve? A. increased production B. greater national unity C. increased foreign trade D. peace with neighboring countries

22. 21. During the 1400s, a person who lived in the west African city of Timbuktu could have seen all of the following except A. a highly developed system of paved roads, bridges, and aqueducts. B. merchants trading gold, salt, and other foods. C. students studying the Islamic faith. D. merchants trading slaves.

23. 22. The Aswan High Dam in Egypt provides many benefits to Egyptians. However, it also creates a problem for Egyptian agriculture. Which of these statements best describes that problem? A. By controlling the flooding, the dam prevents riverside lands from getting the water they need. B. By periodically flooding the riverside, the dam is constantly changing the soil composition. C. By controlling the flooding, the dam prevents silt from being deposited on the riverside lands. D. By periodically flooding the riverside, the dam dumps water onto the riverside that leaches the nutrients out of the soil.

24. 23. Which term describes Japan's government today? A. democratic B. dictatorship C. socialist republic D. constitutional monarchy

25. 24. Which country felt most endangered when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990? A. Egypt B. Turkey C. Pakistan D. Saudi Arabia

26. 25. The Ottoman Empire existed from the 1300s until the early 1900s. Which of these developments marked its end? A. a communist-led revolution B. the results of World War I C. a United Nations resolution D. the results of World War II