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SAT Subject Test: World History

Subjects : sat, history
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Workers who have migrated from developing countries to industrial ones to take advantage of employment opportunities and ultimately to stay as permanent residents






2. The mass extermination of Jews and other civilians in Nazi Germany






3. A literally technique by psychoanalysis that reveals the character's thoughts and feelings a the moment in which they occur






4. Head-to-toe garment with a mesh- like panel covering face; required attire for women under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan by other Islamic societies






5. In medieval Europe - a merchant organization founded to regulate production standards and prices within specific trades






6. A series of examinations given to determine qualifications for government- related jobs






7. Inns that provided loading for caravan travelers across the Sahara Desert






8. The political - economic - or social domination of a strong country over another






9. A floating plot of land created by the Aztecs to expand the agricultural capacity of Tenochtitlan






10. Lenin's policy to improve the soviet economy by permitting small private businesses






11. Stone pillar that was the characteristic architectural structure of Aksum






12. Hebrew word meaning 'the anointed': in Judaism the promised deliverer of the Jews; in Christianity - a term referring to Jesus






13. The Enlightenment concept that government is based upon an agreement in which the people relinquish their rights to a ruler in order to receive the protection offered by law and order






14. In ancient Rome - a military unit of 5 -000 to 6 -000 infantry






15. Policy of murder and other violent acts directed against a particular ethnic group by another; initially applied to the killing of Bosnian Muslims by Serbia after the breakup of Yugoslavia






16. According to Marx and Engels - the middle class; in prerevolutionary France - a portion of the Third Estate comprised of a middle class of artisans and merchants






17. Keys to right living in the Buddhist faith






18. Characteristic of a culture in which the comsuption of goods and services has reached a level where it satisfies wants rather than needs only






19. An economic system in which the means of production belong to the public and are operated for the common welfare






20. A warrior for islam






21. Ancient underground irrigation system used in Southwest Asia and China






22. Resolution passes by the US congress to authorize President Lyndon Johnson to send U.S troops into Vietnam






23. South Africans of Dutch decent who were farmers






24. Japanese name for the areas it occupied during World War II






25. Agriculture carried out on large scale to produce crops for sale to competitive global markets






26. A government characterized by the rule of only one party whose beliefs support the welfare of the sate above all else






27. The governing committee of the communist party in the USSR






28. A privilege that exempts foreign residents from the laws of the nation in which they are residing






29. A blend of Buddhism with some of the teachings of Daoism to form a faith dependent upon meditation and enlightenment






30. A statement if the christian faith issued in 325 CE stating that Jesus was the same time fully human and fully divine






31. Serious Greek drama dealing with the downfall of the main character






32. The period in European history from about 1300 to 1600 in which a return to classical themes dominated art - literature - and education






33. An organization of European countries to promote free trade among its members






34. A campaign of violence against Jewish settlements in Russia in the late 19th century






35. Hellenistic philosophy that sought inner peace and please - defined as avoidance of pain






36. A deep sense of pride in one's nation






37. Leading bishop pf the eastern orthodox church






38. Payments for war damages imposed upon losing nation






39. The dissemination of materials or messages to promote one's own cause or diminish the cause of an adversary






40. An organization established in 1995 to supervise free trade






41. Divine approval used to grant authority to Chinese dynasties






42. The scripture that contains the history of the ancient Jewish people and their covenant with their God






43. In 19th century England - a voting districts without residents






44. Offering concessions to an aggressive ruler or nation in order to avoid conflict and/or war






45. The people of southern India who speak the Tamil language






46. The technology associated with the application of robots






47. The symbol used as part of a writing system






48. Letter of credit issued by Islamic banks; forerunner of modern checks






49. Money - equipment - and materials used to produce more wealth through investments in businesses and factories






50. The strategic narrow body of water between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara