Praxis II US History / World History (0941/5941) Practice Test

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• Who was the leader of Athens during the Persian invasion under Darius the Great?
• What was the focus of the court case Briggs vs. Clarendon County?
• Who is credited with composing the epic poems "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" in ancient Greece?
• Which new weapon was used against Japan during World War II?
• Which War led to the containment of the Soviet Union's influence and nuclear capabilities?
• What was the name of the protest movement against segregation in Albany, Georgia?
• What was the main purpose of the Navigation Act that was passed in 1660?
• What significant event occurred at the Library of Congress in 1812?
• What was the consequence of the British burning the Library of Congress?
• Which plan allowed for congressional representation based on population?
• What was the estimated cost of the Vietnam War for the US from 1950 to 1974?
• Which two Japanese islands were notably captured during World War II?
• Who was the leader of the Huns who conquered much of Eastern Europe?
• Roman mythology was primarily inspired by which other civilization's mythology?
• Which event is marked by the Peace of Augsburg?
• What did the Romans call the region that is now known as France?
• What was the main intention of the Virginia Plan?
• The Trail of Tears was associated with the forced relocation of Native Americans from which area?
• Which nation was the first to successfully land humans on the moon in 1969?
• What organization did Stokely Carmichael lead in the 1960s?
• Who was the Scottish leader that rallied his people against English rule?
• What was a significant outcome of the American victory at Saratoga?
• What was a significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase on the size of the United States?
• In which year did Greeks declare independence from Ottoman rule?
• In what year was the Navigation Act passed?
• What were the primary functions of Druids in ancient Celtic society?
• Which Frenchman is credited with claiming the Mississippi River and its surrounding land for France?
• Which state was the 14th to be admitted into the Union?
• The 2nd Industrial Revolution is primarily associated with advancements in which fields?
• In what year was the Pledge of Allegiance written?
• What was the term used to refer to Mao's representatives in China who acted on his behalf?
• Which nations comprised the Allied Powers during World War I?
• What motivated La Salle's exploration and claim over the Mississippi River?
• How many terms did George Washington serve as President of the United States?
• Which historical figure is associated with improving relations between the U.S. and Japan?
• How many colonies were required to ratify the United States Constitution?
• Which U.S. state has been a focal point for debates on divorce law due to its "no fault" law?
• Who was Thurgood Marshall?
• What event ended the conflict between Lutheran and Catholic princes in Germany?
• Who was crowned the first Holy Roman Emperor on Christmas Day in the year 800 C.E.?
• What organization did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. help establish as its first president?
• Which country did the Dutch trade with for spices during the 16th century?
• Who was the first Spaniard to begin explorations of the mainland of North America?
• Which young girl's diary became a significant account of the Jewish experience during WWII?
• Which country did Iraq invade in 1990, leading to the First Gulf War?
• Which U.S. president was in power during the Louisiana Purchase?
• Who is known as the founder of the Black Panther Party?
• How long did the social unrest of the French Revolution last?
• The Boer War was fought between which two nations?
• Under whose administration did the "Era of Good Feelings" occur?
• What was the purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act enacted in the late 19th century?
• Zoroaster was the founder of which religion?
• What nickname is often given to the stock market crash of 1929, which affected Herbert Hoover's presidency?
• What term describes the period of violent repression during the French Revolution from 1793 to 1794?
• What significant event, known as Bloody Sunday, occurred on January 9, 1905?
• What amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawed slavery?
• Who was responsible for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy?
• Which landmark project did Theodore Roosevelt promote during his presidency?
• What was a major characteristic of Huey Newton's activism?
• How many amendments were originally included in the Bill of Rights?
• What significant legal case is Thurgood Marshall known for winning?
• What beverage was famously dumped into Boston Harbor as a protest against British taxation?
• Which historical figure was arrested for defending heliocentric views?
• Which mountain was named after Major Stephen Long?
• Which Prussian ruler was significantly influenced by the Enlightenment?
• What did the "Gentlemen's Agreement" between Japan and the United States aim to achieve?
• What was one of Dr. King's main goals with the establishment of the SCLC?
• Which social reformer wrote "How the Other Half Lives"?
• Which 16th century city became a major trade center during the spice trade?
• The Indian Removal Act of 1830 required Native Americans to relocate from east of which state?
• Who took office as president of the U.S. in 1929?
• Who is credited with leading the Athenians to democracy?
• In what year did American forces defeat the British at Saratoga?
• Which state was the 14th to join the United States?
• What treaty ended the Opium Wars in 1860?
• Who led an important expedition through the Great Plains?
• Who was the first female astronaut in the United States?
• What 18th-century theory emerged from the working-class political movement?
• What legislation passed in 1862 encouraged families to settle in the West?
• During which historical period did agriculture first begin to develop?
• What was the main role of the Druids in Celtic society around 500 B.C.E.?
• What concept did Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" challenge in relation to the American Revolution?
• At what age did Rosa Parks pass away?
• Which major change occurred in U.S. immigration policy after 1890?
• Which document aimed to unify French citizens by granting rights to Protestants?
• What primary economic goal was addressed by the New Deal?
• Who was the first American president to travel on a train?
• What role did Pauline Cushman serve during the Civil War?
• In which city did the First Continental Congress convene?
• What was William Penn’s contribution to Pennsylvania's founding?
• What fortified center of Moscow was constructed during the reign of Ivan the Great?
• What disease outbreak occurred in Philadelphia in 1793?
• What was the name of the first civilization established in Mesopotamia around 3500 B.C.E.?
• Who was the leader of the first Vikings to reach North America?
• What was the main outcome for both submarines used in the Civil War?
• Who was the President of the United States during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
• What country do some believe President Barack Obama was born in?
• Which country established the first permanent European settlement in North America?
• Which theorist is known for criticizing capitalism and the effects of industrialization?
• What was the city-state of Sparta primarily known for?
• What is the main subject of the book "How the Other Half Lives"?
• Who is recognized as the founder of the Primitive Methodist Church?
• Who did Pope Leo III crown as Holy Roman Emperor?
• What was the primary language of the Aryan people in ancient India?
• Which location marked the first shots fired in the Civil War?
• Which general led a revolution in Spain, overthrowing the newly formed republic?
• Who was the first president to travel outside of the U.S. while in office?
• What legislation was enacted to regulate railroads in the U.S.?
• What was a major reason for Akbar's decision to repeal the jizya tax?
• Who was the first person to successfully sail around the Cape of Good Hope?
• How did President James Garfield die?
• What was the impact of the Homestead Act on westward expansion in the United States?
• Which civilization's gods did the Romans adopt after their conquest?
• Which name is most prominently displayed on the Declaration of Independence?
• Who is known for writing the Declaration of Independence?
• What was the main objective of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
• What was one significant result when Anne Frank’s diary was published?
• Which Chinese dynasty initiated the construction of the Great Wall?
• What year did the Great Chicago Fire occur?
• Which major global conflict was the US primarily involved in during the 1960s and 1970s?
• What was the name of the war that resulted when Arab nations attacked Israel in 1973?
• What ancient texts were created by the Aryan people in India?
• Who became the first man to walk on the moon?
• Where is the only underground prehistoric temple located?
• In what manner did Alexander Hamilton die?
• What is considered the rough beginning date for the Scientific Revolution?
• What was the primary purpose of the Federalist Papers?
• In what year did the Shah of Iran fall from power?
• After the burning of Jamestown, where did the Virginia settlers relocate their capital?
• How did the Phoenician alphabet spread widely among different nations?
• Which conflict involved intense ground fighting for Okinawa and Iwo Jima?
• Which historical figure was accused of heresy for their findings regarding the solar system?
• Which U.S. President was nicknamed "Ike"?
• In what year did the Mayflower Compact get signed by the Pilgrims?
• What was a significant reason for America's declaration of war in 1812?
• What was a major consequence of the Yom Kippur War on the global stage?
• Who declared war in 1812 against Great Britain?
• Akbar's reign in the Mughal Empire coincided with the rule of which European monarch?
• Which state was the first to adopt a "no fault" divorce law?
• In what year was the first private Internet provider launched?
• Which act was established to prevent illegal transportation of goods between states?
• What was a reason for the failure of the Children's Crusades?
• Who founded the state of Pennsylvania?
• What major historical event involved students kidnapping American citizens in Iran?
• What historical document was signed on September 27, 1821?
• Which dictator took power in Iraq in 1979?
• During which conflict were submarines first deployed in battle?
• Which civilization was the first to emerge in the Andes Mountains?
• What major transformation did Franco bring about in Spain?
• Which civilization is credited with creating the alphabet used for trade?
• What decree established religious tolerance for Huguenots in France?
• Which famous experiment did Neil Armstrong conduct while on the moon?
• What did the acronym WIN, created during Gerald Ford's presidency, stand for?
• What was the amount paid by the United States to acquire the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803?
• Which individual was appointed by the president to investigate the Challenger disaster?
• Who was recognized as the greatest English hero during the Hundred Years' War?
• Who was the first U.S. president to face impeachment proceedings?
• Who was known as "Battling Bob" and passed laws regulating railroads and banks in Wisconsin?
• During what years did the "Era of Good Feelings" take place?
• Who proposed the heliocentric theory, stating that the Earth revolved around the Sun?
• Why did the British decide to end the War of 1812?
• What major event prompted 120,000 workers to go on strike in St. Petersburg in 1905?
• Which famous explorer is known for searching for the Fountain of Youth?
• What year did Saddam Hussein first come to power in Iraq?
• What was a notable effect of the Great Chicago Fire?
• What was the tax imposed on non-Muslims in the Mughal Empire?
• Who negotiated trade with Japan after a long period of isolation?
• Which actor became California's 38th Governor?
• How many Children's Crusades were launched in 1212?
• What method of payment does the U.S. Mint produce?
• Which principle regarding laws does the Judicial Branch uphold in the U.S. government?
• What historic event began in 1789 and involved radical social change in France?
• Which invention is often attributed to advancements during the 2nd Industrial Revolution?
• What religious belief did Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu outlaw in Japan in 1614?
• What period is represented by the cave paintings found in the Cave of Chavet?
• Which program was launched by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932 to help Americans during the Great Depression?
• What significant act was passed in 1913 related to the banking system in the United States?
• What event marks the beginning of Mexican independence from Spain?
• What treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
• What was one characteristic of the "Gang of Four" in the Chinese Communist Party?
• Prior to 1890, which entity controlled immigration in America?
• What was a prominent feature of the Spartan culture?
• What is the primary duty of the Judicial Branch of government?
• True or False: France was a part of the Axis powers during World War II.
• What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the Great Wall of China?
• What was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony?
• What mode of transportation was invented by Robert Fulton in 1807?
• When Tokugawa Iemitsu banned foreign travel in 1633, which country maintained trade with Japan?
• Who is the author of the epic poem "The Iliad"?