Final Exam Review

Multiple Choice

According to the scientific method, the world is best understood through-

• religious beliefs
• asking random people on the internet

• direct observation

• guesswork

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The U.S constitution includes what idea originating from Baron Montesquieu?

• Bill of Rights
• Separation of powers
• Freedom of Speech

• Checks and balances

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What most contributed to the start of the scientific revolution in 16th century Europe?

• Publication of new theories related to astronomy

• Invention of the printing press
• Exploration of the New World
• Renaissance art and literature

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The philosophers Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau all-

• invented the theory of relativity
• discovered the theory of evolution
• wrote the Iliad
• Inspired philosophy behind political revolutions

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The ideas behind the development of democratic-republican form of government and the Bill of Rights in North American can BEST be attributed to –

• Ancient Roman concepts
• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

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What nation had complete control of India at one time?

• France
• England

• Spain
• China

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Why did Europeans begin to explore and expand in the 1500’s?

• Fear of invasion from neighboring countries
• Desire for new technology advancements
• Gain riches, find adventure, and spread religion

• Interest in establishing diplomatic relations with Asia

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Why were the Portuguese the first to explore other lands?

• They had superior ships

• They had superior military strength

• They had the best economic prosperity

• They had a geographical advantage

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How did Spanish conquistadors' weaponry compare to the Aztecs and Incas?

• The Spanish had worse weaponry than the Aztecs and Incas, putting them at a disadvantage.
• Spain had more advance weaponry. It allowed relatively fewer men to control large populations.

• The Spanish and Aztecs had similar weaponry, so there was no advantage.
• The Aztecs and Incas had superior weaponry compared to the Spanish.

Multiple Choice

African people were captured and forcibly sent to the Americas as part of the –

• Pacific slave trade
• Indian Ocean slave trade
• Arab slave trade
• Triangular trade route

Multiple Choice

What led to the beginning of Napoleon's downfall in 1812?

• Invasion of Russia
• Defeat at the Battle of Austerlitz
• Establishing the Continental System
• Signing the Treaty of Tilsit

Multiple Choice

Jose de San Martin and Simon Bolivar led South American independence movements against what country?

• Portugal
• France
• Brazil
• Spain

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What is always true of a limited monarchy?

• The monarch must obey the laws of government

• The monarch can change the constitution at will
• The monarch is elected by the people
• The monarch has absolute power

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The French Revolution was most influenced by which principle from the Declaration of Independence?

• brotherhood of citizens

• freedom of speech

• separation of church and state

• certain basic human rights

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The French and American revolutions had what important effect on Latin America?

• Encouraged Latin American countries to remain under colonial rule
• Inspired Latin American countries to fight for independence
• Had no impact on Latin America
• Caused Latin American countries to unite with European powers

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What is the difference between the American Revolution and French Revolution?

• The American Revolution focused on economic issues, while the French Revolution focused on religious conflicts.
• The American Revolution occurred in the 19th century, while the French Revolution occurred in the 18th century.
• The American Revolution was led by a monarchy, while the French Revolution was led by a democratic government.
• The American Revolution was a colonial independence movement, while the French Revolution was a broader social and economic reorganization.

Multiple Choice

During the French Revolution, the social and political disorder led to –

• Establishment of a constitutional monarchy by King Louis

• Napoleon gaining power and spreading conflict throughout Europe.

• Peaceful resolution of conflicts
• Increase in the power of the nobility

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Which revolution ended with the end of the Romanov Dynasty?

• Industrial Revolution
• American Revolution
• French Revolution
• Russian Revolution

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Why did the British government want to control Egypt?

• To promote cultural exchange
• To establish a military base
• To access valuable natural resources
• Access to the Suez Canal

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In the Communist Manifesto, the proletariat are what social class?

• Working class
• Upper class
• Middle class
• Noble class

Multiple Choice

•Adam Smith: _______:: Charles Fourier:______________.

• anarchy : monarchy
• feudalism : capitalism
• communism : democracy
• capitalism : socialism

Multiple Choice

What conclusion can you draw from this map?

• The British Empire was a small and insignificant colonial power
• The map shows the British Empire had no influence over any territory
• The British Empire extended into all of the inhabited continents.

• The British Empire only controlled a small portion of land

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How did the rivers in Britain contribute to the Industrial Revolution starting there?

• The rivers in Britain caused flooding that hindered industrial development
• The rivers in Britain were too polluted to support industrial activities
• The rivers in Britain were frozen year-round, preventing any industrial use
• The rivers in Britain provided waterpower for early industrial machinery and transportation routes for goods and resources.

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How did economic freedoms during the Industrial Revolution contribute to a better quality of life?

• Economic freedoms limited access to goods and services, stifling economic growth
• Economic freedoms promoted innovation, competition, and specialization, resulting in higher productivity, wages, and a greater variety of goods and services.
• Economic freedoms resulted in decreased productivity, wages, and job opportunities
• Economic freedoms led to increased poverty, inequality, and social unrest

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What did working-class women in Europe in the 19th century do to change their status?

• Focused on traditional domestic roles and responsibilities
• Organized labor unions, participated in strikes, and advocated for women's rights
• Joined the military and fought in wars
• Became farmers and agricultural workers

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Why did the US propose the Open-Door policy?

• To support the formation of trade monopolies in China
• To promote isolationism
• To ensure equal trading opportunities in China and prevent monopolization of trade.
• To establish military bases in China

Multiple Choice

In WWI what was the strip of territory between trenches that separated the troops from each other called?

• Combat Zone
• War Zone
• No Man's Land
• Battlefield

Multiple Choice

How would you classify a government that aims to control the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural lives of its citizens?

• Totalitarian
• Autocratic
• Dictatorial
• Authoritarian

Multiple Choice

What led President Truman to drop the atomic bombs on Japan?

• To save the lives of American soldiers

• To test the destructive power of the atomic bombs
• To demonstrate military superiority
• To intimidate other countries

Multiple Choice

How did President Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech influence the peace after the First World War?

• It led to the formation of the United Nations
• It resulted in the division of Germany into East and West
• It influenced the peace after WWI by setting the foundation for the Treaty of Versailles and the establishment of the League of Nations.
• It caused the outbreak of the Second World War

Multiple Choice

Why is the holocaust a genocide?

• The Holocaust was a natural disaster
• The Holocaust is a genocide due to the deliberate and organized mass killing of a specific group of people.
• The Holocaust was a result of a scientific experiment gone wrong
• The Holocaust was a peaceful event

Multiple Choice

What did NOT contribute to the global depression in the 1930s?

• The Wall Street Crash of 1929
• The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act
• The implementation of the Gold Standard
• Increased demand for automobiles

Multiple Choice

A Period of low economic activity and rising unemployment is called-

• inflation
• boom
• poverty

• depression

Multiple Choice

What did the German Gov do during WWI that contributed to the communist revolution in Russia?

• Provided military support to the Russian monarchy
• Sent financial aid to the Russian Provisional Government
• Established a peace treaty with Russia
• Transported Lenin and other Bolshevik revolutionaries from Switzerland to Russia in a sealed train

Multiple Choice

The alliance system contributed to the outbreak of conflict in Europe because-

• Interlocking treaties obligated countries to come to each other's aid, escalating conflicts.
• Alliances were only formed for economic reasons
• Countries were not bound by the treaties they signed
• The alliance system promoted peace and stability in Europe

Multiple Choice

What event led to the start of WWI?

• Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
• Invention of the airplane
• Discovery of penicillin
• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

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What event led to the start of WWII?

• Bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan
• Invasion of Poland by Germany
• Invasion of France by Italy
• Battle of Stalingrad

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What system of government is described as follows: led by dictator, forcibly suppresses opposition, strictly regulates all industry, aggressive nationalism.

• Communism
• Monarchy
• Anarchy
• Fascism

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What was the goal of Stalin’s 5 Year Plans?

• To promote agricultural development
• To encourage foreign investment
• To establish a democratic government
• To rapidly industrialize the Soviet Union

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How did Gandhi protest British Laws?

• Military uprising
• refusing to obey any British laws

• Boycotting British goods
• Violent protests

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What was the Cold War based on?

• Lack of economic cooperation

• Emerging military alliances

• Limited cultural exchange

• Distrust between US and USSR

Multiple Choice

What happened in the year after the UN proposed a division of the Palestine Mandate?

• Peace negotiations
• Formation of the United Nations
• Creation of the European Union
• Proclamation of the state of Israel

Multiple Choice

Where is the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda based in?

• Europe

• Afghanistan

• China

• Canada

Multiple Choice

North and South Vietnam were reunited by-

• Communist North Vietnamese forces.

• Treaty of Paris
• Battle of Dien Bien Phu
• Geneva Accords

Multiple Choice

What was the Purpose of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

• To establish a military alliance between the three countries
• To increase import tariffs and restrict international trade
• To eliminate trade barriers and promote economic cooperation between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• To promote isolationism and limit foreign economic interactions

Multiple Choice

“Developing countries” are characterized by-

• High income, low poverty rates, access to healthcare and education, low unemployment rates, and developed infrastructure.
• Middle income, moderate poverty rates, access to healthcare and education, moderate unemployment rates, and semi-developed infrastructure.
• Low income, high poverty rates, lack of access to healthcare and education, low unemployment rates, and underdeveloped infrastructure.
• Low income, high poverty rates, lack of access to healthcare and education, high unemployment rates, and underdeveloped infrastructure.

Multiple Choice

Where did the Soviets (Russians) place missiles aimed at the US?

• Canada
• Cuba
• Mexico
• China

Multiple Choice

•Gandhi, Mandela, and Romero all-

• never faced any opposition
• were all scientists
• advocated for war and violence
• resisted political oppression

Multiple Choice

Why did the communist economy of the Soviet Union eventually collapse at the end of the 20th century?

• Inefficiency, lack of innovation, centralized planning, corruption, and inability to keep up with the global economy.
• Sustainable growth, diversified economy, transparent policies, strong social welfare system
• Technological advancement, free market principles, democratic governance, international support
• Abundance of resources, strong leadership, efficient planning, global cooperation

Multiple Choice

How did decolonization and Independence for many African Nations after WWII affect their government and society?

• Many of the newly independent nations have struggled with ethnic conflict and corrupt leadership.

• Decolonization and Independence had no impact on African Nations after WWII
• African Nations were forced to become more dependent on colonial powers

• Resulted in the dissolution of African Nations after WWII

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How did communist policies differ between China and the Soviet Union?

• China focused on rural development and agricultural collectivization, while the Soviet Union emphasized industrialization and urban growth.
• China focused on military expansion, while the Soviet Union emphasized agricultural collectivization.
• Both China and the Soviet Union focused on industrialization and urban growth.
• China focused on industrialization and urban growth, while the Soviet Union emphasized rural development and agricultural collectivization.