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Grade 8 History Vocab

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Matthew C. Perry?

A renowned scientist who discovered the theory of relativity

A famous painter from the Renaissance era

A legendary musician who revolutionized rock and roll

A Commodore of the United States Navy who played a key role in opening Japan to trade with the West.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'Seward's Folly'?

The purchase of Hawaii by the United States from Japan

The purchase of Alaska by the United States from Russia

The sale of Alaska by the United States to Russia

The annexation of Alaska by Canada

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'Isolationism'?

A policy or doctrine that encourages a nation to actively engage in the affairs and conflicts of other nations

A policy or doctrine that advocates for a nation to stay out of the affairs and conflicts of other nations

A policy or doctrine that supports the formation of alliances and military interventions

A policy or doctrine that promotes international cooperation and collaboration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'Imperialism'?

A policy of promoting equality and cooperation among nations

A policy of reducing a country's power and influence through diplomacy

A policy of isolating a country from the rest of the world

A policy or ideology of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, use of military force, or other means.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is 'Manifest Destiny'?

A belief that American settlers were destined to expand across North America.

A religious movement that originated in North America.

A belief that American settlers should stay within their current borders.

A political ideology that advocated for the annexation of Canada.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Queen Liliuokalani?

A professional athlete from Hawaii

A renowned scientist from Hawaii

The last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii

A famous actress from Hawaii

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'Open Door Policy'?

A policy that allows anyone to enter a building without knocking

A policy that requires all doors to be kept open at all times

A foreign policy proposed by the United States in 1899, under which all nations would have equal opportunities to trade with China.

A policy that promotes open communication within a company

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