World History Final Exam Review

What is an effect of the Renaissance in Europe?

• The Second Great Awakening

• The Great Schism

• The First Great Migration

• The Protestant Reformation

What were two reasons for Martin Luther attacked the Catholic Church in his Ninety-Five Theses?

• the belief that the Catholic Church was abusing the sale of indulgences (paying money to get a spot in heaven)

• the belief that Church and state must be completely separate

• the belief that public support would help overturn the decision of his excommunication

• the belief that salvation could be achieved by faith alone

What was not an impact of European imperialism?

• European nations developed the League of Nations which promoted interglobal relationships between League members.

• European powers established colonies and exerted control over vast territories, primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

• European nations exploited colonies for their natural resources, such as minerals, agricultural products, and labor.

• European powers brought changes to colonized regions, including languages, religions, legal systems, and social hierarchies.

Reasons for European Imperialism include: Raw materials were needed for industry, new markets were required for goods, and ?

• Inexpensive labor was needed to manufacture products

• The influence of labor unions was weakened

• Isolationism led to the desire for stronger militaries

• The need for agricultural technology increased

Where did European powers establish colonies and exert control? Select TWO correct answers.

• Africa

• The Balkans

• Antarctica

• The Americas

What is one way that France and the American colonies differed at the onset of their revolutions?

• The French were more nationalistic than the American colonists.

• Americans were committed to nonviolent ways of fighting for change.

• American colonists had already outlawed the practice of enslaving people.

• France suffered from more economic problems than the American colonists.

Which of the following were the effects of the Enlightenment? Select TWO correct answers.

• Influenced the French Revolution

• Influenced the divine rights of monarchs

• Influenced the power of the church

• Influenced the American Revolution

What upset both French and American revolutionaries?

• The inequality of women

• Widespread starvation because of food shortages

• Frequent public executions of citizens

• Unfair taxation practices

Which of the following terms was a cause of World War I?

• Communism

• Fascism

• Imperialism

• Capitalism

How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of conflict in Europe?

• Germany refused to join any European alliances.

• Nations pledged to intervene if an ally was attacked.

• Asian nations viewed the agreements as intentionally exclusive.

• The alliance between France and Austria-Hungary upset the balance of power among European nations.