Modern World History Quiz

What was a major economic change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in urban populations

• Decrease in manual labor jobs

• Increase in factory production

• Increase in agricultural reliance

Which of the following was a primary motive for European Imperialism in the 19th century?

• Cultural exchange

• Religious expansion

• Economic exploitation

• Technological collaboration

What event marked the beginning of World War I?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The Russian Revolution

• The Battle of the Somme

Which of the following was a significant outcome of World War II?

• The establishment of the League of Nations

• The end of the British Empire

• The beginning of the Cold War

• The unification of Germany

During the Cold War, the term "Iron Curtain" referred to the division between:

• North and South Korea

• East and West Germany

• NATO and the Warsaw Pact countries

• The United States and the Soviet Union

Which event is most closely associated with the start of widespread decolonization after World War II?

• The Suez Crisis

• Indian Independence Act

• The establishment of the United Nations

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

Globalization in the late 20th century was most significantly facilitated by advancements in:

• Military technology

• Communication technology

• Agricultural techniques

• Political ideology

Which empire is known as a "Gunpowder Empire" due to its effective use of firearms in conquest?

• The Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The British Empire

• The Ming Dynasty

What was a primary reason for European colonization of the Americas in the 16th and 17th centuries?

• To escape religious persecution in Europe

• To establish trade routes with Eastern Asia

• To exploit natural resources and establish plantations

• To promote democratic ideals

Which of the following was a land-based empire that expanded significantly during the early modern period?

• The British Empire

• The Portuguese Empire

• The Russian Empire

• The Dutch Empire