History Review for Grade 10

What year did World War I begin?

• 1939

• 1920

• 1914

• 1912

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln.

• Disagreements over state rights.

• The conflict over slavery.

• Economic disputes between the North and South.

Which ancient civilization is known for its pyramids?

• Egyptian civilization

• Mayan civilization

• Roman civilization

• Greek civilization

What event sparked the French Revolution?

• The storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789.

• The execution of King Louis XVI

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The establishment of the National Assembly

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It established a new religion in England.

• The Magna Carta was primarily about trade regulations.

• It was a document that granted absolute power to the king.

• The Magna Carta is significant for establishing the rule of law and limiting the powers of the monarchy.

Which empire was known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?

• China

• Japan

• Mongolia

• Korea

What was the primary reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Expansion of the Empire into Asia

• Corruption of the Senate

• Rise of Christianity

• Internal strife and economic troubles combined with external invasions.

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?

• Leon Trotsky

• Joseph Stalin

• Vladimir Lenin

• Nikita Khrushchev