World History Pre/Post Test

What is one reason why the battle in 1429 had a different outcome from the battle in 1364?

• A. Joan of Arc led the French.

• B. The English had heavy armor.

• C. The French used the crossbow.

• D. Peasants fought for the English.

Which of these BEST describes the result of the Vietnam War?

• The conflict was peacefully settled after the United States intervened.

• Vietnam was placed under the control of France.

• It was a deadly conflict that remained contained within the borders of Vietnam.

• After U.S. troops left, Vietnam was united under a communist government.

One result of the 1993 Oslo Accords was the

• creation of the Palestinian Authority.

• dismantling of the militant group Hamas.

• reelection of Israeli Prime Minister Rabin.

• attainment of peace between Palestinians and Israelis.

Nationalism in French Indochina is BEST described as a reaction to

• genocide in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge.

• widespread destruction after the Vietnam War.

• the United States' domination over world affairs.

• French imperialism and exploitation of resources.

In general, developments in transportation, including the introduction of the jet engine and the standardization of shipping containers, have helped

• make migration easier.

• reduce reliance on multiple forms of transportation.

• limit carbon dioxide emissions.

• decrease transportation times and costs.

What strategy allowed the Germans to achieve remarkable military success at the beginning of World War II?

• blitzkrieg

• counterattack

• the Schlieffen Plan

• submarine warfare

According to this quotation, why should people study history?

• A. History teaches us to avoid mistakes of the past.

• B. History helps us become better thinkers.

• C. History makes us better informed.

• D. History helps us develop empathy.

What kind of government did Japan have after the Meiji Restoration?

• military dictatorship

• representative republic

• constitutional monarchy

• confederation of city-states

Spiritual and political leaders of the Muslims were called

• khans.

• caliphs.

• traders.

• scholars.

Which of the following was an outcome of the Iranian Revolution?

• Citizens were allowed freedom of speech.

• Iran became a multiparty democracy

• Islamic law was imposed in Iranian courts

• Women were banned from appearing in public.