CFA #3 REVIEW World History

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of Nationalism.

• A. Extreme patriotism or devotion to one's country

• B. The idea that individual freedoms should be protected and promoted

• C. Fueled by strong emphasis on national origin and common ancestry

• D. Negative outlook towards people of different ethnicities or backgrounds

Refer to the before and after maps of Italian Unification. Which regions were unified to form the Kingdom of Italy by 1870?

• Lombardy, Venetia, Parma, Modena, Tuscany, Papal State, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Sardinia, and Savoy were unified to form the Kingdom of Italy by 1870.

• Only Lombardy, Venetia, and Sardinia were unified to form the Kingdom of Italy by 1870.

• Tuscany, Papal State, and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies remained independent by 1870.

• Only Savoy and Parma joined the Kingdom of Italy by 1870.

What major change is visible in the territory of Germany after unification?

• The German states unified into a single, larger German Empire.

• Germany lost lands to neighboring countries after unification.

• Germany split into several independent kingdoms after unification.

• The territory of Germany remained exactly the same after unification.

How did Nationalism and geography effect the unification of Germany and Italy?

• Nationalism played a role, but geography did not.

• Nationalism resulted in more geographic boundaries in areas of Europe

• Nationalism had little influence on the effects of Nationalism.

• The closeness of the separate states along with Nationalism promoted the creation of Italy and Germany.

Read the excerpt below. "The position of Prussia in Germany will not be determined by its liberalism but by its power (...) Prussia must concentrate its strength and hold it for the favorable moment, which has already come and gone several times. Since the treaties of Vienna, our frontiers have been ill-designed for a healthy body politic. Not through speeches and majority decisions will the great questions of the day be decided...but by iron and blood (Eisen und Blut)." -Otto Von Bismark, "Blood and Iron" given on September 30, 1862. How does this excerpt explain Bismark's Nationalistic views and politics of unifying Germany?

• It shows how Bismarck wanted Germany to work along side people of different ethnic groups

• It shows Bismarck wanted to use Germany's military and industrial strength to remove "foreign" powers and unify Germany

• It shows that Bismarck felt since Italy had reunified, it would be dangerous for Germany not to do so as well.

• It shows that Bismarck wanted Prussia to colonize all of Europe, like Napoleon had done previously

The following passage describes an incident of Anti-Semitism in early 20th-century Russia.

In 1903, the town of Kishinev in the Russian Empire witnessed a violent pogrom against its Jewish population. Over the course of two days, mobs attacked Jewish homes and businesses, resulting in the deaths of dozens and the destruction of property. The authorities were slow to intervene, and some reports suggested that local officials encouraged the violence. The event shocked the world and highlighted the dangers faced by Jewish communities in Europe at the time.

Which of the following statements best reflect the impact of such events on minority groups in Europe?

• Minority groups often faced violence and discrimination due to widespread prejudices

• Government authorities always protected the rights of minorities during such incidents

• Events like these led to increased awareness and calls for reforms to protect minorities

• Minority communities were rarely affected by social or political unrest in Europe

Which answer choice best describes imperialism?

• The increase of military weaponry to prevent invasion

• Laws designed to limit cultural diffusion of minority groups

• The restriction of trade to protect national economic interests

• Expanding wealth and power by taking control of smaller or weaker countries

How does the political cartoon above demonstrate one of the causes of Imperialism?

• Imperial powers worked together to make sure that everyone got equal amounts of stuff

• Imperial powers working to divide up underdeveloped areas to share with other countries

• Imperial powers were concerned with the desires of the people who lived in the countries they were invading

• Imperial powers worked together to make sure that agricultural areas were changed into industrial areas

The graph and map above BEST illustrate a motivation for European imperialism during the Age of Imperialism by highlighting:

• the need for raw materials and access to overseas markets

• the promotion of political freedoms

• the collapse of traditional empires

• the growth of independence movements

Over there is a map of Africa. Which choice best explain how the 'Scramble for Africa' impacted global trade?

• It allowed Europeans access to African resources and grew international markets.

• It caused European colonial powers and reduced trade routes.

• It isolated Africa from limited resource exchange and global trade.

• Africa unified all of its nations and decreased exports.