10th Grade World History Review Questions

Which factor most directly contributed to the rise of the Ottoman Empire?

• Strong naval dominance in the Atlantic
• Control of key trade routes between Europe and Asia
• Industrialization and mechanization
• Democratic reforms

What impact did the Ming Dynasty have on global trade?

• Isolation from all foreign trade
• Expansion of Silk Road trade
• Maritime expeditions led by Zheng He
• Colonization of Africa

What was a major result of the Columbian Exchange?

• Decline in global population
• Exchange of goods, diseases, and ideas between hemispheres
• End of European exploration
• Isolation of the Americas

Which was a major cause of the Protestant Reformation?

• The Black Death
• Corruption in the Catholic Church
• Industrialization
• Feudalism

The Renaissance is most associated with which development?

• Spread of communism
• Renewed interest in classical learning
• Rise of absolute monarchies
• Decline of trade

Which idea was central to the Enlightenment?

• Divine right of kings
• Use of reason and logic
• Isolationism
• Feudal loyalty

How did the Scientific Revolution influence society?

• Reinforced church authority
• Encouraged questioning of traditional beliefs
• Ended education systems
• Promoted superstition

What was a key effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in urban populations
• Growth of factories and cities
• End of global trade
• Decline in technology

Which economic system developed during the Industrial Revolution?

• Feudalism
• Mercantilism
• Capitalism
• Barter system

European imperialism in Africa was largely driven by:

• Desire for religious freedom
• Need for resources and markets
• Climate conditions
• Cultural exchange