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WorksheetsHonors World History FINAL EXAM
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Millions of slaves were brought from Africa to North and South America to perform labor. Which of the following was one of the jobs that many slaves performed in the Americas?
a)
They worked as merchants
b)
They worked on plantations
c)
They worked in colonial armies
d)
They worked as artists
2.
What was the significance of Gutenberg inventing the printing press?
a)
It
attached paper sheets together for books to be bound faster and more
easily.
b)
It
provided an opportunity for news to travel more quickly to a broader
audience.
c)
It
established English as the primary language spoken around the
world.
d)
It
provided a way to add other colors beside black to printed
documents.
3.
During the Russian Revolution, the Bolsheviks took control of the Russian government. What was one of the results of the Bolsheviks' rise to power?
a)
A
democratic form of government was established.
b)
Private ownership of property
was no longer allowed.
c)
Citizens were given more
political rights.
d)
Czar
Nicholas II was reinstated as the ruler of Russia.
4.
The phrase "Renaissance Man" has been used to describe Leonardo da Vinci. Why is this phrase used to describe Leonardo da Vinci?
a)
Leonardo da Vinci was an outspoken critic of the new ideas developed
during the Renaissance.
b)
Leonardo da Vinci was the first person born during the
Renaissance.
c)
Leonardo da Vinci had a wide knowledge of many subjects and had
diverse talents.
d)
Leonardo da Vinci started a university and taught many famous
artists.
5.
What was the MAIN reason for the decline of Native American populations after European contact?
a)
Exposure to European diseases
b)
Mass emigration to Europe and Africa
c)
Numerous natural disasters
d)
Widespread famine and
starvation
6.
During the Renaissance, a new intellectual movement known as humanism evolved. What was the significance of the humanist movement?
a)
Humanists were inspired by
classical texts and emphasized the dignity and worth of the
individual.
b)
Humanists spread the
teachings of Eastern philosophers such as Confucius throughout
Europe.
c)
Humanists were very
interested in religious studies and sought to increase the influence of the
Church.
d)
Humanists felt formal
education was impractical and unnecessary; therefore, many schools were
closed.
7.
Which of the following is one way in which the European economy was impacted by the Columbian Exchange?
a)
The
European economy weakened because of the amount of money spent on imported
goods.
b)
Europeans became more
self-sufficient and traded less with other parts of the
world.
c)
As
new crops were introduced in Europe, food production
increased.
d)
Many
European crops were destroyed by diseases brought from North and South
America.
8.
Early in the Industrial Revolution, why did many employers want to hire women and children rather than men to work in factories?
a)
Employers could pay women and
children less.
b)
Women and children were
skilled workers.
c)
Children were a burden at
home and needed work.
d)
Men
were farmers and did not need factory jobs.
9.
How did the Columbian Exchange impact people living in Europe and in the Western Hemisphere?
a)
Millions of Native Americans
moved to Europe and assimilated into European society.
b)
People across Europe began
practicing Native American religions.
c)
Many
Europeans were enslaved and taken to North and South
America.
d)
People in both places were
introduced to new crops and animals.
10.
Which artist created the following:
- The Last Judgement
- Sistine Chapel
- David
- La Pieta'
- The Last Judgement
- Sistine Chapel
- David
- La Pieta'
a)
Leonardo da Vinci
b)
Dante
c)
Michelangelo
d)
Raphael
11.
Which aspect of the Haitian Revolution made it different from the any other revolutions?
a)
The
Haitian Revolution involved a slave rebellion.
b)
The
Haitian Revolution did not involve European powers.
c)
The
Haitian Revolution did not succeed in its goals.
d)
The
Haitian Revolution overthrew an emperor.
12.
What term is used to describe the journey of African slaves across the Atlantic Ocean?
a)
the Great Passage
b)
the Middle Passage
c)
the Long Passage
d)
the Northwest Passage
13.
Who is described here?
.Elected prime minister of Prussia in 1862
• Used policies of realpolitik to manipulate German politics
• First Chancellor of the German Empire in 1871
.Elected prime minister of Prussia in 1862
• Used policies of realpolitik to manipulate German politics
• First Chancellor of the German Empire in 1871
a)
Frederick the
Great
b)
Otto
von Bismarck
c)
Wilhelm
I
d)
Paul
von Hindenburg
14.
For centuries, the Indian subcontinent was a destination for European traders looking for valuable products like sugar, salt, and jute (used to make rope). The Industrial Revolution in Europe resulted in advanced military weapons that Europeans used to conquer distant lands. Both the British and the French were very interested in the raw materials they could get out of India to send back to their factories.
Based upon the paragraph above, which of the following is correct regarding European powers in India in the 18th century?
Based upon the paragraph above, which of the following is correct regarding European powers in India in the 18th century?
a)
While the British and French
fought, the Portuguese were able to capture most of India.
b)
The
French East India Company defeated the British and expanded into the Bengal
region.
c)
The
British and the French fought against each other for control of
India.
d)
The
British and French divided India into regions administered by the two
countries.
15.
What was one of the political effects of the European discovery of the New World?
a)
Countries in Europe became
more stable politically.
b)
Most
of North and South America eventually became colonized by European
countries.
c)
The
Europeans established democratic forms of government throughout the New
World.
d)
Europe's political power
diminished as North and South America became a world
superpower.
16.
The rise of fascist regimes in countries like Italy and Germany in the early 20th century came about in part because of which of the following?
a)
fear
of anti-semitism which spread through
Europe
b)
imperialist aims of Eastern
European countries
c)
economic and emotional
burdens following World War I
d)
high
employment rates during the inter-war years
17.
Why was the United Nations formed in 1945?
a)
to
form the Pacific and Atlantic Charters to help rebuild war-torn
countries
b)
to
provide economic rebuilding support for countries impaired by civil
war
c)
to
intervene in conflicts between governments in hopes of avoiding future
wars
d)
to
honor those who have died in the military for their countries in times of
war
18.
The method of manufacturing that entails bringing workers and machines into a central workplace is known as the
a)
assembly line.
b)
cottage
industry.
c)
domestic
system.
d)
factory
system.
19.
Urbanization tends to occur as a result of industrialization. This is because
a)
people moved to the cities for
jobs.
b)
people wanted to develop
colonies.
c)
people moved to the country to
farm.
d)
people did not want to work in
factories.
20.
What effect did the Great Depression have on fascism, communism, and other similar movements in Europe and Asia?
a)
It
weakened them because it convinced people that democracy had control over the
situation.
b)
It
strengthened them because people felt a stronger government could improve the
economy.
c)
It
strengthened them because people were eager to fight new wars against enemy
countries.
d)
It
weakened them because the movements were unable to stop the Depression from
happening.
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