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Worksheets3rd Quarter Midterm
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 21mins
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Class
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1.
What was an effect of European colonization in non-European nations?
a)
a. Non-European nations were taken over economically but allowed to keep their culture intact.
b)
b. Non-European nations lost their cultures but were allowed to compete economically on the world market
c)
c. Non-European nation’s economic growth was stunted and their cultures oppressed
d)
d. Non-European nations were not colonized
2.
What was a motivation for Europeans to imperialize non-European nations?
a)
While motives to imperialize varied, they were generally a mix of political, economic and cultural reasoning
b)
b. The vast majority of nations imperialized for strictly cultural reasons
c)
c. England and France had economic motives while Germany wanted to only change the culture of other nations
d)
d. European nations were motivated by the desire to spread communist ideology
3.
How did the Industrial Revolution lead to European Imperialism?
a)
European countries wanted to create alliances with non-European countries so they had more customers
b)
b. European nations wanted to take advantage of the technology that non-European nations had.
c)
c. Imperialism actually led to the Industrial Revolution because non-European nations mass produced trade goods.
d)
d. European nations needed access to raw materials to produce finished products.
4.
Define Enlightenment.
a)
a. When people give up certain rights to be protected by their government
b)
b. A time of optimism and possibility
c)
c. Using science to solve a problem
d)
d. Gatherings of people to discuss art and philosophy
5.
How was the Scientific Revolution the foundation of Enlightenment?
a)
People believed science helped prove the Church was right
b)
b. The Scientific Revolution showed the science was always the answer
c)
c. It offered a logical way of thinking that was applied to other ideas
d)
d. People began to focus more on science than art
6.
Define inalienable rights
a)
Rights that are earned by a citizen
b)
b. Rights cannot be taken away
c)
c. Rights that allow alien abduction
d)
d. Rights that are taken away
7.
What were some of the effects of the Industrial Revolution?
a)
a. The standard of living went down as unemployment went up due to the crash of the cottage industry and lack of job opportunities
b)
b. The standard of living was increased thanks to new inventions creating more jobs, however pollution & poor sanitation made for an unhealthy environment
c)
c. The rise of socialism led to the closure of factories, leading to mass unemployment and widespread poverty
d)
d. A govoner took over the factories and forced the workers to create plans for his new nation
8.
How did the ideas of John Locke influence society?
a)
John Locke’s argument that people were naturally greedy and selfish influenced governments to form a social contract with their citizens
b)
b. John Locke argued that to avoid abuses of power governments should divide power between branches; a practice we still see today
c)
c. John Locke’s argument that people had inalienable rights that the government had a responsibility to protect inspired revolutionaries to make demands and take action against their government
d)
d. John Locke’s argument that women receiving an equal education would result in equal rights led to compulsory education for all girls
9.
How did mass production revolutionize the world market?
a)
With the introduction of communism, governments were able to make large profits by dictating what factories could produce
b)
b. By stopping the use of interchangeable parts and increasing productions costs, manufacturers were able to raise prices and make more of a profit
c)
c. Manufacturers lowered production and increased prices in order to compete on a global scale
d)
d. By cutting production time and using interchangeable parts, manufacturers could lower prices while increasing production.
10.
Describe the causes of the French Revolution
a)
Poor, starving and overtaxed, the French saw inspiration and hope in Enlightenment ideas
b)
Enlightenment ideas inspired the slave in France to rise up against the colonial powers
c)
c. Inspired by the American Revolution, the French resented Spain ruling over them
d)
d. The French did not have a Revolutions b. Enlightenment ideas inspired the slave in France to rise up against the colonial powers
11.
How did the rise of factories impact the people of Europe?
a)
Simple repetitive tasks in poor conditions led to injuries, death and child labor
b)
b. The presence of factory doctors provided workers with excellent health care, thus longer lifespans
c)
c. Regulation on air pollution allowed factory workers to work in clean and healthy conditions
d)
d. Inspired by Enlightenment ideas, factory workers regularly went on strike to demand better conditions
12.
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Great Britain?
a)
Great Britain had no natural resources so they had to imperialize
b)
b. Great Britain had the factors of production
c)
c. Great Britain was competing with France for technology so they started the Industrial Revolution
d)
d. When the British lost the American Revolution they began to work on making better weapons
13.
Why do people revolt against their government?
a)
They are satisfied with how the government treats its people
b)
b. They believe that the government is not protecting their natural rights
c)
c. The government offers too much support to the people
d)
d. People do not revolt against their government
14.
Why do people revolt against their government?
a)
They are satisfied with how the government treats its people
b)
b. They believe that the government is not protecting their natural rights
c)
c. The government offers too much support to the people
d)
d. People do not revolt against their government
15.
Why did the people of France resent the monarchy?
a)
The people felt the monarchy’s lavish lifestyle showed indifference to the suffering and oppression they felt
b)
b. The people felt that the Queen’s wardrobe was distasteful and offensive
c)
c. The monarchy forced the upper class to pay the majority of taxes, leading to resentment of the lower classes
d)
d. The monarchy’s unabashed use of the guillotine was terrifying to the people of France
16.
Define nationalism
a)
'Murica
b)
Belief in a powerful government
c)
Belief in no government
d)
A sense of unity as a people best describes which of the following
17.
What makes a revolution successful?
a)
When the goals of those revolting are met, then a revolution is successful
b)
b. If the king is killed, a revolution is successful
c)
c. When nothing changes, a revolution is successful
d)
d. If a lot of people are killed, a revolution is successful
18.
How did Napoleon impact Latin American revolutions?
a)
He invaded and helped Latin American countries gain their independence
b)
b. The Napoleonic Wars distracted European countries allowed their colonies in Latin America to fight for independence
c)
c. Napoleon led the French in their quest for independence from Great Britain which inspired Latin America
d)
d. Latin American countries were tired of being under the control of France and so they fought for their independence because they were inspired by the United States of America
19.
What led to Napoleon’s downfall?
a)
He was too successful in Russia and the French people weren’t prepared for his success
b)
b. Napoleon suffered a huge loss in Russia leading to the French losing trust in him
c)
c. Napoleon was overthrown by King Louis XVI
d)
d. Latin American countries refused to support his rule
20.
Why was Napoleon successful?
a)
Napoleon brought great stability to Spain
b)
b. Napoleon overthrew King Louis XVI
c)
c. He offered the French stability and strong leadership
d)
d. Napoleon was an international man of mystery
21.
What is the best class of the day?
a)
PE
b)
Lunch
c)
English
d)
World History
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