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WorksheetsWorld History Final
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 33mins
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Class
Date
1.
The Columbian Exchange is best defined as _____________.
a)
The exchange of goods, plants, animals, and diseases between the western and eastern hemispheres (old and new).
b)
The transfer of technology ideas between old and new world.
c)
the forced colonization of nations in Africa and Asia
d)
The development of a system of transportation used for communication around the world
2.
The greatest number of African slaves were taken to_______.
a)
British North America
b)
Brazil
c)
Europe
d)
Asia
3.
Which of the following is the correct sequence of ruling dynasties in China?
a)
Zhou, Qin, Shang, Han, Song, Tang, Sui
b)
Qin, Han, Shang, Sui, Tang, Song, Han
c)
Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song
d)
Han, Qin, Shang, Sui, Han, Tang, Song
4.
Which of the following best explains why Buddhism spread from India to China?
a)
China and India share a common border.
b)
Both countries traded with nomads beyond the Great Wall
c)
China and India were linked by trade routes
d)
Indian traders sailed west to China
5.
The first civilization arose in Mesopotamia because______________.
a)
People in the Fertile Crescent had a vibrant religious life.
b)
The Hittites were able to master ironworking techniques.
c)
The area was suitable for agriculture
d)
The Phoenicians had become expert sailors.
6.
Hammurabi’s CodeHammurabi’s Code listed 282 laws dealing with a variety of subjects. A few examples of these laws are listed below. 196. If a man put out the eye of another man, his eye shall be put out. 197. If he breaks another man’s bone, his bone shall be broken. 198. If he put out the eye of a freed man, or break the bone of a freed man, he shall pay one silver mina.199. If he put out the eye of a man’s slave, or break the bones of a man;s slave, he shall pay one-half of its value. 200. If a man knock out the teeth of his equal, his teeth shall be knocked out. 201. If he knock out the teeth of a freed man, he shall pay one-third of a silver mina. 202. If any one strike the body of a man higher in rank than he, he shall receive sixty blows with an ex-whip in public
Based on this passage from Hammurabi’s Code, in babylonian society_________.
Based on this passage from Hammurabi’s Code, in babylonian society_________.
a)
All people were treated equally.
b)
No one owned slaves
c)
Punishment was based on social status
d)
Woman had the same right as men
7.
The Greeks and Romans were known for their governmental ideas to our society today. What were their governments?
a)
Greece: Democracy
Rome: Republic
Rome: Republic
b)
Greece: Autocracy
Rome: Aristrocracy
Rome: Aristrocracy
c)
Greece: Republic
Rome: Democracy
Rome: Democracy
d)
Greece: Empire Rome: Oligarchy
8.
The Parthenon in Greece was a building that we model our buildings from today. Roman engineers were beyond their time. What are some examples of what they built?
a)
Columns and Amphitheatres
b)
Stairways and Castles
c)
Citadels and Fortresses
d)
Colosseums, Aqueducts, Domes
9.
The statement “I found Rome built of bricks; I leave her clothed in marble” refers to_____
a)
The ambitious building program initiated under Hannibal’s rule
b)
The development of massive rock quarries in the Italian countryside
c)
The ambitious building program initiated under Augustus’s rule
d)
The rebuilding of Rome after Carthage burned the city to the ground
10.
Romans designed their government to_________.
a)
Promote trade and commerce
b)
Centralized power in one person
c)
Respond quickly to military attacks
d)
Incorporate checks on the power of different parts of government
11.
The Nazi’s plan to murder the entire Jewish population of Europe and Soviet Union.
a)
Iron Curtain
b)
Inquisition
c)
Reign of Terror
d)
Final Solution
12.
What event started World War I?
a)
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
b)
Joseph Stalin’s attack on Germany
c)
Hitler’s attack on the Jews
d)
The assassinations of Nicholas II and his family
13.
The U.S. became involved in World War I in part because_________.
a)
Our role in the United Nations required us to protect our Allies
b)
We needed to test our newly developed weapons.
c)
German U-Boats had begun targeting passenger ships such as the Lusitania.
d)
Our economy relied on trade with countries that were under siege.
14.
Which one of these below is not a cause of World War I?
a)
Militarism
b)
Nationalism
c)
Isolationism
d)
Alliances
15.
On June 6th, 1944 allied forces invaded France. Over 15,000 troops invaded the beaches of Normandy and was a huge victory for the allies. What was this battle?
a)
VE-Day
b)
D-Day
c)
Battle of Okinawa
d)
VJ-Day
16.
What battle was not a part of World War II?
a)
Battle of Stalingrad
b)
Battle of Iwo Jima
c)
Battle of Somme
d)
Battle of Britain
17.
Which of the following was not a World War I weapon
a)
flint lock pistol
b)
Tank
c)
Gas Mask
d)
Zepplin
18.
France, Russia, and Great Britain made up the__________.
a)
Triple Entente
b)
Triple Alliance
c)
Eastern Block
d)
Central Powers
19.
What are the four ancient river valley civilizations
a)
Mesopotamia, Nile, Indus, Ohio
b)
Mesopotamia, Nile, Superior, Yellow
c)
Mesopotamia, Amazon, Indus, Yellow
d)
Mesopotamia, Nile, Indus, Yellow
20.
It is the defining feature of our time. Bringing distant markets and people across the world together is a huge change that affects everyone, whether they are peasants in India, students in London, or bankers in New York.” - Mike Moore, director-general of the WTO.
What movement is being described in the above passage?
What movement is being described in the above passage?
a)
The computer revolution
b)
the green revolution
c)
Globalization
d)
The War on Terrorism
21.
Our response involves far more than instant retaliation and isolated strikes. Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign unlike any other we have ever seen. It may include dramatic strikes visible on TV and covert operations secret even in success." —President George W. Bush
The "response" mentioned in this speech was a response to what event?
The "response" mentioned in this speech was a response to what event?
a)
The September 11th attacks
b)
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
c)
The overthrow of the Taliban
d)
The Mumbai bombings
22.
Why did President Bush declared a “war on terror” following September 11, 2001?
a)
To rid the world of nuclear stockpiles
b)
To stop further terrorist attacks
c)
Wanted to show the world the power of the United States air force
d)
Show the United States could fight on two fronts.
23.
What is one way the world has changed in recent decades as a result of science and technology?
a)
Life expectancies are higher due to medical advances.
b)
Standards of living are lower because machines have taken over jobs.
c)
Communications are slower as a result of increased usage.
d)
Space exploration has halted since the end of the Cold War.
24.
What huge structures or tombs were built for Egypt's rulers?
a)
Coliseum
b)
Pyramids
c)
World Trade Center
d)
Castles
25.
The Discovery of what object allowed for scholars to finally figure out the meaning of Egyptian written language?
a)
Sorcerors Stone
b)
Philosopher Stone
c)
Blood Stone
d)
Rosetta Stone
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