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WorksheetsFinal Exam-Second Semester-WH103B
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Which two Native American empires were conquered by the Spanish?
Maya and Olmec
Olmec and Toltec
Zapotec and Nazca
Aztec and Inca
Which best describes the Columbian Exchange?
the movement of plants, animals, people and diseases between the Old World and the New World
the influx of colonists who arrived in the New World from Europe
the division of the New World between Spain and Portugal
the development of trade routes between the New World and European nations
People from which European nation first shipped enslaved Africans to the New World?
Netherlands
Portugal
France
England
People from which European nation first shipped enslaved Africans to the New World?
England
France
Netherlands
Portugal
Which characteristic of English government originated during the Glorious Revolution?
constitutional monarchy
republican rule
the Commonwealth
Parliament
Which statement summarizes a belief held by John Locke?
All humans have natural rights
government powers should be separated to protect the people
governments are needed to control weak human nature
humans can perfect themselves through reason
Which was a lasting impact of the US Constitution?
it proclaimed the USA was a country independent from Great Britain
it promised freedom and equality to all people in the new United States
it established a written plan for government reflecting the will of the people
it established the world's first republican government
Which best explains the role of nationalism in Europe following the Congress of Vienna?
the new wave of national pride that swept the continent inspired kings to seek peace
most common people longed for a return to peace and stability
the growth of national pride led many to reject Enlightenment ideals
Resisting Napoleon's armies prompted many to resist the return of traditional monarchies
How did Otto von Bismark promote German unification?
established democracy
ended absolute monarchy
worked toward militarism
ended an alliance with Austria
Which steep did Britain take to prevent rebellion in its colonies during the 19th century?
increased military presence
enacted the People's Charter
passed the Reform Act of 1832
increased self-government
Which divisive issue led to the US Civil War?
religious freedom
immigration
poverty
slavery
Robert Fulton successfully pioneered which new method of transportation?
balloon
automobile
steamboat
locomotive
Which method of production was developed during the Second Industrial Revolution?
steam powered looms
assembly line
automation
interchangeable parts
What did Karl Marx believe would happen under capitalism?
the middle class would grow too large
workers would revolt
laborers would leave the factory
business owners would choose socialism
Which best describes an accomplishment of the woman suffrage movement?
women gained equal pay for equal work with men
women gained the right to vote in Western nations
women were admitted to universities in Europe by 1890
women gained the right to join the military in most Western nations
Which describes the term standard of living?
the level of wealth, comfort, and available goods within a society
the way that plants and animals have changed over time
the goods and services that are available to society as a result of industrialization
type of economic system that a group of people follows in everyday life
Which had the most significant impact on the rise of mass entertainment in the late 19th century?
migration from the cities to the country
widespread education
the invention of television
increased leisure time
How did Britain seek to corrects its balance of trade with China?
trading only in silver
purchasing more tea
selling opium
closing all British ports to Chinese traders
Which was an argument for Japanese imperial expansion?
acquiring natural resources
gaining territory for a growing population
spreading Japanese culture
creating a buffer against Western influence
Which belief did the US use to justify its takeover of thee Philippines?
it was their manifest destiny
the Maine had been sabotaged
it was their duty to civilize the Filipinos
they had to control the Panama Canal Zone
Which was a cause of WWI?
the second industrial revolution led to international rivalries
Europe's system of military alliances enlarged small conflicts
political revolutions in Europe left nations unstable
Russia's race to industrialize threatened the economy of other European nations
Which resulted from the use of new weapons and methods of warfare during WWI?
hand-to-hand combat disappeared
more people were killed than in any previous war
the war lasted only two years
fighting caused very little damage to infrastructure
Why did the US have a policy of neutrality before 1917?
Americans were not willing to amend the US Constitution to allow entry into the war
Most Americans believed the war was a European conflict and didn't want to get involved
the Allied Powers refused to allow the US to send troops to Europe
US Congress refused to pass legislation to enlarge the army and navy
Which event helped bring the US into WWI?
Woodrow Wilson's introduction of the Fourteen Points
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination
the sinking of the Lusitania by Germany
the Russian tsar's murder
Which best describes the costs of WWI?
millions of people died, but the economies of warring nations remained healthy
millions of soldiers died, but civilians were generally spared
few civilians died, but the economies of Europe were ruined
millions of soldiers and civilians died and the economies of Europe were ruined
What means did Vladimir Lenin hope to use to change th government of Russia?
nonviolent protests
democratic elections
a well-organized revolution
constitutional change
What type of government was established after Lenin came to power in Russia?
constitutional monarchy
theocracy
direct democracy
communist state
Which was an effect of the Russian Revolution on WWI?
the US entered the war
Russia surrendered to Germany
Germany invaded Russia on two fronts
Serbian nationalists formed an alliance with the Ottomans
Which best describes a similarity among the American, French and Russian revolutions?
all fell into civil war and terror
all began with the goal of more self-rule for the people
all were launched by wealthy landowners or merchants
all resulted in more political power for the common people
Which best describes the purpose of the Five Year Plans for Russia?
to increase freedoms within the Soviet Union
to accelerate industrial production
to eliminate his political enemies
to establish the Politburo
What form of resistance did Mohandas Gandhi believe would be most effective in achieving political goals?
nonviolent
guerrilla
military
revolutionary
Which was a goal of the Muslim Brotherhood in post-WWI Egypt?
a state that identifies with the pharaohs of the distant past
increased Western influence
complete Islamic rule
a democratic constitution
Which best describes the role of Zionism in ongoing Middle East tensions?
it launched a war between moderate Arab nations in Palestine
it prompted the British to give up all claims in Palestine
it led to disagreements between Arabs and Jews over control of the Holy Land
It created an independent Palestinian state opposed to a Jewish nation
Which was not a change that occurred in US society during the 1920s?
women wore more new fashions and embraced new styles
more people owned cars
electricity became available to more people
factories scaled back production due to the poor economy
Which best describes one purpose of the New Deal?
taking over US industrial production
rebuilding Europe
healing the US economy
containing the worldwide spread of communism
In what way do communism and fascism differ as political systems?
level of political freedom
strength of opposition parties
economic philosophy
tolerance for a free press
In which way are communism and fascism alike?
both were invented in Germany
both are anti-imperialistic
both try to suppress political freedoms
both share the same economic philosophy
Which best describes the meaning of the term the Holocaust?
the fire-bombing of Dresden by the Allies
the destruction of London during the Battle of Britain
Stalin's purge of the Communist Party
the systematic killing of Jews by Nazis
Which argument encouraged the US to use the atomic bomb during WWII?
Japan was prepared to invade the US mainland
Japan had thwarted the American "island hopping" strategy
an invasion of Japan would cost tens of thousands of American lives
few civilians would die in an atomic bomb explosion
Which is true of WWII?
more people were killed in WWII than any other war in history
the US suffered more losses than any other Allied country
few civilians felt the impact of the war
London was one of the few cities in Europe that was not bombed
Which describes a major goal of the Nuremberg Trials?
holding the German people accountable for the war
passing a death sentence against Hitler
judging Nazi leaders for their actions and orders
giving an example to Soviet war criminals
Which policy was an expression of the US goal of containing communism?
Warsaw Pact
Truman Doctrine
Marshall Plan
New Deal
What was a consequence of Augusto Pinochet's rule in Chile in the 1970s?
civil rights were expanded to include the poor
the economy suffered from inflation and high unemployment
Chile and Argentina went to war
people had very little political freedom
Which actions were taken by many African nations following WWII?
refused to join international organizations
rejected ideas of modernization
created a strong, unified Africa
demanded independence from colonial rulers
Which best describes Nelson Mandela's role in ending apartheid?
he used his imprisonment to gain worldwide condemnation of the government's polices
he led a popular uprising and overthrew the existing government
his election gave him control of the government and he forced democratic changes
he wrote a new constitution prohibiting racial discriminating
Which was a response to the terrorist attack against the US on September 11, 2001?
invasion of Afghanistan
Persian Gulf War
Yom Kippur War
OPEC oil boycott
What is the main source of air pollution in the world today?
chemical waste from industrial centers
nuclear power plants
carbon emissions from cars and trucks
coal-burning factories
Which prompted European countries during the Age of Discovery?
Muslim invasion of Spain
the "mad scramble" for Africa
intellectual curiosity
search for a land route to China
Which prompted European exploration during the Age of Discovery?
search for a land route to China
the "mad scramble" for Africa
Muslim invasion of Spain
the promise of trade with Asia
Which prompted European exploration during the Age of Discovery?
the "mad scramble" for Africa
Muslim invasion of Spain
search for a land route to China
desire for economic gain
Which was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?
corruption in the church
Council of Trent
sale of indulgences
worldliness and greed among church officials
Which was NOT a cause of the Protestant Reformation?
worldliness and greed among church officials
sale of indulgences
corruption in the church
Thirty Years' War
Which demonstrates the philosophy of absolutism under King Louis XIV?
persecution of European Jews
convening the inquisition
construction of Versailles
meeting of the Estates-General
Which demonstrates the philosophy of absolutism under King Louis XIV?
the phrase "L'etat, c'est moi"
persecution of European Jews
meeting of the Estates-General
convening of the inquisition
Which was NOT an accomplishment of Galileo Galilei?
confirming that the earth revolves around the sun
discovering moons orbiting Jupiter
writing the Principia Mathematica
creating a powerful telescope
Which was NOT an accomplishment of Galileo Galilei?
discovering moons orbiting Jupiter
discovering elliptical orbits
creating a powerful telescope
confirming that the earth revolves around the sun
Which is NOT an accomplishment of Galileo Galelie
confirming that the earth revolves around the sun
producing a precise astronomical calendar
creating a powerful telescope
discovering moons orbiting Jupiter
Which was a cause of the French Revolution?
dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte
tax burden on the common people
Stamp Act
Magna Carta
Which was a cause of the French Revolution?
voting structure in the Estates-General
Stamp Act
Magna Carta
dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte
Which was a cause of the French Revolution?
dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte
Magna Carta
Stamp Act
France's financial crisis
Which is NOT a reason democracy failed following most Latin American revolutions?
old class systems prevented true equality
leaders had very limited experience with self-government
military strongmen called caudillos took control of many areas
the people did not speak the same language
Which is NOT a reason democracy failed following most Latin American revolutions?
old class systems prevented true equality
leaders had very little experience with self-government
military strongmen called caudillos took control of many areas
Spain and Portugal regained control over most of their lost territory
Which is NOT a reason democracy failed following most Latin American revolutions?
old class systems prevented true equality
Latin America had no valuable natural resources
leaders have very little experience with self-government
military strongmen called caudillos took control of many areas
Which characteristic allowed the Industrial Revolution to begin in England?
numerous rivers
mostly urban population
large population of landowners
long life expectancy
What characteristics allowed the Industrial Revolution to begin in England?
mostly urban population
large population of landowners
long life expectancy
strong banking system
Which characteristic allowed the Industrial Revolution to begin in England?
many available laborers
mostly urban population
long life expectancy
large population of landowners
Which describes a human cost of industrialization?
growth of the slave trade
weakened democracy
increased child labor
increased religious discrimination
Which describes a human cost of industrialization?
factory injuries
weakened democracy
growth of the slave trade
increased religious discrimination
Which describes a human cost of industrialization?
weakened democracy
overcrowded cities
growth of the slave trade
increased religious discrimination
Which is an example of how cities improved during the late 1800s?
created parks
reduced pollution
eliminated tenements
built roads for automobiles
Which is an example of city improvements during the late 1800s?
reducing air pollution
creating parks
eliminating tenements
building roads for automobiles
Which was NOT used to justify European imperialism in the late 19th century?
social Darwinism
a new wave of nationalism
the philosophy of Karl Marx
a belief in European superiority
Which was NOT used to justify European imperialism int he late 19th century?
social Darwinism
a new wave of nationalism
democratic reform
a belief in European superiority
Which was NOT used to justify European imperialism in the late 19th century?
creation of a social utopia
a belief in European superiority
social Darwinism
a new wave of nationalism
How did European imperialism affect the people of Africa?
exploited the natural resources
created more self-rule
created an expansion of the African slave trade
brought an end to tribal conflicts
How did European imperialism affect the people of Africa?
created more self-rule
population growth
created an expansion of the African slave trade
brought an end to tribal conflicts
How did European imperialism affect the people of Africa?
resulted in the loss of traditional cultures
created more self-rule
created an expansion of the African slave trade
brought an end to tribal conflicts
Which countries did NOT ally with each other prior to WWI?
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Russia and France
Serbia and Russia
Austria-Hungary and France
Which countries did NOT ally with each other prior to WWI?
Russia and Austria-Hungary
Germany and Austria-Hungary
Serbia and Russia
Russia and France
Which nations did NOT ally with each other before WWI?
Britain and Germany
Serbia and Russia
Russia and France
Germany and Austria--Hungary
How did the reality of the Great War differ from expectations at the beginning of the war?
fewer countries were involved than people expected
technology did not have the impact people expected it would
the war lasted much longer than expected
fighting occured only on land, while people expected naval battles
Which best describes the difference between expectations for WWI and the reality of the war?
fewer countries were involved
the war lasted longer than expected
fighting only occurred on land and people expected naval battles
technology did not have the impact people expected
Which best describes a "total war"?
war between imperialistic nations
war fought all over the world
war in which millions die
war that involves every citizen
Which best describes a "total war"?
war in which millions die
war fought all over the world
war requiring full industrial production
war between imperialistic nations
Which best describes a "total war"?
war between imperialistic nations
war fought all over the world
war in which millions die
war in which nations use all their resources
Which was NOT a change called for by Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
absolute freedom of the seas
a ban on chemical weapons
an end of secret diplomacy
a new association of the world's nations
Which was not a change called for by Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
an end to secret diplomacy
a new association of the world's nations
absolute freedom of the seas
woman suffrage
Which was NOT a change called for by Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
stricter control over colonies worldwide
an end to secret diplomacy
a new association of the world's nations
absolute freedom of the seas
Which describes the Treaty of Versailles?
it provided aid to the defeated Central Powers
it fully incorporated Wilson's Fourteen Points and led to long term peace
it blamed Germany for the war and sowed the seeds for future conflict
it left European borders virtually unchanged, but gave the US new territory
Which describes the Treaty of Versailles?
it called for the creation of the League of Nations
it fully incorporated Wilson's Fourteen Points
it left European borders unchanged
it provided aid to the Central Powers
Which describes the Treaty of Versailles?
it fully incorporated Wilson's Fourteen Points
it provided aid to the Central Powers
it left the borders the same
it angered many Germans
Which was NOT a direct cause of the Great Depression?
decline in farming prices
mass production
the stock market crash
bank failures
Which was NOT a direct cause of the Great Depression?
the Russian Revolution
the stock market crash
bank failures
decline in farming prices
Which was NOT a direct cause of the Great Depression?
the stock market crash
the rise of fascism
decline in farming prices
bank failures
Which is a point Hitler makes in his book Mein Kampf?
Communism is the best form of government
revolution can create a classless society
Germany's destiny is to rule the world
all races should live in peace
Which is a point Hitler makes in his book Mein Kampf?
communism is the best form of government
Jewish people are to blame for Germany's problems
all races should live in peace
revolution can create a classless society
Which is a point Hitler makes in his book Mein Kampf?
Germans are part of the "master race"
revolutions can create a classless society
communism is the best form of government
all races should live in peace
What was a cause of WWII in Europe?
death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
fall of France
attack on Pearl Harbor
failure of the Treaty of Versailles
What was a cause of WWII in Europe?
death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
German, Italian and Japanese aggression
fall of France
attack on Pearl Harbor
What was a cause of WWII in Europe?
death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
fall of France
attack on Pearl Harbor
failure of appeasement
Which nation was part of the Axis Powers?
Sweden
France
Great Britain
Italy
Which nation was a part of the Axis Powers?
Great Britain
Japan
France
Spain
Which does NOT accurately describe the Cuban Missile Crisis?
relations between the US and the Soviet Union improved afterward
the US announced a blockade of Cuba
the Bay of Pigs invasion ended the standoff
the Soviet Union and the US were on the brink of war
Which does NOT accurately describe the Cuban Missile Crisis?
the US announced a blockade of Cuba
the Soviet Union and the US were on the brink of war
Cuban dictator Batista was overthrown
relations between the US and the Soviet Union improved afterward
Which US president called for the Soviet Union to "tear down this wall"?
Reagan
Roosevelt
Kennedy
Johnson
Which US president called for the Soviet Union to "tear down this wall"?
Carter
Reagan
Eisenhower
Nixon
Which US president called for the Soviet Union to "tear down this wall"?
Bush
Truman
Ford
Reagan
How did industrialization affect many Latin American nations in the years following WWII?
farmers planted more staple crops
millions migrated to the cities
trade with Western nations decreased
local rulers gained in power
How did industrialization affect many Latin American nations in the years following WWII?
massive slums grew up around big cities
local rulers gained power
farmers planted more staple crops
trade with Western nations decreased
How did industrialization affect many Latin American nations in the years following WWII?
unemployment rose
farmers planted more staple crops
trade with Western nations decreased
local rulers gained power
Which event prompted the US intervention in Latin America during the Cold War era?
Allende's rise in Chile
a popular uprising in Mexico
British claims to the Falkland Islands
Soviet-sponsored revolution in Brazil
Which event prompted the US intervention in Latin America during the Cold War era?
British claims to the Falkland Islands
a popular uprising in Mexico
Soviet-sponsored revolution in Brazil
Sandinista control of Nicaragua
Which event prompted the US intervention in Latin America during the Cold War era?
a popular uprising in Mexico
civil war in El Salvador
British claims in the Falkland Islands
Soviet-sponsored revolution in Brazil
What was a goal of the Great Leap Forward in China?
modernizing the country
easing of economic controls
forming an alliance with the Soviet Union
eliminating Confucianism
What was a goal of the Great Leap Forward in China?
forming an alliance with the Soviet Union
eliminating Confucianism
easing government economic controls
increasing industrial production
Which is the most serious ongoing challenge in modern India?
totalitarian government
low population growth
widespread poverty
high tariffs
Which is the most serious ongoing challenge in modern Pakistan?
ongoing war with China
an ineffective military
communist government
religious extremism
Which is the most serious ongoing challenge in modern Bangladesh?
nationalist revolutionaries
communist government
poverty
low population growth
Which is an argument AGAINST free trade?
violates basic economic principles
leads to international conflicts
increases prices
causes many people to lose their jobs
Which is an argument AGAINST free trade?
violates basic economic principles
encourages outsourcing
leads to international conflicts
increases prices
Which is an argument AGAINST free trade?
leads to international conflicts
limits environmental protection measures
violates basic economic principles
increases prices
Which is one way religion has contributed to ongoing challenges in the Middle East?
led to revolution in Iran
gave rise to the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein
prompted Israel to abandon its alliance with USA
prevented peace between Egypt and Israel
Which is one way religion has contributed to ongoing challenges in the Middle East?
prevented peace between Egypt and Israel
gave rise to the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein
prompted Israel to end its alliance with the USA
led to revolution in Iran
