NEW
Font size
Worksheets2nd Semester World History Final
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
What is Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei known for?
Making sure traditional authority was strengthened.
They used scientific method to solve problems.
They fought for increased funding for education.
They use to teach a science class at Morton
Why did Galileo make this statement to the church?
he supported church doctrine.
he was worried that the church might excommunicate him
he lost faith in science
he just had a bad day
In this paragraph the historical conflict is between ______ and ___________?
the rich and poor
Germany and USA
city-states and nation-states
Church and Science
The Enlightenment is known for?
returning to traditional medieval ideas
using reason for rational and logical thinking
overseeing expansion by western European nations
giving all powers to one person.
Which author's ideas would reflect the Enlightenment?
Hobbes
Locke
Bishop Jacques Bossuet
Louis XIV
Which author's ideas would reflect the belief in divine right?
Hobbes
Locke
Bishop Jacques Bossuet
Louis XIV
What is Locke’s counter-argument to all of the other speakers?
Since people respect the church, bishops should control political power.
The nature of man is evil, a king must have absolute political power.
The nature of man is good, the individual can control political power.
Human nature is confused, social tradition should control political power.
According to Rousseau what was the role of Women in Society?
Women should be paid equal to men
Women are only valued in terms of their service to men
Women should be trained to be like men
Women's only purpose is procreation (having babies).
Look at the conversation above!
Rousseau thought,
women naturally submit to men and don't need to be trained to do so.
women must be taught to obey men from an early age.
women should be in charge of their own education
women should have the same rights as men
Look at he conversation above!
Wollstonecraft would say,
Men are superior to women
Women must marry men or have children
Women's dignity depends on equality
Men should make more money
Individuals who want change, were would they be found on the political spectrum above?
A. Liberal
B. Moderate
C. Conservative
Individuals who favor more traditional power structure, were would they be found on the political spectrum above?
A. Liberal
B. Moderate
C. Conservative
Which stage of the French Revolution is shown in this picture?
social structure of old regime
social structure of new regime
social structure during the reign of terror
Social structure during the reign of Napoleon
After looking at the picture above, what can one infer about this drawing?
Peasants and Professionals paid heavy taxes that supported the other two groups.
Everyone had to pay high taxes
Peasants and professionals in this society were gaining political and economic power.
French society emphasized the importance of natural law and social equality.
What Revolution does this passage refer to?
American Revolution
French Revolution
Mexican Revolution
Russian Revolution
What is the author's point of view in this passage?
The peasant's deserved to be punished for violating the country's laws
Everyone was a traitor and that is why France needed the guillotine
Aristocrats were being punished for bringing benefits to the nation
The 3rd Estate staged a bloody revolt because of past abuses of the aristocrats
How did the French Revolution change history?
it led to the abolition of slavery.
it inspired other people seeking freedom.
it marked the end of European influence in the western hemisphere.
it caused Monarchs to gain more power.
Why did the French people support Napoleon Bonaparte?
He will raise taxes on everyone
He will restore Louis XVI to power.
He will provide stability for the nation.
He will end British control of France.
Factory owners during the Industrial Revolution needed all of the following, except:
capital to invest.
labor unions
a large labor supply
a vast supply of natural resources
Why did workers organize into unions during the Industrial Period?
Factory owners wanted to improve working conditions to avoid negative publicity.
The government wanted to improve the lives of it's people.
Workers could not effectively stand up to powerful factory owners on their own.
Workers wanted longer working hours and less safe working conditions.
What was an effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Skilled craftsman flourished
More work was done in the home.
Labor unions declined in importance.
Urbanization and the factory system grew.
Which economic system is supported in this passage?
capitalism
mercantilism
pacifism
socialism
According to Adam Smith, what better regulates the economy than government controls?
church tithes
supply and demand
deficit spending
the creation of monopolies
What is the effect of every individual pursuing his own self-interest?
He will only think for himself and spend all his money on himself.
He will naturally overlook the people's demand for goods and services.
He will naturally pursue the interests of society.
He will naturally ignore the economic law of supply and demand.
What revolution inspired Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to write the The Communist Manifesto?
Industrial Revolution
American Revolution
Mexican Revolution
French Revolution
Which of the PRIDES category of historical analysis is NOT included in this passage?
Political
Religious
Economical
Social
Why did Marx and Engels write this passage?
to analyze trends in history
to inspire people to turn to capitalism
to inspire a working class revolution
to condemn the communist revolution
In Russia (1917), the slogan “peace, bread, and land” appealed to many Russian peasants because it
continued Russian expansion.
increase in the power of the czar
addressed the needs and concerns of the peasants.
increased capitalism.
The importance of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was?
Russia became the first nation with a communist economic system
It was the last revolution of the 20th century.
Russia ceased to be an important force in world affairs.
Russia re-entered World War 1 to beat Germany
Look at the picture above!
What would be the definition of Imperialism?
Mutual cooperation between nations.
Democratic system of self-government.
Two nations sharing land to help each other out.
One nation controlling other nations for its own benefit.
What can we infer about this Picture?
Confusion on the concept of imperialism.
Imperialism was an organized process
European rivalry competed for Africa
USA wanted to get involved in the Mad Scramble for Africa
What was an ECONOMIC cause of European Imperialism?
growth of Christianity
growth of patriotism
cultural superiority
materials and markets
What is the “White Man’s Burden” according to Kipling?
Pouring wealth into colonies
Bring Western culture to non-Western peoples
Honoring native cultures and traditions
Creating a trust worthy partnership between Europe and Africa
What is Kipling's point of view about other races?
Everyone is equal.
Native people would revolt against Imperialist Europeans.
Their religious beliefs should be respected.
They are like children who need help.
One effect of European Imperialism on Africa was :
exploiting of African natural resources
improving working conditions in Africa
Africa became stronger then Europe
North America formed an alliance with Africa
Which of the following is not considered a M.A.I.N cause of World War I?
nationalism
imperialism
pacifism
Militarism
What triggered World War I?
Germany's invasion of Poland
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Assassination of Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
What was not a military technology of World War I?
Poison gas
tank
atomic bomb
machine gun
What country is being forced to accept peace terms during the Treaty of Versailles?
France
Soviet Union
Austria-Hungary
Germany
The pill represents what Treaty that ended World War 1:
Treaty of Tordesillas
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Treaty of Paris
The purpose of this cartoon is to show,
the terms of the peace treaty were voluntary.
the central powers were eager to accept peace terms.
the peace terms were forced on the central powers.
everyone was happy with the results.
One could INFER that the League of Nations was created to:
start another World War
disarm the whole world
divide the continent of Africa
to support peace by solving conflicts through diplomacy
Why did the border change in Europe in 1919?
ethnic groups in Austria-Hungary wanted to become independent
to allow for communist expansion in Eastern Europe
to establish a European economic common market
to allow USA to expand in Europe
Why did people of Europe accept totalitarian dictators after World War I?
the success of the League of Nations
a belief in the power of democracy
need for economic security and stability
they wanted to have more freedom
What nation lost the most territory as a result of World War I?
Belgium
France
Spain
Austria-Hungary
What is the definition of a fascist government?
the government allows freedom of speech and press.
a restoration in the belief of the divine right of kings to rule.
a list of rights protecting individual freedoms.
system that gives authority to an all-powerful leader.
The main idea of this Paragraph is,
a great nation's right to more land.
the superiority of the Aryan race.
Ant-Semitism.
the art of converting the masses
The main idea of this Paragraph is,
a great nation's right to more land
the superiority of the Aryan race.
Anti-Semitism
the art of converting the masses.
The main idea of this Paragraph is,
a great nation's right to more land
the superiority of the Aryan race
Anti-Semitism
the art of converting the masses
The main idea of this Paragraph is,
a great nation's right to more land
the superiority of the Aryan race
Anti-Semitism
the art of converting the masses
These four paragraphs represent what point of view?
Lenin and the Bolsheviks.
Stalin and the Communists.
Hitler and the Nazis.
Mussolini and the Fascists
The passage above helped serve as justification for:
the Jewish Holocaust
the Japanese interment
the Soviet purges
Armenian genocide
Why did Benito Mussolini came to power in Italy:
Italy was threatened by the United States
He supported civil liberties for all.
Italy failed to join the League of Nations.
Italy faced economic and political difficulties.
What took place on June 6, 1944 also known as D-Day?
Bombing of Tokyo and the defeat the Japanese.
Liberating France from Nazi control
Freeing the Jews from concentration camps
Conquering Russia
What would be the best title for this Timeline?
The Causes of World War I
Events which led to World War II
The Events of World War II
Steps to the Cold War
What is NOT supported by the timeline?
Mussolini gained in popularity after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler gained power during the global depression
France's defeat helped Hitler gain power
the appeasement at Munich led to the invasion of Poland
How many years after Mussolini gains power did France surrenders to Germany?
16
17
18
19
Look at the timeline above!
Which event best illustrates blitzkrieg?
1919: Treaty of Versailles
1929: Stock Market crashes
1933: Hitler gains power
1939: Germany invades Poland
Why did President Truman order the use of the atom bomb?
to force Germany to surrender.
to avoid having to invade Japan.
to be able to seize Japan's colonies.
to keep the Chinese out of Japan
What took place after the War that was caused by the Holocaust & other Nazi atrocities?
Cold War between U.S.A. and U.S.S.R
The Nuremberg War Crimes Trials
Creation of the League of Nations
Formation of the N.A.T.O Alliance
