WorksheetsGlobal Regents Review Part 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Great Britain?
large supply of human and natural resources
increasing power of laboring class
high quality of public education
eagerness of nobility to become factory owners
In England, which circumstance was the result of the other three?
availability of labor
abundance of coal and iron
water power from many rivers
start of the Industrial Revolution
Where do trading centers often develop?
in the mountains
near grasslands
along waterways
on the tundra
What was a major influence on the struggles for political independence in Latin America?
poor conditions in urban centers in Latin America
the American and French revolutions
the desire of the Roman Catholic Church in Latin America to escape European control
demands by Latin American workers to own their own factories
Giuseppe Garibaldi, Thomas Jefferson and Simon Bolivar were similar in that each
encouraged a spirit of nationalism in their people
denied voting rights to the citizens after gaining control of their nation
opposed the territorial expansion of the United States
followed the ideas of Marx in establishing a government
One similarity between Otto von Bismarck and Adolf Hitler was that each
formed an alliance with Japan during a world war
used warfare as an instrument of national policy
followed a policy of nonalignment in foreign affairs
supported communist ideals
One political objective of both Otto von Bismarck and Giuseppe Garibaldi was to
overthrow divine right monarchies
unify their nations
establish communist systems
form an alliance with Great Britain
The government of Great Britain built railroads, and irrigation systems in colonial India primarily to
prepare India for independence
strengthen its political and economic control in India
secure favorable trading arrangements with different Indian leaders
help India maintain its traditional cultural systems
The 19th century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that
Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans
Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help
imperialism was opposed by most Europeans
Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples
During the Latin American colonial period, politicla and economic power in most colonies under Spanish rule was held primarily by
parties representing workers and peasants
people who were born in Spain and their descendants
Indian tribal leaders
people of mixed Indian and Spanish ancestry
Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany, and France toward Africa and Asia during the 19th century?
We should not become involved with people who are different than us.
These lands are sources of raw materials and markets for our products.
There are many advantages to sharing and learning from other cultures.
The political power and wealth of these areas are threats to our position in the world.
In Japanese history, what was the impact of the Meiji Restoration (1868 - 1912)
Japan adopted an isolationist policy
Contact with Western nations encouraged Japan to industrialize
Chinese influence on Japanese literature and the arts was limited
Japan adopted a feudal society
In an attempt to modernize Japan during the 1800's, the leaders of the Meiji government decided to
study Western institutions and technology
maintain a policy of isolationism
establish close relations with China
end the political power of the Buddhists
"All great nations...have desired to set their mark upon barbarian lands, and those who fail to participate in their great rivalry will play a pitiable role in time to come."
This quote supports the concept of
socialism
human rights
revolution
imperialism
What does laissez faire mean?
government does not get involved in business
the French are an independent country
Knights must be loyal to their king
Kings must be fair to their people
An area taken over by imperialists is called a
colony
kingdom
subject
domain
Rebellion in which India tried (but failed) to gain independence from Great Britain
Sepoy Mutiny
Boxer Rebellion
Indian Revolution
Salt March
Rebellion in which China tried (but failed) to gain independence from the various European nations that controlled them
Sepoy Mutiny
Boxer Rebellion
Tienanmen Square Protest
Chinese Revolution
An economic system where a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state
command economy
capitalist economy
communist economy
traditional economy
Organizations of workers who fight for better working conditions, fair hours, higher pay, etc.
labor unions
capitalists
Marxists
imperialists
