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WorksheetsWorld History Final Review - Part 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does the term Renaissance mean?
renewed
remade
rebuilt
rebirth
The idea of humanism...
emphasized the Bible
leads to happier lives
encourages the people to learn Latin and Greek
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve
Which statement most accurately characterizes the Renaissance?
the spread of democracy
the outburst of creativity
a growth of religious belief
a decline in learning
Which of the following is NOT a cause of European exploration?
a desire to spread Christianity
competition with other European countries
the hope of finding a lost Christian land
the quest for control of new lands and riches
Which was NOT a result of the Columbian Exchange?
Slavery ended in the New World after the Columbian Exchange
Most of the indigenous population perished due to diseases
Exchange of food and crops between both sides of the Atlantic
Spread of religion, primarily Christianity
As the sun stands at the center of the solar system, the Sun King is the center of the nation.
Which absolute ruler does this saying describe?
Charles I
Peter the Great
Philip II
Louis XIV
Which of the following documents is not rooted in ideals of the Enlightenment?
Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
U.S. Constitution
U.S. Declaration of Independence
Treaty of Versailles
What was the Reign of Terror?
a period of mass executions by guillotine
a period of military insurrection in Paris
a period of mass shootings in Paris
a period of nonviolent boycotts in Paris
Which natural resources led to the Industrial Revolution starting in Great Britain?
coal and iron
water and forests
wildlife and diamonds
natural harbors
Which of the following was a direct result of the discovery that germs caused disease?
improved sanitation
the beginning of nursing
development of anesthesia
higher death rates
What is nationalism?
the idea a colony should remain part of its mother country
a form of government similar to monarchy
a strong feeling of pride and devotion to one's country
a form of government used to limit the power of a monarch
Why was Latin America ripe for revolution?
Most of South America was under Portuguese rule
Revolutionary ideas from Western Europe spread to Latin America and creoles read works of the Enlightenment
People in Latin America were dissatisfied with trade
They all spoke the same language
Domination by one country of political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region is called...
imperialism
dictatorship
protectorate
indirect rule
What was an advantage that the European countries had during their imperial expansion?
a lack of resistance from the Africans and Asians
weak economies
poorly organized governments
powerful armies and navies
Why were Europeans interested in Africa?
raw materials
rivers
size
independence
