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World History Final Exams!!1

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins

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1.

(2 IMAGES)The illustrations above represent two major 15th century innovations, the caravel and astrolabe. These innovations contributed to---

a)

European exploration across the Atlantic and along the coast of Africa

b)

The victories of Mehmed the Conqueror in expanding the Ottoman Empire

c)

The expansion of papal authority in much of central Asia

d)

The development of Carthage as a major center of trade of the Mediterranean

2.

The increased trade in Italian city-states during the 15th century contributed to--

a)

the spread of Christianity throughout the Middle East

b)

investment in the works of various Renaissance artists

c)

the popularity of Gothic architecture in the construction of churches

d)

the beginning of the Great Famine in Europe

3.

(image)Which change to Christian church practices were suggested during the event illustrated above?

a)

saying the mass in Latin

b)

accessing the Bible in the vernacular

c)

selling of indulgences

d)

reclaiming the holy land

4.

The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) resulted in Spain and Portugal--

a)

extending religious tolerance to Muslim people

b)

reforming their political systems

c)

seeking new trade routes to East Asia

d)

reducing the authority of their monarchs

5.

(image) The Mona Lisa's blurred lines and understanding of human anatomy are techniques attributed to---

a)

many of the artists who painted in Medieval Europe

b)

the artistic work of Michelangelo

c)

The contributions of Renaissance thinker Galileo

d)

the work of Florentine artist Leonardo Da Vinci

6.

One motivation for Spanish conquests in the Americas led by European explorers was ---

a)

the conversion of natives to Christianity

b)

development of crossroads between Europe and Asia

c)

spreading European culture

d)

the founding of universities for scholars

7.

(a box about Black Death) The event in the excerpt above contributed to the end of the Medieval Europe because---

a)

many people received vaccinations to prevent bubonic plague

b)

the shortage of workers led feudal lords to grant freedom to serfs on exchange for labor

c)

people began to question the authority of the church

d)

royal families were no longer dependent on the armies of feudal lords

8.

Which statement best explains the long-term significance of Christopher Columbus' travels?

a)

Columbus' voyages initiated a cultural exchange between the eastern and western hemispheres

b)

Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to complete an around the world voyage

c)

Columbus' interactions with the native people served as a model for treatment of tribal villagers

d)

Columbus' invention of the astrolabe transformed navigation by sea

9.

(four boxes) Which of the following began this chain of events?

a)

A religious conflict caused by the Protestant Reformantion

b)

A population decline caused by the Black Death

c)

The discovery of new foods in the New World

d)

The opening of trade routes during the Crusaded

10.

Which action of the 16th century Catholic Church was considered corrupt?

a)

divorced monarchs were elected to the papacy

b)

soldiers fought and died in the Crusades

c)

church leaders promised salvation through the e of indulgences

d)

Catholic leaders supported the work of secular scientists

11.

(text box about Life of Olaudah Equiano)The conditions described in the excerpt above occurred during---

a)

Columbus' voyage from Europe to the Americans

b)

Cortes' battle with the Aztecs in the city Tenochtitlan

c)

the transatlantic middle passage from Africa to the Americans

d)

the conquest of Jerusalem in the Crusades

12.

One impact of the Crusades was the break down of the system of feudalism in Europe. The shifting political development into nations-states contributed to---

a)

unification of the Catholic Church

b)

the end of the Medieval period

c)

the rise of female intellecuals

d)

increased pilgrimages to the Holy Land

13.

(three text boxes) Which statement best completes the sequence of events?

a)

The feudal system emerged in western Europe

b)

Power Shifted from western Europe to eastern Europe

c)

European nations increased their influence overseas

d)

Christian crusaders increased the number of slaves in north Africa

14.

The political philosopher,Baron Charles de Montesquieu published Spirit of the Laws in the 18th century. His model of government resulted in the development resulted in the development of---

a)

constitution including a bill of rights

b)

three branches of government with shared power

c)

nation-states ruled by a few wealthy men

d)

voting rights being extended to all landowners

15.

(2 images) The engineering achievements of the Maya and Inca Empires in the Americas indicate their societies were

a)

dominated by a warrior-class

b)

highly skilled in math and science

c)

believers of the protestant faith

d)

based on a system of common law

16.

In the 1700s, the emergence of joint-stock companies which brought investors a share of the profit and banks discovering new ways of raising and lending money led to

a)

less dependence on slave labor

b)

development of small local economies

c)

the growth of the free enterprise system in Europe

d)

lower standards of living for many Europeans

17.

Which of the following was a significant effect of the European Enlightenment period?

a)

It provided the intellectual spark for the American and French revolutions

b)

It marked an end to the humanism that had developed during the Renaissance

c)

It forced the individual to recognize that God is supremely powerful

d)

It led to a revival of feudalism in northern Europe (don't pick this)

18.

Which of the following contributed to the deaths of million of native peoples in the Americans?

a)

New food, which the native peoples could not digest

b)

Religious persecution resulting from Spanish Inquisition

c)

New diseases to which the native peoples had no natural immunity

d)

Slavery and the terrible conditions on their sea journey to Europe

19.

(ONE IMAGE) The painting above depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Which statement best explains the significance of this document?

a)

It established the law that govern U.S. citizens

b)

It laid the foundation for equality and unalienable rights for all Americans

c)

It legally protects the rights of free speech, press, and religion.

d)

It was the first written form of government in the United States

20.

Which of the following innovations had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?

a)

the movable type printing press

b)

the introduction of porcelain

c)

the development of the telegraph

d)

the transcribing of the Quran in Arabic

21.

(4 statements) Which statements best reflects the ideas of the Enlightenment?

a)

Statement 1

b)

Statement 2

c)

Statement 3

d)

Statement 4

22.

Which political system developed during the Commercial Revolution due to the influence of a class of rich banker and merchants?

a)

limited monarchy

b)

republic

c)

democracy

d)

oligarchy

23.

(paragraph about adam smith) How have Adam Smith's idea, during the Enlightenment period, influenced societies?

a)

creation of written constitution

b)

development of laissez- faire policies

c)

system of checks and balances in government

d)

use of the scientific method

24.

(PICTURE OF TRAIN) The innovation shown in this photograph most affects world economies by---

a)

Decreasing the need for canals

b)

Allowing more efficient movement of goods

c)

Transporting goods from the United States to Europe

d)

Increasing the efficiency of factory workers

25.

Which of the following was an effect of the assembly line

a)

The Bessemer Process reduced the price of steel

b)

Electricity became a safer form of power

c)

Communication networks increased in major cities

d)

Manufactured goods were produced efficiently and at a lower cost

26.

(box about Rudyard Kipling) The poem written by Rudyard Kipling was most likely prompted by---

a)

the signing of the of declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizens

b)

the belief that European nations had a moral responsibility to civilize primitive people

c)

Enlightenment thinkers renewed interest in republican governemnt

d)

the successful innovations developed the Scientific Revolution

27.

(a text box with three bullet points) Which of the following is the best title for this list?

a)

Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I

b)

Principal Reasons for U.S Entry into World War II

c)

Consequences of Twentieth Century European Isolationism

d)

Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers

28.

Which of these was a major social consequence of the Industrial Revolution in England?

a)

An increase in support programs for young children working in factories

b)

The replacement of an absolute monarchy with a parliamentary system

c)

An increase in the number of people moving from rural areas to urban areas

d)

The replacement of government welfare programs by private programs

29.

(map) The European alliances shown on this map were made in an attempt to---

a)

maintain the balance of power on the continent

b)

reduce the impact of political unrest in neighboring states

c)

slow the advance of militarism across the content

d)

promote the formation of democratic governments

30.

In 1913, a ship traveling from New York to San Francisco traveled 13,000 miles. In 1914 the same voyage was shortened to 5,000 miles. Which of the following human achievements accounts for the differences?

a)

The Suez Canal

b)

The Erie Canal

c)

The Transcontinental Railroad

d)

The Panama Canal

31.

(Three boxes with Karl Marx in the first one) Which of the following best describes the sequence of events above?

a)

Historical origins of communism

b)

Progression of the Latin American Revolution

c)

Effects of the Red Scare

d)

Historical origins of the free enterprise system

32.

How did human and physical geographic factors influence the opening of the Suez canal in Egypt?

a)

A canal in that location would allow transport between Europe and Asia, without traveling around Africa

b)

Such a canal would increase British trade in the region and ease tension between Great Britain and Egypt

c)

The Suez canal would would strengthen Ottoman rule and trade in Egypt, which had been in decline

d)

Building a canal in Suez would serve as a compromise between the British and French economic interests in North Africa

33.

(Text Box --J.A. Hobson) According to the excerpt, how did imperialism affect African societies?

a)

Foreigners helped the continent by finding its valuable minerals

b)

Foreigners took the citizens out the country to work as slaves

c)

Foreigners used the most fertile land and took wealth out of the country

d)

Foreigners helped the continent by providing citizens with high-paying jobs

34.

Which of the following contributed to the rise of socialism in the first half of the nineteenth century?

a)

the horrible working conditions created by the Industrial Revolution

b)

the emergence of revolutions throughout Europe

c)

the creation of utopian societies in Europe and the United States

d)

the cooperative interests between manufacturers and factory workers

35.

How did Edison's invention of the electric light bulb affect modern society?

a)

Factories owners could extend working hours

b)

Product could be manufactured on an assembly line

c)

Machines need to be repaired less frequently

d)

Businesses need to hire skilled workers

36.

(Text box that has bullet points first one says "Absolute control over people lives") The graphic above outlines the characteristics of---

a)

a totalitarian government

b)

an oligarchy

c)

a democratic republic

d)

a constitutional monarchy

37.

The Bolshevik Revolution resulted in---

a)

African tribes winning their independence from the British

b)

the deaths of more than 200 "foreigners" in china

c)

the establishment of the United/Union Soviet Socialist Republic

d)

the execution of French aristocrats

38.

(Text box Treaty of Versailles) One reason the provision was included in the Treaty of Versailles was to

a)

Create a democratic in Germany

b)

weaken the power of Germany in the international community

c)

grant independence to all German colonies

d)

divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by Allied countries

39.

(Text box with Treaty of Versailles in Bold at Top) Which should be added to the list?

a)

Russia became a Communist nation

b)

Germany was forced to pay reparations

c)

Ethnic groups voted for new democratic governments

d)

Free trade was established in China

40.

During the 19th century, the African continent was affected most by---

a)

the Commercial Revolution

b)

the Crusades

c)

European empires

d)

the introduction of socialism

41.

(Text Bot that starts off with "The United States had an "Open") A high school teacher wrote these bullet points on the board. What was most likely the topic of discussion?

a)

Nationalism

b)

World War l

c)

Imperialism

d)

Humanitarianism

42.

The textile mills contributed to the Industrial Revolution by---

a)

increasing the efficiency of cotton plantation owners

b)

improving the transportation of cotton to Great Britain

c)

increasing the yield of cotton through fertilization

d)

shortening the time needed to turn cotton into yarn

43.

(Picture with U.S. Soldiers During World War l) This photograph shows a military tactic that---

a)

Made troops more vulnerable to long-range missiles, resulting in heavy casualties

b)

Required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods

c)

Required the ability to attack quickly, resulting in a reliance on cavalry forces

d)

Made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate

44.

Woodrow Wilson supported cooperation among international leaders because---

a)

the United States was experiencing high unemployment during the Depression

b)

it was essential to avoid future conflicts

c)

republicans supported the creation of a League of Nations

d)

the Fourteen Points outlined the plan for U.S. imperialism in Asia

45.

(Text Box Vladimir Lenin, Decree) The excerpt above describes Lenin's method for dealing with those who opposed---

a)

Russian involvement in World War l

b)

the establishment of a communist government

c)

technological advances in industry

d)

the implementation of market economy

46.

More than nine million soldiers died during the three years of combat in World War l. The high number of battlefields casualties can be attributed to---

a)

the use of atomic weapons

b)

the use of rapid fire machine guns

c)

the development of the U-boat

d)

the accuracy of self-guided missiles

47.

Which action promoted the United States to officially enter World War ll

a)

The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base

b)

The detonation of an atomic bomb on U.S. Soil

48.

(Two boxes 2 box say The global economy) Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the graphic above?

a)

Government increases tariff rates to protect domestic industries

b)

Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented New Deal policies

49.

When the state of Israel was established in 1948, Arab nations---

a)

Pledged to treat Israel on equal terms with other nations in the region

b)

refused to accept the existence of Israel and launched an invasion

50.

(Three bullet points one says French intent to re-colonize) The idea in the graphic above resulted in---

a)

the development of the Marshall Plan

b)

the Vietnam War

51.

Which leader challenged the Soviet Union to "tear down" the Berlin Wall in 1980s?

a)

Lyndon B. Johnson

b)

Ronald Reagan

52.

(Map with North Korea and South Korea) The demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the 38th Parallel on the Korean peninsula illustrates the lasting impact of---

a)

the U.S. effort to contain the spread of communism in Asia

b)

the British influence on the Treaty of Versailles

53.

(The face of a science man) In 1954, the microbiologist, Jonas Edward Salk......

a)

the diffusion of popular culture in the 20th century

b)

medical advancements in the modern global economy

54.

Which of the followings best explains the development of the New Deal agencies in 1930s?

a)

Franklin Roosevelt implemented the program to provide economic stability during the depression

b)

Woodrow Wilson hoped to preserve world peace following World War l

55.

Which of the following is a characteristic of totalitarian government ?

a)

New organizations had the right to criticize leaders

b)

Party leaders had absolute control over citizens' lives

56.

(Text Box with three bullet points "Mohandas")The individuals listed in the graphic above are examples of?

a)

government officials who led movements for positive change

b)

people who led resistance against political oppression

57.

(Text Box with bullet point "people have rights") Which of the following is best described by the statement above?

a)

,,,,,

b)

Fascism

c)

Free Enterprise(Has to do with business)

58.

Which of the following leaders initiated the genocide of millions of Jews as a response to an economic depression

a)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

b)

Adolf HITLER

59.

(Map) The boundaries of the middle eastern nations above were the result of---

a)

the Cold War conflict between the Soviet Union and United States

b)

The mandate system establishment in the Treaty of Verailles

60.

Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini were responsible for expanding for ideology of---

a)

fascism

b)

capitalism

61.

(Three check boxes "Six million Jews killed in concentration camps)

a)

Holocaust

b)

Crisis in Darfur

c)

(THANK U MS.ROTH!!)

62.

Which of the statements best explains the similarity between the League of Nations and the United Sates

a)

Both organizations opposed the establishment of the Nazi party in Geramny

b)

Both organizations were created to maintain world peace

63.

(Text Box "Joseph Stalin")

a)

The Cold War

b)

The civil right movement

64.

What was the initial response of the U.S. government to the attacks of September 11, 2001

a)

to begin military operations in Alfghanistan

b)

to impose economic sanctions on Russia for sponsoring terrorist activites

65.

(Text Box "The Aircraft Waring Service" Which technological advance from World War ll fulfilled this mission?

a)

Machine Guns

b)

Radar

66.

Which of the following is most characteristic of the cold war?

a)

The growth of nuclear arsenals in the United States and Soviet Union

b)

The rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries