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WorksheetsWorld History Final Exams!!1
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 2hrs 10mins
(2 IMAGES)The illustrations above represent two major 15th century innovations, the caravel and astrolabe. These innovations contributed to---
European exploration across the Atlantic and along the coast of Africa
The victories of Mehmed the Conqueror in expanding the Ottoman Empire
The expansion of papal authority in much of central Asia
The development of Carthage as a major center of trade of the Mediterranean
The increased trade in Italian city-states during the 15th century contributed to--
the spread of Christianity throughout the Middle East
investment in the works of various Renaissance artists
the popularity of Gothic architecture in the construction of churches
the beginning of the Great Famine in Europe
(image)Which change to Christian church practices were suggested during the event illustrated above?
saying the mass in Latin
accessing the Bible in the vernacular
selling of indulgences
reclaiming the holy land
The fall of the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Turks (1453) resulted in Spain and Portugal--
extending religious tolerance to Muslim people
reforming their political systems
seeking new trade routes to East Asia
reducing the authority of their monarchs
(image) The Mona Lisa's blurred lines and understanding of human anatomy are techniques attributed to---
many of the artists who painted in Medieval Europe
the artistic work of Michelangelo
The contributions of Renaissance thinker Galileo
the work of Florentine artist Leonardo Da Vinci
One motivation for Spanish conquests in the Americas led by European explorers was ---
the conversion of natives to Christianity
development of crossroads between Europe and Asia
spreading European culture
the founding of universities for scholars
(a box about Black Death) The event in the excerpt above contributed to the end of the Medieval Europe because---
many people received vaccinations to prevent bubonic plague
the shortage of workers led feudal lords to grant freedom to serfs on exchange for labor
people began to question the authority of the church
royal families were no longer dependent on the armies of feudal lords
Which statement best explains the long-term significance of Christopher Columbus' travels?
Columbus' voyages initiated a cultural exchange between the eastern and western hemispheres
Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to complete an around the world voyage
Columbus' interactions with the native people served as a model for treatment of tribal villagers
Columbus' invention of the astrolabe transformed navigation by sea
(four boxes) Which of the following began this chain of events?
A religious conflict caused by the Protestant Reformantion
A population decline caused by the Black Death
The discovery of new foods in the New World
The opening of trade routes during the Crusaded
Which action of the 16th century Catholic Church was considered corrupt?
divorced monarchs were elected to the papacy
soldiers fought and died in the Crusades
church leaders promised salvation through the e of indulgences
Catholic leaders supported the work of secular scientists
(text box about Life of Olaudah Equiano)The conditions described in the excerpt above occurred during---
Columbus' voyage from Europe to the Americans
Cortes' battle with the Aztecs in the city Tenochtitlan
the transatlantic middle passage from Africa to the Americans
the conquest of Jerusalem in the Crusades
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---
unification of the Catholic Church
the end of the Medieval period
the rise of female intellecuals
increased pilgrimages to the Holy Land
(three text boxes) Which statement best completes the sequence of events?
The feudal system emerged in western Europe
Power Shifted from western Europe to eastern Europe
European nations increased their influence overseas
Christian crusaders increased the number of slaves in north Africa
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---
constitution including a bill of rights
three branches of government with shared power
nation-states ruled by a few wealthy men
voting rights being extended to all landowners
(2 images) The engineering achievements of the Maya and Inca Empires in the Americas indicate their societies were
dominated by a warrior-class
highly skilled in math and science
believers of the protestant faith
based on a system of common law
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
less dependence on slave labor
development of small local economies
the growth of the free enterprise system in Europe
lower standards of living for many Europeans
Which of the following was a significant effect of the European Enlightenment period?
It provided the intellectual spark for the American and French revolutions
It marked an end to the humanism that had developed during the Renaissance
It forced the individual to recognize that God is supremely powerful
It led to a revival of feudalism in northern Europe (don't pick this)
Which of the following contributed to the deaths of million of native peoples in the Americans?
New food, which the native peoples could not digest
Religious persecution resulting from Spanish Inquisition
New diseases to which the native peoples had no natural immunity
Slavery and the terrible conditions on their sea journey to Europe
(ONE IMAGE) The painting above depicts the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Which statement best explains the significance of this document?
It established the law that govern U.S. citizens
It laid the foundation for equality and unalienable rights for all Americans
It legally protects the rights of free speech, press, and religion.
It was the first written form of government in the United States
Which of the following innovations had the greatest impact on the Protestant Reformation?
the movable type printing press
the introduction of porcelain
the development of the telegraph
the transcribing of the Quran in Arabic
(4 statements) Which statements best reflects the ideas of the Enlightenment?
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Statement 4
Which political system developed during the Commercial Revolution due to the influence of a class of rich banker and merchants?
limited monarchy
republic
democracy
oligarchy
(paragraph about adam smith) How have Adam Smith's idea, during the Enlightenment period, influenced societies?
creation of written constitution
development of laissez- faire policies
system of checks and balances in government
use of the scientific method
(PICTURE OF TRAIN) The innovation shown in this photograph most affects world economies by---
Decreasing the need for canals
Allowing more efficient movement of goods
Transporting goods from the United States to Europe
Increasing the efficiency of factory workers
Which of the following was an effect of the assembly line
The Bessemer Process reduced the price of steel
Electricity became a safer form of power
Communication networks increased in major cities
Manufactured goods were produced efficiently and at a lower cost
(box about Rudyard Kipling) The poem written by Rudyard Kipling was most likely prompted by---
the signing of the of declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizens
the belief that European nations had a moral responsibility to civilize primitive people
Enlightenment thinkers renewed interest in republican governemnt
the successful innovations developed the Scientific Revolution
(a text box with three bullet points) Which of the following is the best title for this list?
Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I
Principal Reasons for U.S Entry into World War II
Consequences of Twentieth Century European Isolationism
Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers
Which of these was a major social consequence of the Industrial Revolution in England?
An increase in support programs for young children working in factories
The replacement of an absolute monarchy with a parliamentary system
An increase in the number of people moving from rural areas to urban areas
The replacement of government welfare programs by private programs
(map) The European alliances shown on this map were made in an attempt to---
maintain the balance of power on the continent
reduce the impact of political unrest in neighboring states
slow the advance of militarism across the content
promote the formation of democratic governments
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?
The Suez Canal
The Erie Canal
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Panama Canal
(Three boxes with Karl Marx in the first one) Which of the following best describes the sequence of events above?
Historical origins of communism
Progression of the Latin American Revolution
Effects of the Red Scare
Historical origins of the free enterprise system
How did human and physical geographic factors influence the opening of the Suez canal in Egypt?
A canal in that location would allow transport between Europe and Asia, without traveling around Africa
Such a canal would increase British trade in the region and ease tension between Great Britain and Egypt
The Suez canal would would strengthen Ottoman rule and trade in Egypt, which had been in decline
Building a canal in Suez would serve as a compromise between the British and French economic interests in North Africa
(Text Box --J.A. Hobson) According to the excerpt, how did imperialism affect African societies?
Foreigners helped the continent by finding its valuable minerals
Foreigners took the citizens out the country to work as slaves
Foreigners used the most fertile land and took wealth out of the country
Foreigners helped the continent by providing citizens with high-paying jobs
Which of the following contributed to the rise of socialism in the first half of the nineteenth century?
the horrible working conditions created by the Industrial Revolution
the emergence of revolutions throughout Europe
the creation of utopian societies in Europe and the United States
the cooperative interests between manufacturers and factory workers
How did Edison's invention of the electric light bulb affect modern society?
Factories owners could extend working hours
Product could be manufactured on an assembly line
Machines need to be repaired less frequently
Businesses need to hire skilled workers
(Text box that has bullet points first one says "Absolute control over people lives") The graphic above outlines the characteristics of---
a totalitarian government
an oligarchy
a democratic republic
a constitutional monarchy
The Bolshevik Revolution resulted in---
African tribes winning their independence from the British
the deaths of more than 200 "foreigners" in china
the establishment of the United/Union Soviet Socialist Republic
the execution of French aristocrats
(Text box Treaty of Versailles) One reason the provision was included in the Treaty of Versailles was to
Create a democratic in Germany
weaken the power of Germany in the international community
grant independence to all German colonies
divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by Allied countries
(Text box with Treaty of Versailles in Bold at Top) Which should be added to the list?
Russia became a Communist nation
Germany was forced to pay reparations
Ethnic groups voted for new democratic governments
Free trade was established in China
During the 19th century, the African continent was affected most by---
the Commercial Revolution
the Crusades
European empires
the introduction of socialism
(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?
Nationalism
World War l
Imperialism
Humanitarianism
The textile mills contributed to the Industrial Revolution by---
increasing the efficiency of cotton plantation owners
improving the transportation of cotton to Great Britain
increasing the yield of cotton through fertilization
shortening the time needed to turn cotton into yarn
(Picture with U.S. Soldiers During World War l) This photograph shows a military tactic that---
Made troops more vulnerable to long-range missiles, resulting in heavy casualties
Required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods
Required the ability to attack quickly, resulting in a reliance on cavalry forces
Made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate
Woodrow Wilson supported cooperation among international leaders because---
the United States was experiencing high unemployment during the Depression
it was essential to avoid future conflicts
republicans supported the creation of a League of Nations
the Fourteen Points outlined the plan for U.S. imperialism in Asia
(Text Box Vladimir Lenin, Decree) The excerpt above describes Lenin's method for dealing with those who opposed---
Russian involvement in World War l
the establishment of a communist government
technological advances in industry
the implementation of market economy
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---
the use of atomic weapons
the use of rapid fire machine guns
the development of the U-boat
the accuracy of self-guided missiles
Which action promoted the United States to officially enter World War ll
The Japanese bombing of a U.S. military base
The detonation of an atomic bomb on U.S. Soil
(Two boxes 2 box say The global economy) Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the graphic above?
Government increases tariff rates to protect domestic industries
Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented New Deal policies
When the state of Israel was established in 1948, Arab nations---
Pledged to treat Israel on equal terms with other nations in the region
refused to accept the existence of Israel and launched an invasion
(Three bullet points one says French intent to re-colonize) The idea in the graphic above resulted in---
the development of the Marshall Plan
the Vietnam War
Which leader challenged the Soviet Union to "tear down" the Berlin Wall in 1980s?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Ronald Reagan
(Map with North Korea and South Korea) The demilitarized zone (DMZ) at the 38th Parallel on the Korean peninsula illustrates the lasting impact of---
the U.S. effort to contain the spread of communism in Asia
the British influence on the Treaty of Versailles
(The face of a science man) In 1954, the microbiologist, Jonas Edward Salk......
the diffusion of popular culture in the 20th century
medical advancements in the modern global economy
Which of the followings best explains the development of the New Deal agencies in 1930s?
Franklin Roosevelt implemented the program to provide economic stability during the depression
Woodrow Wilson hoped to preserve world peace following World War l
Which of the following is a characteristic of totalitarian government ?
New organizations had the right to criticize leaders
Party leaders had absolute control over citizens' lives
(Text Box with three bullet points "Mohandas")The individuals listed in the graphic above are examples of?
government officials who led movements for positive change
people who led resistance against political oppression
(Text Box with bullet point "people have rights") Which of the following is best described by the statement above?
,,,,,
Fascism
Free Enterprise(Has to do with business)
Which of the following leaders initiated the genocide of millions of Jews as a response to an economic depression
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Adolf HITLER
(Map) The boundaries of the middle eastern nations above were the result of---
the Cold War conflict between the Soviet Union and United States
The mandate system establishment in the Treaty of Verailles
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini were responsible for expanding for ideology of---
fascism
capitalism
(Three check boxes "Six million Jews killed in concentration camps)
Holocaust
Crisis in Darfur
(THANK U MS.ROTH!!)
Which of the statements best explains the similarity between the League of Nations and the United Sates
Both organizations opposed the establishment of the Nazi party in Geramny
Both organizations were created to maintain world peace
(Text Box "Joseph Stalin")
The Cold War
The civil right movement
What was the initial response of the U.S. government to the attacks of September 11, 2001
to begin military operations in Alfghanistan
to impose economic sanctions on Russia for sponsoring terrorist activites
(Text Box "The Aircraft Waring Service" Which technological advance from World War ll fulfilled this mission?
Machine Guns
Radar
Which of the following is most characteristic of the cold war?
The growth of nuclear arsenals in the United States and Soviet Union
The rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries
