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WorksheetsWorld History B final
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Which of the following is true about the Scientific Revolution?
It questioned long-held beliefs and focused on proof.
It supported many old theories.
It was centered in China, an ancient bastion [stronghold] of knowledge.
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a reason the Scientific Revolution began?
The resurgence of the Plague created a new emphasis on medical knowledge.
The printing press helped spread ideas more quickly.
The Age of Exploration created a need for improved navigational instruments.
When Europeans “discovered” the Americas, they wondered if other unknown things might exist.
The independence movement in Latin America was spearheaded (started) by
the mulattos.
the Creoles.
the Spanish.
the peninsulares.
The independence movement in Mexico was led, in part, by
Miguel Hidalgo.
Simón Bolívar.
Dom Pedro.
Toussaint L'Ouverture
About what percentage of France's population belonged to the Third Estate?
1
10
50
97
Which goal was NOT stated in the "slogan of the Revolution"?
liberty
equality
justice
brotherhood
What was Napoleon able to accomplish during peacetime?
He set up government-run public schools.
He set up a comprehensive system of laws.
He established a fairer tax code.
All of the above are true.
Which of the following was an important goal of the Congress of Vienna?
to destroy France
to execute Napoleon by guillotine
to establish a balance of power in Europe
to establish Vienna as the new capital of Europe
What king became France's most powerful ruler and boasted "I am the state" & built the palace at Versailles ?
Henry II
Henry IV
Louis IX
Louis XIV
Which of the following men led a revolt of enslaved Africans in Saint Domingue [Haiti]?
José de san Martín
José Maria Morelos
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Which of the following was true about nationalism?
One's greatest loyalty should not be to a king.
One's greatest loyalty should be to a nation of people.
The nation of people should have a common culture.
All of the above are true.
What political purpose did the splendid palace at Versailles serve?
to aid the artists of the time by displaying their works for others to see
to show the power of Louis XIV and arouse the envy of the other monarchs
to reflect the religious faith of Louis XIV and give the appearance of strength and virtue
to reflect Louis XIV's ideas of westernization and his desire to modernize his country
How were the liberation movements in Spanish South America and Brazil similar?
Both were headed by José de San Martín.
Both involved the Creole class.
Both used violence.
Both used two armies.
Which of the following is an accurate description of the tax system in France in the years preceding the French Revolution?
Only peasants and the clergy paid taxes.
Only about 2 percent of the nobility paid any taxes.
The nobility paid taxes only on land, not on income.
The members of the Third Estate paid almost all of the taxes.
What issue arose after the king called for the Estates-General to meet?
where to meet
what would be discussed
how many votes each Estate would get
whether the Third Estate would be represented
The site for St. Petersburg was chosen because it was near
Moscow.
Peter's favorite palace.
water routes to Europe.
major roadways to Europe.
Which of the following is the best explanation of why Russian rulers adopted the title czar, meaning “caesar?”
Russian rulers were descendants of Romans who fled Rome in 476 CE as the empire fell.
Russian rulers wanted to seem more powerful and legitimate, so they claimed to be the “Third Rome” and adopted the same title as the Roman emperors.
Russian rulers were obsessed with the writings of Roman Emperors.
Russian Rulers controlled the same territory as the old Roman empire.
What is conservatism?
The belief that people should be free and ruled by elected parliaments.
The belief that a society is best when things do not change.
The belief that a government should maintain the stability of its democracy by granting the right to vote to more people.
The belief that ambassadors of a country should always work on their own behalf, not that of the nation
What is liberalism?
The belief that people should be free and ruled by elected parliaments.
The belief that a society is best when things do not change.
The belief that a government should maintain the stability of its democracy by granting the right to vote to more people.
The belief that ambassadors of a country should always work on their own behalf, not that of the nation.
Revolutionaries implemented the guillotine as an instrument of execution because they believed
it was rather painful.
it killed effortlessly
it was rather inexpensive to build and operate
everyone should be equal in death
What was John Locke’s contribution to the Enlightenment?
The idea that humans had right that could not be taken away, like the right to their own life.
The idea that a government should maintain a separation of powers to help avoid corruption.
The idea that humans are naturally free and most governments limited their freedoms.
The idea that, if each person does the job to which he/she is most suited, society will run better.
What was John Locke’s contribution to the Enlightenment?
The idea that humans had right that could not be taken away, like the right to their own life.
The idea that a government should maintain a separation of powers to help avoid corruption.
The idea that humans are naturally free and most governments limited their freedoms.
The idea that, if each person does the job to which he/she is most suited, society will run better.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen proclaimed
the French would no longer pay taxes.
an end to the monarchy and the abolishing of a National Assembly.
equal rights for all men, no matter their wealth.
an end to the National police force.
The Russians defeated Napoleon’s superior Grand Army by
retreating hundreds of miles and burning their own villages and countryside.
waiting to attack during the brutal Russian winter.
splitting their meager forces in half and attacking from two sides
making an alliance with Egypt, which launched an attack on Turkey to draw Napoleon out of Russia.
What caused the Reign of Terror to end?
the death of King Louis XVI
the arrival of Napoleon
the defeat of foreign invasion
the death of Robespierre
What was NOT a reason the people of France hated Marie Antoinette?
She had difficulty producing an heir.
She was Austrian, an enemy of France.
She was too involved in the lawmaking process.
She spent enormous sums of money while the people were living in poverty.
What is absolutism?
When a person has an absolute belief, on he/she is not willing to question or compromise
When the Church backs an action or event, making its consequences indisputably correct
When reason rules above all and compromise is a requirement for all decisions
When the King had all the power and was unwilling to share any of it or accept advice
one of Russia’s greatest reformers, he embarked on a policy of Westernization
Peter the Great
creoles
conservatives
radicals
a new political belief that the king should be no more and all members of society should be able to vote.
radicals
conservatives
coup d'etat
Peter the Great
born in Spain they dominated colonial affairs
peninsulares
creoles
conservatives
coup d'etat
this theory did not completely explain planetary motion, however it contradicted the religious views of the time period
heliocentric theory
Enlightenment
Divine Right
Committee of Public Safety
Spaniards born in Latin America, part of the privileged class
creoles
peninsulares
conservatives
radicals
one of the favorite words of this movement was reason
Enlightenment
conservatives
heliocentric theory
Divine Right
wealthy property owners who argued for protecting traditional monarchs
conservatives
peninsulares
creoles
Committee of Public Safety
sudden overthrow of the government, using military force usually.
coup d'etat
Divine Right
creoles
heliocentric theory
this idea coincided with the notion that the King or Queen answered to God, not their subjects
Divine Right
Committee of Public Safety
heliocentric theory
Enlightenment
the group that took control of France to protect the revolution and instituted the “Reign of Terror”
Committee of Public Safety
radicals
conservatives
peninsulares
What was the industrial revolution
increased purchases of land by wealthy landowners to cultivate larger fields
increased output of machine-made goods that began in England during the 18th-century
a widespread use of teenagers as factory laborers who worked 14 hour days, 6 days a week
increased populations of urban areas during the 1800s
What were the three factors of production required to drive the industrial revolution?
land, labor, capital
government, military, colonies
raw materials, natural resources, man-made goods
road, railway, and water transport
What is the laissez-faire policy?
a policy that allowed labor to set working conditions based on votes on issues relevant to their industry
a policy where labor created a committee to set working standards without interference from industry owners
a policy that taught owners of industry how to set working conditions based on government standards
a policy that let owners of industry set working conditions without government interference
How did the impact of worldwide industrialization effect the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations?
It was the driving force behind imperialism.
It weakened economic ties between nations.
Industrialized nations exploited their overseas colonies for slaves.
All of the above are true.
Which of the following was the first area to undergo major industrialization?
banking
railroads
coal mining
textile production
Britain was an ideal spot for the Industrial Revolution because they had all of the following EXCEPT ______.
abundant capital
a culture based on change
water, coal, and iron ore
a large labor force
What was one immediate effect of industrialization?
As countries became more economically dependent on each other, the income inequality among countries decreased.
The pace of industrialization was so rapid, there were soon more jobs than people available to work them.
As the population increased, the number of farmers increase proportionally.
Countries created policies of imperialism to access raw materials and markets.
What is capitalism?
An economic system in which the means of production are privately owned
An economic system in which everything is publicly owned and private property does not exist
A philosophy arguing that everything should be judged on its usefulness
An economic system in which the means of production are publicly owned and are operated for the good of all
What is socialism?
An economic system in which the means of production are privately owned
An economic system in which everything is publicly owned and private property does not exist
A philosophy arguing that everything should be judged on its usefulness
An economic system in which the means of production are publicly owned and are operated for the good of all
What was true of indirect control?
Foreign officials were brought in to rule.
Government institutions were based only on European styles.
It had limited self-rule.
German colonies used it.
What did indirect control and direct control have in common?
They both based government institutions on European styles.
They both encouraged assimilation as their main goal.
They both used local government officials and local rules.
They both encouraged limited self-rule for all colonies.
What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
Rights for Indians increased under British rule.
The East India Company was allowed to have soldiers.
The British government took direct command of India.
Indians gained independence from Britain.
How did Menelik II differ from other 19th-century African leaders?
He managed to maintain his nation's independence.
He established colonies in Africa for his own nation.
He eagerly adopted European methods of governing.
He aggressively rebelled against European imperialism.
Which of the following best describes the national boundaries that existed in Africa at the end of the 19th century?
ancient
unnaturally imposed
geographically logical
traditionally established
Which of the following was a result of the Sino-Japanese War?
China was forced out of Korea.
China and Japan signed a hands-off agreement on Korea.
Russia was forced out of Manchuria and Korea.
Korea was divided into Chinese and Japanese spheres of influence.
Why did Britain sell opium to China?
to weaken the Chinese people
to keep the drug out of Britain
to improve the balance of trade between Britain and China
to encourage the Chinese government to buy British products
Which of the following resulted in the establishment of a rebel government in southeastern China that lasted about ten years?
the Boxer Rebellion
the Guangxu reforms
the self-strengthening movement
the Taiping Rebellion
What did the Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War have in common?
Japan lost both wars.
Theodore Roosevelt negotiated the treaties ending both wars.
Both were fought over control of Korea.
Both occurred in the early 1900s.
For what is Benito Juárez remembered?
for defeating Texans at the siege of the Alamo
for instituting La Reforma while he was president of Mexico
for luring Emiliano Zapata into a trap and killing him
for using strong-arm methods that kept him in power for 25 years
Factors of production are privately owned
Capitalism
Socialism
Imperialism
Social Darwinism
Outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges in a certain area
Sphere of Influence
Imperialism
Extraterritorial Rights
Raj
Factors of production are owned by the public
Socialism
Imperialism
Social Darwinism
Capitalism
Seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country
Imperialism
Social Darwinism
Capitalism
Socialism
Liberal movement calling for redistribution of land, more education, and separation of church and state.
La Reforma
Extraterritorial Rights
Sphere of Influence
Imperialism
Foreigners exemption for local laws
La Reforma
Extraterritorial Rights
Sepoys
Raj
Indian soldiers working for the British
Sepoys
Raj
La Reforma
Sphere of Influence
Fittest for survival enjoy wealth and superiority
Social Darwinism
Capitalism
Socialism
Imperialism
The movement of people to cities
Urbanization
Raj
Extraterritorial Rights
Sepoys
Government of direct British rule in India
Raj
Sepoys
Social Darwinism
Imperialism
What is the most probable link between militarism and imperialism?
As a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them
As the military expands, a country seeks colonies to prevent coups at home.
As a country's military grows too large, the country wants colonies to recruit troops.
As a country's colonies grow, the military stages training exercises there.
What was trench warfare intended to accomplish?
to protect soldiers from enemy gun fire on the front lines
to trap enemy soldiers in mud pits on the front lines
to force enemy soldiers to pass through a "no man's land"
all of the above
What ended up being more destructive than World War One itself?
the number of deaths associate with the crashes of a new mode of transportation, the airplane
the Spanish flu epidemic
the starvation caused by the destruction of farmland
the deaths from unexploded land mines left behind
How did the Allies respond to Wilson's vision for peace?
Britain and France originally showed little sign of agreeing to Wilson's plan.
Britain and France were concerned with strengthening their own security.
Britain and France wanted to strip Germany of its war-making power.
All of the above are true.
Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Italy
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
It left a legacy of bitterness and hatred in the hearts of the German people.
It stabilized the German economy and gave monetary aid to the nation.
It left Germany in much the same state as it was before the war.
It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation on a stronger foundation.
How did the reigns of Alexander III and Nicholas II help pave the way for revolution?
They both upheld an autocratic government without reform.
They supported rapid industrialization at the expense of the treasury.
They instituted pogroms to weed out revolutionary thinkers.
They saw to it that the poor were imprisoned for debts.
What impact did Russia's involvement in World War I have on the Russian government?
It created a window for the Mensheviks to attempt a take over.
It led to the establishment of the Duma as a voice for moderates.
It revealed the weaknesses of czarist rule and military leadership.
All of the above are true.
Who were the Bolsheviks?
soldiers in the White Army
radical Russian Marxist revolutionaries
members of the Duma, Russia's parliament
followers of Rasputin
What is a totalitarian state?
a state in which the people have a direct say in their government
a state in which the people elect representatives to the legislature
a state in which the government controls every aspect of public and private life
a state in which the working class is glorified and has the greatest voice in government
What was the result of China having a Nationalist government recognized by the world but a Communist party growing in the countryside?
A social realist art campaign was created to uplift nationalist ideas.
Nationalist troops and armed gangs wiped out the Communists.
Civil war broke out between the two groups
Communist leaders were forced to work in labor camps.
The Chinese Nationalists fought for___, while the Chinese Communists fought for___.
A fully-sized social structure; a representative government.
A Westernized government; a return to Imperial Chinese dynasties.
A representative government; state-enforced equality.
The restoration of the emperor; a Trotskyist state.
Which group was known for taking a 6,000-mile journey known as the "Long March?"
Chinese Communists, fleeing the Nationalists
Chinese Nationalists, fleeing the Communists
Chinese peasants, fleeing the Japanese invaders
the Russian White Army, fleeing the Bolsheviks
Which event turned many Indians against British rule and caused the British to turn to direct rule in India?
The Salt March
The Sepoy Mutiny
The ascension of Queen Elizabeth
The assassination of Gandhi
What led Great Britain finally to grant India limited self-rule?
continuous campaigns of civil disobedience by Indians
a sharp drop in the British economy based in India
worldwide demonstrations in support of India's independence
All of the above
What fear added to the appeal of fascism in Italy and Germany?
a Communist revolution
a loss of individual rights
government ties to industry
all of the above
All of the following increased during the Great Depression EXCEPT
imports and exports.
bank closings.
unemployment.
business failures.
Which German political party sought to overturn the Treaty of Versailles and combat communism?
Socialist
Nazi
Fascist
Republican
All of the following contributed to the weakness of the Weimar Republic EXCEPT
uncontrollable inflation.
a lack of democratic tradition.
a large number of political parties.
the implementation of the Dawes Plan.
What most caused Germans to start taking Adolf Hitler and his message seriously?
the threat of invasion by the Soviet Union
his skill at making speeches
the example of Mussolini's success in Italy
the economic crisis brought on by the Depression
All of the following embraced fascism EXCEPT
Francisco Franco.
Adolf Hitler.
Benito Mussolini.
Paul von Hindenburg.
All of the following were common to both fascism and communism EXCEPT
a classless society.
a one-party system.
a disregard for individual rights.
strong nationalist feelings.
All of the following countries took control of other countries' territory during the 1930s EXCEPT
Italy
Japan
Spain
Germany
What country invaded Manchuria in 1931?
Italy
Japan
Austria
Germany
a Russian holy man who had mysterious powers to heal the Czar’s son, predicted the fall of the Romanov dynasty
Rasputin
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
V.I. Lenin
helped create a fascist state in Spain through civil war and ties to Hitler and Mussolini
Francisco Franco
V.I. Lenin
Rowlatt Acts
Weimar Republic
led the Bolshevik revolution in Russia and created the U.S.S.R. after a civil war in 1922
V.I. Lenin
Rasputin
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
British law that outlawed protesting of any form, and if you violate the law then you spend two years in prison with no trial.
Rowlatt Acts
Mein Kampf
Totalitarianism
Weimar Republic
Hitler's book that set forth his beliefs and his goal for Germany.
Mein Kampf
Rowlatt Acts
civil disobedience
Weimar Republic
the deliberate and public refusal to obey an unjust law, using strikes, demonstrations, and boycotts as tactics
Civil disobedience
Rowlatt Acts
fascism
Totalitarianism
loyalty to the state where the subjects blindly follow and obey their cruel leader
fascism
Rowlatt Acts
Totalitarianism
Weimar Republic
Political ideology that dominated European countries after WWI. Believed in having complete and total control over the entire country.
Totalitarianism
fascism
Weimar Republic
civil disobedience
Fascist leader of Italy during WWII.
Benito Mussolini
Rasputin
Farncisco Franco
V.I. Lenin
Germany's democratic government that existed after WWI.
Weimar Republic
Rowlatt Acts
Mein Kampf
fascism
What was the result of China having a Nationalist government recognized by the world but a Communist party growing in the countryside
A social realist art campaign was created to uplift nationalist ideas
Nationalist troops and armed gangs wiped out the Communists
Civil war broke out between the two groups
Communist leaders were forced to work in labor camps
Why is a stable economy closely tied to the success of democratic government?
Economic opportunity gives citizens a stake in their country's future.
Democratic governments depend on high tax revenues.
Politicians have to raise millions of dollars to run free and open campaigns.
A strong capitalist economy prevents Communist takeovers.
When the Berlin Wall was torn down, what was the final job of the border guards?
they helped create a unified Germany
they became members of the police department
they were faced with the task of tearing down the wall
they allowed for people to flood into the West
After World War II was over, which country most directly took over control of Japan?
Great Britain
China
US
USSR
Which of the following is NOT a basic practice needed for democracy to work?
Free elections
constitutional government
citizen participation
a presidency
How did European colonists cause later conflicts in African nations?
They manufactured goods that were useful only to the home country.
They set up unbalanced economies based on one or two cash crops.
They established boundaries that ignored ethnic and cultural divisions.
They left the newly independent nations without any governments.
Which of the following characteristics is NOT one that advances democracy?
A stable economy
A belief in the rights of individuals
Education and literacy
A government separated from citizens
What has been a lasting effect of European colonization in the Americas, Asia, and Africa?
Western languages are spoken throughout the world.
All nations have friendly relations with the West.
More people speak English than any other language.
all of the above
What was the immediate impact of the terrorist attack in the United States on September 11, 2001?
It left Americans feeling vulnerable and afraid.
It caused martial law to be temporarily enforced in the United States.
It led to the creation of an international antiterrorism force.
It permanently increased television news coverage of terrorist attacks.
What is the difference between developed and emerging nations?
Developed nations are industrialized, while emerging are in the process of industrializing.
Emerging nations are industrialized, while developed are in the process of industrializing.
Both are industrialized, but in emerging nations only one language is spoken and understood.
Both are in the process of industrializing, but developed nations are a little further along.
What economic system was used to reshape China's economy after the second half of the its civil war?
laissez faire
communism
social democracy
capitalism
Afrikaners, the white descendants of Dutch sailors living in South Africa
Boers
Muslim League
Sepoy Mutiny
Charlie Wilson
Texas congressman who secretly funded rebel groups in Afghanistan to fight the Soviet Union
Charlie Wilson
Peter the Great
Nelson Mandela
Boers
Afghan rebel group founded to fight the Soviet Union
Mujahideen
Raj
Sepoy
Boers
Spent 27 years in prison for protesting against Apartheid in South Africa, and after his release, he was voted president of South Africa in 1994
Nelson Mandela
Morgan Freeman
Peter the Great
Charlie Wilson
