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2018/2019 World History Unit 9/10 Exam Review

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 17mins

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1.

One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the —

a)

colonization of China by large numbers of British immigrants

b)

establishment of a British empire that extended into all continents

c)

dissolution of the British empire as the French rose to prominence

d)

creation of a British empire that was concentrated in North America

2.

One way that European society was changed as a result of the Industrial Revolution included —

a)

the rejection of the teachings of the Catholic Church

b)

the decline of the population due to factory accidents

c)

the emergence of a middle class and a working class

d)

the spread of famine caused by families abandoning farms

3.

Major Inventions contributing to the Industrial Revolution:


Spinning Jenny

Water Frame

Steam Engine

Spinning Mule

Power Loom

Cotton Gin


How did the inventions listed in the table contribute to the start of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

They helped to increase the production of textiles.

b)

They facilitated faster travel to European colonies.

c)

They aided scientists in their studies of the universe.

d)

They were used to meet the demand for handmade products.

4.

Which of the following occurred between 1865 and 1900 as a result of the rapid industrialization of European nations and the United States?

a)

Social and economic division began to disappear.

b)

You had the creation of a common European currency.

c)

Concerns about air pollution led to stricter environmental regulations.

d)

Union membership increased as workers sought better pay and working conditions.

5.

Mahan's book "The Influence of Sea Power upon History"

influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by -

a)

advocating overseas expansion and the acquisition of natural resources

b)

demanding war be declared on the British Empire to strip it of its vast wealth and natural resources

c)

emphasizing the need for protective tariffs and equal pay for industrial workers

d)

a desire to expand the Atlantic slavery trade and increase the number of senators to congress

6.

*British takeover of India

*Belgian control of the Congo after the "Scramble for Africa"

*US gains control of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines after the Spanish-American War


How did the events above affect the countries listed?

a)

it increased public support to extensively cut defense spending.

b)

it decreased political support for environmental regulations at home.

c)

it helped establish those countries, including the U.S., as imperial powers.

d)

They prompted the end of Dollar Diplomacy around the world.

7.

One way the lives of many nineteenth-century Europeans changed because of industrialization includes —

a)

working at a variety of professions in one lifetime

b)

marrying at earlier ages than previous generations

c)

shifting from an agrarian lifestyle to an urban lifestyle

d)

placing more significance on participation in religious activities

8.

In his work The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith contributed to economists’ understanding of —

a)

the rights of workers

b)

how market forces operate

c)

why labor unions were needed

d)

the negative impact of industrialization

9.

"That some should be rich, shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise."


Based on the information in the excerpt, which economic system does President Lincoln describe and support?

a)

Socialism

b)

Proletarian

c)

Proletarian

d)

Free enterprise

10.

The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, proposed the idea that —

a)

power should be given to those who own the means of production

b)

profits from industrialization should be shared by the working class

c)

economic markets should be regulated by the law of supply and demand

d)

revolution would happen unless the working class was given voting rights

11.

Socialism developed in Europe largely because of the efforts of —

a)

unions leading strikes in British coal mines

b)

reformers wanting to improve working conditions

c)

labor leaders wanting to overthrow the government

d)

capitalists wanting loans from the government to build factories

12.

The adoption and spread of steam-powered technologies helped advance industrialization by —

a)

helping to boost agricultural output in Europe

b)

creating jobs for coal miners and railroad conductors

c)

providing power to run machines and transport goods

d)

modernizing the way people in Europe lived during the 1800s

13.

The lives of many women and children changed during the Industrial Revolution because —

a)

women and children went to school to train for jobs in the new factories

b)

many women choose to work rather than get married and have children

c)

increasingly women and children became wage earners in the working class

d)

factory owners created scholarships for women and children to attend college

14.

Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated above?

a)

increased U.S. foreign aid to South American countries

b)

decreased support for expansionist policies

c)

decreased U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere

d)

increased U.S. support for the construction of a canal in Central America

15.

How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of conflict in Europe?

a)

Germany refused to join any European alliances.

b)

Nations pledged to intervene if an ally was attacked.

c)

Asian nations viewed the agreements as intentionally exclusive.

d)

The alliance between France and Austria-Hungary upset the balance of power among European nations.

16.

Which type of warfare is described in the First World War propaganda poster?

a)

Blitzkrieg

b)

Total war

c)

Trench warfare

d)

Guerrilla warfare

17.

How did President Wilson's "Fourteen Points" speech influence the peace after the First World War?

a)

Germany agreed to his fourteen points, but France refused.

b)

Many of his points were implemented by most nations in Europe.

c)

Each of the fourteen points was incorporated into the Treaty of Versailles.

d)

The Treaty of Versailles only implemented his one point to form an international organization.

18.

Military Failure in the Great War>>>>>>>Scandal in the Royal Family>>>>>>>??????? ??????????>>>>>>>End of the Romanov Dynasty


Which revolution best completes the progression of events?

a)

Russian Revolution

b)

German Revolution

c)

French Revolution

d)

American Revolution

19.

One factor that contributed to many European nations experiencing an economic depression in the decade following the First World War was

a)

the strong sense of nationalism

b)

the growing influence of communism

c)

the expense of recovery and reparations

d)

the lack of international economic agencies

20.

Which characteristic of German society in the 1930s best demonstrates it was a totalitarian state?

a)

The military rapidly declined in influence.

b)

Rationing limited the products civilians could buy.

c)

The government imposed heavy tariffs on imports.

d)

A charismatic dictator controlled much of the mass media.

21.

● Led by a dictator with complete power

● Forcibly suppresses opposition and criticism

● Strictly regulates all industry, commerce, and business ●Emphasizes aggressive nationalism and often racism


Which system of government is described by the characteristics listed above?

a)

Communism

b)

Fascism

c)

Monarchy

d)

Theocracy

22.

I should probably study for this one last exam in World History.

a)

Ders çalışmama gerek yok.

b)

Ich muss nicht lernen.

c)

Yeah, I probably should.

d)

Nem kell tanulnom