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World History Final Review

Total questions: 141

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which idea is central to John Locke’s Two Treatises of Government?
a)
A government’s power comes from the consent of the people.
b)
 Predestination will determine who will go to heaven.
c)
Famine, disease, and conflict are natural checks on population growth.
d)
The have-nots will rise up and overthrow the government of the haves.
2.
Which statement about the Scientific Revolution in Europe is accurate?
a)
The existence of natural laws was rejected
b)
Scientists questioned traditional beliefs about the universe
c)
New ideas supported the geocentric theory of Ptolemy
d)
The bible was used to justify new scientific findings
3.
The idea that all people are born with the natural rights of life, liberty, and property is most directly associated with the writings of
a)
Baron de Montesquieu
b)
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
c)
Thomas Hobbes
d)
John Locke
4.
One way in which the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment are similar is that both
a)
led to increased power for royal families in Europe
b)
sought to reconcile Christian beliefs and science
c)
questioned traditional values and past practices  
d)
promoted nationalistic revolutions in eastern Europe
5.
Enlightenment thinkers encouraged the improvement of society through the
a)
teachings of the church
b)
use of reason
c)
development of absolutism
d)
establishment of a rigid social class structure
6.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Locke both agreed that a government should be based on the 
a)
separation of nationalities 
b)
religious values of the people
c)
equal distribution of wealth
d)
consent of the governed
7.
Why is the Enlightenment considered a turning point in world history?
a)
The factory system was used to mass-produce goods.
b)
Martin Luther broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.
c)
Europeans changed their thinking about the role of government.
d)
The Columbian exchange occurred.
8.
In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?
a)
Superstition and ignorance were promoted.
b)
 The principles of mercantilism were glorified.
c)
The divine right theory of kings was challenged.
d)
Punishments for criminal acts were rooted in vengeance.
9.
Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the
a)
monarchy
b)
clergy
c)
nobles 
d)
commoners
10.
In the late 1700s, which situation in France is considered a cause of the other three?
a)
meeting of the Estates General
b)
 unfair policies of taxation
c)
execution of the king
d)
storming of the Bastille
11.
… We must ask ourselves three questions. 1. What is the Third Estate? Everything. 2. What has it been until now in the political order? Nothing. 3. What does it want to be? Something. …Based on this passage, what did the Third Estate want?
a)
independence from France
b)
more influence in the political system
c)
removal of the monarchy
d)
freedom of religion in France
12.
Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for
a)
instituting the Reign of Terror
b)
protecting freedom of religion 
c)
supporting the reign of King Louis XCI
d)
sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution
13.
Which statement best describes a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?
a)
Rough waters in the Baltic Sea destroyed his fleet.
b)
 A harsh winter cut off his army from needed supplies.
c)
His armies could not cross the high Ural Mountains.
d)
A long period of high temperatures and lack of water overcame his troops.
14.
Which statement about the French and Latin American revolutions is accurate?
a)
People in both regions were fighting for freedom from England.
b)
Strong French monarchs led revolutions in Latin America
c)
Revolutions in both regions were based on the idea of natural rights.
d)
The French Revolution was modeled after revolutions in Latin America
15.
The social class system in Latin America during the 16th and 17th centuries reflects the
a)
dominance of Spanish-born nobility
b)
emerging equality between classes
c)
 influence of mestizo economic power
d)
increasing social mobility of Native American Indians
16.
One way in which Toussaint L’Ouverture, Simón Bolívar, and José de San Martín are similar is that they all were 
a)
supporters of mercantile policies
b)
leaders of independence movements
c)
democratically elected leaders
d)
industrial labor reformers
17.
The unification of Italy and the unification of Germany show that
a)
socialism was an effective way of organizing the economy
b)
nationalism could be used to consolidate political interests
c)
colonialism could be used to spread European civilization
d)
interdependence was a significant obstacle to waging war
18.
• Bismarck uses “blood and iron” to unify Germany (1864–1870).
• Theodor Herzl organizes Zionist efforts (1897).
Which concept is most closely associated with these movements?
a)
assimilation
b)
modernization
c)
conservatism
d)
nationalism
19.
• Appointment of Otto von Bismarck as Chancellor
• Austro-Prussian War, 1866
• Franco-Prussian War, 1870–1871
These events led directly to
a)
the unification of Germany
b)
foreign rule in Italy
c)
the rebellion of the Sepoys
d)
 an alliance between Serbs and Russians
20.
The slogan "Blood and Iron" and a united Germany are most closely associated with
a)
Prince Metternich
b)
Simon Bolivar
c)
Camillo Cavour
d)
Otto von Bismarck
21.
Which geographic feature aided industrialization in Great Britain?
a)
good harbors
b)
large forests 
c)
monsoon winds
d)
highland climate
22.
During the Industrial Revolution, which development resulted from the other three?
a)
Factory conditions affected people's health
b)
Labor unions were formed
c)
Unskilled laborers received low wages
d)
Machinery replaced workers
23.
Which social change occurred during the Industrial Revolution? 
a)
growth of the working class
b)
development of the extended family
c)
expansion of privileges for the landed nobility
d)
increased status for religious leaders
24.
Which pair of natural resources were used to change transportation and manufacturing in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
gold and salt
b)
diamonds and petroleum
c)
copper and tin
d)
coal and iron ore
25.
Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations stressed the importance of
a)
tradition
b)
supply and demand
c)
large corporations 
d)
government ownership
26.
Adam Smith’s laissez-faire theories are most closely associated with
a)
the separation of church and state
b)
minimal government regulation of the economy
c)
a command economy
d)
high tariffs to protect domestic businesses
27.
Capitalism is to private ownership as communism is to
a)
supply and demand
b)
state control
c)
self-determination
d)
laissez-faire
28.
The belief that workers of the world unite to overthrow their oppressors is central to
a)
Social Darwinism
b)
Marxism
c)
conservatism
d)
laissez-faire capitalism
29.
Which statement best describes an aspect of a command economy?
a)
Profit motivates individuals to set up private businesses.
b)
 Tradition, religion, and customs heavily influence economic decisions.
c)
Supply and demand regulate the economy.
d)
Government directs and controls the means of production.
30.
What was a major reason European nations competed for control of Africa during the second half of the 1800s?
a)
Africa had a wealth of natural resources
b)
Slave labor was needed in the Americas
c)
African nations offered religious and political freedoms
d)
Europeans needed land for their excess population
31.
The Berlin Conference is most closely associated with the colonialization of
a)
South Asia
b)
East Asia
c)
Africa
d)
Latin America
32.
What was one reason the Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain?
a)
The government of Great Britain implemented a series of five-year plans.
b)
Great Britain had alliances with most European countries.
c)
Abundant natural resources were available in Great Britain.
d)
The practice of serfdom in Great Britain provided an abundance of laborers.
33.
The Chinese belief that China was the Middle Kingdom is an example of
a)
 extraterritoriality
b)
ethnocentrism
c)
 filial piety
d)
the Mandate of Heaven
34.
During the late 19th century, Japan's lack of natural resources was one reason for implementing a policy of
a)
collectivization
b)
free trade 
c)
socialism
d)
imperialism
35.
Which action did Japan take during the Meiji Restoration?
a)
established a social system to benefit the samurai
b)
sent experts to learn from modern Western nations
c)
allowed communist ideas to dominate its government
d)
started an ambitious program to expel foreign manufacturers 
36.
• Japan fights China. (1894)
• Japan defeats Russia. (1905)
• Japan annexes Korea. (1910)
These events reflect the growing power of Japan and its desire to
a)
spread Shinto
b)
obtain natural resources
c)
suppress the Boxer Rebellion
d)
acquire warm-water ports
37.
Which phrase best illustrates the theory of laissez-faire capitalism?
a)
businesses operating with little government regulation
b)
the state establishing production quotas
c)
central planning committees setting prices on goods
d)
decisions related to distribution being based on community traditions
38.
One similiarity between the Boxer Rebellion in China and the Sepoy Rebellion in India is that both were
a)
religious reform movements
b)
reactions to the opium trade
c)
attempts to end foreign interference
d)
successful revolts against absolute monarchs
39.
An incompetent government, massacres on Bloody Sunday, and the high costs of World War I were causes of the
a)
Mexican Revolution
b)
Boxer Rebllion
c)
Sepoy Mutiny
d)
Russian Revolution
40.
According to Thomas Malthus, the rate of increase for human populations in relation to the rate of increase for food production was a problem. Malthus believed that
a)
industrial development would severely limit population growth
b)
famine and war were natural checks on population growth
c)
countries with larger populations would conquer countries with smaller populations
d)
food production would increase at a faster rate than population would
41.
Which phrase best illustrates the theory of laissez-faire capitalism?
a)
businesses operating with little government regulation
b)
the state establishing production quotas
c)
central planning committees setting prices on goods
d)
decisions related to distribution being based on community traditions
42.
In England, the key principles of the Magna Carta were fundamental to the development and growth of
a)
democracy
b)
absolutism
c)
communism
d)
theocracy
43.
In the early 1930s, millions of Ukrainians died as a result of
a)
the intifada
b)
glasnost
c)
a forced famine
d)
trench warfare
44.
During the Cold War, which event occurred last?
a)
Cuban Missile Crisis
b)
destruction of the Berlin Wall
c)
Berlin Airlift
d)
launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union
45.
Mao Zedong and some of the survivors of the Long March emerged as the core leaders in which country?
a)
Angola
b)
Cambodia
c)
China
d)
Nicaragua
46.
In studying the United Nations, an example of a secondary source would be
a)
the charter establishing the United Nations
b)
a speech written by the Secretary General for the 50th anniversary of the UN
c)
a description in an encyclopedia of the first session of the UN Security Council
d)
photographs of the opening ceremonies at the original site of the UN
47.
Historians need to determine the authenticity of a source in order to
a)
establish its usefulness
b)
reinforce popular opinion
c)
demonstrate the signifi cance of religious beliefs
d)
determine the characteristics of propaganda
48.
Which statement about Louis XIV is an opinion rather than a fact?
a)
He insisted that Huguenots convert to Catholicism.
b)
He strengthened the monarchy by centralizing the government.
c)
The wars he engaged in were the least successful in the history of France.
d)
The palace he built at Versailles was part of his plan for controlling the nobles.
49.
Which geographic feature aided industrialization in Great Britain?
a)
good harbors
b)
large forests 
c)
monsoon winds
d)
highland climate
50.
The terms of the Treaty of Nanjing and of the Treaty of Kanagawa demonstrate the
a)
unequal relationships that characterized imperialism 
b)
importance of technology in developing economies
c)
humanitarian ideals that accompanied missionary activity
d)
changing roles of men and women associated with modernization
51.
• Development of secret alliances
• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
• Stalemate along the trenches
Which conflict is directly associated with these events?
a)
World War I
b)
Austro-Prussian War
c)
Boer War
d)
World War II
52.

The term Zionism can be defined as a form of

a)

pacifism

b)

nationalism

c)

nonalignment

d)

collective security

53.
• Bitterness over the Treaty of Versailles
• Loss of the Ruhr and overseas colonies
• Rising inflation and unemployment
These factors are most closely associated with 
a)
the rise of fascism in Germany
b)
French imperialism in Africa
c)
the Russian Revolution of 1917
d)
the communist revolution in China
54.
The organization of campaigns in South Africa against the policy of racial separation and segregation are most closely associated with
a)
Jomo Kenyatta
b)
Cecil Rhodes
c)
Nelson Mandela
d)
Kwame Nkrumah
55.
One reason Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, and Fidel Castro rose to power was that these leaders
a)
promoted capitalism and democracy
b)
gained the support of the peasants
c)
represented the interests of rich landowners
d)
wanted their countries to stress religious values
56.
One way in which Hiroshima and Chernobyl are similar is that people in both places were
a)
displaced by earthquakes
b)
harmed by nuclear radiation
c)
affected by massive oil spills
d)
devastated by biological warfare
57.
One similarity between the rule of Peter the Great and the rule of Emperor Meiji is that their governments
a)
encouraged the people to convert to Christianity
b)
supported isolationist policies
c)
implemented democratic elections for legislative bodies
d)
began to modernize by adopting Western technology
58.

Toussaint L’Ouverture is most closely associated with leading the revolution in

a)

Mexico

b)

Chile

c)

Haiti

d)

Venezuela

59.

Which statement reflects the overall effect of labor strikes as shown in this cartoon?

a)

Workers get to take a well-earned vacation.

b)

Workers are deprived of their income and suffer hardships.

c)

Employers can manage their businesses from home.

d)

Employers generally meet workers’ demands quickly.

60.

Based on this cartoon, which government policy is most likely influencing the situation experienced by the working man?

a)

laissez-faire

b)

universal suffrage

c)

limiting immigration

d)

public sanitation laws

61.

The primary goal of the Boxer Rebellion was to

a)

end foreign influence in China

b)

introduce Marxism to East Asia

c)

increase the importation of opium into China

d)

reverse reforms enacted by Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen)

62.

. . .The right course—and it is the course which the country [Great Britain] will presently insist upon—is to segregate all German residents. There should be no ill-treatment, but they must be kept under strict surveillance. An honest man will understand the necessity, and will not complain; and it will put an end to the activities of the dishonest. One other thing must be done. The formality of naturalization in this country is very simple, and once an alien is naturalized he passes to a large extent out of the power of the police. There is reason to believe that it is a certain type of naturalized German that is most dangerous. Power should be given to cancel temporarily naturalization certificates, and where necessary to treat naturalized and alien alike. These may seem harsh measures, but war is a harsh business. When our soldiers and sailors are giving their lives for their country, it would be a scandal if we endangered their work by any supineness [inaction] at home. . . .

— “The Alien Peril,” The War: Nelson’s Picture Weekly, October 31, 1914


The main idea of this passage is that during times of war

a)

strict surveillance should be limited

b)

ill treatment of aliens should be carefully investigated

c)

police should have the power to naturalize aliens

d)

some people’s rights should be suspended for the greater good

63.

. . .The right course—and it is the course which the country [Great Britain] will presently insist upon—is to segregate all German residents. There should be no ill-treatment, but they must be kept under strict surveillance. An honest man will understand the necessity, and will not complain; and it will put an end to the activities of the dishonest. One other thing must be done. The formality of naturalization in this country is very simple, and once an alien is naturalized he passes to a large extent out of the power of the police. There is reason to believe that it is a certain type of naturalized German that is most dangerous. Power should be given to cancel temporarily naturalization certificates, and where necessary to treat naturalized and alien alike. These may seem harsh measures, but war is a harsh business. When our soldiers and sailors are giving their lives for their country, it would be a scandal if we endangered their work by any supineness [inaction] at home. . . .

— “The Alien Peril,” The War: Nelson’s Picture Weekly, October 31, 1914


The reasoning presented in this passage could logically lead to German residents being placed in

a)

combat forces

b)

relocation camps

c)

government positions

d)

munitions factory jobs

64.

Which event led Russia to withdraw from World War I and surrender a significant amount of territory to Germany?

a)

sudden death of Vladimir Lenin

b)

seizure of power by the Bolsheviks

c)

meeting of the Yalta Conference

d)

assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand

65.

What would be the best title for this chart?

a)

Events During World War I

b)

Totalitarian Regimes Between the Wars

c)

Economic Problems Between the Wars

d)

Causes of World War II

66.

. . . I mention all these details, which I remember so clearly, in order [to] give a sense of the shock that we suffered when The Wall came upon us one night. There we were in Berlin, at the crossroads between East and West, at the juncture of two fundamentally different cultures, and suddenly we were locked up like canaries in a cage. Literally from one day to the next, from being a vibrant and cultured city, Berlin subsided into the drowsy torpor [dullness] of a midsummer afternoon in the provinces. We were imprisoned in a dull, fl at country. . . .


— Jens Reich, “Reflections on becoming an East German dissident, on losing the Wall and a country,” in Gwyn Prins, ed., Spring in Winter: The 1989 Revolutions

Which historical event is directly reflected in this passage?

a)

building of a barrier between East and West Berlin

b)

formation of the Warsaw Pact

c)

occupation of Germany

d)

Berlin Airlift

67.

Which set of problems most directly contributed to the situation shown in this 1991 cartoon featuring Mikhail Gorbachev?

a)

refusal to adopt and accept aid from the Marshall Plan

b)

a forced famine in Ukraine and rebellions in the gulags

c)

invasions by foreign troops and Soviet cities under military siege

d)

a deteriorating Soviet economy and secessionist republics desiring independence

68.
Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca demonstrates that he practiced
a)
Animism
b)
Sikhism
c)
Islam
d)
Buddhism
69.
During the rise of capitalism in Europe, merchants and bankers began to establish
a)
systems based on bartering
b)
rules that forbid loans to wealthy
c)
quotas to control production
d)
insurance companies and joint stock companies
70.
• Johannes Gutenberg • King Henry VIII • John Calvin,  Which event in European history was most directly influenced by these individuals?
a)
Reconquista
b)
Glorious Revolution
c)
Protestant Reformation
d)
trans-Atlantic slave trade
71.
Which situation came first?
a)
Spain introduced the encomienda system
b)
Portugal claimed Brazil
c)
Spain and Portugal competed for colonies in the Americas
d)
Columbus arrived in the Caribbean region
72.
The term mercantilism is best described as
a)
an economic policy in which a colonial power controls trade
b)
an international policy of laissez-faire economics
c)
a network linking industrialized nations
d)
an exchange of land between nobles
73.
Which characteristic is associated with the rule of both Akbar the Great and Suleiman the Magnificent?
a)
promoting equal rights for women
b)
expanding the role of legislative bodies 
c)
forcing the conversion of citizens to Christianity
d)
practicing religious tolerance toward members of society
74.
Historians frequently portray Louis XIV’s construction of the palace of Versailles and Peter the Great’s building of the city of Saint Petersburg as 
a)
shrines to religious beliefs
b)
monuments to personal rule
c)
 examples of colonial architectural influences
d)
efforts to isolate and protect the ruler
75.
Which social change occurred during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
growth of the working class
b)
development of the extended family
c)
expansion of privileges for the landed nobility
d)
increased status for religious leaders
76.
During the 1800s, many Latin American countries were characterized by a
a)
reliance on cash crops
b)
transition to command economies
c)
redistribution of land to the peasants
d)
withdrawal from the world market
77.
Which description of trade patterns best represents the relationship between Africa and Europe during the late 19th century?
a)
Trans-Saharan trade caravans led by Europeans were the most profitable.
b)
South Africa was of no interest to European traders.
c)
Raw materials were shipped from Africa to European industries.
d)
Rivers were the key highways connecting Europeans to much of the African interior.
78.
One way in which the government under Czar Nicholas II of Russia and the government under Benito Mussolini of Italy are similar is that both governments
a)
liberated the serfs and industrial workers
b)
reformed the executive branch by incorporating theocratic principles
c)
established policies of censorship and repression
d)
used televised propaganda to rally the masses
79.
The movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine is best known as
a)
Zionism
b)
multi-culturalism
c)
Marxism
d)
Militarism
80.

The Enlightenment and the American Revolution were both major influences on 19th-century uprisings in

a)

Latin America

b)

the Middle East

c)

Vietnam

d)

Japan

81.

The ideas of Rousseau, Voltaire, and Montesquieu most influenced

a)

the growing power of priests in the Roman Catholic Church

b)

improvements in the working conditions of factory workers

c)

the rise of industrial capitalism

d)

movements for political reform

82.

Maximilien Robespierre and the Jacobins are best known for

a)

instituting the Reign of Terror

b)

protecting freedom of religion

c)

supporting the reign of King Louis XVI

d)

sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution

83.

At the Congress of Vienna (1815), the governments of Europe reacted to the French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon by attempting to

a)

spread the idea of democracy

b)

restore old regimes to power

c)

encourage nationalist movements

d)

promote the European free-trade zone

84.

One political objective of both Otto von Bismarck and Giuseppe Garibaldi was to

a)

overthrow divine right monarchies

b)

unify their nations

c)

establish communist systems

d)

form an alliance with Great Britain

85.

The Opium Wars in China and the expedition of Commodore Matthew Perry to Japan resulted in

a)

the economic isolation of China and Japan

b)

an increase in Chinese influence in Asia

c)

the beginning of democratic governments in China and Japan

d)

an increase in Western trade and influence in Asia

86.

The White Man’s Burden.

“Take up the White Man’s burden—

Send forth the best ye breed—

Go, bind your sons to exile

To serve your captives’ need;

To wait, in heavy harness,

On fluttered folk and wild—

Your new-caught sullen peoples,

Half devil and half child. . . .”

Rudyard Kipling, 1899 NYS Global History and Geography Regents 2005

This stanza from Kipling’s poem is most closely associated with the belief that it was the duty of Western colonial powers to

a)

learn from the people they conquered

b)

teach their colonies how to produce manufactured goods

c)

civilize the people they controlled

d)

welcome less developed countries as equals

87.

Which statement would Social Darwinists most likely support?

a)

Universal suffrage is a basic human right.

b)

Political equality strengthens the effectiveness of government.

c)

Stronger groups have the right to rule and control weaker groups.

d)

Public education should be guaranteed to all members of a society

88.

Which situation was a result of the 1884 Berlin Conference?

a)

Africa was divided without regard to ethnic groups.

b)

Monarchies were restored throughout Europe.

c)

The slave trade with South America was eliminated.

d)

The League of Nations was formed.

89.

The immediate cause of World War I was the

a)

assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

b)

Japanese alliance with Germany

c)

treaty agreement at Versailles

d)

German invasion of Poland

90.

The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente contributed to the start of World War I by

a)

failing to include Germany and France as members

b)

threatening countries in the Western Hemisphere

c)

allowing Japanese aggression in Korea

d)

increasing tensions between European countries

91.

Which region was described as “the powder keg of Europe” prior to World War I?

a)

Iberian Peninsula

b)

British Isles

c)

Balkan Peninsula

d)

Scandinavia

92.

Which title would best complete this partial outline?

I. ___________________________


A. Formation of secret alliances

B. Conflict over colonies in Africa

C. Military buildup of European armies and navies

D. Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

a)

Scramble for Africa

b)

Causes of World War I

c)

Results of World War II

d)

Reasons for the United Nations

93.

Which development occurred in Germany as a result of the terms imposed by the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Soviet occupation

b)

political instability

c)

overseas expansion

d)

economic prosperity

94.

The Treaty of Versailles angered many Germans after World War I because the treaty

a)

divided Germany into Communist and non-Communist zones

b)

made Germany restore its emperor

c)

required all German-speaking Europeans to return to Germany

d)

forced Germany to pay large war reparations

95.

The Treaty of Versailles angered many Germans after World War I because the treaty

a)

divided Germany into Communist and non-Communist zones

b)

made Germany restore its emperor

c)

required all German-speaking Europeans to return to Germany

d)

forced Germany to pay large war reparations

96.

"Mussolini Attacks Ethiopia" (1935)

"Germany Takes the Rhineland Back" (1936)

"Germany and Russia Divide Poland" (1939)

These headlines might be used to illustrate the weakness of the

a)

United Nations

b)

Congress of Vienna

c)

Warsaw Pact

d)

League of Nations

97.

The term appeasement is best defined as

a)

an attempt to avoid conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor

b)

a period of peace and prosperity, resulting in cultural achievement

c)

a declaration of war between two or more nations

d)

an agreement removing economic barriers between nations

98.

Which situation is an example of totalitarianism in Germany in the 1930s?

a)

frequent meetings of the German Reichstag

b)

decline of the German economy

c)

strict government control of the press

d)

negotiation of a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union

99.

During the 1930s, a joint act of appeasement by the British and French was

a)

signing a treaty with Germany to outlaw nuclear weapons

b)

giving Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland to Germany

c)

entering into defensive alliance with the United States

d)

supporting independence for German colonies in Africa

100.

• Japan resigns from the League of Nations, 1933

• Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis formed, 1936

• Japan invades China, 1937

• United States places embargo on scrap iron, steel, and oil exports to Japan, 1941


Which event occurred immediately after this series of developments?

a)

Manchuria became a Japanese protectorate.

b)

Pearl Harbor was attacked.

c)

The Japanese fleet was destroyed.

d)

The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.

101.

The 1930s depression in Germany contributed to the rise of the Nazi Party because

a)

economic hardships increased political instability

b)

five-year plans of the communists failed

c)

the Reichstag nationalized private property

d)

the Weimar Republic imposed totalitarianism

102.

Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 led directly to

a)

the beginning of World War II in Asia and Europe

b)

a meeting at Yalta between the United States and the Soviet Union

c)

a conference at Munich for European leaders

d)

the withdrawal of Britain and France from European affair

103.

Which geographic factor was most significant in helping the Soviet Union withstand German attacks in World War II?

a)

The Ural Mountains served as a barrier to advancing German armies.

b)

Distance and harsh winters disrupted German supply lines.

c)

Extensive food-producing areas kept the Soviet armies well fed.

d)

Numerous ports along the Arctic Sea allowed for the refueling of Soviet transport ships.

104.

Which headline is most closely associated with the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

a)

"Japan Signs Treaty of Kanagawa"

b)

"Nuclear Bombs Dropped on Japan"

c)

"Japan Invades Korea"

d)

Japan Hosts Discussion on Greenhouse Gases"

105.

What is a major belief associated with Marxism?

a)

The proletariat would rise up and overthrow the bourgeoisie.

b)

Religion should be more important than political forces.

c)

Private ownership of property should be expanded.

d)

Peasants would gain control of overseas markets.

106.

During the Russian Revolution of 1917, the slogan "peace, bread, and land" appealed to many Russian peasants because this slogan

a)

called for continued Russian expansion in East Asia

b)

supported an increase in the power of the Russian czar

c)

addressed the needs and concerns of the peasants

d)

promised to return all peasants to serfdom

107.

Which economic program was implemented by Joseph Stalin?

a)

Four Modernizations

b)

five-year plans

c)

Great Leap Forward

d)

perestroika

108.

In the Soviet Union, Joseph Stalin governed by means of secret police, censorship, and purges. This type of government is called

a)

democracy

b)

totalitarian

c)

limited monarchy

d)

theocracy

109.

After World War I, the rise of Benito Mussolini in Italy and the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany are most closely associated with

a)

the development of fascism

b)

the desire for containment

c)

an emphasis on democratic traditions

d)

a return to conservative religious practices

110.

The Nuremberg laws are best described as

a)

efforts of the Roman Catholic Church to punish heresy

b)

major articles in the Declaration of the Rights of Man

c)

specific laws contained in Justinian’s Code

d)

anti-Semitic laws of 20th-century Germany

111.

A major result of the Nuremberg trials after World War II was that

a)

Germany was divided into four zones of occupation

b)

the United Nations was formed to prevent future acts of genocide

c)

the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established to stop the spread of communism

d)

Nazi political and military leaders were held accountable for their actions

112.

Which group was accused of violating human rights in the city of Nanjing during World War II?

a)

Americans

b)

Chinese

c)

Japanese

d)

Germans

113.

In 1919, European boundaries were changed in an attempt to

a)

satisfy the demands for self-determination by ethnic nationalities

b)

allow for communist expansion in Eastern Europe

c)

establish a European common market

d)

balance economic needs and natural resources

114.

The expansion of Communism into Eastern Europe was a direct result of

a)

the Crimean War

b)

the Napoleonic Wars

c)

World War I

d)

World War II

115.

Which conclusion about the Middle East can be drawn from these situations that occurred during the Cold

War?

a)

It served as a key ally for the Soviet Union.

b)

It developed a policy of appeasement.

c)

It became a site of strategic competition between the superpowers.

d)

It allowed the United Nations to establish the region's foreign policies.

116.

The imaginary line that divided the Western European countries from the Eastern European countries after World War II was known as the

a)

prime meridian

b)

line of demarcation

c)

Iron Curtain

d)

Berlin Wall

117.

The Marshall Plan was designed to stop the spread of communism by providing

a)

government housing to refugees

b)

military assistance to Vietnam

c)

funds for economic recovery in war-torn European nations

d)

nuclear weapons to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members

118.

The purpose of the Truman Doctrine and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was to provide

a)

economic and military support to European nations to stop the spread of Communism

b)

military troops to end ethnic warfare in the former Yugoslavia

c)

humanitarian aid to starving people in Ethiopia and Sudan

d)

the rights of freedom of speech and the press to Greek and Turkish citizens

119.

One reason for the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961 was to

a)

promote reunification of East Germany and West Germany

b)

keep East Germans from fleeing to the Western sector of Berlin

c)

complete the post–World War II rebuilding of Berlin

d)

meet the requirements of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

120.

The fall of the Berlin Wall was followed by

a)

an end of democratic rule in Germany

b)

the rise of a Neo-Nazi movement in Spain

c)

an expansion of the Warsaw Pact

d)

the collapse of Communism in the Soviet Union

121.

The Vietnam War, Korean War, crisis in Guatemala, and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan were all

a)

reasons for the Industrial Revolution

b)

examples of Japanese imperialism

c)

events of the Cold War

d)

causes of World War II

122.

Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?

a)

Cuba adopted a communist economic and political system.

b)

Cuba was denied admission to the United Nations.

c)

All social classes united to support the new government.

d)

The power of the Roman Catholic Church in Cuba was greatly increased.

123.

Which communist nation is most closely associated with the leadership of Ho Chi Minh and the surrender of Saigon?

a)

North Korea

b)

Soviet Union

c)

Vietnam

d)

People’s Republic of China

124.

In China, the terms "commune," "Great Leap Forward," and "Cultural Revolution" are associated with the

a)

economic success of the Manchu dynasty

b)

Mandate of Heaven

c)

Confucian emphasis on the five human relationships

d)

leadership of Mao Zedong

125.

Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Great Britain?

a)

large supply of human and natural resources

b)

increasing power of laboring class

c)

high quality of public education

d)

eagerness of nobility to become factory owners

126.

Where do trading centers often develop?

a)

in the mountains

b)

near grasslands

c)

along waterways

d)

on the tundra

127.

Giuseppe Garibaldi, Thomas Jefferson and Simon Bolivar were similar in that each

a)

encouraged a spirit of nationalism in their people

b)

denied voting rights to the citizens after gaining control of their nation

c)

opposed the territorial expansion of the United States

d)

followed the ideas of Marx in establishing a government

128.

One similarity between Otto von Bismarck and Adolf Hitler was that each

a)

formed an alliance with Japan during a world war

b)

used warfare as an instrument of national policy

c)

followed a policy of nonalignment in foreign affairs

d)

supported communist ideals

129.

The 19th century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that

a)

Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans

b)

Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help

c)

imperialism was opposed by most Europeans

d)

Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples

130.

During the Latin American colonial period, politicla and economic power in most colonies under Spanish rule was held primarily by

a)

parties representing workers and peasants

b)

people who were born in Spain and their descendants

c)

Indian tribal leaders

d)

people of mixed Indian and Spanish ancestry

131.

Which statement best reflects the attitude of Great Britain, Germany, and France toward Africa and Asia during the 19th century?

a)

We should not become involved with people who are different than us.

b)

These lands are sources of raw materials and markets for our products.

c)

There are many advantages to sharing and learning from other cultures.

d)

The political power and wealth of these areas are threats to our position in the world.

132.

In Japanese history, what was the impact of the Meiji Restoration (1868 - 1912)

a)

Japan adopted an isolationist policy

b)

Contact with Western nations encouraged Japan to industrialize

c)

Chinese influence on Japanese literature and the arts was limited

d)

Japan adopted a feudal society

133.

"All great nations...have desired to set their mark upon barbarian lands, and those who fail to participate in their great rivalry will play a pitiable role in time to come."


This quote supports the concept of

a)

socialism

b)

human rights

c)

revolution

d)

imperialism

134.

What does laissez faire mean?

a)

government does not get involved in business

b)

the French are an independent country

c)

Knights must be loyal to their king

d)

Kings must be fair to their people

135.

Rebellion in which India tried (but failed) to gain independence from Great Britain

a)

Sepoy Mutiny

b)

Boxer Rebellion

c)

Indian Revolution

d)

Salt March

136.

Which group of people is represented by this migration pattern?

a)

Phonecians

b)

Hebrews

c)

Persians

d)

Bantu

137.

The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to

a)

Buddhism

b)

Shinto

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

138.

The cities of Constantinople and Kiev grew primarily as a result of the development of

a)

trade routes

b)

urban planning

c)

rigid social systems

d)

religious pilgrimages

139.

Which two major commodities were traded on the trans-Saharan routes by West African kingdoms?

a)

timber and wheat

b)

silk and cotton

c)

gold and salt

d)

petroleum and spices

140.

Based on this illustration, which statement about the Inca Empire is accurate?

a)

Inca women sold the agricultural products of the empire.

b)

Hunting and gathering was the main source of food for the Inca.

c)

The Inca used hand-written documents to record each harvest.

d)

The Inca developed technology to adapt their surroundings.

141.

• Colonies are required to provide raw materials.

• Development of manufacturing in the colonies is discouraged.


Which European policy is being described by these statements?

a)

appeasement

b)

mercantilism

c)

regionalism

d)

neutrality