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WorksheetsSS Final Exam Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 5mins
This map shows regions colonized by European powers. Which number correctly identifies the region colonized by Spain?
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2
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4
Which European nation created colonies in what is modern-day New York and New Jersey?
Netherlands
Portugal
Russia
Spain
Why were European nations able to conquer and colonize much of the New World?
They had much more advanced technologies than Native Americans
They had smaller populations than Native Americans
They had access to different natural resources than Native Americans
They had better understandings of the lands than Native Americans
This is a quote from a European explorer describing one tool during the exploration of the New World. Which tool is being described in this quote?
astrolabe
caravel
compass
gunpowder
Why did mercantilism develop in Europe in the 17th century?
European nations were creating new military techniques to strengthen their militaries
European nations were trying to decrease their influence by creating fewer colonies
European nations were attempting to build wealth and control trade
European nations were trying to increase scientific studies
_____________ is a core element of capitalism.
federal control of businesses
private ownership of businesses
government control of wealth
public redistribution of wealth
How did many Asian nations benefit from increasing trade with Europe?
Many Asian nations became less technologically advanced
Many Asian nations became less isolated
Many Asian nations became colonial powers
Many Asian nations became wealthier
This is a map of European colonies in North America. Which number correctly identifies a colony where its members were attempting to create a settlement to avoid religious persecution in their homeland? 4
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4
Why were most monarchies considered unlimited governments?
There were no restrictions on the powers of monarchs
Monarchs were forced to create laws that were approved by the people
Judges and court officials defined the powers of the monarchs
Monarchs were unable to hold any political powers
According to this quote, the Magna Carta helped create what kind of government?
absolute monarchy
feudal monarchy
limited government
unlimited government
__________ expanded on Copernicus’ theory of heliocentrism.
John Calvin
Galileo Galilei
John Locke
Leonardo da Vinci
How did the Scientific Revolution of the 1600's challenge the authority of the Catholic Church?
It renewed interest in the Catholic Church
It questioned several teachings of the Catholic Church
It increased funding for the Catholic Church
It supported the teachings of the Catholic Church
This quote summarizes the idea of one political philosopher. Which political philosopher most likely agreed with this idea?
Oliver Cromwell
Isaac Newton
Maximilien Robespierre
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What was one major outcome of the English Civil War?
The number of English colonies decreased
The English economy was strengthened
The power of the English monarchy was weakened
The English population increased
This chart shows the relationship among three events in history. Which historical event best completes this chart?
English Civil War
Enlightenment
Mercantilism
Scientific Revolution
How did Napoleon Bonaparte come to power in 1799?
He was elected by the French people
He inherited the French throne from his father, Louis XVI
He took control of France through a coup d’état
He was named King of France by the pope, Pius VI
This is a quote from the London Gazette in 1789. How did the events described in this quote impact France?
It started the French Revolution
It inspired French colonization of the New World
It increased the role of the Catholic Church in France
It brought an end to the polytheistic religions in France
Which historical figure is most closely associated with the unification of Germany?
Otto von Bismarck
Napoleon Bonaparte
Camillo di Cavour
Giuseppe Garibaldi
What was one result of the Napoleonic Empire’s expansion across Europe in the 19th century?
It decreased nationalism throughout Europe
It spread new diseases throughout Europe
It decreased education throughout Europe
It spread the ideas of the Enlightenment throughout Europe
How are the Mexican independence movement and the Haitian Revolution similar?
Both increased the popularity of mercantilism in the Americas
Both took inspiration from the Enlightenment to gain independence from Europe
Both were led by the Catholic Church
Both led to the creation of dictatorships that forced the United States into war
Why did Simon Bolivar create Gran Columbia?
He wanted to increase profits for all of Spain’s colonies in South America
He wanted to decrease taxes for European imports to South America
He wanted to unite all of Spain’s colonies in South America into an independent nation
He wanted to increase European influence in South America
How did European society change during the Industrial Revolution?
Society began to depend on skilled labor
Society began to migrate into rural areas
Society began to decrease trade between nations
Society began to rely on the mass production of goods
This graph shows the population of London over time. What event shows the changes seen in this graph?
American Revolution
English Civil War
Industrial Revolution
Protestant Reformation
How did European industrialization impact civilizations in Africa?
African civilizations created colonies in Europe
African civilizations were colonized and forced to give up their natural resources
African civilizations gained their independence from Europe
African civilizations increased their wealth
This is a quote from a letter written by an American politician in 1899. Which American policy is being discussed in this letter?
Containment Policy
Manifest Destiny
Monroe Doctrine
Open Door Policy
Why did the Opium Wars begin in China during the late 1800's?
Industrialism forced China to export more goods
Buddhist teachings inspired China to create new colonies
European nations had been abusing their trade relationships with China
Japan invaded much of northern China
Where did the Sepoy Rebellion happen?
China
India
Portugal
Russia
Which is a territory gained by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Canada
Mexico
New Zealand
Puerto Rico
How did the United States’ entry into World War I impact the Allied Powers?
It allowed the Allied Powers to withdraw from the Western Front
It reinforced the Allied Powers and helped them eventually win the war
It weakened the Allied Powers and gave the Central Powers an advantage
It forced the Allied Powers to surrender to the Central Powers
How did the Treaty of Versailles attempt to prevent future wars?
It created an independent nation of Israel
It created an alliance of all European nations
It created the League of Nations
It increased trade between the Central and Allied Powers
This chart shows several causes of World War I. Which term best completes this chart?
imperialism
isolationism
neutrality
religion
These are maps of Europe that show the nations created after the Treaty of Versailles. According to the changes in these maps, what statement is true?
The Treaty of Versailles intended to reduce the number of European nations
The Treaty of Versailles intended to create nations based on cultural boundaries
The Treaty of Versailles intended to make no changes to European borders
The Treaty of Versailles intended to punish the Allied Powers for their roles in the war
How did World War I relate to the global depression of the 1930's?
Many European markets grew strong in the peace created after the war
Many European nations had low unemployment when soldiers returned to their normal lives after the war
Many European governments did not collect reparations from those nations that were responsible after the war
Many European nations went broke trying to repair the damages caused by the war
How did most fascist nations attempt to lead their countries out of the global depression of the 1930's?
They increased the sizes of their militaries and imperialized smaller nations
They joined the League of Nations for economic support
They sold much of their lands to rival nations
They passed progressive laws and increased deficit spending
This chart describes four governments after World War I. Which column describes the government of Great Britain after World War I?
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4
Which nation went through a socialist revolution during World War I?
Great Britain
India
Russia
United States
Which nation was part of the Allied Powers during World War II?
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
These are maps of Germany in two different years. Which foreign policy helped support the changes seen in these maps?
appeasement
isolationism
reparations
socialism
This graph shows the Jewish population of Bulgaria over time. What event caused the change seen in this graph?
global depression
the Holocaust
the rise of socialism
World War I
What form of government did the Soviet Union support during the Cold War?
communism
democracy
fascism
monarchy
This political cartoon symbolizes the condition of Europe after World War II. This political cartoon shows the beginning of which event?
Cold War
D-Day Invasion
Marshall Plan
Treaty of Versailles
How did the United States and former Allied nations attempt to prevent the spread of communism in Europe directly after WWII?
by declaring war on the Soviet Union
by supporting rebuilding efforts in poorer countries
by installing dictatorships
by making an alliance with the Soviet Union
How is the United Nations different from the League of Nations?
It does not allow former Allied nations to be members
It can create new nations
It can use military force if necessary
It does not allow former Axis nations to be members
Why did the United States get involved in the Vietnam War?
to make direct attacks on the Soviet Union
to strengthen the political power of the United Nations
to become a member of the Warsaw Pact
to prevent the spread of communism in Asia
This map shows Europe during the Cold War. Which number correctly identifies a nation that was a satellite state of the Soviet Union?
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4
Why did the Soviet Union build the Berlin Wall?
to increase the values of goods imported into Berlin
to prevent western influences in the communist parts of Berlin
to protect Berlin from annual hurricanes
to make Berlin a democratic city
This political cartoon symbolizes an important event in American history. Which important event in American history is symbolized in this political cartoon?
the Berlin Airlift
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the Korean Conflict
the Vietnam War
The policies of which United States President led to the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War?
George W. Bush
Bill Clinton
Ronald Reagan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
How did the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev impact the Soviet Union in the early 1990's?
It isolated the Soviet Union from the rest of the world
It increased the number of satellite nations within the Soviet Union
It developed the Soviet Union into a nuclear power
It weakened the communist systems in the Soviet Union
How did the end of the Cold War impact nations that were part of the Soviet Union?
It united these nations into one large nation
It allowed these nations to become independent
It increased military power in these nations
It decreased trade between these nations
Which nations were formed as a result of the collapse of the USSR? Select ALL that apply.
Croatia
Czech Republic
France
Portugal
Slovakia
Which event increased the rights of minorities in South Africa?
the collapse of Apartheid
the fall of the Soviet Union
the destruction of the Berlin Wall
the creation of the United Nations
These are notes taken by a student in class. What is the best title for these notes?
Berlin Airlift
Cold War
Indian Independence
World War II
The modern conflicts in the Middle East are centered on which historical event?
the growth of global trade
the creation of the United Nations
the global economic recession
the creation of Israel
This is a headline from The New York Times in 2001. How did the events described in this headline impact the United States?
They weakened the military power of the United States
They drew the United States into wars with countries in the Middle East
They forced the United States to leave the United Nations
They created an economic boom in the United States
This chart lists several political leaders. According to this chart, which statement is true?
Women have been able to achieve political power in many places across the world
Women have no political power
Women have not been given political opportunities in Europe
Women have been banned from all political positions in Asia
Which invention helped increase the speed at which information travels?
incandescent lightbulb
nuclear weapons
television broadcasts
virtual reality
How has the invention of the Internet changed society?
It has isolated rural areas
It has decreased cultural diffusion
It has created an economic depression
It has increased people’s access to information
Why did the green movement grow in the early 2000's?
to protect the environment
to spread democracy
to create a global economy
to promote equality
This graph shows the number of people living in urban areas across the world in two different years. How has the change seen in this graph impacted the world?
Technology has developed more slowly and weakened economies
Pollution has increased and damaged the environment
The total population of the world has decreased
Political tensions between regions have decreased
