WorksheetsPre Test 2020-2021
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
In English history, the Magna Carta (1215) and the English Bill of Rights (1689) both reinforced the concept of
universal suffrage.
a limited monarchy.
religious toleration
a laissez-faire economy.
Both John Locke and Thomas Jefferson wrote about the natural rights of man. In what document are these "unalienable rights" specifically mentioned?
the Bill of Rights
the Mayflower Compact
the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution
the Declaration of Independence
Montesquieu is credited with devising the basic Constitutional principle of
natural rights
popular sovereignty
separation and balance of governmental power
government was created by man for his own purposes
· Leader of Roundheads in English Civil War
· signed execution warrant for the king
· founder of the republic in England
· “Lord Protector of England”
All of these describe
Charles I
Henry VIII
Oliver Cromwell
William of Orange
Copernicus' heliocentric view of the universe was different from popular scientific views of the 16th century because
most people thought there was no outside universe.
humans were thought to be at the mercy of the gods.
the moon was thought to be the center of the universe, rather the sun.
the earth was thought to be the center of the universe, rather than the sun.
The document signed as a result of the Glorious Revolution is the
Declaration of Independence.
English Bill of Rights.
Petition of Rights.
Magna Carta.
Enlightenment thinkers of the 17th Century believed in applying reason to the natural world, while also supporting the ideas of democracy and
world peace.
abolitionism.
religious tolerance.
military expansionism.
Baron Montesquieu (1689-1755) argued that corruption in government begins when the people attempt to govern directly and try “to debate for the senate, to execute for the magistrate, and to decide for the judges.”
What governmental principle of the United States is based on Montesquieu's concerns?
Federalism
republicanism
Freedom of Speech
separation of powers
Which of these is the BEST example of "limited government" in our national government?
The Bill of Rights
The Federalists Papers
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Declaration of Independence
Which of these is the BEST example of "unlimited government"?
republics
democracies
authoritarian government
constitutional monarchies
A procedure using logic for the gathering and testing scientific data is called the
Geocentric Theory
Scientific Method
Heliocentric Theory
Scientific Revolution
The "Manhattan Project" was the code name for the
U.S. plan to invade Japan.
German use of jet aircraft.
Allied plan to invade Europe.
U.S. plans to make an atomic bomb
Which of these is considered the "spark" that began World War I?
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
The growth of European nationalism.
The "yellow press" called for war after the sinking of the Maine. This contributed to public support for
World War I.
World War II.
Spanish-American War.
Woodrow Wilson’s election in 1912.
The system known as "Triangular Trade" involved
Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Africa, Asia, and North America.
North America, Europe, and Africa.
"From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the Continent."
- Winston Churchill, 1946
The "iron curtain" Winston Churchill referred to
was one of the primary causes of World War II.
was caused by the collapse of the Soviet Union.
divided Korea into two separate countries along the 38th Parallel.
divided European countries into two groups- communist and non-communist.
How did the domino theory influence the United States' role in the Vietnam War?
Vietnamization became the new U.S. foreign policy.
The United States adopted a position of neutrality.
It forced the United States to support the Vietcong.
It convinced the government to become involved in the war.
Why were the Nuremberg Trials held from 1945 to 1946?
to divide Germany into East and West sections
to judge Soviet leaders who tried to blockade Berlin
to punish Axis generals for their actions during the war
to prosecute former Nazi officials for their roles in the Holocaust
The astrolabe, an example of improved technology of the 15th and 16th centuries, had the GREATEST impact on
literacy rates.
building methods.
navigation skills.
artistic techniques.
Unlike authoritarian governments, totalitarian governments
allow more personal freedoms.
are found only in western Europe.
have an official guiding ideology.
are characterized by strict obedience to the state.
The MOST LIKELY impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the price of oil was
a sharp decrease due to the oil embargo of OPEC.
a gradual increase in price, then a sharp drop to 1990s levels.
a sharp initial rise in price, then gradual lowering of prices to pre-attack levels.
a sharp initial drop in price, immediately followed by a price increase to pre-attack levels.
What would be the BEST title for this map?
the Roman Empire in 200CE
19th century Italy before unification
Italy following the Ottoman invasion
the Italian Peninsula after Mussolini's rule
Mohandas Gandhi sought to promote nationalism in India based on
Hindu principles
Islamic principles.
nonalignment during the Cold War.
political independence from Britain.
The runs on banks during the Great Depression worsened the country's economic situation because the bank runs
caused banking institutions to collect funds from the government.
caused overseas investors to worry about giving money to America.
caused the government to stop reimbursing currency for gold bullion.
caused many banks to close and created an even greater shortage of money.
Air pollution control, noise abatement, and recycling are examples of which of these
conservation
economic enrichment
government interference on the economy
technology used to modify the environment
Some of the Industrial Revolution positive outcomes were: created new jobs, improved transportation, and produced new goods. Some negative outcomes were: loss of natural habitat, pollution, and _______________.
child labor nations
women in the workforce
poor working conditions
the creation of highways
Latin American revolutions during the early nineteenth century were MOST LIKELY inspired by the French Revolution and the
Cuban Revolution.
Russian Revolution.
American Revolution.
West Indies Revolution.
Which route represents the path taken by the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama?
A
B
C
D
The Zulu War, the Sepoy Rebellion, and the Boxer Rebellion were all conflicts that were caused MOST directly by
Communism.
Imperialism.
World War I.
Enlightenment.
How did the British opium trade impact China in the early 1800s?
China's opium production began to fall behind that of rival opium producer, India.
China lost its favorable balance of trade as silver began flowing out of the country.
China entered into a period of wealth as the British demand for opium steadily increased.
China's government quickly halted the importation of opium to prevent harm to its citizens.
A student is writing a research paper for history class. Which of these sources would provide the MOST accurate depiction of the rebellion against the British East India Company in 1857?
a British reporter’s account of the fighting
a novel about a British officer’s experiences
a play that dramatizes the events of the rebellion
a fictionalized memoir written by an Indian worker
"Map of Settlements in North America (mid1600s)"
When looking at the map, what can you tell about the colonial European settlements?
All of the settlements were in the south.
All of the settlements were along major rivers.
All settlements tried to avoid the Indian settlements.
All of the settlements were close to major bodies of water.
What was the original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)?
to prevent another world war
to create free trade between all nations
to provide for a defense pact against possible Soviet attack
to form a 10-year plan for the economic recovery of Western Europe
When the Cold War ended, what happened to the Soviet Union?
It became a communist nation.
It came under the rule of a king.
It isolated itself from the rest of the world.
It was divided into many independent countries.
Which French leader was famously beheaded during the revolution there in the late 1700s?
Louis XIV
Louis XVI
Napoleon Bonaparte
Marquis de Lafayette
What was the goal of mercantilism after the 1600s?
a negative balance of trade
an advantageous balance of trade
prosperity through balance of power
raw materials for the home countries
New wealth and growth in overseas trade which created new business practices in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries was called what?
Renaissance
Columbian Exchange
Economic Revolution
Commercial Revolution
Which number represents the decade in which World War I took place?
1
2
3
4
The EU is a unique economic and political partnership between 27 European countries that together cover much of the continent.
The EU was created in the aftermath of the Second World War. The first steps were to foster economic cooperation: the idea being that countries who trade with one another become economically interdependent and so more likely to avoid conflict.
The EU has delivered half a century of peace, stability and prosperity, helped raise living standards, and launched a single European currency, the euro.
Thanks to the abolition of border controls between EU countries, people can travel freely throughout most of the continent. And it's become much easier to live and work abroad in Europe.
(taken from European Union website, www.europa.eu)
Based on this information, which statement is evidence that the goal of the European Union has been successful?
People can travel freely in Europe.
More people want to move to Europe.
The European Union has adopted one single currency.
No major war has been fought in Europe since World War II.
Which country has NOT had a female prime minister?
India
Israel
Spain
Great Britain
