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Semester Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When writing a short answer response or essay, what should be included first in your writing?

Evidence supporting your response. Thesis Conclusion Your opinion

a)

Evidence supporting your response

b)

Thesis

c)

Conclusion

d)

Your opinion

2.

Imagine you were writing an essay. Which thesis sentence best responds to the following prompt:

“How did European exploration change the demographics of both European and Indigenous societies after the arrival of Columbus”?

a)

After Columbus arrived, Europeans moved en masse to the America’s

b)

The America’s were inhabited by millions of indigenous peoples before the arrival of Columbus

c)

After the arrival of Columbus, many European settlements were established throughout the Americas

d)

After the arrival of Columbus, the indigenous populations decreased dramatically, while European populations gradually increased

3.

Which transition word works best in the sentence below?

“Some Europeans labored on plantations or in the agricultural sector,______________

by the mid-1700’s, much of the agricultural work was done by slaves”

a)

However

b)

Which

c)

Once

d)

Also

4.

When using the PEEL method in writing, which of the following is not required in your paragraph?

a)

Evidence

b)

Logic

c)

Point

d)

Link

e)

Explanation

5.

What is an Economy? When thinking about this question, in which Module would you look for the correct answer?

a)

Module 3

b)

Module 1

c)

Module 2

d)

Module 4

6.

The big reason the Pilgrims left England was to be able to live out their religious convictions and escape religious persecution. Leaving one’s home country because of religious persecution would be an example of ________________________?

a)

Push Factor

b)

Exploration

c)

Pull Factor

d)

Mercantilism

7.

What effect did the Encomienda System have on indigenous peoples during early exploration?

a)

The Encomienda System allowed for indigenous peoples the need and want to join Christianity

b)

The Encomienda System benefited both Spanish Conquistadors as well as indigenous populations by splitting the wealth evenly between them

c)

The Encomienda System was a forced labor system that was brutal in treatment and only benefited the Spanish explorers

d)

The Encomienda System allowed indigenous peoples the opportunity to make treaties with early explorers, setting up clear guidelines and boundaries.

8.

Which of the following was not a reason why the colonists were upset with the system of Mercantilism?

a)

Colonists were not allowed to trade between colonies

b)

Colonists had to buy finished goods at an increased price

c)

Colonists had to buy from rival mother countries

d)

Colonists had to sell the mother country raw materials at very low price

9.

What evidence best supports the following question

“What impact did the arrival of European powers have on colonized peoples”

a)

European countries improved life for native people by introducing new technologies and machinery

b)

Native peoples welcomed the arrival of Europeans, knowing they needed their help

c)

The arrival of Europeans and their influence was based solely on what resources and wealth could be extracted from these new lands

d)

European influence was hardly felt or seen by the native peoples of these newly conquered territories.

10.

Which of the following is not one of the elements that help shape one’s cultural identity?

a)

Art

b)

Love of food

c)

Religious beliefs

d)

Rich traditions

11.

A “thesis statement” should be all of the following EXCEPT?

a)

Vague

b)

Specific

c)

Arguable

d)

Concise

12.

The growth and migration to cities was a direct result of _____________________________?

a)

Individuals losing their jobs on small and family owned farms

b)

The need to combat the effects of climate change

c)

Peoples excitement about living near restaurants and nightlife

d)

The opportunity to buy affordable, lavish and large homes

13.

The Industrial Revolution fundamentally changed society in all of the following ways EXCEPT?

a)

Urbanization

b)

Eliminated poverty

c)

Transformed the economic systems of European countries

d)

The invention of new and machinery

14.

If using evidence to show how reform movements changed society during the Industrial Revolution, which lesson would you find the best supporting evidence in Canvas?

a)

Lesson 3.2

b)

Lesson 1.4

c)

Lesson 2.7

d)

Lesson 3.6

15.

Imperialism can best be described as?

a)

Policy in which wealthy and powerful nations help improve the societal issues in other countries

b)

Policy of extending a countries influence through diplomacy or military force

c)

Policy in which one country invites another to improve its infrastructure and technology

d)

Policy that is mutually beneficial for both countries and their citizens

16.

Plantations and the planting of cash crops allowed for the introduction of _____________ in the America’s?

a)

Slavery and forced labor

b)

The rise of wealthy indigenous farmers

c)

The ability for poor migrants to own large amounts of land

d)

The ability to end starvation among the populations of the Americas

17.

Imperialism’s impacts could be seen and felt in all of the following areas. Which answer is the worst choice?

a)

Economically

b)

Equality

c)

Culturally

d)

Politically

18.

What evidence can be used to support the positive impacts that early innovations had on society?

a)

New machines and technologies made things cheaper and easier to make, bringing down the cost of finished goods

b)

Jobs and work that was once done by hand could now be done by machines

c)

New technologies and machines forced people to lose work on rural agricultural farms

d)

New machines and technologies slowed down the Industrial Revolution, making it harder on progress

19.

“Innovation and inventions led to dramatic changes in society during the Industrial Revolution.” Which of the following did not play a significant role during this time period?

a)

Flying Shuttle

b)

Steam Engine

c)

Spinning Jenny

d)

Telephone

20.

When preparing for the semester exam, it is important to do all of the following?

a)

Organize my notes and slides

b)

Ask questions about information about material that is confusing

c)

Study the material

d)

Stay calm and focused