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WorksheetsMWH Final Exam
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
The original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was to
prevent another world war
create free trade between all nations
limit pollution and the exploitation of natural resources
provide for a defense pact against possible Soviet aggression
In what country did the Industrial Revolution begin in the late-1700s?
Spain
Europe
Britain
Italy
Which one of these was a major result of World War II?
the Great Depression
the colonization of Africa
the creation of the United Nations
the lack of power of the United States
"The Holocaust" of World War II generally refers to the
treatment of Chinese people by Japan in the late 1930s.
bombing of the interior regions of Germany by Allied bombers.
internment of Japanese-Americans in the United States during World War II.
planned murder of Jews, gypsies, communists, and others by the German government.
The most significant result of the Marshall Plan was that it
helped to restore the economy of western Europe
ended the expansion of Soviet influence in Europe.
increased U.S. control over Latin American economies.
discouraged the creation of the European Common Market.
The Open Door Policy, proposed by the United States in 1899, called for open trade with
Cuba
China
Russia
Philippines
Which of the these was an outcome of the Industrial Revolution?
rise of monopolies
more skilled labor
a decline in union membership
population shift from urban to rural
The Magna Carta is MOST important for which reason?
it created Parliament
it was the "great charter"
it created the first democracy in England
it put limits on the monarch's powers
Which group is generally held responsible for the terror attacks of September 11, 2001?
Al-Qaeda
Hezbollah
PLO
Taliban
In early 20th century India, Mohandas Gandhi advocated the policy of satyagraha. Which of these statements BEST describes this policy?
supporting British rule in India
passive resistance against the colonial powers that ruled over India
convincing his foes to make alliances with him in return for trade benefits
making agreements with the United States to resist possible Soviet occupation
-Cambodia
-Rwanda
-Yugoslavia
These three countries were all
sites of genocide after World War II
areas central to the Cold War era
home to communist dictatorships
part of NATO in the 1950s
What happened to Constantinople in 1453?
It was conquered by the Roman Empire.
It was destroyed by a massive earthquake.
It was conquered and renamed Istanbul by the Ottomans.
It was destroyed by the invading forces of Genghis Khan.
During the Industrial Revolution the factory system
allowed more women to stay at home raising children.
caused better working conditions for people in industry.
allowed more families to spend more time together working at home.
caused many workers to have their lives controlled by factory owners.
Which invention resulted in an increase in the demand for coal?
iron plow
cotton gin
steam engine
internal combustion engine
Why did European countries establish colonies in Africa during the 19th century?
they were rivals during the Cold War
they wished to expand their economies
the American Revolution made it possible
the African kingdoms asked for Europe's help
Why did approximately 800,000 people die in Rwanda between April and July 1994?
Rwanda was invaded by Zimbabwe
AIDS swept through the country
Rwanda finally won its independence
ethnic tensions that led to genocide
In 1991 the Soviet Union collapsed MAINLY because
key Soviet leaders were assassinated.
a civil war erupted in the southern republics.
the United States was a better country and capitalism ruled the world.
years of economic stagnation left it far behind Western and Asian countries.
The "Domino Theory" during the post-World War II era held that
the youth of the United States were quickly losing their moral foundation
if one country were to fall to communist control, countries around it would soon fall.
once humans established a base on the moon, exploration of the planets would quickly follow.
if one southern state would repeal its segregation laws, states around it would soon do the same.
Collectivization of farms, state industrialization, and secret police are Post-World War I policies that affected millions of people. Who was responsible for these policies?
Hideki Tojo
Adolph Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
As the European powers grew more industrialized, their colonies became very important as sources of
slave labor
raw materials
new inventions
military prestige
Which statement BEST describes the goals of Latin American revolutionary leader Simon Bolivar in the 19th century?
Bolivar needed aid from the United States in his efforts.
Bolivar wanted a united, independent Latin American country.
Bolivar supported the interests of the poor Indians in Peru.
Bolivar failed in his attempt to liberate colonies from Spain.
The Japanese expansion throughout the Pacific during the 1930s was caused by
China's threat to invade Japan during World War II.
their need to acquire raw goods to fuel their industry.
their desire to join Germany in its war against the United States.
the United States' interventionist policies of the 1920s and 1930s.
This photograph shows soldiers using technology that is MOST LIKELY from
World War I
Boer Wars
World War II
Spanish American War
Which statement BEST describes the alliance systems in the years leading up to World War I?
Each country in Europe was aware of the diplomatic agreements between the other countries.
Pre-war alliances were made in secret and elevated diplomatic tensions within those governments.
International groups like the League of Nations failed in their efforts to prevent military build-ups.
The alliances were entered into mainly for economic reasons rather than for political or military ones.
Which Renaissance artist is responsible for this painting?
Raphael Sanzio da Urbino
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
Sandro Botticelli
The Russo-Japanese War marked a significant shift in regard to imperial power trends in the early 1900s because
it was the first time that an Asian nation defeated a western power in war.
Japan relied on its alliances with China, Manchuria, and India to win the war.
Russia relied on its alliances with England, France, and Germany to win the war.
the United States intervened and brought about a peaceful conclusion to the conflict.
Cold War policies in Southeast Asia are best illustrated by
China's support of South Vietnam.
France's support of North Vietnam.
the United States' support of South Vietnam.
the unification of Vietnam following World War II.
Who is responsible for authoring the 95 Theses, which essentially started the Protestant Reformation?
King James
Martin Luther
Johann Tetzel
Johann Gutenberg
What pre-Columbian civilization was established in modern-day Mexico?
Aztec
Cherokee
Inca
Inuit
Osama bin Laden was BEST known for
invading oil-rich Kuwait in the 1990s
founding an Islamic extremist terrorist group.
organizing the Taliban to resist Soviet occupation.
running the largest dictatorship in the Middle East.
Which of these was true of the Roman Catholic religion, as it was practiced in Europe in the Middle Ages?
Bishops and priests were usually married men.
The Pope was sometimes very influential in military matters.
The Pope's authority was ceremonial rather than jurisdictional.
The Holy Roman Emperor was peacefully subject to the Pope on most political matters.
Social Contract Theory holds that governments get their power from the people, and that if the government no longer serves the people it can be overthrown. Which of these offers the BEST example of Social Contract Theory in practice in America?
The Mayflower Compact
The Albany Plan of Union
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
"The practice or policy of expanding and extending the political power and economic control of a nation over another territory directly, mainly by territorial acquisition or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of that area."
This is a paraphrased definition of which nineteenth century practice?
Capitalism
Communalism
Communism
Imperialism
The Chinese people staged the Boxer Rebellion to show they did not approve of
foreign imperialism over China.
the lack of trade occurring in China.
the decline of Christianity in China.
countries disobeying the Open Door policy.
In the early 1600s, the encroachment of white settlers onto Native American tribal lands in the New England area resulted in
passage of the Indian Removal Act.
armed conflicts like the Pequot War and King Philip's War.
the creation of a peaceful alliance between the settlers and the Indians.
increased trade between the New England colonies and settlers in Canada.
The ending of World War II occurred
simultaneously in Europe and Asia in May of 1945.
simultaneously in Europe and Asia in August of 1945.
first in Europe in May of 1945 and next in Asia in August of 1945.
first in Asia in May of 1945 and next in Europe in August of 1945.
Exploration and the discovery of new places led Europeans to colonize these areas. How is this related to the economic ideas of supply and demand?
A barter system developed between Europeans and the new areas.
The Europeans supplied the agricultural products the new areas needed.
Europeans took control of the areas that had the raw materials they needed.
The population of the colonized areas increased as a result of European contact.
Which of these is a belief common to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They are all centered in Africa.
They are all monotheistic faiths.
They all were founded in the same century
They all believe the Jesus Christ was the Messiah
As a result of late-18th- and early-19th century Industrialization in Europe,
the family bond was forever strengthened.
poor laborers were able to attain unknown prosperity.
middle class women often ascended into positions of business leadership
working class families were often torn apart by their economic conditions.
Which of these BEST describes the initial reaction of the Catholic Church to the knowledge developed during Scientific Revolution?
Evolution should not be taught.
Scientists should not question the word of God.
The theories back up the teachings of the Bible
Faith no longer has a place in scientific study.
Through the use of what system did mercantilism make Great Britain thrive in the late 1600's?
the Triangular Trade
the Columbian Exchange
the Line of Demarcation
native's dying due to diseases
What did Hitler, Mussolini and Hirohito all prey upon when gaining fascist power before World War II?
the people's love of outsiders
the people's lack of patriotic pride
the people's sense of nationalistic pride
the people's sense of aggression toward the weak
The biggest disrupter to the social structure of Medieval Europe was
the Age of Exploration.
the Napoleonic Revolutions.
the spread of the bubonic plague.
the invasion of the Mongol Empire.
Which of these would have been MOST likely to have traveled across the Silk Roads from China to the Mediterranean?
beef
perfume
spices
textiles
Which nation's revolution resulted in a decreased power of the church, nobility and later influenced political revolutions such as Haiti?
France
Mexico
Great Britain
United States of America
What was the MOST significant effect that World War I had on Russia?
Russia defended the Eastern Front successfully and was perceived as a super power.
Russia formed stronger economic and political ties with the Allied powers throughout the war.
Russia focused on building up it's technology and became fully industrialized by the end of the war.
The Romanov dynasty was overthrown and executed because the people blamed them for getting Russia involved.
For early followers, one of the Buddhism's most appealing aspects was
its worship of one god, the Buddha
the equality among classes and genders.
the ability to exist completely outside the caste system.
its set of rules that helped bring earthly and eternal happiness.
Absolutist monarchs in Europe sought to do which of these?
increase political rights for commoners
encourage the rebellion of peasants and serfs
to prove their greatness by emancipating slaves
centralize political power within their countries
The Haitian Revolution was significant because
it was a rebellion led by European creoles.
it was the first and only successful slave rebellion in Latin America.
it demonstrated the power of Napoleon's military across the Atlantic Ocean.
the Spanish were forced to give Haiti their independence after the bloody conflict.
How did the trade route on the map provided facilitate trade between Africa, India, and China?
The route bypassed Europe to get goods to each other faster.
The invention of the wheel helped move goods faster along the route.
Goods from each region were able to more efficiently travel back and forth making more trade possible.
The route was heavily guarded by the Mongols making sure traders were safe as the traveled back and forth.
Which decade is MOST associated with the era of African independence following World War II?
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
Between 1518 and 1548, Spanish conquistadors conquered most of the New World, motivated by the
desire for scientific knowledge.
urge to claim more territory for Spain
belief that an all-water western route to the Orient existed.
desire to advance national glory, serve God and seek personal wealth
During the 1860s Otto von Bismarck played a key role in the unification of Germany, transforming it from several dozen independent kingdoms, duchies, and principalities into a unified nation. Which statement BEST explains Bismarck's methods for uniting the parts of Germany?
Bismarck fought against authoritarian rulers and used his tremendous popularity among the German people to unify the people behind him.
Like other European leaders, Bismarck actively sought to gain a colonial empire in Asia and Africa that would raise nationalistic pride.
Bismarck used a series of wars and political incidents to raise nationalistic feelings and install political leaders he could manipulate.
Bismarck followed economic policies that increased trade between the German states so that business leaders backed his efforts at unification.
The Ho Chi Minh trail passed through which countries?
Vietnam, China, and Laos
Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos
China, Vietnam, and Thailand
Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia
Which of these events would have had the GREATEST impact on the people who organized the Tiananmen Square Protests in China in 1989?
the death of Mao Zedong
the continuation of the Korean War
fall of Communist states in Europe
the collapse of Apartheid in South Africa
Many historians trace the earliest beginning of the Renaissance to exchanges made
during the Crusades.
with Mongol invaders.
along the Silk Roads.
with Chinese traders.
In 1776 with An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith challenged the prevailing belief in mercantilist policies. The characteristic of capitalism that buyers and sellers will freely and willingly exchange in market transaction is called
profit motive.
voluntary exchange.
economic freedom.
entrepreneurial spirit.
Which statement regarding the Bay of Pigs is TRUE?
it caused a revolution to take place in Cuba
it was planned as a secret invasion of Cuba led by the CIA
it took place after a secret Cuban plot to invade Florida was discovered
Kennedy allowed it only after it was confirmed that Soviet missiles were in Cuba
One of the central reasons for the military success of the United States in the American Revolution was
a well armed and well trained military force.
substantial industrial production of armaments.
financial and military assistance from France.
its navy was vastly superior than that of Britain.
How did the Weimar Republic eventually lead to the rise of fascist dictator Adolf Hitler?
The weakened German government was taken over by Italian fascists, led by Benito Mussolini, who placed Hitler in power in Germany.
Germany allied itself with Austria-Hungary because of the Treaty of Versailles, and this alliance gave Hitler the power to take over Germany.
German officials elected Adolf Hitler as the High Chancellor of the Weimar Republic when the government was first established, and Hitler eventually changed the government to fit his plans.
Germans' anger over perceived weakness in the German republic and its acceptance of the Treaty of Versailles led to strong feelings of nationalism, which Hitler used to win power.
