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World History

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is divine right?
a)
the idea that God created the monarchy and the monarch is His representative on Earth
b)
kings/ queens who hold all the power within their states' boundaries
2.
What was the name of the revolution that changed the name of Saint Domingue and gave the people their independence?
a)
The Haitian Revolution
b)
The Saint Domingue War
c)
The American Revolution
d)
The French Revoltuion
3.

Who ignited the Haitian Revolution?

a)

Toussaint L'Overture

b)

Boukman Dutty

c)

Harriet Tubman

d)

Martin Luther King, Jr

4.
Imperialism is __________.
a)
when a powerful nation uses its resources to help a weaker nation
b)
when a weaker nation invites a powerful nation to help it industrialize
c)
when a powerful nation takes control of the economy and government of a weaker nation
d)
when weak nations join together to fight a strong nation
5.
Economic motives for imperialism include _________.
a)
a desire to spread Christianity
b)
a need for military bases around the world
c)
a need for raw materials to be used in factories
d)
a desire to gain glory
6.
Europeans feeling of duty to Christianize and civilize foreign colonies
a)
White Man's Burden
b)
Sepoy Rebellion
c)
Zulu War
d)
Meiji Restoration
7.
Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?
a)
They wanted Africa's natural resources
b)
They wanted land to develop new types of ships
c)
They wanted to create a perfect society
d)
They wanted to learn new languages
8.

The First Estate in French society was composed of

a)

the clergy

b)

peasants

c)

nobility

d)

middle class

9.

What was a desire of Simon Bolivar?

a)

to unite South America into one nation (Gran Colombia)

b)

to unite the Caribbean islands into one nation

c)

to unite European nations into one nation

d)

to unite Africa into one country

10.
What group was at the top of the Latin American social hierarchy?
a)
Creoles
b)
Mestizos
c)
Peninsulares
d)
Mulattos
11.
Where was the only successful slave revolt in history?
a)
Cuba
b)
Ecuador
c)
Haiti
d)
Venezuela
12.

What is the name of the prison/fortress that was taken by revolutionists?

a)

Tennis Court

b)

National Assembly Building

c)

Bastille

d)

Castrelo do Monterrei

13.
What is a direct democracy?
a)
A form of government in which the public will is translated directly into law.
b)
Government controlled by one person.
c)
A form of government in which elected leaders make decisions for the public.
d)
A state ruled by the noble class.
14.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

a)

Massachusetts

b)

France

c)

England

d)

Ireland

15.

Which group most likely received the greatest benefit from the invention of the cotton gin.

a)

factory managers

b)

Irish immigrants

c)

plantation owners

d)

textile workers

16.

The combination of resources, improved transportation, and technological breakthroughs all led to the

a)

industrial revolution

b)

adoption of gold standard

c)

era of good feelings

d)

formation of agricultural cooperatives

17.
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
18.
Which statement is supported by the ideas of Karl Marx?
a)
Countries should benefit from the wealth of their colonies.
b)
Industrial capitalism allows workers and employers to work together for a common purpose.
c)
Industrialization benefits the wealthy and exploits the poor.
d)
Private ownership of businesses helps workers.
19.
According to Karl Marx, history is the record of
a)
increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization
b)
struggle between classes in society
c)
wars and conflicts between national leaders
d)
granting of more political liberties to all people
20.
What does absolute monarch mean?
a)
a group of people who control shopping
b)
A single ruler who rules with the opinion of all his subjects
c)
a king/queen who believes their power comes from God
d)
a king/queen who holds all the power in their country

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