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WorksheetsWorld History Final Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Use the image to answer the following question.
—https://www.sutori.com/item/social-structure-in-qing-china
Which type of political and social order is shown in the image?
Feudalism
Fascism
Tribal
Theocracy
Which of the following was a goal of the Congress of Vienna?
to create a model democratic constitution for European states to follow
to establish a single union of European states
to negotiate a peace deal between Prussia and France
to create a balance of power in Europe in order to maintain a lasting peace
Which class of people had the lowest status in feudal Japan although they greatly increased its economy?
Merchants
Samurai
Artisans
Daimyo
Which statement about the statuses of the Manchu and Han ethnic groups under the Qing dynasty is correct?
The Han were the minority but had the highest social class.
The Manchu were the majority and had the highest social class.
The Han were the majority and had the highest social class.
The Manchu were the minority but had the highest social class.
Which event greatly influenced the Haitian independence movement of the 1800s?
the Boer Wars
the Glorious Revolution
the French Revolution
the Balkan Wars
What was the benefit to the Ming dynasty of building the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal?
to improve trade and defense
to improve agriculture
to increase local autonomy
to increase civic engagement
What was a significant architectural contribution of the Mughal Empire?
the Hagia Sophia
the Buddhas of Bamiyan
the Lighthouse of Alexandria
the Taj Mahal
What was a primary cause of the Boxer Rebellion in China?
anger over excessive taxation
resentment against foreign influences
demands that China increase trade
fear of an invasion from Russia
Use the quote to answer the following question.
"I may disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to my death your right to say it."
Which Enlightenment philosopher fought for people’s freedom of speech?
John Locke
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Voltaire
Marquis de Sade
Which geographic problem contributed to Napoleon’s fall from power?
France was unable to trade with Britain due to the blockade by the Spanish Armada.
Napoleon’s attempt to capture Britain’s territory in North America stretched his finances too much.
The French army’s failure to master guerrilla warfare led to its defeat in the Peninsular War.
The winter battles in Russia exposed Napoleon’s army to extreme cold
What occurred as a result of the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights in 1689?
Great Britain became an autocratic theocracy.
Great Britain became a limited monarchy.
Great Britain became a socialist republic.
Great Britain became a direct democracy.
Use the quote to answer the following question.
“Your foreign ships come hither striving the one with the other for our trade, and for the simple reason of their strong desire to reap a profit. By what principle of reason then, should these foreigners send in return a poisonous drug which involves in the destruction those very natives of China?” —Commissioner Lin “Letter of Advice to Queen Victoria”
Which of the following issues is Commissioner Lin addressing in his letter?
revolts led by the Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists
the growing popularity of the Taiping Rebellion
increasing foreign influence under the “Open Door Policy”
illegal British sales of opium in China
How did imperialism positively impact Africa?
by reducing conflicts among African groups
by building schools, hospitals, and infrastructure
by making them wealthy from trade with Europeans
by causing millions of deaths from European diseases
Why was India known as the “Crown Jewel” of the British Empire?
It generated much wealth from trade and resources.
It was where most of the mining was done.
It set an example of good behavior for other colonies.
It was a rich source of diamonds and other gems.
Which of the following quotes summarizes Karl Marx’s response to capitalism?
“The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains.”
“It is not from the benevolence [goodness] of the butcher that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.”
“…production, therefore, develops technology, and the combining together of various processes into a social whole, only by sapping the original sources of all wealth-the soil and the laborer.”
“Consumption [Purchasing] is the sole end and purpose of all production.”
Due to industrialization, which of the following positively impacted the people of England?
the increase of income for working class families
the increase of child labor
the increase of diseases, like cancer and black lung
the increase of alcoholism and suicide
What were the negative impacts of employment for lower-class urban women and children?
increased lifespan and healthier lifestyles
lack of education and protection of unions
equal wages provided to workers in urban business
sanitation and safety accommodations were met
Which of the following BEST describes Japan and Germany’s rise as modern nation-states?
Pressure from foreign powers was a motivation for major change.
Colonies in Africa helped put them on the map with other world powers.
Emperors were removed to make way for more democratic governments.
They reached the power of the other industrialized nations in only a few decades.
How did the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the rise of the Meiji government change Japan?
It paved the way for Japan to become a major world power.
It began a period of significant economic and industrial decline.
It divided the country between new and old regime loyalties.
It marked the end of democratic rule in Japan.
Use the list to answer the question.
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∙ Growing nationalism in Europe
∙ Growing militarism in Europe
∙ The creation of secret alliances
Which of the following is the BEST title for the list?
Beginnings of the Industrial Revolution
Causes of World War I
Expansion of Democracy
Reasons for the Fall of Communism
Which of the following BEST describes how the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to Germany’s economic collapse after World War I?
It forced Germany to strictly control its overseas colonies.
It placed a quota on goods exported from Germany.
It required Germany to spend money on its military.
It required Germany to pay high war reparations.
Use the quote to answer the following question.
“The tragic aspect of the situation is that the Tsar [Nicholas II] is living in an utter fool’s paradise, thinking that he is as strong and all-powerful as before.”
Fool’s Paradise: a State of Deceptive Happiness
—Sergei Witte, 1st Prime Minister of Russia, 1905
Which of the following outcomes would MOST likely have been related to the ideas in the quote?
The success of the Tsar to address the problems of Russia kept the Russian monarchy strong.
The failure of the Tsar to address the problems of Russia led to the Revolutions of 1917.
The creation of industry in Russia led to success in the Russo Japanese War.
The failure of Rasputin to address the problems of Russia led to the downfall of the Romanovs.
Use the historical account to answer the question.
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On 23 October 1918 the imperial family traveled to Hungary, where the situation was still somewhat more stable, in order to assure themselves of the continued loyalty of the Hungarian government. They took up quarters at Gödöllö, as the situation in Budapest was already too dangerous. On 26 October the imperial couple made a hasty return to Vienna, having received the news that the army was disbanding. As a sign that they were not simply taking flight, they initially left their children behind in Hungary.
Karl and Zita thus moved into the apartments of Maria Theresa, which had last been used as a guest suite. It was in the Blue Salon of these apartments that the negotiations for the transfer of power took place. After Karl had signed the document renouncing his participation in the affairs of state, the imperial couple took their leave of their last faithful supporters.
Which of the following titles BEST fits the historical account?
The Final Days of the Habsburg Monarchy
The Rise of Vladimir Lenin
The Death of Adolf Hitler
The Last Days of the Romanov Dynasty
Use the list to answer the following question.
● In 1936, Hitler moved 22,000 troops into the Rhineland’s demilitarized zone.
● In 1938, Hitler invaded Austria and declared Anschluss.
● At the end of 1938, Hitler annexed Sudetenland.
Which event does the list describe?
the German invasion of Russia
the German alliance with Italy and Japan
the German Nuremberg Laws
the German violation of the Treaty of Versailles
Which of the following was an impact of the Yalta Conference?
Germany was split into three zones between the USSR, Britain, and France; Germany did pay reparations.
Germany remained one unified nation; Germany did not pay reparations.
Germany was split into four zones between the United States, USSR, Britain, and France; Germany did pay reparations.
Germany was split into two zones between the United States and Britain; Germany did not pay reparations
Which of the following was an impact of the Potsdam Conference?
The Allies threatened Japan with destruction if they did not surrender immediately.
Japan was split into two territories governed by the Allies.
A plan was made to divide Berlin into occupied zones.
Russia pledged to help defeat Germany instead of focusing on Japan.
Use the passage to answer the following question.
"The Nazis claimed that humankind is divided into groups, and the members of each group share the same “blood” or racial characteristics. “German-blooded” people were “superior” to the other groups, while some groups were so “inferior” as to be “subhuman.” According to the Nazis, “the Jews” (people of Jewish descent, regardless of whether they practiced Judaism) made up a group that was not only “subhuman” but also “the most dangerous enemy of the German people.” Without these beliefs, the Nazis’ development of a program of genocide could not have happened.
—Holocaust Encyclopedia
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The quote describes historical Nazi ideology. Which of the following BEST describes a consequence of that ideology?
Jews able to self-govern in Nazi Germany to keep them from influencing the “pure” German race.
Between 8 and 9 million soldiers died in the war, with more than 21 million wounded.
German regulations gradually but systematically took away basic rights of the Jews, transforming them from citizens into outcasts.
The German law still prohibits German citizens from marrying people of other races.
Use the political cartoon to answer questions 1.
Why were Cold War tensions more dangerous than World War II?
Both the United States and the USSR could cause damage limited to Europe and Asia.
The United States had no guarantee of winning the conflicts, unlike World War II
The United States and Russia were allies who could pressure countries who disagreed with them.
Mutually Assured Destruction would happen since both sides had nuclear weapons.
What was a long-term effect of the creation of the State of Israel?
The United Nations was able to pull out of the Middle East.
Pan-Arabism, or Arab nationalism, increased.
OPEC was created to regulate oil production.
The Middle East was politically stable for the first time.
What was the outcome of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989?
The protest failed.
Students agreed to a meeting with protest leaders.
The education system in China improved.
China granted protester demands.
In the 1990s, which of the following motivated al-Qaeda’s terrorist activities?
growth of authoritarianism in Arab nations
persecution of religious minorities in Arab nations
exploitation of workers in Arab nations
influence of foreign governments in Arab nations
What was the global impact of television and mass media?
They helped create shared experiences of current affairs.
They ended the development of local networks.
They caused terrorist groups to reduce their activity.
They caused the radio broadcasting industry to cease operations.
Which of the following was an example of contemporary terrorism?
When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in the 1980s.
When al-Qaeda attacked the United States on September 11th, 2001 to protest American involvement in the Middle East.
When the United States recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
When South Sudan became an independent state.
Who was the President of the United States when the terrorist attacks of 9/11 happened?
George Bush Sr.
George Bush Jr.
Bill Clinton
Barack Obama
