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World History-Semester 2 final 2022

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Africa

d)

Europe

2.

2

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

3.

3

a)

Australia

b)

Europe

c)

Africa

d)

Asia

4.

4

a)

North America

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Asia

5.

5

a)

Antarctica

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

Australia

6.

6

a)

Asia

b)

Antarctica

c)

Africa

d)

Australia

7.

7

a)

Antarctica

b)

Europe

c)

Australia

d)

Asia

8.

8

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

9.

9

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

10.

10

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

11.

11

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

12.

Which of the following best describes an Absolute Monarch?

a)

A king or queen who divides power among their people to make decisions for the government.

b)

A king or queen who answers to the nobles and makes decisions based on the needs of the poor.

c)

A king or queen who held all of the power within their states' boundaries.

d)

A king or queen who divides power between themselves and the Church to make decisions for the people.

13.

Which of the following was the goal of Absolute Monarchs during the Age of Absolutism?

a)

Develop a stronger army than the third world countries at the time.

b)

Sell enough land to pay off debts accrued by the building of lavish palaces.

c)

To control all aspects of society.

d)

To give power to the people and let them make decisions.

14.

What was the Edict of Nantes?

a)

a declaration of political toleration allowing for the rise of Henry of Navarre

b)

a declaration of absolute control saying all subjects in France will pay taxes.

c)

A declaration of religious toleration made by Henry of Navarre saying that Huguenots could live peacefully in France.

d)

A declaration of peace between Henry of Navarre and King George of Great Britain.

15.

What role did Intendants play under the French Monarch?

a)

They collected taxes and administered justice.

b)

They acted as a "secret service" for the king.

c)

They acted as mediators between the nobles and the king.

d)

They developed laws on behalf of the king.

16.

Which of the following does NOT describe France when Louis XIV died?

a)

France was deeply in debt from building and warfare.

b)

France was very wealthy and adopted the slogan "plenty for everyone."

c)

France was ranked number 1 in the art, literature, and statesmanship in the world.

d)

France was the military leader in Europe.

17.

The belief that God created the monarchy and that the monarch acted as God's representatives on Earth is called:

a)

Feudalism

b)

Divine Right

c)

Religious Diplomacy

d)

Heavenly Ordinance

18.

Thomas Hobbes believed:

a)

All humans are naturally selfish and wicked and need a strong ruler to govern.

b)

People are inherently responsible and will do what is best for the government.

c)

People should overthrow the government if it does not uphold its promises to the people.

d)

People should enter an agreement with each other to do what is best for the whole group

19.

The Enlightenment is best described as:

a)

a movement that stressed using common sense and prayer to solve problems.

b)

a new movement that stressed reason and thought and the power of people to follow their monarchs without question.

c)

a new intellectual movement that stressed reason and thought and the power for individuals to solve problems.

d)

None of these describe the Enlightenment.

20.

Who discovered the laws of motion and gravity?

a)

Copernicus

b)

Albert Einstein

c)

Isaac Newton

d)

Hobbes

21.

Which of these best describes John Locke's views on government compared to Thomas Hobbes' view?

a)

John Locke agreed with Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke agreed but believed the Monarch must be a women.

c)

John Locke had more faith in the people than Hobbes.

d)

John Locke believed government was not needed in strong countries.

22.

What was Thomas Hobbes' theory where people agreed to give total control to a monarch because people will act in their own self interest.

a)

Philosophe

b)

Enlightenment

c)

Interpersonal Theory

d)

Social Contract Theory

23.

John Locke believed it was the job of the Government to protect people's natural rights. What did he believe the people should do if the Government is not doing this?

a)

He believed people should vote until the political leaders do a better job.

b)

He believed people should move to a different country where the Government is better.

c)

He believed people should overthrow the government and put a better one in place.

d)

He believed people should deal with the bad government for at least 30 years

24.

Following which event did the members of the Third Estate start demanding democracy,equality, and liberty in France?

a)

Russian Revolution

b)

Spanish Civil War

c)

American Revolutionary War

d)

Hundred Years War

25.

Which of these best describes a Coup d'etat?

a)

A very long struggle for power that eventually ends in a monarchy.

b)

A fundamental shift in the religious beliefs of a country or territory.

c)

A sudden seizure of power or blow to the state.

d)

An agreement to participate in a republican government

26.

A machine for beheading people, used as a means of execution during the French Revolution.

a)

Blade of Terror

b)

Razor of Doom

c)

Guillotine

d)

Bastille

27.

Which of the following refers to the type of warfare characterized by the building of trenches and using them to hold lines?

a)

Biological Warfare

b)

Total Warfare

c)

Trench Warfare

d)

Volley Warfare

28.

According to the map, by 1914, which of the following countries were still free from European rule in Africa?

a)

Liberia and Madagascar

b)

Ethiopia and Liberia

c)

South Africa and Egypt

d)

Rwanda and Darfur

29.

Which of the following is not a negative effect of imperialism?

a)

Often leads to unrest in imperialism nations.

b)

Can sometimes bring stability to a nation.

c)

Creates tension between natives.

d)

Depletes a nation of their resources.

30.

Which of the following best defines Nationalism?

a)

It is an extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.

b)

It is a philosophy or system that places great importance on military power.

c)

It is a system where a powerful nation controls and exploits one or more colonies.

d)

It is a formal political, military or economic agreement between two or more nations.

31.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Schlieffen Plan?

a)

Germany would invade France through neutral Belgium.

b)

Germany would cross the English Channel into Great Britain to neutralize their efforts.

c)

Germany would encircle Paris delivering a swift blow to France.

d)

Last Germany would turn their attention on the large Russian army and defeat them.

32.

How do nations often use propaganda to represent Nationalism?

a)

The propaganda often displays the nation in a negative way.

b)

The propaganda often uses symbolism such as flags to fuel patriotism.

c)

The propaganda often shows young children who will be the future of the nation.

d)

The propaganda often represents an enemy nation negatively.

33.

What is the name of the secret message sent by the Germans to Mexico that was intercepted by the British?

a)

Lusitania

b)

Bolshevik

c)

fourteen points

d)

Zimmermann Telegram

34.

What type of government did the Bolshevik Revolution Establish in Russia?

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Communism

35.

How can the exploitation of a nation for their resources affect them in the future?

a)

It can lead to higher poverty levels.

b)

It can lead to a deteriorated infrastructure.

c)

It can lead to political unrest.

d)

All of the Above

36.

How did chemical warfare play a role in WWI?

a)

Soldiers refused to fight and the use of chemicals ended the war.

b)

Chemical warfare led to a brutal war characterized by many casualties.

c)

It made the war go by much quicker.

d)

Chemical warfare led to the formation of tanks.

37.

How did the location of the Central Powers pose a problem for them in prewar planning?

a)

They didn't have any major sea ports.

b)

They were surrounded by Allied Powers.

c)

They had a lot of tough terrain to cross to reach Allied Powers.

d)

It would be impossible to attack Russia effectively.

38.

Which of the following best defines Alliances?

a)

It is an extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.

b)

It is a philosophy or system that places great importance on military power.

c)

It is a system where a powerful nation controls and exploits one or more colonies.

d)

It is a formal political, military or economic agreement between two or more nations.

39.

Why do some historians believe the assassination of Franz Ferdinand was crucial but not the historical cause of WWI?

a)

The assassination was only important to the people in Russia.

b)

Some historians believe the assassination didn't even happen.

c)

The people of Serbia were traditionally angry and war was inevitable.

d)

There was already so much tension in the world because of militarism, imperialism,alliances, and nationalism, so even if the assassination didn't occur something would have sparked WWI.

40.

Why did all major world powers see war as a major policy option during WWI?

a)

They were afraid that discussion and not war would look weak.

b)

They knew war could mean gaining way more territory in the long run.

c)

That imperialism led to no other option besides war.

d)

They had been conducting major militarism and believed if you have the means to win a war that was a major option.

41.

The sinking of the this British ship on May 7, 1915 would help bring the U.S. into the war?

a)

Sussex

b)

Titanic

c)

Tannenburg

d)

Lusitania

42.

Which of the following best defines Imperialism?

a)

It is an extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.

b)

It is a philosophy or system that places great importance on military power.

c)

It is a system where a powerful nation controls and exploits one or more colonies.

d)

It is a formal political, military or economic agreement between two or more nations.

43.

Which of the following refers to the thought that it was the duty of Europeans to westernize the nations they colonized?

a)

The White Man's Burden

b)

Manifest Destiny

c)

European Responsibility

d)

Domestication

44.

Which of the following Treaties ends WWI and contains very harsh terms for Germany?

a)

Treaty of Tordesilla

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Treaty of Brest­Litsovsk

d)

Treaty of Paris

45.

Which of the following was NOT a major cause of WWI that we discussed?

a)

Imperialism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Religious Tension

d)

Alliances

46.

Which of the following is the main reason countries are imperialistic?

a)

To gain natives as slaves.

b)

To develop positive relationships with people all over the world.

c)

To make economic gains.

d)

To immerse themselves into the culture of other nations.

47.

Which of the following best defines the term Propaganda?

a)

It is the mobilization of ones military for the purpose of intimidating the enemy into surrender.

b)

It is the spreading of ideas, information, or rumors for the purpose of furthering a cause or goal.

c)

It is the development of legal documents intended to oppress citizens who may be opposed to a nations policies during wartime.

d)

It is a form of teaching intended to rally young citizens to join a war.

48.

Which of the following statements best explains how fascism was able to rise in the nations of Germany and Italy?

a)

both countries had been ruled by strong monarchs that wanted to install fascism

b)

They were once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and became fascist when the empire collapsed

c)

the Treaty of Versailles, nationalism, and economic conditions after WWI made it possible for fascism to emerge

d)

both tried to imitate the style of government the Bolsheviks put into place in Russia

49.

What do Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, and Joseph Stalin have in common?

a)

all three led successful communist revolutions in their countries

b)

all three became dictators of their countries following WWI

c)

they were considered heroes of WWI

d)

they formed an alliance during WWII

50.

Which of the following countries were annexed by Hitler prior to World War II?

a)

Poland

b)

Austria

c)

Czechoslovakia

d)

both Poland and Austria

e)

both Austria and Czechoslovakia

51.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki were:

a)

islands taken by the U.S. in the fighting in the Pacific

b)

concentration camps discovered by the Allies

c)

the names of Japanese military leaders

d)

cities bombed by the U.S. using the atomic bomb

52.

What was the main effect of the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

a)

it helped to get the U.S. out of the Depression when we entered the war

b)

began fighting on a second front

c)

forced the U.S. to end its neutrality

d)

created an alliance between Japan, Italy, and Germany

53.

The goal of Hitler's Holocaust was to....

a)

create a 'pure' Germany and get rid of Jews

b)

to conquer Europe by eliminating enemies

c)

to kick all minorities out of Germany

d)

to violate the Treaty of Versailles and instill nationalism in Germany again