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World History Semester 2 Exam Review

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following was an effect of the Mongol conquests?

a)

The spread of Hellenism

b)

The rise of the Song Dynasty

c)

The spread of the Black Plague

d)

Umayyad to Abbasid dynasty

2.

Who received the majority of new world silver?

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Spain

d)

Great Britain

3.

European expansion in Afro-Eurasia from 1450-1750 was mostly in the form of...

a)

Gunpowder empires

b)

Trading-post empires

c)

Land-intensive colonies

d)

City-states

4.

Which result completes this list?

IMMEDIATE EFFECTS OF THE RENAISSANCE: Revival of trade, emergence of cities, rise of banks and joint-stock companies, ________

a)

Creation of a social class hierarchy

b)

Establishment of the manor system

c)

Voyages of exploration and colonization

d)

Increase in the authority of a single church

5.

Which phrase best describes a defining feature of the Industrial Revolution?

a)

the practical application of scientific knowledge

b)

the implementation of mercantilist policies

c)

the development of artisan guilds

d)

the formation of joint-stock companies

6.

During the 20th century, which ideology called for overthrowing existing governments to create a classless society?

a)

capitalism

b)

communism

c)

fascism

d)

monarchism

7.

How are Japan’s invasion of China in the 20th century and Germany’s invasion of Western Europe similar?

a)

Both of the invading countries were forced to attack British allies to ensure victory.

b)

Both of the invading countries sought to implement plans to eliminate a religious group.

c)

Both of the invading countries were forced to attack U.S. ships to secure natural resources.

d)

Both of the invading countries sought to gain territory through military force.

8.

Which motivation for imperialism is best reflected in this quotation?

"Why should we not form a secret society with but one object, the furtherance of the British Empire and the bringing of the whole world under British rule . . . for making the Anglo Saxon race but one Empire?" -Cecil Rhodes, British Imperialist, 1877

a)

the demand for raw materials

b)

a belief in a superior culture

c)

the need to expand foreign markets

d)

a desire to expand democracy

9.

Which term best describes the power the Soviet Union exerted over neighboring countries in Eastern Europe during the Cold War?

a)

sphere of influence

b)

trade alliance

c)

cultural exchanges

d)

economic sanctions

10.

Which outcome is most closely related to the consequences of the Holocaust in World War II?

a)

the creation of the state of Israel

b)

establishment of the Marshall Plan

c)

the announcement of the Truman Doctrine

d)

the division of Germany into four zones

11.
What event triggered revolts in Spain's Latin American colonies in 1808?
a)
Napoleon's invasion of Spain
b)
Napoleon's invasion of Russia
c)
The September massacres
d)
The Reign of Terror
12.
What is the purpose of the thesis?
a)
To remind your reader what your paper is about
b)
To state your opinion or claim and prove it
c)
To hook the reader's attention
d)
To use vocabulary words
13.
This Japanese political office ruled as effective dictator of Japan through military might:
a)
Shogun
b)
Samurai
c)
Emperor
d)
Manchu
14.
Lenin's approach was adopted by the groups of Russian Marxists known as 
a)
anarchists
b)
Mensheviks
c)
Bolsheviks
d)
Decembrists
15.
A program of loans that was designed to aid Western European nations rebuild from WWII's devastation was the
a)
The MacArthur Plan
b)
The Marshall Plan
c)
The Churchill Plan
d)
The Dreyfus Affair
16.
In which of these nations was the Truman Doctrine first put to use?
a)
Greece and Turkey
b)
Poland and West Germany
c)
Turkey and Czechoslovakia
d)
Poland and Greece
17.
Stalin's system of economic planning occurred under the
a)
Peace, Land and Bread reforms
b)
NEP
c)
kulaks
d)
Five Year Plans
18.
In order to avoid a two-front war, Hitler signed a non-aggression pact with this country in 1939
a)
Austria
b)
Poland
c)
the Soviet Union
d)
Spain
19.

From 1400 to 1750, Eurasian rulers sponsored the arts primarily for which of the following reasons?

a)

To encourage tourism and pilgrimages

b)

To display power and legitimize their rule

c)

To increase employment opportunities for struggling artists

d)

To spend excess money collected in taxes

20.

Which philosopher believed people were born with unalienable rights and that the government should protect them?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke

c)

Robert Owen

d)

Voltaire

21.

What is the name of the movement that promotes the interests of a particular nation due to intense pride?

a)

A revolution

b)

Protestantism

c)

Enlightenment

d)

Nationalism

22.

Which nation was the first to industrialize?

a)

Britain

b)

France

c)

Germany

d)

Japan

23.

Devshirme was a system in which ________.

a)

Young Christian males were required to serve the Ottoman sultan

b)

Hindu temples in India were replaced with Mughal mosques

c)

European trading posts were expelled from Safavid territory

d)

Sunni Muslims in Persia were forced to convert to Shia Islam

24.

Following the death of the Prophet Muhammad, Islam split into these two main groups called ________.

a)

Ottoman and Safavid

b)

Sunni and Shia

c)

Hindu and Sikh

d)

Persian and Mughal

25.
____ were an elite guard of Ottoman soldiers. 
a)
janissaries 
b)
ulema
c)
pashas 
d)
sinans 
26.
The period of 1450- 1650 is often referred to by historians as the
a)
"age of gunpowder empires"
b)
"age of Christ"
c)
"age of tolerance"
d)
"the age of agriculture"
27.

Akbar’s rule brought together ____________________ to practice religious tolerance.

a)

Mongols and Muslims

b)

Hindus and Muslims

c)

zamindars and suttees

d)

women and peasants

28.

As he conquered different societies, Genghis Khan included lower classes into his community and promoted people to positions of power based on merit. What did these two factors help him do?

a)

These two factors helped him gain the support of the wealthy elite.

b)

These two factors helped him keep power within his family.

c)

These two factors helped promote his religion to people of all classes.

d)

These two factors helped him unite Mongol confederations.

29.
What is the Zimmerman Telegram?
a)
A telegram where the U.S. encouraged Mexico to attack Germany
b)
A telegram where Germany encouraged Mexico to attack the U.S.
c)
A telegram between Germany and Russia encouraging a peace treaty
d)
A telegram between Britain and the US about an invasion on Germany
30.

Which event in 1914 caused WWI?

a)

German invaded Belgium

b)

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor

c)

The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

d)

German submarines sunk American Ships

31.

World War 1 was known as the:

a)

The Final War

b)

The European War

c)

The Great War

d)

The Civil War

32.

What were the M.A.I.N. causes of World War 1?

a)

Militarism, Antagonism, Imperialism, Nationalism

b)

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

c)

Militarism, Alliances, Interrogation, Nationalism

d)

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nepotism

33.
Famous African American athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin
a)
Louis Armstrong
b)
Langston Hughes
c)
Jesse Owens
d)
Duke Ellington
34.
The president who promised the people a "New Deal" during the Great Depression.
a)
Jesse Owens
b)
Herbert Hoover
c)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
d)
George Washington
35.
The Great Depression began in
a)
1925
b)
1929
c)
1932
d)
1940
36.
After the Stock Market Crash, many people lost their life savings because _______________.
a)
banks closed
b)
banks gave away their money
c)
they couldn't remember where they put it
d)
someone stole it
37.
Which economic factor contributed most directly to the start of the Great Depression?
a)
low worker productivity
b)
high income taxes
c)
decreasing tariff rates
d)
buying stocks on margin
38.

Ibn Battuta wrote during his travels in Mali that "[The people of Mali] are careful to observe the hours of prayer, and assiduous [always dutiful] in attending them in congregations, and in bringing up their children to them." —from Travels in Asia and Africa, 1325–1354 Which statement best describes Ibn Battuta's impressions of the people of Mali?

a)

He praises their system for educating children.

b)

He criticizes the policies of the leaders of Mali.

c)

He criticizes the government of Mali

d)

He praises their devotion to religious beliefs

39.

What best describes Timbuktu under the Mali empire?

a)

a port where Asian and European ships brought goods

b)

a center of Islamic culture and learning

c)

a trading post controlled by Europeans

d)

a military base for strong east African empire

40.

Which country was the first to begin exploring the west coast of Africa, looking for a route to Asia? (Prince Henry the Navigator supported exploration from this country.)

a)

Germany

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Spain

d)

Portugal

41.
The most powerful European country during the 1600s and 1700s, & the one who conquered much of Central & South America. 
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
England
d)
Austria
42.
All of the following refer to the same empire, except:
a)
United Kingdom
b)
England
c)
Portuguese
d)
Great Britain
43.

Which empire is pictured here?

a)

Spain

b)

British

c)

French

d)

Portugal

44.

What was the primary economic organization in Europe during the Middle Ages?

a)

Feudalism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Mercantialism

d)

Imperialism

45.

European expansion in Afro-Eurasia from 1450-1750 was mostly in the form of...

a)

Gunpowder empires

b)

Trading-post empires

c)

Land-intensive colonies

d)

City-states

46.

Traders formed _________ to cross the Sahara between North Africa and West Africa

a)

city-states

b)

kingdoms

c)

caravans

d)

mines

47.
In the period 1450-1750, which of the following produced on large plantations by slave labor, were significant commodities in the growing world market?
a)
Grains such as wheat and barley
b)
Tropical fruits such as bananas and oranges
c)
Animal products such as wool and beef
d)
Cash crops such as sugar and tobacco
48.
Which of the following would be the most useful source of evidence for research about the profits of Portuguese and British slave traders in the period 1600-1800?
a)
Portuguese and British shipbuilding records
b)
Narratives of slaves transported to the Americas
c)
European slave traders’ account books
d)
Journals of African slave traders
49.
Which of the following statements is true about both the Mughal and Ottoman empires in the sixteenth century?
a)
In both empires the majority of the people were Muslims
b)
Both empires had powerful navies that engaged European navies
c)
Both empires expanded through the use of gunpowder weapons and extensive bureaucracies
d)
Both empires gave little monetary support to artistic and cultural endeavors
50.

Which of the following is NOT a component of mercantilism?

a)

Keeping as much gold and silver as possible

b)

The sharing of collective resources

c)

The attempt to buy as little as possible from other countries

d)

The use of colonies to grow cash crops and then sell them

51.

Which of the following is a correct example of resistance to European expansion? (more than 1)

a)

Pueblo revolts

b)

Maroon wars

c)

Maratha empire

d)

North American slave resistance

52.

Which of the following is NOT a belief system created by the expansion of Europe empires?

a)

Vodun

b)

Santeria

c)

Candomble

d)

Christianity

53.

Which of the following was a cause of increased European travel? (More than 1)

a)

Government sponsorship

b)

Desire to end monarchies in the New World

c)

Spread of maritime technology and ideas from older societies

d)

Interest in spreading trade and religion

54.

Catholic missionaries from what order were especially welcomed in China?

a)

Benedictines

b)

Dominicans

c)

Carmelites

d)

Jesuits

55.

Great power was given to the Dutch when they captured Portugal's Malaysian port of

a)

Manila

b)

Malacca

c)

Macao

d)

Calcutta

56.
 What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 
a)
France and Britain agreed to combine African colonies
b)
less fighting between African leaders and European powers
c)
African leaders voiced their suggestions
d)
Europeans divided Africa into colonies 
57.
 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 
a)
Democratic Revolutions 
b)
World War I 
c)
Industrialization 
d)
The Renaissance 
58.

China and Britain fought a war over:

a)

the Korean peninsula

b)

conquests along the Nile River

c)

opium production and distribution

d)

the elimination of the samurai

59.
Leader of Hawaii when the American businesses over threw the government by surrounding her throne at gunpoint.
a)
Sanford Dole
b)
Queen Liliokahlani
c)
Queen Kalakaua  
d)
Jose Marti
60.
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
61.
The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.
a)
superior to other cultures
b)
misunderstood by Americans
c)
the oldest culture in the world
d)
a replica of Ancient Greek culture
62.
What was the result that the Boxer Rebellion, the Sepoy Rebellion, and Zulu War had in common
a)
Europeans emerged victorious thanks to superior technology
b)
Indigenous people defeated Europeans
c)
Europeans were defeated thanks to inferior technology
d)
Imperialism was limited due to these actions
63.

A settlement on foreign land is known as a

a)

colony

b)

empire

c)

"mother" country

d)

alliance

64.

A group of countries under a single authority is known as

a)

empire

b)

colony

c)

mother country

d)

alliance

65.
The major goal of these, was to remove foreign influences in their countries.
a)
French and Industrial Revolution
b)
Sepoy Mutiny and Boxer Rebellion
c)
Mercantilism and Nationalism
d)
Humanism and Militarism
66.

What was the American policy of territorial integrity for China and equal access to China for western powers?

a)
Boxer Rebellion
b)
Open Door Policy
c)
America First Policy
d)
Opium War
67.
Why were the Sepoys offended by the new weapons that used animal fat to grease the gun cartridges?
a)
Most Sepoys were Muslim or Hindu and their religions had specific rules about cows and pigs
b)
The grease stained their uniforms, which were expensive to replace
c)
The Sepoys were pacifists and did not believe in war
d)
The Sepoys invented the new weapons and were not paid for their use
68.

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

a)

Suez

b)

Panama

c)

Volga

d)

Rhine

69.
New Imperialism was focused mainly in 
a)
North and South America
b)
Africa and Asia
c)
Antarctica and Australia
d)
Europe
70.
This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Manchuria
d)
Korea
71.

Choose all reasons for US imperialism...

a)

the end of the frontier in the US

b)

desire to compete against European empires

c)

the need for more workers in the industrial age

d)

the need for new markets and more natural resources

72.

Read the quote.


“On Sunday, June 25th, Communist forces attacked the Republic of Korea.


This attack has made it clear, beyond all doubt, that the international Communist movement is willing to use armed invasion to conquer independent nations. An act of aggression such as this creates a very real danger to the security of all free nations.”


… excerpt from President Harry S. Truman’s speech regarding Korea (July 19, 1950)


What conclusions can you draw about the United States' involvement in the Korean War?

a)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to gain more allies for future world wars.

b)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to protect their trade routes to China.

c)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to prevent the spread of communism around the world.

d)

The United States became involved in the Korean War to stop Emperor Hirohito from conquering Korea.

73.

What was the name of the conflict involving nuclear weapons that almost erupted in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union?

a)

American Missile Crisis

b)

Panama Canal Conflict

c)

Soviet Union Missile Crisis

d)

Cuban Missile Crisis

74.

Read the passage.


“After World War II, the U.S. and its allies formed an organization to assist each other. The countries supported the other members in diplomatic negotiations and military action. Their purpose was to ensure the security of member countries from outside threats.”


What is the name of this organization?

a)

Allied Powers (AP)

b)

United Nations (UN)

c)

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

d)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

75.

Which statement describes communism?

a)

a political system in which every person in society gets a vote

b)

a political and economic system in which the government owns and distributes wealth and resources

c)

a political system in which people are forced to live in communities

d)

an economic system in which the government takes everyone's money and invests it in the national stock market

76.
A form of economy that promotes free trade, reduced government intervention and entrepreneurism is ________
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism
c)
Socialism
d)
Marxism
77.

During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Containment Policy

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

78.

Which of the following is most characteristic of the Cold War?

a)

The growth of nuclear arsenals in the United States and the Soviet Union

b)

The expansion of national borders by imperialistic European countries

c)

The implementation of isolationist foreign policies in Great Britain and China

d)

The rapid industrialization of many Southeast Asian countries

79.

What was one major goal of the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War?

a)

to expand individual liberties in the Baltic republics

b)

to attract foreign economic investments

c)

to create a defensive buffer zone in Eastern Europe

d)

to establish a competitive market economy

80.
“All animals are equal, but some animals are ___________________________.”
a)
more equal than others
b)
more powerful than others
c)
more intelligent than others
d)
smellier than others  
81.
What is the significance of the pigs’ strong resemblance to humans at the end of the novel?
a)
The resemblance suggests that all humans are greedy and lazy.
b)
The resemblance suggests that the pigs have become the corrupt oppressors that they once rebelled against. 
c)
The resemblance suggests that both pigs and humans use their intelligence to oppress other animals.
d)
The resemblance suggests that both pigs and humans cheat at card games. 
82.
The author of Animal Farm once said in a letter, “The turning-point of the story was supposed to be when the pigs kept the milk and apples for themselves.”   Why is this a turning point in the novel?
a)
This is the pigs’ first abuse of power, and the animals do nothing about it. 
b)
This is the only time that the pigs take the best for themselves. 
c)
This is the only time that the pigs lie to the animals. 
d)
This is the first time since the rebellion that the animals go hungry. 

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