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WorksheetsExam Review 1st Semester [2025]
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 58mins
Check all of the following that are concepts from the Enlightenment period used by democratic systems.
absolutism
consent of the governed
system of checks and balances
censorship
individual rights and freedoms
In what kind of government does the leader use the threat of force to maintain power? (a)
What is the term for the right of people to rebel against a government that fails to protect the rights of the people? (a)
Locke's three Natural Rights are
religion
property
tolerance
life
liberty
Term for the idea that a monarchs right to rule comes from God, therefore, a challenge to the monarch is a challenge against God. (a)
Select all that are true about the Enlightenment period.
The Enlightenment period grew out of new ideas from the Scientific Revolution.
Enlightenment ideas inspired revolutions against absolute monarchs.
The Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of RIghts are all considered enlightenment documents.
As a result of Enlightenment principles, more people were able to participate in the political systems through actions like voting, running for office and voicing their opinion through protest or demonstration.
Government in which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch’s power. England adopted this form of government after the Glorious Revolution. (a)
This philosopher separated the government into three branches of government and argued for separation of powers. (a)
Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things? (a)
French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion (a)
Industrialization is
the change from machine made to hand made goods
development of cities
the change from handmade to machine made goods
creation of factories
New farming methods made better use of the land, led the way to the Industrial Revolution (a)
Money used to invest in business (a)
People who risk their own money to start a business (a)
Land, labor & capital.
Factors of industrialization
Factors of Production
Factors of Export
Factors of Capitalism
What natural resources gave Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution? (a)
Laissez-faire practices are most closely associated with a (a)
These workers negotiate as a group to try and argue for better pay, better hours, and better working conditions.
Abolitionists
Labor Unions
Temperance Movement
Capitalists
How did the Industrial Revolution change the way we create goods? Choose the BEST answer
Made fewer products
Made more products from home
Made better quality products
Mass production & cheaper goods
Why did people move to cities during the Industrial Revolution?
People were looking for work in factories
People were looking on farms.
People wanted to buy a house.
People wanted to sell their crops.
This picture shows which problem of the factory system in Great Britain? Choose the BEST answer.
Unsafe working conditions
Unfair wages for women
Urbanization
Child Labor
During the Industrial Revolution, a new social and economic class that developed was called the:
Serfs
Nobles
Upper class
Middle Class
Nationalism is
the belief that one race is superior to another
the idea that land is controlled for strategic purposes
the acquisition of land, resources and markets
having pride and loyalty to your nation -that your nation is the best, and having a connection to others of common background
Which of the following is not a political motive of imperialism?
social darwinism
racism
nationalism
power
geopolitics
Controlling the Suez Canal is an example of
racism
nationalism
markets
power
geopolitics
Europeans believed that they had a duty to civilize the uncivilized is a ____ motive of imperialism.
political
economic
religious
social
Which of the following are not social motives of imperialism?
humanitarian concerns
social darwinsim
religious conversion
geopolitics
land to expand population
Which of the following was not an economic motive for imperialism
racism
acquire markets
acquire resources
land for population growth
How does industrialization relate to imperialism?
Industrialized countries need markets and resources which can be gained through imperialism.
Imperialism pushed for industrial development in Africa due to all the resources on the continent.
Imperialism convinced industrial countries to increase the production of goods.
Industrialized countries needed more trade partners. Imperialism provided greater opportunities for global trade.
Crops that are grown for profit, such as peanuts, palm oil, cocoa and rubber, are called
Industrial crops
Cash crops
Resource crops
Market crops
Which 2 areas of Africa remained independent during this colonial period?
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Liberia
Egypt
Congo
What religious divide existed in India (and still does)?
Hindus v. Christians
Muslims v. Hindus
Christians v Muslims
Hindus v. Buddhists
Why did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?
They wanted revenge for all the starvation occurring throughout India
They wanted to overthrow the British rule
Hindus and Muslims feared that ammunition was greased with fats that were against their religion
Indians thought the show of strength would frighten the British
What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion?
An end to company rule and more strict control from the British gov't
The British left India
The British East India Company went bankrupt
All Indians over the age of 33 were executed
This country in Asia was known as Britain's "jewel in the crown".
Pakistan
India
Calcuta
Bengali
Why was India known as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire?
India supplied most of the soldiers of the British army
India supplied raw materials and a large market
India provided gemstones and precious metals
India was the first colony to become a democracy
The British direct control in India from 1757 until 1947
Indian National Congress
Meiji
Raj
Muslim League
Which of the following best describes why China did very little trading in the 1700s?
China viewed themselves to be self-sufficient
China had extensive mining industries and a strong agricultural industry
China wanted to limit western influences in its country
All of the above are accurate descriptions
This practice was used by the Chinese when trading with foreign countries. It included a monetary gift and a kowtow. Countries seeking to trade with China were forced to admit to being inferior to China.
Trade treaties
Tribute system
Capitalism
Sphere of influence
Who benefited the most from the granting of extraterritorial rights in 19th century China?
Chinese peasants
Chinese Christians
Chinese government officials
Foreigners in China
Which of the following were imposed on China in the Treaty of Nanjing?
Hong Kong to Britain and elimination of the Cohong
Korea closed off to Russia and fishing rights granted to Japan
Pay an indemnity to Britain allow the opium trade to continue
Britain granted access to Manchuria
Britain granted Most Favored Nation Status and more ports opened to foreign trade
Which event in China was led by Hong Xiuquan with the goal of a China without poverty. The event ended with British and French troops stopping the rebellion.
Boxer Rebellion
Taiping Rebellion
Opium War
Self-Strengthening Movement
What was the armed rebellion against the presence of foreigners in China in 1900 that ended with foreign troops coming in to end the rebellion and resulted in the growth of Chinese nationalism?
Taiping Rebellion
Sino-Japanese War
Opium War
Boxer Rebellion
What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?
To protect US trading rights in China
To bring western ideas to China to help make reforms
To establish spheres of influence in China
To protect the trade of British opium in China
What happened in 1854 with the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa as a result of Commodore Perry's visit to Tokyo Harbor?
Japan built up a navy to fight against the US
Japan opened up 2 ports to US trade
Japan and Russia went to war over Manchuria
Japan annexed Korea
What did the Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War have in common?
Weapon manufacturing and shipbuilding decreased
Japan lost both wars
Japan became an imperial power and was competitive with the west
Japan's economy collapsed due to not being able to fund infrastructure projects
Who do the people in the image, sitting around the "pie" represent?
Asian nations wanting access to Chinese trade
Industrial, imperial powers
The US and other North American
colonies in Africa
What is the message of the image?
The Japanese are powerless in stopping the western powers from dividing up their country through economic imperialism.
The industrialized, imperials powers are competing with each other to carve out spheres of influence in China and the Qing Dynasty is powerless to stop them
European powers are planning to go to war with each other over China.
The Chinese and Japanese are plotting war against the west, causing racially motivated fear to become part of western relations with Asia
Which of the following areas did Japan annex and control from 1910 to 1945?
Korea
Manchuria
Mongolia
Hong Kong
What region of NE China was an area of interest in both the Russo-Japanese War and Sino-Japanese War?
Korea
Taiwan
Mongolia
Manchuria
The presence of foreigners in both China and Japan led to the growth of nationalism.
True
False
Which was a special privilege granted to foreigners in both China and Japan that created resentment and hatred towards foreigners in both countries?
government funded housing
spheres of influence
extra-territorial rights
free farm land
As a result of the Russo-Japanese War, Japan gained full control over
Russia
China
Taiwan and Pescadores
Manchuria and Korea
Both China and Japan initially resisted change when confronted by Western powers.
True
False
Following Japanese annexation of Korea, the Japanese government made every effort to make the Koreans more Japanese. Koreans were not allowed to speak Korea, had to change their names to Japanese names, Korean schools were closed and all business was done in Japanese. This is an example of (a)
Which of the following was not a result of Japanese modernization?
Japan's Japan's economy collapse, leading to Japan being divided into spheres of influence by western powers
Japan's economy grew and became an industrial powerhouse in the Pacific
Japan's military increased with weapons production and the development of a navy
Japan became competitive with the west and expected to be treated as an equal with the west.
