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Exam Review 1st Semester [2025]

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Check all of the following that are concepts from the Enlightenment period used by democratic systems.

a)

absolutism

b)

consent of the governed

c)

system of checks and balances

d)

censorship

e)

individual rights and freedoms

2.

In what kind of government does the leader use the threat of force to maintain power? (a)  

Choose from the below words
democratic
authoritarian dictatorship
constitutional monarchy
capitalist system
3.

What is the term for the right of people to rebel against a government that fails to protect the rights of the people? (a)  

Choose from the below words
right of revolution
consent of the governed
self-determination
right of insurrection
constitutionalism
4.

Locke's three Natural Rights are

a)

religion

b)

property

c)

tolerance

d)

life

e)

liberty

5.

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)  

Choose from the below words
absolutism
church rule
consent of the governed
mandate of heaven
divine right of kings
6.

Select all that are true about the Enlightenment period.

a)

The Enlightenment period grew out of new ideas from the Scientific Revolution.

b)

Enlightenment ideas inspired revolutions against absolute monarchs.

c)

The Declaration of Independence, US Constitution and Bill of RIghts are all considered enlightenment documents.

d)

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.

7.

Government in which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch’s power. England adopted this form of government after the Glorious Revolution. (a)  

Choose from the below words
Absolute Monarchy
Limited Monarchy
Democratic Government
None of the above
8.

This philosopher separated the government into three branches of government and argued for separation of powers. (a)  

Choose from the below words
Voltaire
Locke
Montesquieu
Adam Smith
9.

Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things? (a)  

Choose from the below words
power and privilege
money and fame
good looks and charm
reason and logic
10.

French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion (a)  

Choose from the below words
Voltaire
Denis Diderot
Mary Wollstonecraft
John Locke
11.

Industrialization is

a)

the change from machine made to hand made goods

b)

development of cities

c)

the change from handmade to machine made goods

d)

creation of factories

12.

New farming methods made better use of the land, led the way to the Industrial Revolution (a)  

Choose from the below words
crop rotation
agricultural revolution
Britain
seed drill
13.

Money used to invest in business (a)  

Choose from the below words
natural resources
entrepreneur
capital
iron
14.

People who risk their own money to start a business (a)  

Choose from the below words
entrepreneur
capital
peasants
factory workers
15.
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
The United States
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Germany
16.
What product was first made using machines in factories?
a)
Steel
b)
textiles
c)
locomotives
d)
flying shuttles
17.
What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?
a)
The population increased a little.
b)
The population declined steeply.
c)
The population increased dramatically.
d)
The population stayed the same.
18.
What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?
a)
ruralization
b)
colonization
c)
inflation
d)
urbanization
19.

Land, labor & capital.

a)

Factors of industrialization

b)

Factors of Production

c)

Factors of Export

d)

Factors of Capitalism

20.

What natural resources gave Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Forests
Wildlife and precious gems
Coal and iron
Hills
21.
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
22.

Laissez-faire practices are most closely associated with a (a)  

Choose from the below words
command economy
traditional economy
mixed economy
market economy
23.
Which traits characterize a laissez-faire capitalist economic system?
a)
national health care and social security
b)
central planning and government quotas
c)
slash-and-burn agriculture and animal-powered technology
d)
private property and profit incentive
24.
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.
25.
In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels expressed the idea that
a)
religion should be the most important factor in society
b)
profits from work should belong to the workers
c)
power should be determined by a person’s wealth
d)
supply and demand should control prices
26.
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels developed a theory that economic conditions would significantly improve for the working class only when
a)
the bourgeoisie became the ruling class
b)
workers controlled the means of production
c)
governments accepted the capitalist system
d)
workers negotiated with the capitalists
27.
Which speaker is referring to laissez-faire capitalism?
a)
Speaker A
b)
Speaker B
c)
Speaker C
d)
Speaker D
28.
The system in which the government owns and controls the means of production, such as mines and factories, is called?
a)
fascism
b)
socialism
c)
capitalism
d)
mercantilism
29.
Which of the following was NOT associated with early factory working conditions?
a)
Low wages
b)
Safe working conditions
c)
Dangerous working conditions
d)
Widespread pollution
30.

These workers negotiate as a group to try and argue for better pay, better hours, and better working conditions.

a)

Abolitionists

b)

Labor Unions

c)

Temperance Movement

d)

Capitalists

31.

How did the Industrial Revolution change the way we create goods? Choose the BEST answer

a)

Made fewer products

b)

Made more products from home

c)

Made better quality products

d)

Mass production & cheaper goods

32.

Why did people move to cities during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

People were looking for work in factories

b)

People were looking on farms.

c)

People wanted to buy a house.

d)

People wanted to sell their crops.

33.

This picture shows which problem of the factory system in Great Britain? Choose the BEST answer.

a)

Unsafe working conditions

b)

Unfair wages for women

c)

Urbanization

d)

Child Labor

34.

During the Industrial Revolution, a new social and economic class that developed was called the:

a)

Serfs

b)

Nobles

c)

Upper class

d)

Middle Class

35.
 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 
36.
The theory that it was natural for stronger nations to dominate weaker ones is known as   
a)
Berlin Conference
b)
Social Darwinism
c)
Sphere of Influence
d)
Scramble for Africa
37.
 Imperialism was brought on as a result of 
a)
Democratic Revolutions 
b)
World War I 
c)
Industrialization 
d)
The Renaissance 
38.
When a strong country takes over a weaker country for economic, social or political reasons it is called
a)
industrialization
b)
miliatrism
c)
imperialism
d)
nationalism
39.
One of the most important motives for the European imperialism in Africa in the late 1800s was that   Africa provided a source of
a)
religious conversion of Africans
b)
slaves for the American colonies
c)
raw materials used in industry
d)
new technology to gain from Africans
40.

Nationalism is

a)

the belief that one race is superior to another

b)

the idea that land is controlled for strategic purposes

c)

the acquisition of land, resources and markets

d)

having pride and loyalty to your nation -that your nation is the best, and having a connection to others of common background

41.

Which of the following is not a political motive of imperialism?

a)

social darwinism

b)

racism

c)

nationalism

d)

power

e)

geopolitics

42.

Controlling the Suez Canal is an example of

a)

racism

b)

nationalism

c)

markets

d)

power

e)

geopolitics

43.

Europeans believed that they had a duty to civilize the uncivilized is a ____ motive of imperialism.

a)

political

b)

economic

c)

religious

d)

social

44.

Which of the following are not social motives of imperialism?

a)

humanitarian concerns

b)

social darwinsim

c)

religious conversion

d)

geopolitics

e)

land to expand population

45.

Which of the following was not an economic motive for imperialism

a)

racism

b)

acquire markets

c)

acquire resources

d)

land for population growth

46.

How does industrialization relate to imperialism?

a)

Industrialized countries need markets and resources which can be gained through imperialism.

b)

Imperialism pushed for industrial development in Africa due to all the resources on the continent.

c)

Imperialism convinced industrial countries to increase the production of goods.

d)

Industrialized countries needed more trade partners. Imperialism provided greater opportunities for global trade.

47.

Crops that are grown for profit, such as peanuts, palm oil, cocoa and rubber, are called

a)

Industrial crops

b)

Cash crops

c)

Resource crops

d)

Market crops

48.

Which 2 areas of Africa remained independent during this colonial period?

a)

Madagascar

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Liberia

d)

Egypt

e)

Congo

49.
Who controlled India before the Sepoy Mutiny?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Britain East India Company
c)
China
d)
France
50.
A mutiny fought by Indian soldiers against British rule in India in the mid 1800ś. 
a)
Sepoy Rebellion
b)
Boer War
c)
Unequal Treaty
d)
Opium War
51.

What religious divide existed in India (and still does)?

a)

Hindus v. Christians

b)

Muslims v. Hindus

c)

Christians v Muslims

d)

Hindus v. Buddhists

52.

Why did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

a)

They wanted revenge for all the starvation occurring throughout India

b)

They wanted to overthrow the British rule

c)

Hindus and Muslims feared that ammunition was greased with fats that were against their religion

d)

Indians thought the show of strength would frighten the British

53.

What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

a)

An end to company rule and more strict control from the British gov't

b)

The British left India

c)

The British East India Company went bankrupt

d)

All Indians over the age of 33 were executed

54.

This country in Asia was known as Britain's "jewel in the crown".

a)

Pakistan

b)

India

c)

Calcuta

d)

Bengali

55.

Why was India known as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire?

a)

India supplied most of the soldiers of the British army

b)

India supplied raw materials and a large market

c)

India provided gemstones and precious metals

d)

India was the first colony to become a democracy

56.

The British direct control in India from 1757 until 1947

a)

Indian National Congress

b)

Meiji

c)

Raj

d)

Muslim League

57.

Which of the following best describes why China did very little trading in the 1700s?

a)

China viewed themselves to be self-sufficient

b)

China had extensive mining industries and a strong agricultural industry

c)

China wanted to limit western influences in its country

d)

All of the above are accurate descriptions

58.

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.

a)

Trade treaties

b)

Tribute system

c)

Capitalism

d)

Sphere of influence

59.

Who benefited the most from the granting of extraterritorial rights in 19th century China?


a)

Chinese peasants

b)

Chinese Christians

c)

Chinese government officials

d)

Foreigners in China

60.

Which of the following were imposed on China in the Treaty of Nanjing?

a)

Hong Kong to Britain and elimination of the Cohong

b)

Korea closed off to Russia and fishing rights granted to Japan

c)

Pay an indemnity to Britain allow the opium trade to continue

d)

Britain granted access to Manchuria

e)

Britain granted Most Favored Nation Status and more ports opened to foreign trade

61.

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.

a)

Boxer Rebellion

b)

Taiping Rebellion

c)

Opium War

d)

Self-Strengthening Movement

62.

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?

a)

Taiping Rebellion

b)

Sino-Japanese War

c)

Opium War

d)

Boxer Rebellion

63.

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy?

a)

To protect US trading rights in China

b)

To bring western ideas to China to help make reforms

c)

To establish spheres of influence in China

d)

To protect the trade of British opium in China

64.

What happened in 1854 with the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa as a result of Commodore Perry's visit to Tokyo Harbor?

a)

Japan built up a navy to fight against the US

b)

Japan opened up 2 ports to US trade

c)

Japan and Russia went to war over Manchuria

d)

Japan annexed Korea

65.

What did the Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War have in common?

a)

Weapon manufacturing and shipbuilding decreased

b)

Japan lost both wars

c)

Japan became an imperial power and was competitive with the west

d)

Japan's economy collapsed due to not being able to fund infrastructure projects

66.

Who do the people in the image, sitting around the "pie" represent?

a)

Asian nations wanting access to Chinese trade

b)

Industrial, imperial powers

c)

The US and other North American

d)

colonies in Africa

67.

What is the message of the image?

a)

The Japanese are powerless in stopping the western powers from dividing up their country through economic imperialism.

b)

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

c)

European powers are planning to go to war with each other over China.

d)

The Chinese and Japanese are plotting war against the west, causing racially motivated fear to become part of western relations with Asia

68.

Which of the following areas did Japan annex and control from 1910 to 1945?

a)

Korea

b)

Manchuria

c)

Mongolia

d)

Hong Kong

69.

What region of NE China was an area of interest in both the Russo-Japanese War and Sino-Japanese War?

a)

Korea

b)

Taiwan

c)

Mongolia

d)

Manchuria

70.

The presence of foreigners in both China and Japan led to the growth of nationalism.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

Which was a special privilege granted to foreigners in both China and Japan that created resentment and hatred towards foreigners in both countries?

a)

government funded housing

b)

spheres of influence

c)

extra-territorial rights

d)

free farm land

72.

As a result of the Russo-Japanese War, Japan gained full control over

a)

Russia

b)

China

c)

Taiwan and Pescadores

d)

Manchuria and Korea

73.

Both China and Japan initially resisted change when confronted by Western powers.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

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)  

Choose from the below words
Cronyism
Paternalism
Nationalism
Assimilation
75.

Which of the following was not a result of Japanese modernization?

a)

Japan's Japan's economy collapse, leading to Japan being divided into spheres of influence by western powers

b)

Japan's economy grew and became an industrial powerhouse in the Pacific

c)

Japan's military increased with weapons production and the development of a navy

d)

Japan became competitive with the west and expected to be treated as an equal with the west.