WorksheetsWorld History Final, 2020
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 39mins
“rule by __________ .”
The French had a revolution because...
the 1st and 2nd Estate wanted more power.
the middle class wanted equal rights based on the Enlightenment.
the 3rd Estate wanted fair taxes and bread.
The King was not listening to his people.
When one country takes over another for its own benefit:
Imperialism
Nationalism
Civil disobedience
Boycott
Before the Industrial Revolution was a change from _.
mass production to custom made
Handmade to factory made
Slave labor to child labor
capiitalism to communism
What was the purpose of labor unions?
Negotiate as a group for bigger factories
Negotiate as a group for better working conditions
Negotiate as a group for a political revolution
Negotiate as a group for a social revolution
What major event led to European countries looking for natural resources in foreign continents?
The Great Famine
Industrial Revolution
Social Darwinism
Annexation
What are the main causes of WWI?
Fascism, Neutrality, Imperialism, Capitalism
Militarism, Secret Alliances, Nationalism, Imperialism
Militarism, Alliances, Neutrality, Pacifism
Who were the fascist countries that made up the Axis Powers during WWII?
Japan
Italy
Germany
Russia
Who was targeted during the period of the Holocaust?
Jews, gypsies, homosexuals, the disabled, and the homeless
people who spoke out
German criminals and those with disabilities
people with blond hair and blue eyes
Why did Great Britain and France participate in the policy of appeasement towards Hitler between WWI and WWII?
They wanted Germany to help get them out of debt
They wanted to avoid another war
They wanted to build up their military
They wanted to prevent war between Stalin and Hitler
The Princess
Starting in 1932, which area saw a horrendous famine caused by Stalin of Russia that may have killed as many as 7 million people?
Ukraine
Mongolia
Estonia
Latvia
communists vs. those who still wanted a czar
Bolsheviks vs. Communists
White Russians vs. those who wanted a Czar
Who was the last Czar of Russia
Nicholas II
Rasputin
Catherine the Great
Stalin
Which revolution was nicknamed the Bloody Revolution?
American
English
French
Glorious
Animals __ since the Industrial Revolution.
are treated better
are treated like products
have shrunk in size
are fed healthier foods
Which of these are true about the Industrial Revolution:
unions helped workers get better pay and working conditions
child labor was dangerous, difficult, and low paying
work was hard and dangerous but offered a steady paycheck
people were not allowed to leave England if they knew how to build or repair the new inventions
During the period of New Imperialism __.
England, Ethiopia, and India were taken over
Most countries in Europe were taken over
most countries in Africa and Asia were taken over
France took over South Africa
Lenin promised the Russians __.
peace, land, and democracy
communism, food, and to win WWI
peace, land, and bread
a modern society with factories and collective farms.
Why did the Soviets join WWII?
the allies asked for help
the USSR wanted revenge
Germany attacked them
Hitler asked for Stalin's help
none of these
Years for WWI
1912-1914
1914-1918
1914-1919
1915-1919
Years for WWII
1935-1941
1938-1942
1939-1944
1939-1945
1940-1946
President __ was responsible for dropping the nuclear bombs on Japan.
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Truman
MacArthur
Churchill
Which of the following describes the Cold War?
direct, armed conflicts between the US and USSR
a time of deep reductions in military spending
tension between the super powers after WWII
how your family treats you if you forget to do your chores
The Cuban Missile Crisis
marked the end of the Cold War
was a testament to President Eisenhower's courage
was a blockade by the Soviets
brought the world to the brink of a nuclear war
all the estates were taxed equally because that is fair
the upper classes paid the most taxes, because that is fair
the poorest classes paid all the taxes, like what is going to happen now
the third estate was the wealthiest, as is typical
What happened at the Storming of the Bastille?
French women marched to Versailles to bring back bread
A period of mass executions that set off the bloody tone of the war
The revolution was ended on that historical spot that you can visit today
The people attacked the fort to get gunpowder, they also freed the 7 prisoners
Why couldn't the United States have a direct democracy?
People aren't mature enough to govern themselves
People don't have the time to vote for everything
Representatives don't always vote the way you want
we are too small to make it practical
Why is the Magna Carta an important document in history?
It was the first document to place limits on the king's power
It outlawed feudalism and gave voting rights to all citizens
It established Parliament as the nation's legislative body.
What were the sides in the French and Indian (7 Years) War?
French v. Indians
French & British v. Indians & colonists
French & Indians v. British & colonists
How many colonists died in the Boston Massacre?
1
5
50
500
How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?
Stamp Act
Proclamation of 1763
Closed the port of Boston
Executions of the Sons of Liberty (rebels)
The Glorious Revolution was fought over _.
religion: Protestant vs. Catholic
communism vs. democracy
bread
taxes
Strong societies have a large __ class.
middle
upper
peasant
clergy
Children __.
found it easier to find work than their parents before child labor laws
were never allowed to work in America until they weer 15
were not wanted by employers because they played around too much.
were seldom hired, because their parents did not want them to be in danger.
Why were the imperialists able to take over other nations?
the natives often welcomed their new technology and ideas
they had better systems of government
they had better weapons
their people were smarter
Which nation had the largest empire in the world?
France
U.S.
Great Britain
Russia
King Leopold II
was selfish and cruel
only wanted to help the people of the Congo
lived in the Congo and forced the natives to work hard.
visited the Congo to host political leaders and reporters
Gandhi forced the British to leave using...
days of prayer and fasting
violence
The Salt March
media attention
America's president during WWI was __.
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
John F. Kennedy
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
The Allies were made up of __ during WWI and WWII.
France
Germany
Britain
Russia/USSR
Ottoman Empire
New weapons for WWI included:
machine guns
submarines
airplanes
tanks
chlorine gas
Alliances were a problem in WWI because they were _.
secret
excluded countries angry
divided the world into 3 groups ready to fight
against the League of Nations directives
Probable reasons Truman used the atomic bombs on Japan.
To save American lives
revenge
To show this new powerful weapon to the world
To make sure the Japanese surrendered to us and not to Stalin
we were losing the island hopping strategy
During (the) _________, the Nazis burned synagogues, broke into Jewish homes, destroyed Jewish businesses, arrested Jewish people, and killed some of the Jewish people.
Holomodor
Holocaust
Kristallnacht
Blitzkrieg
The damage caused by dropping the atomic bombs was severe, but short-term.
true
false
France fell quickly because __.
they were relying on the Maginot Line to protect them.
they didn't know Hitler wanted to attack them.
they were prepared for an attack from the Soviet Union.
Which rights were taken from the Jewish party due to Hitler's rise to power? (Choose ALL that apply).
They lost their businesses
They had to go to seperate schools
They lost their right to vote
They couldn't have radios
They lost their citizenship
True or False: The evacuation of Dunkirk during WWII was made successful due to help from a fleet of small privately owned boats.
True
False
The Palestinians living in what is now Israel __ to let the Jewish people establish a new homeland on their land.
agreed
did not agree
Foreigners were able to create a safety zone during the Rape of Nanking, and save people because the attackers knew _.
if they killed a foreigner, their government might declare war on them.
if they violated the safety zone the UN would send troops.
the safety zone was across the border of India.
the safety zone was rigged with mines
About __ people were massacred in Nanking.
200,000
300,000
350,000
What two nations were in competition with each other during the Cold War?
Korea and Vietnam
England and Russia
Germany and the United States
United States and Soviet Union
The purpose of "policy of containment" was to--
stop the spread of democracy
stop the spread of hate
stop global warming
stop the spread of communism
How long did the Cold War last?
10 years
20 years
32 years
44 years
When did the U.S. declare war on Vietnam?
never
1958
1968
this year
Ms. K has been a __ for many years.
traveler
pet owner
vegetarian
foster mother
artist
In North Korea _.
if someone goes to jail, there parents and grandparents will also have to go
few people have enough to eat
their ruler is born into his position
movies are smuggled in to show citizens the truth
they can see the world through the internet and television
In a democracy people tend to have...
few rights
no free services
rights that vary by class
Many rights guaranteed by a constitution
