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4th 6 weeks review

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following occurred as a direct result of the events of World War I?

a)

The Ottoman Empire expanded its territory in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

b)

Germany gained control of Austria from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire.

c)

Germany forfeited control of its colonies in Africa and Asia.

d)

Czar Nicholas II took control of the Russian Empire.

2.

The outcome of World War I led to which political transition for Germany?

a)

Empire to republic

b)

Monarchy to democracy

c)

Aristocracy to monarchy

d)

Democracy to dictatorship

3.

The outcome of World War I led to which development in the Middle East?

a)

The onset of a mass migration

b)

The creation of a mandate system

c)

The restoration of a regional empire

d)

The end of decolonization programs

4.

Look at the list below.

• Europeans traveled throughout the world seeking new markets for their goods.

• Many Europeans migrated from rural to urban areas seeking employment.

• The political power of the European middle class expanded significantly.

The developments described in this list were primarily the result of?

a)

the establishment of the Congress of Vienna.

b)

the expansion of the medieval feudal system.

c)

the fallout from the French Revolution.

d)

the onset of the Industrial Revolution.

5.

Which of the following played a significant role in the unification of both the Roman Empire and the Inca Empire?

a)

The development of a system of roads

b)

The invention of the printing press

c)

The development of the caravel

d)

The invention of gunpowder

6.

What led to a significant increase in immigration from Ireland to the United States in the 1840s?

a)

Rising unemployment associated with rapid industrialization in Ireland

b)

Desire to escape human rights abuses perpetrated by Irish monarchs

c)

Violent conflict between Irish Catholics and Protestants

d)

Crop failures in Ireland that led to mass starvation

7.

For most of the 1800s, the US government placed no restrictions on immigration from Europe primarily because of —

a)

the desire to diversify American culture.

b)

the hope to relieve overcrowding in Europe.

c)

the need for unskilled workers to meet the demands of industrialization.

d)

the need for foreign capital from immigrants to ensure economic stability.

8.

For a society to industrialize, which of the following is most necessary?

a)

Development of a specialized economy

b)

Availability of investment capital

c)

Establishment of foreign colonies

d)

Dependence on subsistence agriculture

9.

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Glorious Revolution and the English Bill of Rights of 1689?

a)

The British government became a representative democracy.

b)

The British government became a limited monarchy.

c)

Great Britain became a socialist republic.

d)

Great Britain became a theocratic state.

10.

Which of the following quotations would most likely have been made by an absolute monarch?

a)

"Government derives its power from the people."

b)

"Religion has no place in political affairs."

c)

"Human rights are inalienable."

d)

"I am the state."

11.

From the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries, absolute monarchs of Europe and Asia sought to —

a)

pursue agrarian reform through the redistribution of land.

b)

expand the power of feudal lords.

c)

draw a clear separation between church and state.

d)

centralize their political power.

12.

Which of the following do democratic societies have in common?

a)

A lack of economic regulation

b)

Nationalized industry

c)

Theocratic leadership

d)

A commitment to civil liberties

13.

Which of the following is true of most traditional societies?

a)

Most traditional societies place a great emphasis on technological innovation

b)

In most traditional societies, elders are respected for their experience and wisdom.

c)

In most traditional societies, the needs of the individual are emphasized over the needs of the group.

d)

Most traditional societies provide individuals with considerable opportunities for social mobility.

14.

Which of the following is not one of the elements of a civilization?

a)

Technological innovation

b)

Intellectual development

c)

Stable food supply

d)

Social equality

15.

Which of the following cultural movements was spurred on by information technology like social media and the Internet?

a)

Gilded Age

b)

Arab Spring

c)

Green Revolution

d)

Harlem Renaissance

16.

Which of the following publications has become obsolete as a result of the emergence of Global Positioning System (GPS) devices?

a)

Encyclopedia

b)

Thesaurus

c)

Dictionary

d)

Atlas

17.

Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become influential because they —

a)

provide employment opportunities to a diverse population.

b)

reduce the need for government welfare programs.

c)

allow people to connect through common interests.

d)

encourage government censorship of individuals.