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WorksheetsWorld History CFE Final Review
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which of the following best describes the Byzantine territory at the height of the empire?
The empire controlled territories that were isolated with no access to travel or trade.
The empire was land-locked and could not facilitate travel by water.
The empire was almost entirely located in Eastern Europe.
The empire consisted of territories on multiple continents and in multiple regions.
Which of the following is an example of how the Byzantine Empire was both a continuation and departure from the old Roman Empire?
Justinian’s Code of laws was developed from and replaced Roman law.
The Great Schism divided the religious leaders of Rome and the Byzantine Empire.
The Byzantine Empire was heavily influenced by Greek culture.
Constantinople became a center for art and architecture.
Using the map, which of the following statements BEST explains the major influence of Justinian and his general, Belisarius?
They contributed to a decline in the number of Byzantines practicing Christianity.
They expanded the Byzantine Empire by conquering much of the old Roman Empire.
They expanded trade by establishing territories along the Mediterranean Sea.
They established the first Byzantine territories in Africa and Europe.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the map of the Ottoman Empire seen above?
The weakening of the Byzantine Empire left it vulnerable to conquest.
The Ottoman Empire destroyed what was left of Greek culture.
The Ottomans, like the Byzantines, preserved Roman culture.
The height of the Byzantine Empire lasted until the 1600s.
What is the name of this famous Byzantine building?
Hagia Sophia
Colosseum
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathedral of Notre Dame
What idea do both the English Bill of Rights and the Enlightenment political philosophy of John Locke support?
limited government
communist bureaucracy
aristocratic anarchy
absolute power
“Being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, orpossessions.”― John Locke, Second Treatise of Government
the Magna Carta
the Petition of Right
the United States Sentiments
the Declaration of Independence
This illustration shows Thomas Paine surrounded by injustices that led to the French Revolution, in 1789. Paine wrote the “Rights of Man” in defense of the French Revolution.
rococo art
laissez faire
social contract
anarch rights
Which Enlightenment thinker protested for equal education for girls and boys?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Mary Wollstonecraft
Montesquieu
John Locke
How did the League of Nations fail to prevent the start of World War II?
The League had limited power to intervene and members were focused on problems in their own countries.
The League was unaware of the rising totalitarian governments across Europe.
The League relied on financial support that was unavailable due to the Great Depression.
The League was not intended to intervene in international affairs.
Which of the following best explains the events portrayed on the map above?
German military tactics were largely unsuccessful following their forced demilitarization.
Germany was bound by the terms of a nonaggression pact.
Germany violated many of the limitations set by post World War I treaties
German citizens advocated for peaceful relations with neighboring nations.
Which of the following contributed most to the success of German blitzkrieg tactics?
The resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare.
The massive improvement in airplane technology.
The target’s access to underground tunnels and shelters.
The use of a military draft to secure large numbers of infantrymen.
“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.”
-From the diary of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
Which of the following was the most significant result of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
It damaged the relationship between Japan and Germany.
It disabled the United States naval forces for the remainder of the war.
It drastically increased the number of enlisted men in the U.S. armed forces.
It destroyed the isolationist sentiment in the United States.
Which of the following explains the reason for European nations forming alliances in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
They wanted to increase their chances of winning the Great War.
They needed to protect themselves from rival nations.
They needed protection from American threats.
They tried to bring an end to imperialism.
Imperialism is the domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. How did imperialism contribute to the cause of World War I?
The rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe
The colonies’ efforts to gain their freedom increased tensions in Europe.
Any efforts to encourage trade increased tensions in European colonies
Any efforts to encourage trade increased tensions in European colonies
What role did the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand play during World War I?
It led to the creation of the Triple Alliance.
It increased nationalism among the Serbian people.
It led to the formation of an alliance between Russia and Germany.
It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.
What is the cartoon The Key to Victory trying to convey about World War I?
The only way to keep America in the war is to make ships more narrow.
More American ships were needed in order to win the war.
The common man could provide more support for the war than originally thought.
A victory would provide farmers with new transportation methods such as ships.
The image best depicts which effect of the Industrial Revolution?
Colonialism
Child Labor
urbanization
increased wealth
The graph illustrates which effect of the industrial revolution?
Increased productivity due to mechanization
Poor conditions that workers faced in coal mines.
The expansion of colonialism into India and other nations.
Unequal wealth distribution among workers and managers.
What was one effect of the industrial revolution in the United States?
improved working conditions in factories and mines
higher wages for agricultural workers
the labor movement organizing against child labor
a decrease in coal production following the invention of the steam engine
Why did the Industrial Revolution lead to an expansion of European colonialism in Africa in the late 1800s?
European countries competed for control overabundance natural resources.
European countries competed for control over the slave trade
India and China refused to allow European powers to trade with Africa.
India and China gained control of large regions in Africa at the Berlin Conference.
How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the development of the Scientific Revolution?
The Protestant Reformation supported the development of the printing press.
The Protestant Reformation supported independent thought on spiritual matters which led to independent thought on scientific matters.
The Protestant Reformation supported the cultural rebirths of the Renaissance.
The Protestant Reformation supported independent thought on scientific matters which led to independent thought on spiritual matters.
Which of the following was an effect of Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press on Western Europe?
Literacy levels decreased among very religious leaders.
Europeans were exposed to new ideas about religious and secular thought.
The number of universities in England decreased.
The price of books increased.
The map shows the maritime trade network between Europe, Africa, and the Americas known as triangular trade.
Mercantilism
Middle Leg
Middle Passage
Vertex Passage
The graph shows the number of slaves brought to the Americas grouped in 25-year periods.
increased trade with Europeans for firearms
increased tensions among neighboring peoples
rise of new states that battled for control of the slave trade
a shift towards trade with Asia instead of the Europeans and the Americas
This photo is of the Ca’ d’Oro palace in Venice, Italy, built between 1428 and 1430. The architect included Greek columns on all three levels, Byzantine decoration above the roofline, and Islamic arched windows in the design of the building.
Which of the following statements best describes the architectural style that developed during the Renaissance?
Renaissance architecture was influenced by various Classical architecture styles from the Mediterranean Sea region.
Renaissance architecture was designed to withstand flooding caused by the changing of the tides.
Renaissance architecture is easily identified when viewed from inside a building.
Renaissance architecture was heavily influenced by Northern European styles.
This map shows major states in the Mediterranean area circa 1400.
What is one reason that some Italian city-states such as Venice, Milan, and Naples grew into major commercial centers during the 13th and 14th centuries?
use of vernacular language
geographic location
artistic achievements
individual achievement
What is an example of the changes caused by the Columbian Exchange?
American diseases spread to Europe and China
European power quickly declined
American foods like corn and potatoes were introduced to European diets.
world population declined
The illustration of Aztec people was produced by a Spanish priest in Mexico, circa 1585.
What was the effect of the Columbian Exchange on the Native American population?
the spread of higher calorie food that allowed Native Americans to rest more
the spread of Old World diseases to which the Native Americans had no immunity
an increase in oral storytelling to pass down Native American history
an increase in the average global temperature
What is an example of a belief system that was spread to the Americas as a result of the Columbian Exchange
Christianity
Buddhist
Hinduism
Islam
Which statement describes an impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the lives of Africans?
Cross-cultural trade between Africa and Asia declined.
New diseases were brought to Africa and resulted in massive deaths caused by a plague.
The transfer of Africans to Europe supported the developments that led to the Industrial Revolution.
The forced enslavement and transportation of Africans to the Americas by Europeans resulted in a captive labor force for more than 200 years.
Based on the excerpt above, what conclusion can be made about the Arab Empire?
Arab citizens felt superior to inhabitants of other European or Asian cities.
Arab cities were not as well built as other large European cities like London or Paris.
Social and academic advancements improved the quality of life in Arab cities.
People living in the Arab Empire were more educated than Europeans.
Why did Islam divide into different sects (groups)?
Muslims disagreed over who would be the successor to Muhammad
Muslims disagreed over the use of icons
Muslims disagreed over the fasting during Ramadan
Muslims disagreed over whether Muhammad was the messenger from Allah
Shi'a believe who can be Caliph (leader)
Descendants of Muhammad
Pious Muslim
Local Elder
Cardinal
Refers to non-muslim people protected under Islamic rule
Ottoman
Muslim
Caliph
Dhimmitude
What did Muslims do when they conquered new territory?
forced all conquered people to convert to Islam
adopted the beliefs of the conquered people
imposed a special tax on "people of the book"
looted and burned conquered cities
Which of the following do all three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) have in common?
They are monotheistic religions with foundations from the Old Testament.
They are based on the same five pillars that dictate how to live.
They are polytheistic religions that each worship the same gods.
They are from different regions of the world and have separate religious texts.
Which of the following best explains why rulers of the Arab Empire did not force those who practice Christianity and Judaism to convert to Islam?
Muslims wanted to avoid potentially starting a Holy War
The three religions share similar practices and beliefs.
Muslims do not believe in converting people to Islam.
Muslims wanted to avoid potentially starting a Holy War
Which of the following is a major difference that separates the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam)?
They all worship different gods.
They each have their own distinct sacred texts.
They each follow the same basic commandments.
They all believe in the same key prophets and religious leaders.
Which statement correctly describes the difference in architecture between the Maya and the Inca?
The Incas built complex structures, but the Maya did not.
The Mayas used much smaller stones for construction than the Incas did.
The Inca structures were better built than the Mayas based upon the existing ruins
The Mayas used mortar between the stone blocks, but the Inca did not.
How did both the Maya and Inca adapt to their physical environments in order to successfully develop agriculture?
The Incas used slash and burn and the Mayas built terraces for farming.
The Mayas built chinampas for farming and the Incas used crop rotation for farming.
The Mayas built chinampas for farming and the Incas built terraces for farming
The Incas built chinampas for farming and the Mayas built terraces for farming.
This photo of quipu was taken at the Machu Picchu Museum in Cusco, Peru.
How was quipu used by the Inca?
to keep records of tax collections, census records, and other data
as a three-dimensional art form to beautify religious temples
to clean the floors of public buildings and spaces
to symbolize the sun god
What was the primary purpose for the building of the Inca road system?
to allow armies and news to move quickly through the empire
to allow for easy trade into and out of the empire
to allow farmers to move their products to the market before they spoil
to increase the speed of travel to religious festivals in the northern part of the empire
What conclusion can be drawn from the evidence about the Maya and Inca record-keeping systems?
The Maya record-keeping system was more reliable than the Inca record-keeping system.
The Maya had a written record-keeping system, but the Inca were unable to keep any records.
Both the Maya and Inca developed effective record-keeping systems.
The Incas were better mathematicians than the Maya.
Which of the following had the largest impact on the social and cultural development of kingdoms in West and South Africa?
the ethical challenges of slavery
the lack of contact with Europe
the lack of military power
the leadership of Islamic rulers
How did East Africa differ from the kingdoms of West and South Africa?
East Africa was less reliant on trade than the kingdoms in the West and South.
East Africa had one common culture and language rather than many separate cultures.
East Africa remained divided in individual trading cities rather than one large kingdom
East Africa experiences greater influence from Muslim traders and the Islamic faith.
Which of the following best completes the diagram above?
Gold is discovered in the West
The Bantu migration occurs
Islam spread throughout Africa
Civil War breaks out in Northern Africa
Which of the following best describes the function of the feudal system in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Knights were as highly honored by society as nobles.
Nobles owned servants or slaves who worked their land without benefit.
Land-owning nobles provided land in exchange for specific services from tenants.
Every member of society had the primary responsibility of protecting the king.
Which of the following best describes the role of Vassals in the feudal system?
They were granted plots of land in exchange for military service
They paid rent to nobles in exchange for protection and servants.
They were tied to their nobles’ land by contract and had limited freedoms.
They were low-ranking members of society who provided unskilled services.
What quality was used to distinguish high-ranking members of society from low-ranking members under the feudal system?
Military experience
Land ownership
Skill and education
Marital status and age
Which of the following best describes the role of the Church in medieval Europe?
The church became only a social organization and was only regarded by the lowest classes.
The rising power of the Pope led to the need for the monarchy to establish laws that separated church and state.
The Pope was believed to be a representative of God and set both religious and secular laws for society
The decline of Rome led to a sharp decline in belief in the Catholic church, which rid the Pope of most of his influence.
The excerpt above most likely represents which of the following aspects of medieval life?
A feudal contract
The code of chivalry
The teachings of the Church
A proclamation from the King
In what region were democratic reform movements hindered most by anti-Communist actions on the part of democratic nations?
Africa
Europe
Latin America
Asia
Which of the following was a major achievement of the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa?
The prevention of the Rwandan genocide
The creation of the Pan-Africa movement
The arrest of Nelson Mandela
The activism that ended apartheid
It is not the first time that Communist tanks have rolled over gallant men and women fighting to redeem the independence of their homeland. Nor is it by any means the final episode in the eternal struggle of liberty against tyranny, anywhere on the face of the globe, including Cuba itself. . . .
[I]t is clear that this Nation, in concert with all the free nations of this hemisphere, must take all even closer and more realistic look at the menace of external Communist intervention and domination in Cuba. The American people are not complacent about Iron Curtain tanks and planes less than 90 miles from our shores . . . -President John F. Kennedy
Which of the following best describes the purpose of President Kennedy’s statement?
To educate the American people on the foundations of a Communist government.
To defend the Cold War policy of intervening to prevent the spread of Communism.
To apologize to the nation for the ongoing Cold War with the Soviet Union.
To establish U.S. support for the new Communist regime in Cuba.
Which of the following best explains the cause of Soviet aggression and proxy wars around the world following World War II?
The Soviet Union gained power and territory as a result of allied victory.
The allied powers attempted to undermine Soviet leadership following the war.
Colonialism in Africa threatened both communist rule and traditional democracy.
European powers were actively pursuing the spread of democracy to new nations.
Which of the following is a result of the growing tension between the Soviet Union and Democratic nations in the West?
The full military occupation of all Soviet territories by UN forces
The weakening global reputation of the United States
The arms race to develop and test nuclear technology
The decreasing fear of Communism among democratic nations
Which of the following explains the significance of the Opium Wars for Britain?
There was an increase in power and the right to trade in China.
Opium was readily available to the British.
China began to see a decrease in British influence.
The Qing dynasty fell as a result of the Opium Wars.
Which of the following accurately compares the Taiping Rebellion to the Boxer Uprising?
The Taiping Rebellion targeted peasants while the Boxer Uprising targeted the allies of the empress.
The Taiping Rebellion targeted the Japanese while the Boxer Uprising targeted the Qing dynasty.
The Taiping Rebellion targeted the Qing dynasty while the Boxer Uprising targeted foreigners.
The Taiping Rebellion targeted Britain while the Boxer Uprising targeted reformers.
The image depicts three dogs that represent the United States, Japan, and Great Britain.
Which of the following statements would be an accurate caption for this political cartoon?
The Open Door Policy of 1899 was implemented to keep Chinese trade open to everyone on an equal basis.
The United States, Britain, and Japan threatened international trade between the south and west.
The Spanish government worked with the United States and Japan to gain control of China’s trade economy.
The Japanese government worked with the United States and Britain to gain control of China’s trade economy.
We have heard that in your own country opium is prohibited with the utmost strictness and severity - this is strong proof that you know full well how hurtful it is….Since...you do not permit it to injure your own country, you ought not to have the injurious drug transferred to another country.”
-Lin Zexu, Chinese government official
Which of the following would be supported by Lin Zexu’s statement regarding opium in China?
British merchants saw decreased profits selling opium from India to the Chinese resulting in less addiction across the entire region.
The British knew that opium addiction in China would increase the demand for the drug and the British would make more money.
China has always enjoyed a trade surplus and the opium trade only deepened this surplus leading to a booming economy.
The British respected Chinese authorities and, therefore, limited the opium trade between the two countries.
Which of the following was a result of the Latin American revolutions of the nineteenth century that reflected Enlightenment ideals?
Peru's first constitution gave the vote to citizens who could read and write in Spanish.
New constitutions ended many social distinctions and abolished slavery.
Creoles who had supported independence made up a powerful upper class.
The new governments were often conservative and were led by wealthy Creoles.
The strength of the Spanish empire declined
The Enlightenment influenced revolutionary leaders.
The English public revolted against French and German autocrats.
The tensions that increased between creoles and Spanish aristocrats.
