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Semester 2 Final Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the era of the lord–vassal (Feudalism) society in Japan, which group of people actually ruled Japan and truly held power?

a)

the emperors

b)

the samurais

c)

the shoguns

d)

the artisans

2.
What is the system in Europe where lords gave land to vassals for service and loyalty?
a)
monarchy
b)
chivalry
c)
monastery
d)
feudalism
3.
After the fall of Rome, what did the Church offer to the people of Europe?
a)
Shirts and Pants
b)
Stability and Security
c)
Polytheistic Religions
d)
Nuns and Pastors
4.
Christian views were the reason that the Western and Eastern churches were divided.  What did they rename themselves to be?
a)
Roman Catholics/Eastern Orthodox 
b)
Haji and Flow
c)
Jewish and Orthodox Jews
d)
Holy Shirts and Pants
5.
________ is a political system in which nobles are granted lands in exchange for their loyalty, military service, and protection.
a)
feudalism
b)
manor
c)
vassal
d)
knight
6.
This person is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church
a)
Pope
b)
President
c)
Priest
d)
peasant
7.

What is the time period known as between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance?

a)

Middle Ages

b)

Golden Ages

c)

Age of Discovery

d)

Tech Age

8.

Which of the following accurately describes the Mongol Empire’s role in facilitating trans-Eurasian trade?

a)

It imposed Mongol religious beliefs and practices on conquered peoples.

b)

It reestablished the Silk Roads between East Asia and Europe.

c)

It created a self-contained economic system by banning non-Mongol merchants from its territories.

d)

It developed a sophisticated bureaucracy staffed by talented Mongols.

9.

Which of the following best describes Middle Eastern trade in the period 1000 to 1450 ?

a)

A unified Islamic Empire eliminated all internal tariffs and encouraged trade.

b)

The area was engaged in regular trade with China, India, and sub-Saharan Africa.

c)

The Ottoman Empire drained the resources of the area in the Empire’s war with India.

d)

The area ceased trading with Europe but continued trading with sub-Saharan Africa.

10.

What is the problem with relying on trade to build your economy on as a country?

a)

You won't make any money

b)

You are vulnerable to the highs and lows of the global economy

c)

You have too many enemies trying to compete

d)

You don't have enough land for the merchandise

11.

a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church that began in 1517; it resulted in the creation of Protestant churches

a)

Reformation

b)

Indulgence

c)

Purgatory

d)

Protestant

12.
Who was Martin Luther?
a)
An African-American civil rights leader
b)
An NFL quarterback for the NY Jets
c)
A Germen priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church
d)
A dance club DJ who plays hip-hop music
13.
In his attempt to reform the Catholic Church, what did Martin Luther do?
a)
Bought a certificate of indulgence to be pardoned.
b)
Helped Pope Leo X rebuild St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
c)
Prepared a list of 95 arguments against indulgences.
d)
Decided to become a lawyer. 
14.
Humanism...
a)
emphasized the Bible
b)
leads to happier lives
c)
encourages people to learn Latin and Greek
d)
focuses on the potential of humans to achieve 
15.

Reopening of the "Silk Road" trade routes to Europe primarily allowed which of the following events to occur in the 1300's?

a)
the immigration of Chinese throughout Asia
b)
the increase of trade and spread of new ideas
c)
the spread of diseases to Europe
d)
allowed for quicker travel from China to Europe
16.

When did the Renaissance occur?

a)

1300s–1600s

b)

1300s–1500s

c)

1200s–1600s

d)

none of these

17.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

a)

Columbus' first voyage

b)

the exchange of goods between Europe and North America

c)

Triangular Trade

d)

Atlantic Slave Trade

18.
A period of rebirth and creativity in art, writing, and thought from about 1300 to 1600 A.D., beginning in Italy and eventually spreading throughout Europe.
a)
Renaissance
b)
Humanism
c)
arts
d)
patron
19.

Which plant became a major crop in the Caribbean islands after the Columbian Exchange?

a)

apple trees

b)

Sugar cane

c)

pineapples

20.

What killed a large percentage of the indigenous population as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

a)

Wild cattle

b)

Diseases

c)

War

21.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

a)

The exchange of money

b)

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, diseases, and ideas between the Americas and the Old world.

c)

Colombian exchange program.

22.

What is one significance of the Columbian Exchange?

a)

It brought many new ways of life to the Old and New Worlds

b)

The plants brought to the Old World didn't survive there

c)

Many Native Americans would move to Europe for a better way of life

d)

Native Americans became very wealthy off the trade with Europeans

23.
How did the discovery and colonization of the New World lead to international trade?
a)
It strengthened the Feudal system.
b)
Colonies provided raw materials and markets to sell to.
c)
Colonies discouraged international trade.
d)
It strengthened relations with Native Americans.
24.
Why was there a demand for slaves in the New World?
a)
There weren't enough Europeans to get the work done.
b)
Some colonies needed slave labor to make a profit.
c)
Native Americans resisted enslavement and ran away.
d)
All of these are correct
25.
How did scientists begin challenging authority during the Scientific Revolution?  
a)
 By testing old beliefs using logic, math and observations
b)
 By reading classic literature
c)
By collecting samples of plant life
d)
 By forming new government ideas 
26.
During the scientific  revolution people started using experiments to test theories rather than just believing the ___________
a)
King
b)
Family
c)
Church
d)
Sir Salami 
27.
Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things?
a)
power and privilege
b)
money and fame
c)
good looks and charm
d)
reason and logic
28.
Natural Rights
a)
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
b)
Life, Liberty, and Property
c)
Freedom
d)
Rights to say what we want, when we want to.
29.

The rights of life, liberty, and property are called:

a)

Unalienable Rights

b)

Essential Rights

c)

Natural Rights

d)

Original Rights

30.
The Enlightenment thinkers observed technological advancements due to the adoption of modern methods that relied on logical though, experimentation, and careful observation.  These advancements occurred during the 
a)
Scientific Revolution
b)
Age of Reason
c)
American Revolution
d)
French Revolution
31.
Whose authority was challenged by the new scientific theories during the 16th and 17th centuries? 
a)
Catholic Church
b)
Roman Gods
c)
Baptist ministers
d)
The Queen of Spain
32.
Which of the following best explains the effect of the Scientific Revolution on traditional religious beliefs?
a)
People now looked to religion to explain the world around them.
b)
People now looked to their kings to explain the world around them.
c)
People used reason and logic to explain the world
d)
Momney makes the world go round
33.

Which three continents were involved in the Triangular Trade Route?

a)

North America, South America and Africa

b)

North America, Africa and Europe

c)

North America, South America and Europe

d)

North America, Africa, and Asia

34.

What was sent from North America to Europe in the Triangular Trade?

a)

Manufactured Goods

b)

Gold and Slaves

c)

Raw Materials

d)

Iron Products such as guns

35.

What was sent from Africa to West Indies in the Triangular Trade?

a)

Manufactured Goods

b)

Gold and Slaves

c)

Raw Materials

d)

Iron Products such as guns

36.

What was sent from Europe to Africa in the Triangular Trade?

a)

Manufactured Goods

b)

Gold and Slaves

c)

Raw Materials

d)

Iron Products such as guns

37.

What was sent from Europe to North America in the Triangular Trade?

a)

Manufactured Goods

b)

Gold and Slaves

c)

Raw Materials

d)

Iron products such as guns

38.

What new crops were grown in the colonies that required an increase in the labor force?

a)

molasses, cotton and tobacco

b)

molasses, rice, and tobacco

c)

sugar cane, molasses, and tobacco

d)

sugar cane, cotton, and tobacco

39.

Which of these best describes the Scramble for Africa?

a)

Imperialist powers sliced Africa amongst themselves by drawing borders on a map

b)

Diplomats worked with tribal leaders to determine how to colonize countries in Africa

c)

European countries worked to finance capital expansion in African nations through loans.

d)

The United States used the Roosevelt Corollary to prevent nations from colonizing Africa.

40.

Define "colony."

a)

a country which is controlled by a more powerful country.

b)

the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

c)

An area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

d)

Having power and influence over others.

41.

Define "imperialism."

a)

the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies.

b)

loyalty and devotion to a nation

c)

the power to do as one pleases

d)

an area of land under the jurisdiction (rule) of a ruler or state.

42.

Why was Africa so valuable to European nations?

a)

advanced ships and weapons

b)

valuable raw materials and resources

c)

vast land for farming

d)

tourism

43.

Who benefited most from imperialism?

a)

European nations

b)

Native Americans

c)

African Kingdoms

d)

Indian Kingdoms

44.

Which of the following is a political reason for European Imperialism?

a)

access to raw materials

b)

access to new markets

c)

desire for cheap labor

d)

need to compete with other nations

45.

Which of the following is an economic reason for European Imperialism?

a)

racist beliefs that Europeans were superior to other people

b)

access to raw materials and valuable resources

c)

need to compete with other nations

d)

desire to spread European religion

46.

What was the Berlin Conference in 1884 credited with starting?

a)

World War II

b)

Scramble for Africa

c)

The Scientific Revolution

d)

The Age of Explorations

47.

Which of the following was a motive of imperialism

a)

Western nations wanted to spread the Islamic religion

b)

European nations were excited about touring new lands

c)

Western nations wanted to remain isolationist

d)

newly industrialized nations needed raw materials and new markets to sell their goods

48.
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
The United States
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Germany
49.
Mass production led to:
a)
Products being more superior in quality
b)
goods became less expensive
c)
laborers received higher wages
d)
industries moved to rural areas
50.
Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by
a)
Factories
b)
Hand
c)
Slaves
d)
Royalty
51.

Why were railroads so important during the Industrial Revolution and Imperialism?

a)
they moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances
b)
they were fun to ride on to go visit family in other states
c)
people could ride on railroads to get to their jobs in another city
52.
What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?
a)
ruralization
b)
colonization
c)
inflation
d)
urbanization
53.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the cities?
a)
Made the crime rate decrease
b)
Led to an increase in farm workers
c)
Make the cities cleaner and safer
d)
Led to an increase in population in the cities
54.
What did William and Mary  agree to sign that placed limits on their power as King and Queen?
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Petition of Rights
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Declaration of Indpendence
55.

Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the

a)

colonization of Japan by the United States

b)

transfer of spheres of influence to China

c)

introduction of Christianity to Japanese society

d)

opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan

56.

Emperor Meiji promoted what in Japan?

a)

isolation and nationalism

b)

capitalism and democracy

c)

revolution and absolutism

d)

reform and modernization

57.
During the early 1800's which country was allowed to dock in Japan?
a)
French
b)
Dutch
c)
Portugal
d)
China
58.

How did countries utilize militarism to influence the public?

a)

The military established martial law in public towns.

b)

The government would glorify the military and build up their weapons.

c)

The military would participate in community service.

d)

People would teach military level standards in grade school.

59.

Which of the following created a level of global competition that lead to world tension?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Militarism

d)

Extremism

60.

Which of the following was NOT a weapon of WW1?

a)

Chemical Gases

b)

Planes

c)

Tanks

d)

Atomic Bomb

61.

Germany, Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire made up which alliance.

a)

Central Powers

b)

Allied Powers

c)

Eastern Powers

d)

Axis Powers

62.

Great Britain, France, Russia and eventually the U.S. made up which alliance?

a)

Axis Powers

b)

Central Powers

c)

Western Powers

d)

Allied Powers

63.

What is the acronym for the causes that started World War I in Europe?

a)

TAME

b)

MAIN

c)

AIM

d)

PLAN

64.

A union of two or more groups

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

65.

A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

66.

pride in one's country

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliance

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

67.

a type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other. The middle ground between opposing trenches is known as no man's land

a)

Neutrality

b)

Propaganda

c)

Rationing

d)

Trench Warfare

68.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
a)
Left a legacy of hatred in the hearts of the German people.
b)
It stabilized the German economy.
c)
It left Germany in the same state as it was before the war.
d)
It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation.
69.

What impact did World War 1 have on the economy of Europe?

a)
It drained the treasuries of Europe
b)
It enriched the treasuries of Allied Powers
c)
It speeded the industrialization of Europe.
d)
It gave women an opportunity to become heads of companies.
70.

Trench Warfare is what?

a)

to prepare for war

b)

A form of warfare where soldiers fight from trees.

c)

Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the United States

d)

A form of warfare in which opposing armies fight each other from trenches dug in the battlefield.

71.

Reparations are what?

a)

As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war.

b)

American citizens were lending money to the government to pay for the war.

c)

Law passed by Congress in 1917 that required all men from ages 21 to 30 to register for the military draft

d)

British passenger liner sunk in 1915 that helped sway American opinion of the war.

72.

Because of the worldwide economic depression following World War I, Germany _____.

a)
was unable to supply its citizens with enough paper currency.
b)
had to grant its colonies independence because they were too expensive.
c)
was excused from having to make reparation payments to France and Britain.
d)
soon turned to fascist leaders who rallied the country around nationalism.
73.

One of the main reasons for massive inflation in Germany following World War I was ____

a)
its reliance on Japan for imports of gas and coal.
b)
Hitler's invasion of the Rhineland and Czechoslovakia.
c)
Germany's reparations payments to the victorious Allies.
d)
the repeated revolutions in their African colonies in the 1920s.
74.

What was the main reason why the Great Depression was felt so financially in Europe, even before the actual Stock Market Crash of 1929?

a)
The financial cost of building up the military to defeat Hitler.
b)
Too many nations were spending and investing money in the United States.
c)
The financial cost of World War I left many nations with no money and high unemployment.
d)
Too many industries moved to the United States after World War I and never returned to Europe.
75.

A period of very low economic activity combine with very high unemployment.  In other words, very little money circulating and no jobs. What is the term?

a)
Inflation
b)
Recession
c)
Depression
d)
Hyperinflation
76.

The Great Depression can best be described as:

a)

A period of global economic insecurity several years following World War I, resulting in widespread unemployment, inflation, and food insecurity across the world.

b)

The forcing of Germany to replay billions of dollars in reparations to the war's victors.

c)

A group of policies and programs designed to help people by deficit spending which would stimulate economic activity.

d)

The reintroduction of private trade, allowing farmers to depress the prices of their own products on a small scale.

77.

World War 2 started in

a)

1918

b)

1929

c)

1939

d)

1940

78.

The German army invaded which country first in WW2?

a)

France

b)

Switzerland

c)

Austria

d)

Poland

79.

Which was a major cause of the rise dictators in Europe after WW1?

a)

economic prosperity

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

redrawing of European borders

d)

German win of WWI

80.

Japan's goal in WW2 was to take over what?

a)

North America

b)

Soviet Union

c)

Eastern Asia

d)

Western Asia

81.
What event caused World War 2 to occur?
a)
assassination of the archduke
b)

Germany invaded Poland

c)
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
d)
Germany invaded Austria
82.
Which form of government did the men pictured create?
a)
Communism
b)
Socialism
c)
Totalitarian
d)
Democracy
83.

Which was not an Allied Power in WW2?

a)
Canada
b)
USSR
c)
United States
d)
Italy
84.

Which is not an Axis power in WW2?

a)
China
b)
Italy
c)
Japan
d)
Germany
85.

What event took the Japanese out of the WW2?

a)
Island hopping
b)
Pearl Harbor
c)
Battle of Britain
d)
Atomic Bombs
86.

Which 3 countries made up the Axis Powers in WW2?

a)
American, England, and Russia
b)
Sweden, Germany, and Denmark
c)
Italy, Russia, and Austria
d)
Italy, Germany, and Japan
87.

The time period when Nazi Germany sent millions of Jewish people to die in concentration camps

a)

Imperialism

b)

Fascism

c)

Holocaust

d)

Pearl Harbor

88.
How did WW2 end?
a)
both sides agreed to peacefully resolve their differences
b)
the US dropped two atomic bombs on Japan
c)
the Germans forced the Soviets to surrender
d)
the League of Nations declared the war illegal
89.

Which are the correct date for the start and end of World War 2?

a)

1914-1918

b)

1948-1949

c)

1939-1945

d)

1980-1985

90.

What did the two cold war countries “fight” each other over?

a)

political, economic, and military influence

b)

the best technology

c)

having the most superior weapons

d)

all of the above

91.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 main purposes of the United Nations?
a)
To keep peace
b)
To develop relations
c)
To improve the lives of the middle class
d)
To be a centre for harmonizing
92.

Which of the following was NOT a main principle of the UN?

a)

To save future generations from war.

b)

To prevent economic recessions.

c)

To reaffirm human rights.

d)

To establish equal rights for all nations.

93.
Cases held 1945-1949 to prosecute Nazi leaders and members for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
a)
Hideki Tojo
b)
Nuremberg Laws
c)
Final Solution
d)
Nuremberg Trials
94.

The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by

a)

the topographic features of the continent

b)

the patterns of European colonialism

c)

traditional African language groups

d)

the location of ancient African tribal kingdoms

95.

In Africa, a major result of World War II was

a)

an increase in feelings of nationalism

b)

a general decline in the standard of living

c)

an increase in colonization by European nations

d)

a rapid decline in population

96.

Which claim is best supported by the evidence included in these maps?

a)

Egypt and Ethiopia are no longer part of Africa.

b)

By 1980, most African countries had become independent.

c)

By 1950, most of Africa was controlled by Russia or the United States.

d)

The Union of South Africa was renamed Namibia.

97.
Why did a wave of decolonization and independence movements occur across Africa and Asia after World War II?
a)
Imperial nations realized that they were being unjust to the colonies 
b)
Colonies obtained advanced weaponry which allowed them to fight back against their colonizers
c)
WWII had been fought against imperialism and discredited the idea of Empire.
d)
The treaty signed by all major leaders forced countries to grant independence to their colonies
98.
The term "Decolonization" refers to . . . 
a)
The European powers trading colonies because to other countries because they could no longer afford to maintain them
b)
The process by which the European powers helped their colonies to gradually become self-sufficient and able to manage their own affairs
c)
The process by which colonies were lost during World War II
d)
The process by which colonies obtained their independence after World War II
99.

The Allies in WW2 consisted of......

a)

Japan, Germany, and America

b)

America, France, and Australia

c)

America, U.S.S.R, and Britain

d)

Germany, China, Japan, and Hawaii

100.
The United States entered World War II as a direct result of what?
a)
The attack on Pearl Harbor
b)
The invasion and division of France
c)
The invasion and division of Poland
d)
Attacks on U.S. ships in the Atlantic