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WorksheetsWorld History Final Exam Review
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins
What effects did trade have beyond moving goods?
Diseases spread by trade
Ideas and religion spread by trade
Innovations spread by trade
All of the answers are correct
The spread of ideas, religions, products, diseases as seen on the Silk Road is an enduring issue of
Power
Control
Cultural Diffusion
Inequality
Which statement would Thomas Hobbes agree?
An absolute monarch can best guarantee law and order.
An absolute monarch rules with the consent of his people.
Individuals have the most freedom under an absolute monarch.
People are basically good, and an absolute monarch protects them.
During The Enlightenment, people developed new ideas about ...
the level of control they should have over their government
the level of control the Sun exerts on Earth's orbit
how their food crops should be grown
how their houses should be arranged
According to Enlightenment thinker John Locke, why are governments created?
God gives monarchs a divine right to rule over their people
People are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler to create order
People set up governments to protect their lives and property
Civil government must be established to offset the power of the church
People give up some of their freedom in exchange for protection of their rights in the ...
Scientific Revolution
Age of Reason
State of Nature
Social Contract
Select the 3 Philosophers who's ideas CLEARLY are present in our system of Gov't today.....
Locke
Newton
Hobbes
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Third Estate
Clergy
Nobility
Other 97% of French population
Why were explorers like Columbus able to claim land and resources in North and South America for the Europeans even though it was inhabited by Native Americans?
The King and Queen offered to sail the Native Americans back to Europe if the Native Americans would let the white explorers use their land and natural resources.
The Native Americans were virtually defenseless against the Europeans advanced technology and weapons.
The Europeans promised to give the Native Americans food and shelter in exchange for their land.
The Native Americans thought the Europeans were gods and worshiped them.
The European were willing to make the long dangerous journey to trade good and make a profit. What is the definition of profit?
small or short supply
a large supply
financial gain
situation involving danger
The reason that Europe first began exploring was to find a sea route from Europe to where?
Asia
Antartica
Africa
North America
The first country to begin exploring by sea was __________.
Spain
Italy
Portugal
England
The ________ helped sailors know what direction they were headed.
compass
map
astrolabe
caravel
The reasons that European countries wanted to explore and conquer the Americas were:
gold
god
glory
all of the above
This country was the friendliest with the Native Americans?
France
England
Portugal
Spain
Food and animals were exchanged between the New World and the Old World in what was called the?
Chicago Exchange
Louisiana Purchase
NYSE
Columbian Exchange
How did new foods from the New World impact people in Europe?
better nutrition to live longer
better decorations
provided beasts of burden
made the Europeans sick
In the idea of mercantilism, what is "wealth?"
copper and diamonds
sugar cane and tobacco
gold and silver
people and animals
This explorer mistakenly discovered the America's in 1492, trying to find a faster sea route to India?
Hudson
Columbus
Magellan
Cortes
_________ is the science of making maps.
exploration
astrolabe
compass
cartography
crops that could be sold easily in markets in the colonies and overseas. Examples are cotton, tobacco, rice, sugar cane and cotton
slavery
indentured servant
cash crops
Triangular Trade
System used in the southern colonies to hold people of African heritage in bondage, mostly to work on cash crop plantations without freedom and without any promise of freedom
indentured servant
cash crops
charter
slavery
What came from the Old World? (select all that apply)
Diseases like smallpox, measles, malaria, and influenza
Sweet Potatoes, Vanilla, Peanuts, Pineapple, and Tobacco
Livestock like Cattle, Sheep, Horses, and Pigs
Grains like Wheat, Barley, and Oats
Fruits like Peaches, Pears, and Bananas
Which of the following is a negative impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the native peoples of the Americas?
The spread of disease killed millions of people.
Agriculture spread to more regions.
The use of the horse caused native peoples to leave.
Native peoples were no longer allowed to use their languages.
Europeans established global trade networks that brought maize to Europe, chili peppers to India, and wheat to the Americas.
Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by
Factories
Hand
Slaves
Royalty
The combination of resources, improved transportation, and technological breakthroughs all led to the
industrial revolution
adoption of gold standard
era of good feelings
In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, many factories were built along rivers because
water was a major source of irrigation
ships could easily deliver goods to factories
water power was used to power factory machines
Mass production means:
Products being made with more superior in quality
goods being made in large quantities
laborers received higher wages
industries moved to rural areas
Which statement is true about the Industrial Revolution?
Children were not allowed to work
Work conditions were closely regulated
There were no labor laws that prevented children from working
How did the Columbian Exchange result in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Diseases wiped out Native American populations
Europeans needed labor to plant crops in the New World
Native Americans would rebel or run away from slave masters
All of the above
How did the slave trade affect Africa’s population?
Economic opportunities led to a massive migration to the cities
New foods led to better health and nutrition
Reduced population and frequent warfare destroyed communities .
Increased trade raised the standard of living for most Africans
What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China
Opium War
War of 1812
War of the worlds
English war
What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region
Imperialism
Industrialization
US entered war to gain control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines in this war...
Rico War
Spanish American War
War on terrorism
Island war
What is the name of the reform in education, military, and industrial changes made after Japanese studied western nations
Sushi
Tokyo
Western
Meiji
The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others
Dominator
Survivalist
Social Darwinism
Winner
A feeling that people have of being proud of their country with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries.
Nationalism
Exploitation
Yellow Journalism
The theory of natural selection to society. The phrase "survival of the fittest" is applied to politics and society.
Nationalism
Social Darwinism
Racism
What were two reasons for why countries began to imperialize?
natural resources and new markets
gold and glory
new machinery and labor force
Which Asian country was seen to be the most successful example of nationalism?
China
Japan
Singapore
Thailand
Which of the following countries was ruled by Britain during the Age of Imperialism?
Bolivia
Afghanistan
India
Ethiopia
Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?
They wanted Africa's natural resources
They wanted land to develop new types of ships
They wanted to create a perfect society
They wanted to learn new languages
The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.
True
False
The Sepoy Mutiny caused what change in India?
destruction of British rule
the emergence of Indian nationalism
transition to industrial economy
transition to direct rule
The Boxer rebellion in China targeted _____ officials.
Western
Manchu
Confucian
military
Rebellions and Resistance, 1800s - 1914, were a response to
the Columbian Exchange
industrialization
economic imperialism
increased state expansion and control
Most of the resistance movements in Asia, Africa, and the Americas were organized around _____.
nationalism
religion
flags
unification
The Boxer rebellion ended with ____.
intervention by Western power to get rid of the Qing
intervention by Western powers to help the Qing
intervention by Japan to defeat Qings
intervention by Russia to help the Qings
Prior to the Sepoy mutiny, the sepoys fought for ___.
British crown
British East India Co.
Hindu regional rulers
Mughals
What is the term used to describe a policy of glorifying the armed forces and keeping an army prepared for war?
nationalism
militarism
imperialism
patriotism
What was the immediate result of trench warfare?
an easy victory for the Allied Powers
fewer casualties on both sides
neither side was able to advance (massive deadlock)
an easy victory for the Central Powers
Which of the following groups of words best characterizes the causes of World War I?
Imperialism, Nationalism, Militarism and Alliances
Individualism, Humanism, Imperialism and Secularism
Communism, Fascism and Socialism
War, Boom and Bust
In the 1920’s and 1930’s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Spain was largely the result of what?
the success of the Communists in establishing a command economy in the Soviet Union
severe economic and social problems that arose in Europe after World War I
the active support of the United States
movements demanding the return of the old monarchies
Which policy shows that appeasement does not always prevent war?
British policy toward Germany in Munich during the 1930’s
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Germany seizing Alsace Lorraine
United States stopping oil and gas shipments to Japan
A major goal of France and Great Britain at the Conference of Versailles following World War I was to do what?
create a politically unified Europe.
keep Germany from rebuilding its military forces.
restore pre-war imperial governments to power.
help Germany rebuild its industrial economy
In what way did the Treaty of Versailles establish conditions that led to the outbreak of World War II?
It called for eliminating the League of Nations an organization for resolving future conflicts
It gave Germany too much power by letting it keep land conquered in World War I
It weakened the Allied countries by making France, England, and Russia reduce the size of their armies
It imposed harsh reparations payments on Germany, which led to economic and political instability
Britain and France suffered heavy casualties during WWI. Because of this, when faced with Axis expansion before World War II, these countries were what?
Reluctant to call upon the League of Nations to settle disputes
Dependent on the United States to intervene in an international crisis
Unwilling to take action that might start another war by using appeasement
Prepared to use military intervention whenever necessary
How did the event shown above change how war was fought?
Cities can now be destroyed quickly and easily
Civilians were now killed for the first time
Alliances were no longer played a key role in war
Militarism was unnecessary as armies were no longer needed
What was collectivization in Russia?
Industrialization in Russia
Taking over factories to be controlled by the state
Taking over of farmland to control farming by the state
Stalin forced labor
What was Stalin's five year plan in Russia?
Industrialization of Russia
Taking over factories to be controlled by the state
Taking over of farmland to control farming by the state
Stalin forced labor
What was the primary reason that World War I was considered the first modern war?
Trench Warfare
Industrialization with new technology in weapons
More countries involved in the war
Military dictatorships
What was the primary reason that military dictatorships began to lead countries all over the world after World War I?
Weak governments
New land borders
Different ethnic makeup
The depression
What is a diplomatic policy of making political or material concessions to an enemy power in order to avoid conflict, especially in World war I and II?
Nationalism
Alliance
Appeasement
Propaganda
Joseph Stalin ran a what type of government in the Soviet Union during his power?
Alliance
Militarism
Totalitarianism
Nationalist
What is a biased or misleading way to promote or publicize a political point of view?
Propaganda
Nationalism
Militarism
Inflation
Who was made to pay reparations, lost territory, and blamed for World War I?
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Germany
Italy
A _________ is when all resources are devoted to helping win a war.
total war
propaganda war
great war
Check off all that women did to help support the war effort
Worked in factories
joined war as nurses
stayed at home and watched tv
The purpose of ________ was to persuade people to be part of the war effort and hate the enemy
propaganda
war bonds
draft
________ was used to limit the amount of items people could buy to make more available for the war
Propaganda
Media coverage
Rationing
Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?
Many jobs were being outsourced overseas.
The government offered housing incentives in newly developed areas.
Religious pilgrimages to neighboring countries were required based on their beliefs.
The subcontinent was divided into countries based primarily on the location of religious majorities.
What is the term used to describe the invisible line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe?
Berlin Wall
Iron Curtain
No Man's Land
Iron Wall
What wars were fought during the Cold War as a result of containment and the Domino Theory?
Korean & Vietnam War
WWI & WWII
Civil War & Spanish American War
Persian Gulf & War on Terror
The Cold War was a period of competition between which two countries?
the U.S. and Korea
The Soviet Union and Afghanistan
the U.S. and Afghanistan
the U.S and the Soviet Union
What did the two cold war countries “fight” each other over?
political, economic, and military influence
the best technology
having the most superior weapons
all of the above
During the Cold War, what bill did the U.S. Congress pass to provide financial assistance to western European countries?
Truman Doctrine
Open Door Policy
Marshall Plan
Domino Theory
What policy implemented in the Cold War said the U.S. would give military aid to a country that needed to resist communism?
Marshall Plan
Truman Doctrine
Domino Theory
Open Door Policy
During what Cold War event did the U.S. bypass a Soviet blockade in Germany without provoking a military conflict?
Berlin Airlift
Vietnam War
Watergate Scandal
Bataan Death March
The first country in Asia to become communist in 1949 was
Japan
North Korea
South Korea
China
Korea was divided along the __________ Parallel after World War II.
35th
36th
37th
38th
During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?
Open Door Policy
Big Stick Policy
Containment Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
What theory caused the U.S. to enter the Vietnam War in order to stop the expansion of communism across Southeast Asia?
Marshall Plan
Domino Theory
Open Door Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
This type of government is run by the people.
the Cuban Missile Crisis. Which was the importance of this event?
What war ended in 1991, when the Soviet Union fell?
World War I
World War II
Cold War
Civil War
This was a new policy of "openness" of the USSR, allowing more free speech and religion.
Glasnost
Perestroika
What happened to East and West Germany after the Fall of the Berlin Wall?
They kept the same political system
They unified into one democratic country
They unified into one communist country
They rebuilt the wall.
After the Fall of the USSR, what did many parts of the former USSR do?
Attempt to reestablish communism
Break away from Russia and become independent
What type of economic system system encourages private ownership?
Mercantilism
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
Capitalism
Which Soviet leader helped bring an end to the Cold War?
Joseph Stalin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Ronald Reagan
Pol Pot
What Cold War term means to stop the spread of Communism?
NATO
Containment
Warsaw Pact
Marshall Plan
This symbol of Communist repression fell in November 1989.
Mao's Picture
Statue of Lenin
Tower of Babel
Berlin Wall
What was the name of the organization that hoped to promote peace and global cooperation following WWII?
The U.S. Congress
United Nations
Treaty of Versailles
League of Nations
