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World History Final Exam Review

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What effects did trade have beyond moving goods?

a)

Diseases spread by trade

b)

Ideas and religion spread by trade

c)

Innovations spread by trade

d)

All of the answers are correct

2.

The spread of ideas, religions, products, diseases as seen on the Silk Road is an enduring issue of

a)

Power

b)

Control

c)

Cultural Diffusion

d)

Inequality

3.

Which statement would Thomas Hobbes agree?

a)

An absolute monarch can best guarantee law and order.

b)

An absolute monarch rules with the consent of his people.

c)

Individuals have the most freedom under an absolute monarch.

d)

People are basically good, and an absolute monarch protects them.

4.

During The Enlightenment, people developed new ideas about ...

a)

the level of control they should have over their government

b)

the level of control the Sun exerts on Earth's orbit

c)

how their food crops should be grown

d)

how their houses should be arranged

5.
The Enlightenment is
a)
a time of rebirth
b)
a time when science ruled
c)
a time with people used reason and logic to explain the world
d)
a time when technology ruled
6.

According to Enlightenment thinker John Locke, why are governments created?

a)

God gives monarchs a divine right to rule over their people

b)

People are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler to create order

c)

People set up governments to protect their lives and property

d)

Civil government must be established to offset the power of the church

7.

People give up some of their freedom in exchange for protection of their rights in the ...

a)

Scientific Revolution

b)

Age of Reason

c)

State of Nature

d)

Social Contract

8.

Select the 3 Philosophers who's ideas CLEARLY are present in our system of Gov't today.....

a)

Locke

b)

Newton

c)

Hobbes

d)

Montesquieu

e)

Rousseau

9.
Belief that no religion should run or make laws for a government.
a)
Separation of Church and State
b)
Freedom of Religion
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Religious tolerance
10.
French writer who believed in freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and the separation of church and state.
a)
Voltaire
b)
Locke
c)
Rousseau
d)
Montesquieu
11.
John Locke believed people were born with certain rights than no-one could take away. 
a)
Life, liberty, property
b)
Life , liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
c)
Freedom of speech, religion, and property
d)
Social Contract
12.
This thinker believed in the separation of powers within a government.  Each part should have check and balances over the other parts.
a)
Montesquieu
b)
Wollstancraft
c)
Locke
d)
Voltaire
13.
France was deep in debt because
a)
money spent on the American Revolution
b)
Marie Antoinette's lavish spending
c)
the 1st and 2nd estates did not pay taxes
d)
all of the above
14.

Third Estate

a)

Clergy

b)

Nobility

c)

Other 97% of French population

15.
What was the Divine Right of Kings?
a)
right to not pay taxes
b)
God given right to rule
c)
predetermined rise to power
d)
enlightenment of kings
16.
The American colonies declared their independence from 
a)
The Mother Country, England (aka Great Britain)
b)
The Spanish Empire
17.
The American colonies used this country for an ally (helper)
a)
Great Britain/ England
b)
France
c)
Spain
18.
After the the American and French Revolutions, this group was inspired to revolt too: 
a)
The Spanish
b)
The Hatians
c)
The Hessians
19.
The Hatian revolution was different because it was 
a)
earlier than the others
b)
a slave revolt
20.
Haitian slaves were working to gain their independence from 
a)
French soldiers
b)
Spanish landowners
21.

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?

a)

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.

b)

The Native Americans were virtually defenseless against the Europeans advanced technology and weapons.

c)

The Europeans promised to give the Native Americans food and shelter in exchange for their land.

d)

The Native Americans thought the Europeans were gods and worshiped them.

22.

The European were willing to make the long dangerous journey to trade good and make a profit. What is the definition of profit?

a)

small or short supply

b)

a large supply

c)

financial gain

d)

situation involving danger

23.

The reason that Europe first began exploring was to find a sea route from Europe to where?

a)

Asia

b)

Antartica

c)

Africa

d)

North America

24.

The first country to begin exploring by sea was __________.

a)

Spain

b)

Italy

c)

Portugal

d)

England

25.

The ________ helped sailors know what direction they were headed.

a)

compass

b)

map

c)

astrolabe

d)

caravel

26.

The reasons that European countries wanted to explore and conquer the Americas were:

a)

gold

b)

god

c)

glory

d)

all of the above

27.

This country was the friendliest with the Native Americans?

a)

France

b)

England

c)

Portugal

d)

Spain

28.

Food and animals were exchanged between the New World and the Old World in what was called the?

a)

Chicago Exchange

b)

Louisiana Purchase

c)

NYSE

d)

Columbian Exchange

29.

How did new foods from the New World impact people in Europe?

a)

better nutrition to live longer

b)

better decorations

c)

provided beasts of burden

d)

made the Europeans sick

30.

In the idea of mercantilism, what is "wealth?"

a)

copper and diamonds

b)

sugar cane and tobacco

c)

gold and silver

d)

people and animals

31.

This explorer mistakenly discovered the America's in 1492, trying to find a faster sea route to India?

a)

Hudson

b)

Columbus

c)

Magellan

d)

Cortes

32.

_________ is the science of making maps.

a)

exploration

b)

astrolabe

c)

compass

d)

cartography

33.

crops that could be sold easily in markets in the colonies and overseas. Examples are cotton, tobacco, rice, sugar cane and cotton

a)

slavery

b)

indentured servant

c)

cash crops

d)

Triangular Trade

34.

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

a)

indentured servant

b)

cash crops

c)

charter

d)

slavery

35.

What came from the Old World? (select all that apply)

a)

Diseases like smallpox, measles, malaria, and influenza

b)

Sweet Potatoes, Vanilla, Peanuts, Pineapple, and Tobacco

c)

Livestock like Cattle, Sheep, Horses, and Pigs

d)

Grains like Wheat, Barley, and Oats

e)

Fruits like Peaches, Pears, and Bananas

36.

Which of the following is a negative impact that the Columbian Exchange had on the native peoples of the Americas?

a)

The spread of disease killed millions of people.

b)

Agriculture spread to more regions.

c)

The use of the horse caused native peoples to leave.

d)

Native peoples were no longer allowed to use their languages.

e)

Europeans established global trade networks that brought maize to Europe, chili peppers to India, and wheat to the Americas.

37.

Before the Industrial Revolution all products were created by

a)

Factories

b)

Hand

c)

Slaves

d)

Royalty

38.

The combination of resources, improved transportation, and technological breakthroughs all led to the

a)

industrial revolution

b)

adoption of gold standard

c)

era of good feelings

39.

In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, many factories were built along rivers because

a)

water was a major source of irrigation

b)

ships could easily deliver goods to factories

c)

water power was used to power factory machines

40.
How did railroads impact the prices of goods & services?
a)
Made them more expensive & harder to ship
b)
made them cheaper & easier to ship
c)
Gave people a way of transportation
41.

Mass production means:

a)

Products being made with more superior in quality

b)

goods being made in large quantities

c)

laborers received higher wages

d)

industries moved to rural areas

42.

Which statement is true about the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Children were not allowed to work

b)

Work conditions were closely regulated

c)

There were no labor laws that prevented children from working

43.
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
The United States
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Germany
44.
What impact did the Agricultural Revolution have on the population of England?
a)
The population increased a little.
b)
The population declined steeply.
c)
The population increased dramatically.
d)
The population stayed the same.
45.
How did the Agricultural Revolution impact farmers?
a)
New farming methods required more workers on the farm.
b)
New farming methods produced bigger harvests with less farmers.
46.
The Industrial Revolution grows in Britain because
a)
they had access to coal reserves
b)
they were a strong naval power
c)
they had a stable government
d)
all of the above
47.
What is the movement of people from rural to urban areas called?
a)
ruralization
b)
colonization
c)
inflation
d)
urbanization
48.
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
49.
England is an island. Why was this an advantage during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
It wasn't an advantage.
b)
It made it more difficult for other countries to steal England's ideas.
c)
England has many ports and rivers which allow easier worldwide trade.
d)
England had tropical weather, which allowed more crops to be grown.
50.
The part of the slave’s journey aboard the ship between Africa and the American colonies was known as the _________________  _________________
a)
Triangular Trade Route
b)
Middle Passage
c)
Northwest Passage
d)
Bermuda Triangle
51.

How did the Columbian Exchange result in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

a)

Diseases wiped out Native American populations

b)

Europeans needed labor to plant crops in the New World

c)

Native Americans would rebel or run away from slave masters

d)

All of the above

52.

How did the slave trade affect Africa’s population?

a)

Economic opportunities led to a massive migration to the cities

b)

New foods led to better health and nutrition

c)

Reduced population and frequent warfare destroyed communities .

d)

Increased trade raised the standard of living for most Africans

53.
What were the new crops grown in the colonies that demanded slave labor?
a)
sugar cane, cotton, tabacco
b)
sugar, cotton, wheat
c)
cotton, wheat, corn
54.

What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China

a)

Opium War

b)

War of 1812

c)

War of the worlds

d)

English war

55.

What is domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region

a)

Imperialism

b)

Industrialization

56.

US entered war to gain control of Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, and the Philippines in this war...

a)

Rico War

b)

Spanish American War

c)

War on terrorism

d)

Island war

57.

What is the name of the reform in education, military, and industrial changes made after Japanese studied western nations

a)

Sushi

b)

Tokyo

c)

Western

d)

Meiji

58.

The view that a nations most "fit" to survive had the right to dominate others

a)

Dominator

b)

Survivalist

c)

Social Darwinism

d)

Winner

59.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
60.
Industrialization affected the relationships between industrialized nations and non-industrialized nations because it
a)
was the driving force behind imperialism. 
b)
weakened economic ties between nations. 
c)
allowed industrialized nations to take slaves. 
d)
enabled the two types of nations to strengthen each other.
61.
The poem, The White Man's Burden, by Rudyard Kipling, represents the belief that European culture was _______.
a)
superior to other cultures
b)
misunderstood by Americans
c)
the oldest culture in the world
d)
a replica of Ancient Greek culture
62.
The visit of Commodore Perry encouraged the Japanese to 
a)
close its ports to all Western traders. 
b)
declare war on Russia to gain Korea as a buffer zone. 
c)
open a port to trade with the United States
d)
try to build its own modern navy before Perry's return. 
63.
The Meiji Restoration helped Japan become a ...
a)
traditional nation
b)
mighty world power
c)
island to itself
64.
an area in which an imperial power has complete rights and privileges in trade or investment
a)
protectorate
b)
colonialism
c)
sphere of influence
d)
imperialism
65.
New Imperialism was focused mainly in 
a)
North and South America
b)
Africa and Asia
c)
Antarctica and Australia
d)
Europe
66.

A feeling that people have of being proud of their country with the belief that it is better and more important than other countries.

a)

Nationalism

b)

Exploitation

c)

Yellow Journalism

67.

The theory of natural selection to society. The phrase "survival of the fittest" is applied to politics and society.

a)

Nationalism

b)

Social Darwinism

c)

Racism

68.

What were two reasons for why countries began to imperialize?

a)

natural resources and new markets

b)

gold and glory

c)

new machinery and labor force

69.

Which Asian country was seen to be the most successful example of nationalism?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Singapore

d)

Thailand

70.

Which of the following countries was ruled by Britain during the Age of Imperialism?

a)

Bolivia

b)

Afghanistan

c)

India

d)

Ethiopia

71.

Why were European countries interested in colonizing Africa during the Age of Imperialism?

a)

They wanted Africa's natural resources

b)

They wanted land to develop new types of ships

c)

They wanted to create a perfect society

d)

They wanted to learn new languages

72.
This country in Asia was known as Britain's "crown jewel".
a)
China
b)
India
c)
Manchuria
d)
Korea
73.

The Opium War was caused by Britain continuing to sell opium to China.

a)

True

b)

False

74.
Who won the Sepoy Rebellion?
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
India
d)
Japan
75.
Japan was tired of foreign involvement, so they closed themselves off for 200 years. This represents what vocabulary word? 
a)
Isolationism
b)
Empire
c)
Exploit
d)
Civilized
76.

The Sepoy Mutiny caused what change in India?

a)

destruction of British rule

b)

the emergence of Indian nationalism

c)

transition to industrial economy

d)

transition to direct rule

77.

The Boxer rebellion in China targeted _____ officials.

a)

Western

b)

Manchu

c)

Confucian

d)

military

78.

Rebellions and Resistance, 1800s - 1914, were a response to

a)

the Columbian Exchange

b)

industrialization

c)

economic imperialism

d)

increased state expansion and control

79.

Most of the resistance movements in Asia, Africa, and the Americas were organized around _____.

a)

nationalism

b)

religion

c)

flags

d)

unification

80.

The Boxer rebellion ended with ____.

a)

intervention by Western power to get rid of the Qing

b)

intervention by Western powers to help the Qing

c)

intervention by Japan to defeat Qings

d)

intervention by Russia to help the Qings

81.

Prior to the Sepoy mutiny, the sepoys fought for ___.

a)

British crown

b)

British East India Co.

c)

Hindu regional rulers

d)

Mughals

82.

What is the term used to describe a policy of glorifying the armed forces and keeping an army prepared for war?

a)

nationalism

b)

militarism

c)

imperialism

d)

patriotism

83.

What was the immediate result of trench warfare?

a)

an easy victory for the Allied Powers

b)

fewer casualties on both sides

c)

neither side was able to advance (massive deadlock)

d)

an easy victory for the Central Powers

84.

Which of the following groups of words best characterizes the causes of World War I?

a)

Imperialism, Nationalism, Militarism and Alliances

b)

Individualism, Humanism, Imperialism and Secularism

c)

Communism, Fascism and Socialism

d)

War, Boom and Bust

85.

In the 1920’s and 1930’s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Spain was largely the result of what?

a)

the success of the Communists in establishing a command economy in the Soviet Union

b)

severe economic and social problems that arose in Europe after World War I

c)

the active support of the United States

d)

movements demanding the return of the old monarchies

86.

Which policy shows that appeasement does not always prevent war?

a)

British policy toward Germany in Munich during the 1930’s

b)

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

c)

Germany seizing Alsace Lorraine

d)

United States stopping oil and gas shipments to Japan

87.

A major goal of France and Great Britain at the Conference of Versailles following World War I was to do what?

a)

create a politically unified Europe.

b)

keep Germany from rebuilding its military forces.

c)

restore pre-war imperial governments to power.

d)

help Germany rebuild its industrial economy

88.

In what way did the Treaty of Versailles establish conditions that led to the outbreak of World War II?

a)

It called for eliminating the League of Nations an organization for resolving future conflicts

b)

It gave Germany too much power by letting it keep land conquered in World War I

c)

It weakened the Allied countries by making France, England, and Russia reduce the size of their armies

d)

It imposed harsh reparations payments on Germany, which led to economic and political instability

89.

Britain and France suffered heavy casualties during WWI. Because of this, when faced with Axis expansion before World War II, these countries were what?

a)

Reluctant to call upon the League of Nations to settle disputes

b)

Dependent on the United States to intervene in an international crisis

c)

Unwilling to take action that might start another war by using appeasement

d)

Prepared to use military intervention whenever necessary

90.

How did the event shown above change how war was fought?

a)

Cities can now be destroyed quickly and easily

b)

Civilians were now killed for the first time

c)

Alliances were no longer played a key role in war

d)

Militarism was unnecessary as armies were no longer needed

91.

What was collectivization in Russia?

a)

Industrialization in Russia

b)

Taking over factories to be controlled by the state

c)

Taking over of farmland to control farming by the state

d)

Stalin forced labor

92.

What was Stalin's five year plan in Russia?

a)

Industrialization of Russia

b)

Taking over factories to be controlled by the state

c)

Taking over of farmland to control farming by the state

d)

Stalin forced labor

93.

What was the primary reason that World War I was considered the first modern war?

a)

Trench Warfare

b)

Industrialization with new technology in weapons

c)

More countries involved in the war

d)

Military dictatorships

94.

What was the primary reason that military dictatorships began to lead countries all over the world after World War I?

a)

Weak governments

b)

New land borders

c)

Different ethnic makeup

d)

The depression

95.

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?

a)

Nationalism

b)

Alliance

c)

Appeasement

d)

Propaganda

96.

Joseph Stalin ran a what type of government in the Soviet Union during his power?

a)

Alliance

b)

Militarism

c)

Totalitarianism

d)

Nationalist

97.

What is a biased or misleading way to promote or publicize a political point of view?

a)

Propaganda

b)

Nationalism

c)

Militarism

d)

Inflation

98.

Who was made to pay reparations, lost territory, and blamed for World War I?

a)

Austria-Hungary

b)

Russia

c)

Germany

d)

Italy

99.

A _________ is when all resources are devoted to helping win a war.

a)

total war

b)

propaganda war

c)

great war

100.

Check off all that women did to help support the war effort

a)

Worked in factories

b)

joined war as nurses

c)

stayed at home and watched tv

101.

The purpose of ________ was to persuade people to be part of the war effort and hate the enemy

a)

propaganda

b)

war bonds

c)

draft

102.

________ was used to limit the amount of items people could buy to make more available for the war

a)

Propaganda

b)

Media coverage

c)

Rationing

103.

Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?

a)

Many jobs were being outsourced overseas.

b)

The government offered housing incentives in newly developed areas.

c)

Religious pilgrimages to neighboring countries were required based on their beliefs.

d)

The subcontinent was divided into countries based primarily on the location of religious majorities.

104.

What is the term used to describe the invisible line that separated communist Eastern Europe from democratic Western Europe?

a)

Berlin Wall

b)

Iron Curtain

c)

No Man's Land

d)

Iron Wall

105.

What wars were fought during the Cold War as a result of containment and the Domino Theory?

a)

Korean & Vietnam War

b)

WWI & WWII

c)

Civil War & Spanish American War

d)

Persian Gulf & War on Terror

106.

The Cold War was a period of competition between which two countries?

a)

the U.S. and Korea

b)

The Soviet Union and Afghanistan

c)

the U.S. and Afghanistan

d)

the U.S and the Soviet Union

107.

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

108.

During the Cold War, what bill did the U.S. Congress pass to provide financial assistance to western European countries?

a)

Truman Doctrine

b)

Open Door Policy

c)

Marshall Plan

d)

Domino Theory

109.

What policy implemented in the Cold War said the U.S. would give military aid to a country that needed to resist communism?

a)

Marshall Plan

b)

Truman Doctrine

c)

Domino Theory

d)

Open Door Policy

110.

During what Cold War event did the U.S. bypass a Soviet blockade in Germany without provoking a military conflict?

a)

Berlin Airlift

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Watergate Scandal

d)

Bataan Death March

111.

The first country in Asia to become communist in 1949 was

a)

Japan

b)

North Korea

c)

South Korea

d)

China

112.

Korea was divided along the __________ Parallel after World War II.

a)

35th

b)

36th

c)

37th

d)

38th

113.
He was the communist leader of North Vietnam
a)
Diem
b)
Johnson
c)
Ho Chi Minh
d)
Castro
114.

During the Cold War, what policy did the U.S. follow to stop the spread of communism?

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Big Stick Policy

c)

Containment Policy

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

115.

What theory caused the U.S. to enter the Vietnam War in order to stop the expansion of communism across Southeast Asia?

a)

Marshall Plan

b)

Domino Theory

c)

Open Door Policy

d)

Dollar Diplomacy

116.

This type of government is run by the people.

a)
Socialism
b)
Communism
c)
Democracy
d)
Government
117.
This is a type of government where the government has complete control of the country. 
a)
Communism
b)
Socialism
c)
Democracy
d)
Government
118.
The Cold War was a time of tension between the United States and the former Soviet Union. In 1962, the United States was involved in
the Cuban Missile Crisis. Which was the importance of this event?
a)
•The United States wanted the former Soviet Union to provide aid to Cuba.
b)
•The United States attacked Cuba.
c)
•The United States wanted the former Soviet Union to remove missiles from Cuba.
d)
•The United Stated placed missiles in Cuba.
119.
In 1950, the United States and other countries from the United Nations became involved in the Korean War. What was the cause of this war?
a)
•North Korea attacked South Korea to spread communism.
b)
•South Korea wanted to drive out troops from Vietnam.
c)
•North Korea attacked China to spread communism.
d)
•South Korea attacked North Korea to spread democracy.
120.
A form of economy that promotes free trade, reduced government intervention and entrepreneurism is ________
a)
Capitalism
b)
Communism
c)
Socialism
d)
Marxism
121.
What was the arms race?
a)
The US and Soviet Union began to race and see who could conquer more countries.
b)
The US and Soviet Union began building and storing powerful weapons.
c)
The US wanted to have peace with the Soviet Union
d)
The Soviet Union wanted to become allies with the United States
122.
What began the space race?
a)
Sputnik
b)
the Berlin Wall
c)
the Berlin Blockade
d)
the Cuban Missile Crisis
123.
What was the Truman Doctrine?
a)
stated the United States would provide money to countries threatened by Communism
b)
Rebuild war torn Europe
c)
european recovery program
d)
Funded by Soviet Union to provide money to satellite states
124.

What war ended in 1991, when the Soviet Union fell?

a)

World War I

b)

World War II

c)

Cold War

d)

Civil War

125.

This was a new policy of "openness" of the USSR, allowing more free speech and religion.

a)

Glasnost

b)

Perestroika

126.

What happened to East and West Germany after the Fall of the Berlin Wall?

a)

They kept the same political system

b)

They unified into one democratic country

c)

They unified into one communist country

d)

They rebuilt the wall.

127.

After the Fall of the USSR, what did many parts of the former USSR do?

a)

Attempt to reestablish communism

b)

Break away from Russia and become independent

128.

What type of economic system system encourages private ownership?

a)

Mercantilism

b)

Command Economy

c)

Mixed Economy

d)

Capitalism

129.

Which Soviet leader helped bring an end to the Cold War?

a)

Joseph Stalin

b)

Mikhail Gorbachev

c)

Ronald Reagan

d)

Pol Pot

130.

What Cold War term means to stop the spread of Communism?

a)

NATO

b)

Containment

c)

Warsaw Pact

d)

Marshall Plan

131.

This symbol of Communist repression fell in November 1989.

a)

Mao's Picture

b)

Statue of Lenin

c)

Tower of Babel

d)

Berlin Wall

132.

What was the name of the organization that hoped to promote peace and global cooperation following WWII?

a)

The U.S. Congress

b)

United Nations

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

League of Nations