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GEO-HISTORY FINAL EXAM REVIEW

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the huge desert that covers northern Africa? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Sahara
Arabian
Gobi
Kalahari
2.

One of the most important motives for the European imperialism in Africa in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of

a)

religious conversion of Africans

b)

slaves for the American colonies

c)

raw materials used in industry

d)

new technology to gain from Africans

3.
The Berlin Conference of 1885:
a)
Was attended by Europeans, Africans, the Ottoman Empire and the U.S.
b)
Decided how to split up Berlin
c)

Created rules for how to divide to ensure that their areas were protected from each other. Ended up leading to Africa being divided without regard to existing political or cultural groups

d)
Gave all of Africa to either Great Britain and France
4.

The Europeans were mostly successful against Africans in battle, partly due to: (a)  

Choose from the below words
Better weapons
More soldiers
Advanced hand combat strategy
Immune to disease
5.
Which challenge did many African nations face after gaining independence?
a)
violence from rival groups living together
b)
lack of education / government training to run a country 
c)
economy dependent on the European country that colonized them
d)
All of the above 
6.
 Which was NOT a European country that colonized Africa in the 19th century?
a)
France
b)
Great Britain
c)
Portugal
d)
Poland 
7.
European countries wanted the ________ in Africa so they could take them back to their mills and factories in Europe to make ________ to sell and make money from.  
a)
raw materials; finished goods
b)
finished goods; raw materials
c)
natural resources; raw materials
d)
fossil fuels; finished goods 
8.
Which best describes colonization?
a)
country creates separate territories that they rule
b)
country expands its borders to include more land
c)
country converts people to the same religion and language
d)
country chooses a new leader to run government 
9.
Nelson Mandela was the leader of which group? 
a)
African National Congress
b)
United Somali Congress
c)
African Union
d)
National Party 
10.
By 1914, which of the following was true of Africa?
a)
Almost all of Africa had gained their independence
b)
Nearly every colony was involved in a revolt 
c)
European nations controlled almost all of Africa
d)
Many large and industrialized cities had been built up by Europeans
11.
What is the following African Physical Feature?
a)
Western Sahara Desert
b)
Serengeti Desert
c)
Sahara Desert
d)
Kalahari Desert
12.
This king of Belgium conquered the Congo region utilizing harsh tactics. 
a)
Leopold II
b)
Henry Stanley
c)
Dr. Livingstone
d)
Cecil Rhodes 
13.
What economic reasons did Europeans go to Africa for? 
a)
A new place to build houses.
b)
A new place to educate their children
c)
For natural resources, cheap labor, and markets.
d)
Because the weather was nice.
14.
Economic motives for imperialism include _________.
a)
a desire to spread Christianity
b)
a need for military bases around the world
c)
a need for raw materials to be used in factories
d)
a desire to gain glory
15.

Who was excluded (left out) from the Berlin Conference?

a)

representatives for the US

b)

representatives of European countries

c)

representatives of African countries

d)

representatives of the 3rd Estate

16.

What aspect of "new imperialism" is depicted in this image?

a)

racism

b)

Berlin Conference

c)

war

d)

establishing the Cairo to Cape Town RR

17.

In paragraph 9, Mandela says, Freedom is indivisible: the chains on any one of my people were the chains on me,” What did he mean?

a)

Slavery kept him working in the fields

b)

Many South Africans were locked up in prisons because they did not listen to the laws

c)

If one member of his race was suffering, he shared the burden

18.

What is Apartheid?

a)

Official policy of segregation in South Africa

b)

Segregation of people based on their gender

c)

Equal rights for all people

d)

Segregation in southern United States

19.

How did King Leopold maintain control of the Congo Free State?

a)

He consulted a council of other Europeans to help him rule

b)

His military, Force Publique, managed the country and dealt with revolts

c)

He kept local leaders in power by using indirect rule

d)

He granted the Congolese free trade to keep them happy

20.

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one,

a)

group is superior to others

b)

leader should make all decisions

c)

party should make all political decisions

d)

nation should dominate all others

21.

The two major ethnic groups in Rwanda are:

a)

Hera and Tari

b)

Hutu and Tari

c)

Hutu and Tulsi

d)

Hutu and Tutsi

22.
What is monotheism?
a)
The belief in 100 gods.
b)
The belief in many gods.
c)
The belief in one god.
d)
The belief that there is no god.
23.
Which of the following is not an Abrahamic religion?
a)
Islam
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Christianity
24.
Which of these religions is oldest?
a)
Islam
b)
Judaism
c)
Christianity
25.
This religion has two major sects -- Sunni and Shiite.
a)
Islam
b)
Judaism
c)
Christianity
d)
Buddhism
26.

polytheism : _______ :: monotheism : one

a)

many

b)

none

c)

one

d)

religion

27.

This 25-mile territory has been a source of dispute between Israel and its neighbors for many years:

a)

Gaza Strip

b)

Persian Gulf

c)

Strait of Hormuz

d)

Suez Canal

28.

Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?

a)

It allows ships to get out of the Persian Gulf.

b)

It is Iraq’s only waterway to the Persian Gulf.

c)

It connects the Jordan River to the Persian Gulf, making it cheaper to ship oil to other parts of Southwest Asia.

d)

It makes it possible to get from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea without sailing around Africa.

29.

A group of people who share a common culture and identity as a cohesive group are called a ___.

a)

nation state

b)

nation

c)

state

d)

country

30.

The organization of an area with a permanent population, a defined territory, a government, and the ability to make decisions for itself is a...

a)

state

b)

nation

c)

territory

d)

region

31.

Mesopotamia was predominately located in what current day country?

a)

Saudi Arabia

b)

Egypt

c)

Iran

d)

Iraq

32.

Zionism is

a)

the name of a religion.

b)

the name of a political movement dedicated to removing Jewish people from Europe.

c)

the name of the political movement dedicated to establishing a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

d)

the name of a rock band.

33.
Pakistan was created because which major religion was afraid of being persecuted? 
a)
Muslims
b)
Sikhs
c)
Hindus
d)
Christians
34.

Who was the spiritual leader of the Indian National Congress party, known for his methods of peaceful protest?

a)

Jawaharlal Nehru

b)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

c)

Mohandas Gandhi

d)

Louis Mountbatten

35.

Which country became a Muslim-majority state due to the events of Partition?

a)

Pakistan

b)

Bangladesh

c)

Bengal

d)

Sri Lanka

36.

Which nation was responsible for the colonization of India, and was responsible for overseeing the partition of India into two different countries?

a)

Great Britain

b)

United States

c)

France

d)

Portugal

37.

Why did Gandhi lead thousands of people on a 240-mile march to the sea?

a)

To protest participation in World War II

b)

To protest for Muslim representation in India

c)

To protest salt taxes and unfair policies on Indians

d)

To promote violence against the new state created

38.

Why was India split up in 1947?

a)

One region wanted to remain under British control

b)

The British feared a united India

c)

Communist supporters wanted a separate state

d)

Religious differences between Muslims and Hindus led to a political division

39.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
40.
This determines the state of your reincarnation
a)
Vedas
b)
Karma
c)
Aryans
d)
Upanishads
41.

Siddhartha Gautama spent the first years of his life?

a)

As a buddhist

b)

in China

c)

as a prince

d)

in his pajamas

42.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

a)

The way to end desire is to follow the Eightfold Path

b)

Only true enlightenment comes from meditation and fasting

c)

The way to end suffering is to end desire for selfish goals and to see others as extensions of ourselves

d)

Life is full of suffering

43.

What did Gandhi use to help free India?

a)

Slavery

b)

Strikes

c)

Civil Disobedience

d)

Armed rebellion

44.

What is the source for the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus River?

a)

Himalayan Mountains

b)

Hindu Kush Mountains

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Arabian Sea

45.

Strong, often violent winds that change direction with the season. The winter is dry and the summer is wet.

a)

Hurricanes

b)

Typhoons

c)

Tsunamis

d)

Monsoons

46.
Divided India's society into groups?
a)
Social Hierarchy
b)
Caste System
c)
Social Classes
d)
Hinduism
47.

How did a person become a member of a caste?

a)

They were born into it

b)

They got to choose their caste

c)

The Brahmins selected it for you

48.

Which of the following is a consequence of rapid population growth in India?

a)

Shortages of resources

b)

over crowding

c)

Increases in pollution

d)

All other choices are accurate

49.

All of the following are aspects of life that were determined by caste, EXCEPT

a)

how many kids you could have

b)

Job you could have

c)

who you could talk too

d)

Who you can marry

50.
What are the main rules and guidelines of Buddhism?
a)
10 commandments
b)
5 pillars
c)
8 step path
d)
4 noble truths
51.
The type of government in China and North Korea.
a)
Democracy
b)
Republic
c)
Communist
d)
Theocracy
52.
The ring of fire is the most volcanic and earthquake active area in the world. It is located along what ocean?
a)
Indian
b)
North 
c)
Pacific
d)
Atlantic
53.
Why did the US get involved with WWII?
a)
Germany bombed Pearl Harbor 
b)
Japan bombed pearl harbor 
c)
Japan dropped a nuclear bomb 
d)
Germany invaded Italy 
54.
He was the first black president of South Africa after having spent 27 years in prison. 
a)
Dalai Lama 
b)
Aung San Suu Kyi
c)
Mahatma Gandhi
d)
Nelson Mandela
55.
Which two Japanese cities were bombed by the US in August of 1945?
a)
Hirosaki and Nagashima
b)
Pearl Harbor and Hawaii
c)
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
d)
Tokyo and Osaka
56.
Who was the founder of Buddhism? 
a)
 Nelson Mandela
b)
Dalai Lama
c)
Sydney Australia 
d)
Siddhartha Gautama 
57.
What country is number 17?
a)
China
b)
North Korea 
c)
Vietnam
d)
Mongolia
58.
What country is number 16?
a)
Taiwan 
b)
China 
c)
Japan 
d)
Russia
59.
Which country is represented by number 18?
a)
Nepal
b)
Bhutan 
c)
Bangladesh
d)
Pakistan
60.
Which country is represented by number 15?
a)
Nepal
b)
Bhutan 
c)
Bangladesh
d)
Pakistan
61.
The god or supreme deity for Buddhism is
a)
Siddartha Gautama
b)
The Dalai Lama
c)
There is no god or supreme deity
d)
The Bodhisattvas
62.
What country did Buddhism start in?
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Japan
d)
Sri Lanka
63.
____________  was attacked by the Japanese on December 7th, 1941.
a)
Pearl Harbor
b)
Cos  Cob Harbor
c)
Big Pine Key Spanish Harbor
d)
Bar Harbor
64.
What president decided to use the atomic bomb 
a)
FDR 
b)
Wilson 
c)
Kennedy 
d)
Truman 
65.
Truman's main goal in deciding to drop the atomic bomb was to _____. 
a)
find out how destructive the bomb really was
b)
teach Japanese military leaders a lesson
c)
end the war and save American lives
d)
show how powerful the U.S. was
66.

One of the most important motives for the European imperialism in Africa in the late 1800s was that Africa provided a source of

a)

religious conversion of Africans

b)

slaves for the American colonies

c)

raw materials used in industry

d)

new technology to gain from Africans