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Pre-AP World History Final Exam Review

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did France and Great Britain become closer allies as World War I approached?

a)

They supported Bosnia’s liberation movement.

b)

They wanted to share control of Australia.

c)

They thought that America had too much imperial power.

d)

They thought that Germany, seeking world domination, was becoming a threat.

2.

In the space provided below, explain what each letter in the acronym G.R.A.P.E.S. stands for and what it is used for.

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3.

What was the immediate cause of WWI? (Hint: What did The Black Hand do?)

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4.

True or False: The term "Renaissance Man" refers to one who had many areas of talent.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

a)

Da Vinci

b)

Michelangelo

c)

Raphael

d)

Donatello

6.

True or False: The Renaissance was a time of "rebirth" following the Middle Ages.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Where did the Renaissance begin?

a)

France

b)

Spain

c)

Italy

d)

Germany

8.

Which invention allowed ideas to be spread easily and affordably?

a)

Oil paints

b)

Printing press

c)

Humanism

d)

Weser Architecture

9.

Which philosophy valued human thoughts and ideas rather than religious subjects?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Realism

c)

Humanism

d)

Industrialism

10.

Where did Christopher Columbus think he landed on his voyage?

a)

America

b)

India

c)

China

d)

Africa

11.

Which European country was the early leader in the Age of Exploration?

a)

Portugal

b)

Spain

c)

England

d)

France

12.

Name one of the nine global impacts of the Age of Exploration.

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13.

What was so significant about Europeans during the Age of Exploration?

a)

Europeans began global exploration and created colonies to increase their wealth & power.

b)

Europeans began regional exploration and created colonies to increase their wealth & power.

c)

Europeans were the first in the world to explore the oceans in search of new trade routes.

d)

There was nothing significant about Europeans during this time period.

14.

What are the 3 G's of the Age of Exploration?

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15.

Which of the following was NOT a navigation technique present during the Age of Exploration?

a)

Magnetic compass

b)

Printing press

c)

Caravel

d)

Maps

16.

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?

a)

Great Britain

b)

United States

c)

Germany

d)

France

17.

Which of the following is an example of Absolute Location? 

a)

El Paso, TX, USA

b)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

c)

27.5036° N, 99.5076° W

d)

Northwest Laredo

18.

Explain how the French and Indian War eventually led up to the American Revolution.

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19.

What are the 5 Themes of Geography? (Hint: Think of MR. HELP!)

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20.

What led up to the Industrial Revolution?

a)

The Agricultural Revolution

b)

The Coal Revolution

c)

The Gold Rush

d)

The invention of the power loom

21.

True or False: The people in the first estate in French society had the most money, rights, and privileges, but didn't pay taxes.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

22.

Why were the French so inspired by the American Revolution?

a)

The French saw that a revolt could be successful and that lasting change was possible.

b)

The colonies' loss demonstrated that a King could not be defeated, so they wanted to try for themselves.

c)

They also wanted independence from Great Britain.

d)

None of the above.

23.

Which estate in French society was made up of common people and poor who had few rights but paid half their wages in taxes?

a)

first estate

b)

second estate

c)

third estate

24.

Who declared themselves emperor of France 5 years after becoming leader?

a)

Napoleon Bonaparte

b)

King Louis

c)

Queen Marie Antoinette

d)

Simon Bolivar

25.

There were 4 MAIN causes for WWI. What were they? (Hint: Remember the acronym, M.A.I.N.)

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26.

The Berlin Conference led to which of the following events?

a)

The Scramble for Asia

b)

The Scramble for Africa

c)

The Independence of India

d)

Decolonization

27.

Which of the following was an economic cause of imperialism? (Hint: Think about the Industrial Revolution.)

a)

The need for new medicines

b)

The desire for world power

c)

The desire to spread Christianity

d)

The need for raw materials and cheap labor

28.

What does the following image represent? (Hint: What is the name of the policy of a country wanting to expand its wealth and power?)

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29.

True or False: European nations began decolonization because they were no longer able to maintain control after World War II.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

30.

True or False: Imperialism is the policy of extending a country’s power and influence over another country.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

True or False: Decolonization is the process of countries losing their independence from their colonizing country.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

32.

Which of the following was NOT a cause for WWII?

a)

Fascism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Militarism

33.

What sparked the beginning of WWII?

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34.

Draw how you feel about the final exam.