WorksheetsWorld History II Practice SOL
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Which country's revolution influenced the French Revolution?
United Kingdom
Spain
Italy
United States
Select the phrases that are associated with the man pictured.
Led Haitian rebellion against France
Led American abolitionist movement
Liberated northern areas of Latin America
Led the 3rd Estate during the French Revolution
What best completes B on the diagram?
Strengthened diplomatic ties with Europe
Led independence movements
Native of Venezuela
Resident of Haiti
Which form of government was overthrown by the French Revolution?
Absolute monarchy
limited monarchy
democracy
republic
• Influenced by the American Revolution
• Storming of the Bastille
• Guillotine
Which era of world history is best described by this list?
Industrial Revolution
French Revolution
Enlightenment
American Revolution
Identify the emperor who rose to power in France following the French Revolution.
Maximilien Robespierre
Napoleon Bonaparte
King Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
_____________________= France's uniform set of law codes during Napoleon's rule.
Napoleonic Codes
Hammurabi's Codes
The Declaration of the Rights of Man
Bill of Rights
19th Century European Advancements
• Introduction of compulsory public school
• Labor reform movement
• Age limits for employment
Which factor primarily influenced the passage of these laws?
invention of the printing press
rise of manufacturing unions
increase of agricultural jobs
child labor in factories
Which change is most closely associated with the Industrial Revolution?
the use of currency to conduct trade
the transition from household production to mass production
the rise of artisan guilds to produce goods
the transition from an urban population to rural population
The migration of people from rural areas to cities during the 19th century is an example of which trend?
natinoalism
emigration
urbanization
feudalism
Which industry was the first to become industrialized?
mining
textile
shipbuilding
steel
In which economic system is everyone free to choose what they buy and sell?
Mercantilism
Manorialism
Communism
Capitalism
Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, sometimes to the exclusion of the interests of other nations
Imperialism
Nationalism
Socialism
Militarism
_____ divided Europe into opposing sides prior to and during WWI
Political parties
Alliances
Tariffs
What was the "spark" that started WWI?
The Zimmerman Telegram
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Sinking of the Lusitania
Which title best describes this list?
Causes of World War I
Causes of World War II
Causes of the Korean War
Causes of the Cold War
The type warfare depicted in this photograph is indicative of which war?
World War I
World War II
Franco-Prussian War
Cold War
Posters were used as a part of the war machine. What does this World War I poster represent?
prohibition
propaganda
imperialism
neutrality
Which continent was entirely controlled by the British Empire?
Australia
North America
Africa
India
• Blamed Germany for World War I
• Limited the German military
• Created the League of Nations
Which document is best described by this list?
Treaty of Westphalia
Concordant of 1801
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
Identify technological advancements used in World War I.
tanks
radar
machine guns
propaganda
submarines
Which treaty's failure helped to create World War II?
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Westphalia
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Tordesillas
Which policy did Neville Chamberlain adopt in 1939 as a response to Nazi aggression?
multilateralism
brinkmanship
detente
appeasement
The end of World War II in 1945 occurred immediately following
the Soviet declaration of war against Japan.
the use of atomic weapons against Japan.
an Allied invasion of Japan.
a revolution by the people of Japan.
Which form of government best completes this table?
Capitalism
Fascism
Socialism
Mercantilism
Which technological advance helped England defend itself from German air attacks during World War II?
radar
sonar
use of submarines
atomic bombs
What do both Nagasaki and Hiroshima have in common?
They were both hit with atomic bombs in World War II.
They were both locations of concentration camps.
They were both invaded by Japan.
They were both invaded on D-Day.
All of the following were reasons for the Holocaust EXCEPT —
Economic depression blamed on Jews
Hitler's belief in the master race
European history of Antisemitism
Adolf Hitler's hatred of the Chinese
The belief in one god.
Polytheism
Deity
Monotheism
The belief in many gods.
Polytheism
Monotheism
Nirvana
A monotheistic religion. Believers believe in the teachings of Jesus.
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
According to John Locke, what is the primary purpose of government?
To support an aristocratic class
To protect the natural rights of individuals
To promote equality among citizens
To change the ways of nobility
The belief that monarchs receive their authority from God and are answerable only to God is known as —
papal authority
divine right
Calvinism
Protestantism
Which system of government can be characterized by having centralized power and the rule by divine right?
communism
dictatorship
limited imperialism
absolute monarchy
One reason that the Ottoman Turks were successful in creating a large empire was that they---
conquered Mughal lands
taxed visitors in their empire
used the Islamic religion to unify
relied on foreign navies to protect their coast
Which religion was dominant among the leaders of Mughal India?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Which empire is credited with the architectural achievement shown above?
Mughal
Inca
Ottoman
Songhai
Which country adopted a policy of isolationism to limit foreign influences?
China
Korea
India
Japan
Which title best completes the graphic organizer?
Social and cultural patterns in the Italian states
Social and cultural patterns in the German states
Social and cultural patterns in India
Social and cultural patterns in China
Which items were exported along route A?
precious metals
rum
manufacture goods
slaves
In order to justify expanding the territorial borders of Germany, Adolf Hitler made which claim?
Mobs would attack ethnic minorities if more lands were not taken.
Germany had a democratic government and would govern lands.
Authoritarian rule would have a beneficial effect on annexed territories.
Germany had become overcrowded and needed more space.
In the 1930s Japanese nationalists sought to correct the ill effects of the Great Depression by employing which actions?
by seizing foreign territories with valuable resources
by negotiating trade agreements
by adopting free-market capitalism
by expanding democratic principles
Use the excerpt below to answer the question.
It is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law . . .—The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
Which event inspired the United Nations to draft of the Declaration of Human Rights in 1948?
the failure of the League of Nations
the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
the invasion of South Korea by North Korea
the atrocities of the Holocaust during World War II
What was the primary purpose of the United Nations?
to create a diplomatic forum to achieve peace
to provide monetary loans to unstable countries
to supply humanitarian relief for war-torn countries
to monitor nuclear weapons stockpiles
The end of World War II in the Pacific occurred after the first military use of
atomic weapons.
long-distance rockets.
submarines.
tanks.
Germany initiated World War II in Europe by invading which country?
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Austria
the Soviet Union
The term "Iron Curtain" refers to —
the United States pledge to defend Western Europe by force
the division of the Korean peninsula after the war
the closing down of European ports to Soviet goods
the division between free enterprise and communist nations in Europe
The policy of containment was intended to —
prevent the United Nations from gaining to much power
stop the spread of global diseases
promote the end of nuclear weapons
prevent the spread of communism by aiding anti-communists
The Cold War was an ideological war between —
nationalism and communism
fascism and democracy
communism and captialism/
democracy
free enterprise and nationalism
What is the best title for this list?
Causes of Western Imperialism
Causes of the Cold War
Causes of the Great Depression
Causes of World War II
Which religion is concentrated around area 2 on the map?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
The dark shaded area on the map represents the distribution of what religion?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
What are the two major cities of the Islamic culture and religion?
Mecca and Medina
Athens and Sparta
Sumer and Babylon
Rome and Venice
Belief that Jesus is the son of God, and the stories of the New Testament are characteristics of —
Islam
Christianity
Shintoism
Buddhism
The Hindu belief that future reincarnation is based on present behavior is called —
Karma
caste system
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
The followers of which religion seek to achieve enlightenment?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Religious Teachings
I. Suffering is universal.
II. The cause of suffering is selfish-desires.
III. There is a cure for suffering.
IV. The cure is suffering is the Eightfold Path.
The religion associated with this central teaching is —
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Whose voyage is outlined on the map?
Jacques Cartier
Hernando Cortez
Ferdinand Magellan
Francis Drake
Which effect best replaces the question mark in the graphic?
Forced migration of Africans for slave labor
Expansion of the Aztec and Inca Empires
Europeans used as a source of slave labor
Colonists imitation of indigenous culture
How did the Columbian Exchange impact the indigenous economics of the Caribbean region?
It extended the territorial claim of the Spanish
It led to the death of half of American Indians
It was destroyed by the plantation system.
It created a shortage of labor to grow cash crops.
Which two religions were concentrated in both Europe and the Middle East during the 1500s AD?
Buddhism and Judaism
Islam and Hinduism
Christianity and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
During the 1500s, which empire was located in the darker-shaded area on this map?
Incan
Mayan
Aztec
Anasazi
These Studies focusing on classic Greek and Roman texts were of major importance during the ---
Catholic Reformation
Italian Renaissance
Glorious Revolution
Industrial Revolution
These routes are historically significant primarily because they ----
were used by invading armies
provided access to food and water sources
allowed people to explore new regions
made possible an exchange of goods and ideas
- Salvation by faith alone
- All humans are equal before God
-___________
The Society of Jesus was created to spread Catholic teachings, primarily in response to the---
Inquisition
Renaissance
Scientific Revolution
Protestant Reformation
Which of the following best completes this diagram?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of press
Freedom of speech
Freedom of petition
All are factors contributing to the European discovery of lands in the Western Hemisphere EXCEPT —
Economic competition between European empires
Demand for gold, spices, and natural resources in Europe
Support for the diffusion of Judaism
Pioneering role of Prince Henry the Navigator
The export of precious metals from the Americas led to -
great wealth and riches for African countries
a decreased demand for manufactured goods
great wealth and riches for European countries
an economic recession for European countries
Why were European explorers looking for sea routes to East Asia?
They were curious to see the physical features and culture were like in South Asia.
They needed new land to build homes for Europeans.
They were searching for trade routes to trade for gold and spices from East Asia
They were looking for people to convert to Islam.
The spread of Martin Luther's views led to the establishment of---
Protestantism
Judaism
Catholicism
Mormonism
Elizabeth I supported protestantism in England by
Returning land belonging to the Catholic Church
Making the Anglican church the official national church
Persecuting people who used Latin in the Catholic Church
Removing the leader of the Anglican Church
Who advocated predestination?
Martin Luther
Jan Huss
John Wycliffe
John Calvin
