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Modern Europe History Test Practice

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition: Loyalty and devotion to a nation

a)

Nationalism

b)

Militarism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Alliances

2.

Definition: Group of nations joining together for mutual benefit

a)

Nationalism

b)

Militarism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Alliances

3.

What was the type of warfare used in World War 1 that slowed down the war and involved both sides to defend more than attack.

a)

Trench Warefare

b)

Navy Warefare

4.
What incident triggered the beginning of World War I?
a)
the bombing of Pearl Harbor
b)
the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
c)
the overthrow of the Russian Czar
d)
the rise of Adolf Hitler
5.
The Russian revolution was brought on by
a)
speeches of the czar.
b)
the actions of the Nazi Party.
c)
the hardships of World War I.
d)
the Holocaust
6.

What Treaty was signed to officially end World War 1 and was in France?

a)

Treaty of France

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Treaty of Highland

7.

What THREE things in the Treaty of Versailles have for Germany when they were forced to sign for losing World War 1?

a)

Eliminate Military

b)

Pay billions of dollars for damages

c)

Take the blame for the war

d)

Increase workers for the industrial revolution

8.

What promises did Adolf Hitler make to the German people?

a)

He would rebuild Germany's military and economy.

b)

He would obey the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.

c)

He would not allow Germany to be divided.

d)

He would suspend basic rights, like freedom of speech.

9.

Which of the following nations was invaded by the Axis powers in World War II?

a)

France

b)

Germany

10.
The Holocaust was the Nazis attempt to
a)
improve the German economy.
b)
create an inferior race.
c)
eliminate Europe's Jews.
d)
take over Europe.
11.
In World War II, Germany's main attacks on Britain were carried out by
a)
the army.
b)
the airforce.
12.
D-Day was important because it
a)
paved the way for an Allied advance on Germany.
b)
forced Germany to surrender.
13.
About how many people lost their lives during World War II?
a)
3 million
b)
6 million
c)
8.5 million
d)
50 million
14.
Which countries emerged from World War II as the world's most powerful nations?
a)
the United States and Japan
b)
the United States and the Soviet Union
15.

period of tense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union

a)

Cold War

b)

Dictator

c)

an agreement between countries

d)

a group of nations that cooperates to make trade among members easier

16.

a ruler who has total control

a)

Cold War

b)

Dictator

c)

an agreement between countries

d)

a group of nations that cooperates to make trade among members easier

17.

A political system in which the government controls life and owns all property

a)

Communism

b)

Dictator

18.

An agreement between countries

a)

Communism

b)

Common market

19.

competition between countries for superior weapons

a)

Arms race

b)

Common market

20.

An organization that promotes world peace

a)

United Nations

b)

Communism

21.

An organization that promotes political and economic cooperation in Europe

a)

European Union

b)

Communism

22.

In the 1950s, six European countries joined together to form

a)

Common Market

b)

the superpowers.

23.

One of the effects of the arms race was that

a)

the high cost of weapons damaged the Soviet economy.

b)

the United States' economy prospered

24.

Which event marked the official start of World War II?

a)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

b)

The Russian Revolution

c)

The invasion of Poland by Germany

d)

The bombing of Pearl Harbor

25.

What was the main purpose of the United Nations when it was founded after World War II?

a)

To create an arms race

b)

To rebuild Germany's economy

c)

To promote world peace and cooperation

d)

To divide Europe into zones

26.

Which term describes the policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war?

a)

Militarism

b)

Communism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

27.

What was the main reason for the start of the arms race after World War II?

a)

Economic cooperation

b)

Competition for military superiority

c)

Desire for world peace

d)

Rebuilding war-torn countries

28.

Which event led to the end of World War II in Europe?

a)

The bombing of Pearl Harbor

b)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

c)

The invasion of Poland

d)

The surrender of Germany