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World History Final Review

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which German monk started the Reformation?

a)
John Calvin
b)
Henry VIII
c)
Pope Paul III
d)
Martin Luther
2.
Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church was called what?
a)
Criticism of the Catholic Church
b)
95 Theses
c)
101 Problems with Catholics
d)
Chicken Soup for the Catholic Soul
3.
Luther had to appear before Charles V at ________________.
a)
Diet of Worms
b)
Wittenberg Church
c)
Peace of Westphalia
d)
Roman Inquisition
4.
People who followed Luther were called Lutherans or _____________.
a)
Reformers
b)
Protestants
c)
Huguenots
d)
Calvinists
5.
What was the Catholic Church's response to the Reformation called?
a)
Counter Reformation
b)
Reconquista
c)
Council of Trent
d)
Thirty Years' War
6.
What was the meeting where Catholic officials reformed the church?
a)
Council of Trent
b)
Peace of Westphalia
c)
English Reformation
d)
Treaty of Nantes
7.
What was the bloodiest war of the Reformation?
a)
Thirty Years' War
b)
French Wars of Religion
c)
Calvinist Revolt in Netherlands
d)
Hundred Years War
8.
Which treaty marked the end of the Reformation?
a)
Peace of Westphalia
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Treaty of Nantes
d)
Council of Trent
9.
Northern Germany is mostly __________ to this day
a)
Catholic
b)
Protestant
c)
Muslim
d)
Hindu
10.
What did the Catholic Church sell to forgive sins?
a)
Forgiveness
b)
Sacraments
c)
Indulgences
d)
Confession
11.
What is Protestantism?
a)
A branch of Islam
b)
A branch of Christianity that separated from the Roman Catholic Church
c)
A branch of Buddhism
d)
A branch of Judaism
12.
What was the main idea behind the challenges to the Catholic Church?
a)
Individual believers should reject the idea of God
b)
Individual believers should be less dependent on the Catholic Church and its pope and priests for spiritual guidance and salvation
c)
Individual believers should reject the idea of spiritual guidance and salvation
d)
Individual believers should be more dependent on the Catholic Church and its pope and priests for spiritual guidance and salvation
13.

Who took the title of "czar" and challenged Mongol rule?

a)

Alexander

b)

Ivan I

c)

Rurik

d)

Ivan III

14.

Which of the following became the primary city after the Mongols were expelled from Russia?

a)

Moscow

b)

Kiev

c)

Novgorad

d)

Smolensk

15.

Which was a group of people originally from the land north of the Black Sea and became ancestors to many people in Eastern Europe today?

a)

Slavs

b)

Vikings

c)

Mongols

d)

Turks

16.

Which of the following best reflects King Louis XIV?

a)

He saw himself as the center of everything, so he use his power to control all matters of French life.

b)

He saw himself as a delegator, someone who could share his power with others.

c)

He saw himself as a Christian leader who could lead by example and humility

d)

He saw himself as unifier, someone who could unite all of Europe together in a common purpose.

17.

Used their power to modernize Russia, improving education and transportation.

a)

Peter the Great

b)

Catherine the Great

c)

Frederick the Great

d)

Maria Theresa

18.

The philosophy of Humanism...

a)

promotes the study of Latin and Greek

b)

focuses on the divine potential of humans

c)

emphasizes the importance of the Bible

d)

believes in the inherent goodness and potential of humans

19.

paint applied to wet plaster

a)

Perspective

b)

Humanism

c)

Fresco

d)

A Mess

20.

drawing with specific lines to create depth and a 3D image

a)

Perspective

b)

Humanism

c)

Fresco

d)

A Mess

21.

Why was Danti's book important?

a)

It was the first to be written in the vernacular

b)

It was the last to be written in Latin

c)

It was the first to be printed on the printing press

d)

It was the last to be printed by hand

22.

Which family in Florence, had a profound impact on finance, as well as Renaissance art and culture, due to their great wealth and power?

a)

Medici Family

b)

Vespucci Family

c)

David Family

d)

Georgiano Family

23.

Which group served as the greatest patron of the arts during the Renaissance Period?

a)

Fishermen

b)

Doctor

c)

Catholic Church

d)

University Professor

24.

The process by which commodities (horses, tomatoes, sugar, etc.), people, and diseases crossed the Atlantic.

a)

Land Grant

b)

Columbian Exchange

c)

Plantation Exchange

d)

Shipping Charters

25.

Spanish explorers given the rights by the Spanish ruler to explore and settle in the Americas.

a)

Reformer

b)

Settler

c)

Conquistador

d)

Presidios

26.

A large farm. First worked by Native Americans, then by enslaved Africans.

a)

Presidios

b)

Mission

c)

Plantation

d)

Family Farm

27.

A document that granted the rights to form a colony.

a)

land grant

b)

joint-stock

c)

headright

d)

charter

28.

A company in which investors buy stock in return for a share of its future profits.

a)

charter

b)

joint-stock

29.

A path across land or water that traders travel to buy and sell goods is called a

a)

New World

b)

Settlement

c)

Trade route

30.

1519 - sailed to Mexico & conquered the Aztecs

a)

Hernan Cortez

b)

Ferdinand

Magellan

c)

Fransisco Pizarro

d)

Bartolomeu Diaz

31.

What was the name of the conference in which 14 European countries gathered to discuss how to divide up the continent of Africa?

a)

Berlin

b)

Munich

c)

Zulu

d)

Versailles

32.

A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially. or economically.

a)

Militarism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Sphere of Influence

33.

Theory based on “survival of the fittest” and was used by Europeans to justify imperializing Africa.

a)

Survivalism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Racism

d)

Social Darwinism

34.

Imperialist style of management in which Europeans brought in their own leaders to run the colony, and did not train locals.

a)

Indirect Control

b)

Direct Control

c)

Sphere of Influence

d)

Economic Imperialism

35.

Imperialist style of management that relied on existing political leaders.

a)

Direct Control

b)

Indirect Control

c)

Economic Imperialism

d)

Sphere of Influence

36.

Adding a region to another territory.

a)

Assimilation

b)

Annexation

c)

Paternalism

d)

Geopolitics

37.

The process of adapting or adjusting to the culture of a group or nation - Often results in losing one’s own cultural identity.

a)

Annexation

b)

Nationalism

c)

Paternalism

d)

Assimilation

38.

Which of the following statements describes the behavior known as economic imperialism?

a)

Imperial states exert economic control over weaker states to exploit their natural resources.

b)

Powerful countries donate money to weaker countries in order to strengthen diplomatic relations

c)

Strong nations form coalitions with smaller countries in order to create alliances against their enemies.

d)

Large countries send troops to smaller countries in order to establish colonies.

39.

How were Japan and China economically different from each other by the end of the 19th century?

a)

Japan's economy was growing steadily because it remained isolated from the rest of the world, while China's economy remained weak because it had opened itself up to the influence of imperial countries.

b)

China's economy profited from the country's colonization of other parts of Asia, while Japan's economy remained stagnant because its army was weak and could not be sent to establish colonies.

c)

Japan was a successfully industrialized country with a sizable army and a strong economy, while China's economy remained weak and vulnerable to the interferences of imperial countries.

d)

China became economically strong because it accepted Western influences and trade agreements, while Japan remained economically weak because of its refusal to abandon its policy of isolationism.

40.

How was imperialism a cause of World War I?

a)

rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe

b)

Colonies' efforts to gain independence increased tensions in Europe

c)

Alliances among overseas territories increased tensions in Europe

d)

Efforts to stimulate trade increased tensions in European colonies

41.

World War I had which of the following consequences for a major empire in the twentieth century?

a)

the rise of the Ottoman Empire

b)

the collapse of the British Empire

c)

The collapse of the Russian Empire

d)

the rise of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

42.
Imperialism created overseas colonies which 
a)
did not require a large navy to protect
b)
the major powers traded with each other
c)
caused nothing but problems for the home countries
d)
gave raw materials and provided markets for the home countries
43.

WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:

a)

Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary's land.

b)

Serbia burned their flag.

c)

Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.

d)

The Lusitania was sunk.

44.

To gain Arab support against the Ottoman Turks during the war, the Allies had promised to

a)

recognize independent Arab states

b)

destroy the Austria-Hungary empire

c)

keep Russia out of Egypt

d)

buy Arabian oil

45.

Under the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was forced to do all of he following EXCEPT:

a)

return Alsace and Lorraine to France

b)

give up land to a new Polish state

c)

pay for war damages

d)

run Italy as a mandate

46.

After German Emporer William II fled the country in 1918, Germany formed a

a)

Communist soviet

b)

democratic republic

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

military dictatorship

47.

Glorifies nation or race above individual rights

a)

Fascism

b)

Socialism

c)

Democracy

d)

Communism

48.

Spread of ideas for the purpose of helping or damaging a cause

a)

Propaganda

b)

Isolationism

c)

Appeasement

d)

Super bowl commercials

49.

France and Britain initially adopted this policy in response to Hitler's territorial expansion

a)

Appeasement

b)

Praise

c)

Extermination

d)

Interventionism

50.

Extending a nation's control by acquiring new territory (i.e. natural resources, trade posts, etc.)

a)

Imperialism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Interventionism

d)

Fascism

51.

Congress passed these acts to prevent US involvement in WW2

a)

Neutrality Acts

b)

Isolationist Acts

c)

Roosevelt Acts

d)

Nuclear Acts

52.

Government controls all aspects of society (economic, political, social)

a)

Totalitarianism

b)

Fascism

c)

Democracy

d)

Militarism

53.

Japan attacked the US at Pearl Harbor because the US refused to

a)

Declare war on China

b)

Placed an embargo on Japan

c)

Drop atomic bombs

d)

Buy oil from Japan

54.

The unofficial start to World War II is

a)

when Hitler invaded Poland

b)

when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor

c)

when Hitler annexed Austria

d)

when Japan invaded Manchuria

55.

What did Stalin and Hitler agree to do when they signed the Non-Aggression Pact?

a)

Agreed to not go to war with Poland

b)

Split Poland between them

c)

Agreed to attack the United States

d)

None of the above

56.

The U.S. military strategy that brought them closer to Japan was called ________.

a)

guerrilla warfare

b)

Leap frogging

c)

Island Hopping

d)

Blitzkrieg

57.

What was the name of the secret assignment to create the atom bomb?

a)

the New York Project

b)

Operation Overlord

c)

the Manhattan Project

d)

Operation Barbarossa

58.

Which of these was a group of people targeted during the Holocaust?

a)

Jewish

b)

Homosexuals

c)

Political Opponents

d)

Disabled

59.

What was another reason that Japan attacked the US Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor?

a)

The Japanese were insulted by the Hull Note.

b)

The Japanese wanted to be a dominate world power

c)

They believed it would keep the United States out of the war.

d)

The Japanese wanted to show Hitler how powerful they were

60.

Who was the dictator of Germany during WWII?

a)

Josef Stalin

b)

Adolf Hitler

c)

Emperor Hirohito

d)

Charles de Gaulle

61.

What was the example set by the Nuremberg Trails?

a)

It did nothing

b)

That crimes against humanity are punishable

c)

How to properly punish a Nazi

d)

Different sentences for different people

62.

Who was the British leader that signed an appeasement with Hitler?

a)

Benito Mussolini

b)

Douglas MacArthur

c)

Adolph Hitler

d)

Neville Chamberlain

63.

Which was a major cause of the rise dictators in Europe after WW1?

a)

economic prosperity

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

redrawing of European borders

d)

German win of WWI

64.

Who was the American General overseeing the Pacific Theater?

a)

General Douglas MacArthur

b)

General Eisenhower

c)

General Rommel

d)

General Lee

65.

The turning point in the war against Japan in the Pacific was the

a)

Battle of Midway.

b)

bombing of Pearl Harbor.

c)

internment of Japanese Americans.

d)

Battle of the Bulge.

66.

What country will Germany invade that will signal the start of World War II in Europe?

a)

France

b)

Poland

c)

Soviet Union

d)

Great Britain

67.

What was the name for the German tactic of overwhelming your enemy with force using tanks and planes?

a)

Kamikaze

b)

Super Fast Attacks

c)

Blitzkrieg

d)

Bombs Away

68.

Who coined the phrase "The Iron Curtain?"

a)

Mao Zedong

b)

Harry Truman

c)

Winston Churchill

d)

Joseph Stalin

69.

In response to the Berlin Blockade the American Government does what to help the German people?

a)

Berlin Airlift

b)

NATO

c)

Warsaw Pact

d)

Containment

70.

Why was the Warsaw Pact created?

a)

The US created the H Bomb

b)

Poland was invaded

c)

A response to the creation of the military alliance NATO

d)

Japan invaded the USSR

71.

When an armistice is signed at the end of the Korean war, how is Korea settled?

a)

One unified democratic Korea

b)

One unified communist Korea

c)

Communist South Korea and Democratic North Korea divided at the 38th parallel

d)

Communist North Korea and Democratic South Korea divided at the 38th parallel

72.

The Domino Theory

a)

was if everyone played dominoes together we would stop violence

b)

A game of dominos was to decide whether a country would be Communist or Democratic

c)

If one country fell to communism more countries would fall to communism

d)

Is the theory that dominoes is the best game

73.

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

74.

What happened as a result of the launch of Sputnik in 1957?

a)

It started the space race between the USSR and U.S.

b)

The U.S. government started NASA.

c)

U.S. began to spend more money on math and science to maintain national security.

d)

All of the above

75.

During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what did President J.F. Kennedy do when he heard that the Soviet Union was constructing nuclear missile sites in Cuba.

a)

He launched a nuclear missile at the Kremlin in Moscow.

b)

He gave into the demands of the Soviet & Cuban government.

c)

He ordered a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent Soviet ships from bringing the necessary materials.

d)

He declared war on the Soviet Union & Cuba.

76.

What is NATO?

a)

A military alliance between Western European Countries, the U.S. and Canada.

b)

A military alliance between Western European Countries, the Soviet Union and China.

c)

A military alliance between Eastern European Countries, Including the Soviet Union and its satellite nations.

d)

A military alliance between Eastern European Countries.

77.
The CIA trained Cuban refugees to try and overthrow Castor's communist regime. This attempt was unsuccessful because JFK refused to provide support. 
a)
Bay of Pigs
b)
Cuban Missile Crisis
c)
Berlin Airlift
d)
Massive Retaliation 
78.

What one thing did the leaders of the United Sates and the Soviet Union agree on following WWII?

a)

Communism was superior to capitalism

b)

Both countries believed that world trade should be promoted.

c)

Democracy and free enterprise were superior to communism.

d)

Both countries believed their system of government should be encouraged in other nations.

79.

Who were the emerging superpowers following World War II?

a)

Soviet Union & USA

b)

Italy & Germany

c)

Cuba & Vietnam

d)

Great Britain & China

80.

What are Proxy Wars?

a)

Indirect conflicts between the 2 superpowers

b)

Wars between Communist China and Russia

c)

Wars between the US and Canada

d)

Wars that US citizens greatly supported the involvement of US troops