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PURPLE (1750-1900) Brain Dump

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

ALL of the following are causes to the Political Revolutions EXCEPT which ONE? (Click ONE.)

a)

Enlgithenment

b)

Corrupt or inefficient government

c)

Other political revolutions

d)

1st Industrial Revolution

2.

Put in order:

a)

7 Years War

b)

American Revolution

c)

French Revolution

d)

Haitian Revolutions

e)

Latin American Revolutions

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
3.

Put in order:

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Declaration of the Rights of Man

c)

Haitian Revolution ends

d)

Congress of Vienna

e)

Karl Marx writes the Communist Manifesto

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
4.

Match the dates with the Event.

a)

French Revolution Starts

1.

1789

b)

American Revolution

2.

1776

c)

Congress of Vienna

3.

1815

d)

Napoleon's Coup

4.

1799

e)

Start of the I.R.

5.

1780s

5.

Match the following Estates.

a)

1.

1st Estate

b)

2.

2nd Estate

c)

3.

3rd Estate

6.

King Louis the 16th was

a)

the King of France in the early 1700s

b)

the King of France that first had the Palace of Versailles built

c)

leader of France when Catherine the Great was leader of Russia

d)

alive at the same time as Peter the Great

7.

The Reign of Terror in France...

a)

led to the death of King Louis the 16th.

b)

began when Napoleon became the Emperor of France.

c)

started as a result of the death of the King of France.

d)

happened before the Congress of Vienna.

8.

Reorder the following.

a)

Estates General Meeting

b)

Tennis Court Oath

c)

King Louis the 16th was beheaded

d)

The Directory

e)

Napoleon's Coup

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
9.

Reorder the following.

a)

Napoleon's Coup

b)

Napoleon Crowns himself Emperor

c)

Napoleon Invades Russia

d)

Congress of Vienna

e)

Battle of Waterloo

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
10.

Match the following

a)

1.

King Louis the 16th

b)

2.

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

3.

Toussaint Louverture

d)

4.

Simon Bolivar

e)

5.

Marie Antionette

11.

When was the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

1803

b)

1789

c)

1848

d)

1880

12.

Which is UNTRUE about the Louisiana Purchase?

a)

It was sold to the United States

b)

It was sold by France

c)

It is the Midwest States in the U.S. today

d)

It was sold in order to fund for the American Revolution

13.

The Haitian Revolution involved more ___ issues compared to any of the other political revolutions.

a)

social class

b)

racial

c)

religious

d)

gender

14.

Below are the 3 major racial/social classes before the Haitian Revolution. Match them.

a)

Grand Blancs

1.

White Elites

b)

Noirs

2.

Enslaved Black people

c)

Petite Blancs

3.

White poor people

15.

This is the social system of what country in the late 1700s?

a)

Haiti

b)

United States

c)

South Africa

d)

Latin America

e)

France

16.

By what date did most colonies in Latin America gain their independence?

a)

1820s

b)

1780s

c)

1960s

d)

1910s

e)

1660s

17.

Match the following leaders to their revolution.

a)

1.

Northern South America

b)

2.

Southern South America

c)

3.

Haitian Revolution

d)

4.

French Revolution

e)

5.

Was NOT a leader of a Revolution

18.

What were the 2 goals of the Congress of Vienna?

a)

to discuss what to do with this Napoleon guy after he invaded Russia unsuccessfully

b)

to discuss a way to prevent anymore political revolutions in Europe

c)

to discuss Enlightenment ideas

d)

to discuss the Latin American Revolutions

19.

When was the Congress of Vienna?

a)

1815

b)

1789

c)

1801

d)

1848

e)

1777

20.

What 2 big decisions were made by the Congress of Vienna? (CLICK 2.)

a)

To banish Napoleon to an island. Exile.

b)

That all attending European Nations would help one another if they had any political revolutions in the future

c)

To make the Louisiana Purchase

d)

To carve up Africa and start the "Scramble of Africa."

21.

The era of Nationalism started when?

a)

Late 1800s

b)

1500s

c)

Early 1900s

d)

1960s

22.

When did Germany and Italy finally become their own unified countries? Before this Germany was the Holy Roman Empire and Italy was just a set of city states.

a)

1870

b)

1776

c)

1960

d)

1911

e)

1750

23.

Organize these options into the right categories.

Categorize the following

Started in 1780

Started in 1880

Started in Britian

Started in the U.S.A.

More about advancement's in farming

More about advancments in Industries

Electricity

Steam Power

1st Industrial Revolution
2nd Industrial Revolution
24.

The First I.R. started in ​ (a)   while the 2nd I.R. started in ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
1780s
1880s
1980s
1740s
1840s
1800
1900
25.

What ended as a result of the First Industrial Revolution?

a)

Cottage Industry

b)

Factories

c)

Agriculture

d)

Communism

e)

Mercantilism

26.

This is a picture of what?

a)

Cottage Industry

b)

A Factory

c)

Assembly Line

d)

Tenement

27.

When were these invented for the first time?

Categorize the following

train

flying shuttle

spinning jenny

factory

steam engine

electricity

car

plane

phone

1st Industrial Revolution
2nd Industrial Revolution
28.

These are random unidentified pictures of new machines. Just by looking, what I.R. were they from?

Categorize the following
1st I.R.
2nd I.R.
29.

Click ALL of the following descriptions that accurately describe ideals of Communism.

a)

all people should be economically equal

b)

opposite of Capitalism

c)

all people should be equal

d)

no private property

30.

Why is Karl Marx famous?

a)

He was the first to write about Capitalism

b)

He was the first to write about Communism

c)

He was the first to try Communism.

d)

He started the Russian Revolution

31.

What does Laissez-Faire mean?

a)

The government should stay OUT of economic issues

b)

The government should GET INVOLVED in economic issues

c)

All people have liberty and worth

d)

The government's most important goal is to protect its people's liberties

32.

Which is a Laissez-Faire thing to say?

a)

"The government is not doing enough during this recession. They need to step in and do more!"

b)

"The government is corrupt and should be overturn!"

c)

"Yes, the economy is not doing well, but it is not the government's job to fix it!"

33.

Who first wrote about Laissez-Fair?

a)

Adam Smith

b)

John Locke

c)

Voltaire

d)

Montesquieu

e)

Wollstonecraft

34.

Which ONE of the following is NOT an effect of the FIRST I.R.?

a)

Increase in population

b)

Increase in pollution

c)

Urbanization

d)

French Revolution

35.

Which nations industrialized by 1850?

Categorize the following

U.S.A.

Britain

China

Ottoman Empire

India

Nations that Industrialized by 1850
Nations that did NOT Industrialize
36.

What event is known for EXPONENTIALLY increasing the population of humans on earth?

a)

Industrial Revolutions

b)

Agricultural Revolution

c)

WWI

d)

WWII

e)

Cold War

37.

Put the following in chronological order:

a)

Communist Manifesto is written

b)

Italy becomes a unified country

c)

Berlin Conference

d)

Start of the Scramble of Africa

e)

Boer Wars

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
38.

Which of these things were in what century?

Categorize the following

Enlightenment

Age of Imperialism

French Revolution

American Revolution

American Civil War

1st I.R.

2nd I.R.

Suez Canal Built

1700s
1800s
39.

While this was happening there, this was happening at the same time over there. Match.

a)

American Civil War

1.

Suez Canal is built

b)

French Revolution

2.

First Industrial Revolution

c)

Napoleon

3.

Haitian Revolution

40.

Which happened FIRST?

a)

American Revolution

b)

30 Years War

c)

Trans-Continental Railroad is built

d)

Taiping Rebellion

41.
Which European country controlled the majority of Latin America?
a)
Spain
b)
The Netherlands
c)
France
d)
Britain
42.

What major event really got people migrating out of China and Europe?

a)

Industrial Revolution

b)

Political Revolution

c)

Age of Imperialism

d)

Enlgithenment

43.

What did the Monroe Doctrine do?

a)
It established the United States as the dominant power in Europe
b)
It declared war on all European nations
c)
It abolished slavery in the Western Hemisphere
d)
It warned European powers not to interfere in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
44.

What caused the American Civil War to start?

a)
Disagreements over taxes
b)
Disputes about foreign policy
c)
Conflicts over immigration laws
d)
Disagreements over slavery, states' rights, and economic differences.
45.

While the American Civil War was happening the United States, what was happening in China?

a)
Opium Wars
b)
Boxer Rebellion
c)
Great Leap Forward
d)
Taiping Rebellion
46.

While the American Civil War was happening, what was happening in Europe?

a)
The European countries were at peace and experiencing economic prosperity
b)
Europe was focused on exploring new trade routes with Asia
c)
There were no significant events happening in Europe during the American Civil War
d)
Political changes, including the unification of Italy and Germany, as well as the rise of nationalism and imperialism.
47.

While the American Civil War was happening, what was happening in Latin America?

a)
Latin American countries were not affected by the American Civil War
b)
Political and social changes, abolition of slavery, increased European immigration, economic growth, internal conflicts, and civil wars
c)
Latin America experienced a period of peace and prosperity
d)
Latin American countries were united in supporting one side of the American Civil War
48.

The Trans-Continental Railroad was significant, because why?

a)
It caused a divide between the north and south regions of the United States.
b)
It led to increased isolation of the western territories.
c)
It resulted in the decline of trade between the east and west coasts.
d)
It connected the east and west coasts of the United States.
49.

There were many causes to what started the Age of Imperialism. Which ONE of the following is NOT a cause?

a)

Ethnocentrism

b)

First Industrial Revolution

c)

Nationalism

d)

Desire for natural resources

e)

Social Darwinism

50.

What does Ethnocentrism mean?

a)
The belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to others.
b)
The belief that culture has no impact on society
c)
The belief that one's own culture is inferior to others
d)
The belief that all cultures are equal
51.

What does Social Darwinism mean?

a)
Social Darwinism promotes equality among all social classes.
b)
Social Darwinism suggests that society should not evolve over time.
c)
Social Darwinism is the belief that individuals, groups, and societies are subject to the same laws of natural selection as plants and animals.
d)
Social Darwinism is the belief that individuals should not compete in society.
52.

The idea that the U.S. guarded against European powers coming into the Western Hemisphere was developed out of what?

a)

Monroe Doctrine

b)

Social Darwinism

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Sphere of Influence

53.

What caused the Opium Wars?

a)
British East India Company's illegal opium trade in China
b)
Spanish trade disputes with Japan
c)
Russian colonization of India
d)
French invasion of China
54.

When were the Opium Wars?

a)
1839-1842 and 1856-1860
b)
1900-1904 and 1956-1960
c)
1700-1704 and 1756-1760
d)
1820-1824 and 1865-1869
55.

Reorder the following

a)

First Opium War

b)

Taiping Rebellion

c)

Second Opium War

d)

Boxer Rebellion

e)

End of Qing Dynasty

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
56.

How is a colony different compared to a Sphere of Influence?

a)
A colony is a region with limited influence, while a Sphere of Influence is a region with complete control.
b)
A colony is a self-governing territory, while a Sphere of Influence is a form of direct control.
c)

A colony is controlled by a foreign power, while a Sphere of Influence is an area of significant economic influence without direct control.

d)
A colony is an independent state, while a Sphere of Influence is a type of colony.
57.

What year did the Qing Dynasty fall?

(a)  

58.

Reorder the following.

a)

Tang

b)

Song

c)

Yuan

d)

Ming

e)

Qing

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
59.

What caused the Taiping Rebellion?

a)
Religious tolerance, economic prosperity, diplomatic relations
b)
Economic hardship, corruption, social unrest, and Western influence
c)
Natural disasters, political stability, technological advancements
d)
Military strength, cultural unity, educational reforms
60.

What was the major impact that the Taiping Rebellion had on China?

a)

one the largest death tolls in history

b)
Strengthened the Qing Dynasty
c)
Increased economic prosperity
d)
Promoted social stability
61.

ALL of the following caused or led to the end of the Qing Dynasty EXCEPT which ONE?

a)

Boxer Rebellion

b)

Sphere of Influences in China

c)

Mao Zedong

d)

Taiping Rebellion

e)

Opium Wars

62.

Which one of the following had the most control over a territory than any of the others listed?

a)

Colony

b)

Protectorate

c)

Sphere of Influence

63.

The ​ (a)   led to the start of the ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
Sepoy Mutiny
British Raj
Opium Wars
Mughal Empire
WWI
64.

What were the results of the Sepoy Mutiny?

a)
The Sepoy Mutiny resulted in a peaceful resolution between the rebels and the British
b)
The Sepoy Mutiny had no impact on the relationship between India and Britain
c)
The Sepoy Mutiny led to the independence of India
d)
The Sepoy Mutiny was suppressed by the British, resulting in severe consequences for the rebels.
65.

What caused the Sepoy Mutiny?

a)
Establishment of new trade routes
b)
Increase in salary for the sepoys
c)

Introduction of new offensive uniforms

d)
Introduction of new cartridges rumored to be greased with animal fat
66.

When was the British Raj in India?

a)
1947-1965
b)
1600-1858
c)
1757-1947
d)
1858-1947
67.

What were the impacts of Matthew Perry visiting Japan?

a)
Promoting isolationism in Japan
b)
Establishing a military alliance with Japan
c)
Opening Japan to trade with the United States and other Western countries
d)
Introducing new agricultural techniques in Japan
68.

When did Matthew Perry come to Japan for the first time?

a)
1860
b)
1853
c)
1845
d)
1875
69.

Put the following in chronological order.

a)

Matthew Perry comes to Japan

b)

Tokugawa Period Ends

c)

Westernization in Japan starts

d)

Russo-Japanese War

e)

Start of WWII

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
70.

The Tokugawa Time Period in Japan was a time of ALL of the following EXCEPT which ONE?

a)

war

b)

peace

c)

prosperity

d)

isolation

e)

economic growth

71.

Which country threatened Japan, and as a result Japan opened its border to trade after more than 200 years?

a)

United States

b)

England

c)

China

d)

Portugal

e)

Spain

72.

TRUE or FALSE: The Meiji Restoration was a time period in which Japan became imperialistic and Westernized.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

73.

This is a picture best represents what?

a)

Japan's adoption of Westernization

b)

Japan's anti-Imperialist motivees

c)

Japan's motives to join WWII

d)

Japan's anti-Meiji notions

74.

Who won the Russo-Japanese War?

a)

Japan

b)

Russia

75.

When was the Romanov Dynasty?

a)
1613-1917
b)
1347-1492
c)
1776-1901
d)
1453-1683
76.

Put the following Russian or Soviet leaders in order:

a)

Tsar Nicholas II

b)

Vladimir Lenin

c)

Josef Stalin

d)

Nikita Khrushchev

1)
2)
3)
4)
77.

Catherine the Great was the leader of Russia when what was happening elsewhere in the world?

a)

Enlightenment and the French Revolution

b)

2nd Industrial Resolution

c)

Russo-Japanese War

d)

Age of Imperialism

78.

What does Enlightened Despotism mean?

a)
A system of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy individuals
b)
A form of government where an absolute monarch rules with the goal of benefiting the people by implementing reforms and policies.
c)
A political ideology advocating for the abolition of all forms of government
d)
A form of democracy where citizens have equal say in decision-making processes
79.

When did Russia FINALLY ban the outdated use of Serfdom?

a)
1900
b)
1870
c)
1861
d)
1850
80.

So, who was the last country to ban serfdom?

a)
China
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
Russia
e)

USA

81.

When was the Slave Trade banned in most countries around the world?

a)

Late 1700s

b)

Early 1900s

c)

Early 1700s

d)

Early 1800s

82.

What movement inspired many countries to question and then ban the slave trade?

a)

Enlightenment

b)

Civil Rights Movement

c)

Protestant Reformation

d)

Haitian Revolution

e)

American Civil War

83.

Which person best embodies the ideas of Enlightened Despotism?

a)
Catherine the Great of Russia
b)
Marie Antoinette of France
c)
Peter the Great of Russia
d)
Frederick the Great of Prussia
84.

What was the event that started the 'Scramble of Africa'?

a)

Berlin Conference of 1884

b)
Battle of Waterloo
c)
Opium Wars
d)
Treaty of Tordesillas
e)

Congress of Vienna

85.

This is a picture of what?

a)

The Scramble of Africa

b)

Berlin Conference of 1884

c)

Congress of Vienna

d)

Treaty of Versailles

e)

Sepoy Mutiny

86.

What was the impact of the Berlin Conference of 1884?

a)
The Berlin Conference of 1884 resulted in the partitioning of Africa among European powers.
b)
The Berlin Conference of 1884 resulted in the independence of African nations
c)
The Berlin Conference of 1884 focused on promoting trade within Africa
d)
The Berlin Conference of 1884 led to the unification of African tribes
87.

What was the Great Trek?

a)

Movement of British settlers in South Africa during the 1830s and 1840s to escape the Dutch colonial rule and find better land for farming.

b)
Movement of Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa during the 1830s and 1840s to escape British colonial rule and find better land for farming.
c)

Movement of Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa during the 1830s and 1840s to escape the Zulu tribes.

88.

Reorder the following.

a)

Foundation of the Cape of Good Hope Colony

b)

The Great Trek

c)

Anglo-Zulu Wars

d)

Boer Wars

e)

Apartheid ends

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
89.

When was the Great Trek?

a)
1800-1820
b)
1835-1854
c)
1700-1750
d)
1900-1920
90.

Who were the Boers?

a)
French explorers in Africa
b)
Spanish missionaries in South America
c)
British traders in India
d)
Dutch settlers in South Africa
91.

Who were the Boer Wars between?

a)
British Empire and Dutch East India Company
b)

British and Boers

c)
Boers and Zulus
d)
British Empire and France
92.

What did the Anglo-Zulu Wars and the Boer Wars have in common?

a)
Both were conflicts involving the Ottoman Empire in South Africa.
b)
Both were conflicts involving the British Empire in South Africa.
c)
Both were conflicts involving the Spanish Empire in South Africa.
d)
Both were conflicts involving the French Empire in South Africa.
93.

What did Cecil Rhodes and King Leopold II have in common?

a)
They were both European colonialists who exploited African territories.
b)

They were both fought in the Boer Wars.

c)

They were both explorers who made significant discoveries in Africa.

d)
They were both leaders of independence movements in Africa.
94.

Where is the Suez Canal?

a)
Saudi Arabia
b)
Greece
c)
Italy
d)
Egypt
95.

When was the Suez Canal built?

a)

1818

b)

1959

c)

1869

d)

1914

96.

What is Muhammad Ali of Egypt famous for?

a)
Modernizing Egypt and implementing reforms
b)
Inventing a new form of martial arts
c)

Being the first Black President or leader in Africa

d)
Winning multiple Olympic gold medals
97.

What inspired Muhammad Ali of Egypt to modernize Egypt, the first country to do so in Africa?

a)

Inspiration from trying to avoid what was happening in China during the Opium Wars

b)

Inspiration from cultural reforms in India after the Sepoy Mutiny

c)

Inspiration from technological advancements in Japan during the Meiji Restoration

d)

Inspiration from military and administrative reforms in France by Napoleon

98.

Organize these options into the right categories.

Categorize the following

Came first

Came Second

1800s

Early 1900s

Advocated for Constitutional changes

Wanted to modernize

Supported Tanzimat Reforms

Advocated for secularism

Young Ottomans
Young Turks
99.

Which group advocated for Tanzimat Reforms?

a)
Old Ottomans
b)
Middle Ottomans
c)

Young Turks

d)
Young Ottomans
100.

What were the Tanzimat Reforms?

a)

New economic policies in the Ottoman Empire

b)

A series of military campaigns in the Ottoman Empire

c)

Policies in modernizing the Ottoman Empire's legal and administrative systems

d)

Policies in getting rid of Islam in the Ottoman Empire's government

101.

What did Tupac Amaru II do?

a)

Helped lead the in the Latin American Revolutions

b)
Led an indigenous uprising against Spanish colonial rule in Peru
c)

Was a famous Peninsulares who fought against the peasants

d)

Was a famous leader of a Monroon Society in Brazil

102.

What came first?

a)

Tupac Amaru II rebellion

b)

Latin American Revolutions

103.

Which ONE of the following events is an example of RESISTANCE against colonial rule?

a)

Tupac Amaru II Rebellion

b)

Tanzimat Reforms

c)

Anglo-Zulu Wars

d)

Boer Wars

e)

Ban of Serfdom in Russia

104.

What is a Banana Republic in Latin America?

a)
A politically unstable country with a dependent economy
b)
A region characterized by extreme weather conditions and natural disasters
c)
A nation with a strong military presence and influence
d)
A country known for its advanced technology and innovation
105.

What caused the Banana Republics to occur in Latin America?

a)
Local farmers gaining control of the economy
b)
Foreign corporations, especially American fruit companies, dominating the economy and resources.
c)
Government policies promoting economic growth
d)
Increased trade with European countries
106.

Match the the canal to when it was built.

a)

Suez Canal

1.

Built in 1869

b)

Panama Canal

2.

Built in 1904

c)

Grand Canal

3.

Post-Classical Era

107.

This is a type of farming where farmers grow food crops to meet the needs of themselves and their family.

a)

subsistence farming

b)

terrace farming

c)

cash crop farming

d)

monocrop farming

e)

Chinampas

108.

This is a type of farming where farmers grow food for profit rather than for the use by the farmer.

a)

subsistence farming

b)

terrace farming

c)

cash crop farming

d)

monocrop farming

e)

Chinampas

109.

This is when a country or community depends on only one crop to grow, and it is the entire basis of their economy.

a)

subsistence farming

b)

terrace farming

c)

cash crop farming

d)

monocrop farming

e)

Chinampas