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World History Semester 2 Review

Total questions: 131

Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was responsible for the spread of the Black Death across Europe?

a)

Mongol invaders

b)

European traders

c)

Rats carrying fleas

d)

Domesticated animals

2.

What was the primary consequence of the Black Death in relation to social structures in Europe?

a)

Strengthening of the feudal system

b)

Collapse of the feudal system

c)

Rise of the middle class

d)

Expansion of European territories

3.

Which invention during the Renaissance had a significant impact on the spread of knowledge and ideas?

a)

Telescope

b)

Steam engine

c)

Printing press

d)

Compass

4.

What was the primary goal of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses?

a)

To challenge the authority of the Pope

b)

To promote the sale of indulgences

c)

To protest the sale of indulgences

d)

To support the power of monarchs

5.

Who sailed the Ocean Blue in 1492?

a)

Vasco da Gama

b)

Ferdinand Magellan

c)

Christopher Columbus

d)

Marco Polo

6.

Who is considered the philosopher that introduced the concept of natural rights and social contract?

a)

Montesquieu

b)

Voltaire

c)

Hobbes

d)

Locke

7.

What document was signed on July 4th, 1776 by the Founding Fathers during the American Revolutionary War?

a)

Signing of the Mayflower Compact

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Start of the Seven Years' War

d)

King George III's new taxes

8.

Which document was a result of the French Revolution that stated fundamental rights?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Declaration of Rights of Man

c)

Tennis Court Oath

d)

The Directory

9.

Where did the Industrial Revolution originate?

a)

France

b)

United States

c)

Germany

d)

Great Britain

10.

What event triggered the start of World War I?

a)

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

b)

Invasion of Poland

c)

Signing of the Treaty of Versailles

d)

Formation of the League of Nations

11.

Which of the following was not a member of the Allies during World War II?

a)

France

b)

Italy

c)

Russia

d)

United Kingdom

12.

Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution?

a)

Nicholas II

b)

Vladimir Lenin

c)

Joseph Stalin

d)

Leon Trotsky

13.

Which of the following countries was not part of the Axis Powers during World War II?

a)

Italy

b)

Japan

c)

Soviet Union

d)

Germany

14.

What military strategy was famously used by Germany during the initial phase of World War II?

a)

Trench Warfare

b)

Blitzkrieg

c)

Naval Blockade

d)

Guerrilla Warfare

15.

What is the name of the Blitzkrieg attack on Britian that lasted for over a year?

a)

Battle of Britain

b)

Pearl Harbor

c)

Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

d)

Nuremberg Trials

16.

What was a major military event that involved a surprise attack by the Japanese against the United States, leading to the U.S. entering World War II?

a)

The Holocaust

b)

Anti-Semitism

c)

Pearl Harbor

d)

Japanese Internment

17.

Which term refers to the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime?

a)

Anti-Semitism

b)

The Holocaust

c)

Nuremberg Trials

d)

Battle of Britain

18.

What were the series of military tribunals held after World War II to bring Nazi war criminals to justice?

a)

Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

b)

Battle of Britain

c)

Pearl Harbor

d)

Nuremberg Trials

19.

Which of the following were major causes of he spread of disease during the Middle Ages? (Select all that apply.)

a)

Lack of medical knowledge

b)

Rising urban populations

c)

Increased international trade

d)

Not enough fruits and vegetables

20.

In which of the following ways was the power of the king limited by the Magna Carta? (Select all that apply.)

a)

The king could no longer sentence people to death unless they were tried in a court of law

b)

The king was no longer above the law

c)

The king could not levy nex taxes unless it was approved by Parliament

d)

The king could no longer declare was unless it was approved by Parliament

21.

Which of the following rights were guaranteed by the Magna Carta? (Select all that apply.)

a)

The right of the accused to be tried by a jury of their peers

b)

The right of the accused not to be convicted without credible evidence

c)

The right to run for public office

d)

The right to freedom of speech

22.

Which of the following are effects of the Magna Carta? (Select all that apply.)

a)

The Magna Carta influenced the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the formation of American democracy

b)

The Magna Carta influenced modern democratic thought

c)

The Magna Carta inspired freedom and liberty all over the world

d)

The Magna Carta abolished the English monarchy

23.

True or False: The Hundred Years' War was fought over control of the Kingdom of France

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What does the term Renaissance mean?

a)

rebirth

b)

review

c)

reconquering

d)

holy war

25.

"It is better for a ruler to be feared than loved" and "The ends justifies the means"

The above statements are expressed in the book:

a)

Utopia

b)

In Praise of Folly

c)

Twilight

d)

The Prince

26.

Who wrote "The Prince?"

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Thomas More

c)

Leonardo Da Vinci

d)

Niccolo Machiavelli

27.

Title of the Painting:

a)

Jesus and his followers

b)

The Last Supper

c)

Christendom

d)

The DaVinci Code

28.

Name of artist

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Machiavelli

c)

Donatello

d)

Da Vinci

29.

Title of Painting:

a)

Mona Lisa

b)

Mary

c)

Moana Louise

d)

Lisa Mona

30.

Name of artist

a)

Michelangelo

b)

Rafael

c)

Donatello

d)

Da Vinci

31.

Humanism can be described as

a)

The study of ancient Roman and Greek culture in areas such as history, philosophy, literature, etc...

b)

The idea that artists of the Renaissance did focus on religion at all.

c)

The ability of some artists to be skilled in many artistic fields

d)

All of the above

32.

How did the economy change from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance?

a)

The importance of money increased

b)

Feudalism decreased

c)

Trade between countries increased

d)

All of the above

33.

He was a Renaissance man who painted The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, but is also remembered for his inventions of early flying machines, his sketch of a giant crossbow and his anatomy sketches, including, "Vitruvian Man".

a)

Machiavelli

b)

Shakespeare

c)

daVinci

d)

Alberti

e)

Michelangelo

34.

He was a Renaissance Man who sculpted the famous, Statue of David. He is also remembered for his artistic skills and his painting on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

a)

Shakespeare

b)

da Vinci

c)

Michelangelo

d)

Alberti

e)

Machiavelli

35.

He was a writer who penned the book, "The Prince", which was supposed to be a 'how to' book for ruling over a kingdom. He argued that it was better to be feared than loved.

a)

Machiavelli

b)

Shakespeare

c)

da Vinci

d)

Alberti

e)

Michelangelo

36.

Who believed that people are inherently selfish and that governments are created to make decisions for society?

a)

John Locke

b)

Baron de Montesquieu

c)

Adam Smith

d)

Thomas Hobbes

37.

Who argued that the basis of government was a social contract and that people have the right to overthrow a government that fails to protect their natural rights?

a)

Baron de Montesquieu

b)

Adam Smith

c)

John Locke

d)

Thomas Hobbes

38.

Who argued for a three-part system of government with a separation of powers?

a)

Baron de Montesquieu

b)

Adam Smith

c)

John Locke

d)

Thomas Hobbes

39.

Who advocated religious tolerance and criticized religious persecution?

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Adam Smith

d)

Voltaire

40.

Who believed that people are corrupted by society and argued for a political system based on the will of the people?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

Adam Smith

c)

John Locke

d)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

41.

Who was the English writer of Leviathan?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke

c)

Montesquieu

d)

Voltaire

42.

What did Thomas Hobbes believe about people?

a)

They are naturally wicked

b)

They are the source of power

c)

They need a strong government

d)

They have natural rights

43.

According to Thomas Hobbes, what is needed to keep order?

a)

Natural rights

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Freedom of speech

d)

A strong government

44.

According to John Locke, where does power come from?

a)

The government

b)

The church

c)

The people

d)

The king

45.

What is the main role of the government, according to John Locke?

a)

Protect natural rights

b)

Maintain separation of powers

c)

Promote religious toleration

d)

Enforce strict laws

46.

July 14, 1789, a French mob stormed a prison. The mob successfully captured the gunpowder they were after.

a)

Storming of the Bastille

b)

The Great Fear

c)

Storming of Pompei

d)

Sandstorm

47.

Who overthrew The Directory in a coup d'etat?

a)

Robespierre

b)

King Louis

c)

Jean Valjean

d)

Napoleon Bonaparte

48.
The French Revolution was inspired by _______________ thinkers.
a)
Scientific Revolution
b)
Clergy
c)
Enlightenment
d)
Revolutionary
49.

What role did bread play in the French Revolution

a)

Poor Harvest led to higher bread prices and the poor could not afford to buy bread.

b)

The King put a tax on bread.

c)

The people were angry they were forced to buy stale bread.

d)

The Third Estate did not want to eat bread anymore but were being forced to by the First and Second Estates

50.

What was the main cause of the French Revolution?

a)

Social and economic inequality

b)

Foreign influence

c)

Poor management of the king

d)

Lack of food

51.

What impact did the French Revolution have on society?

a)

It had a major impact by abolishing the monarchy and establishing a republic, as well as leading to significant social changes.

b)

It led to a decrease in human rights.

c)

It led to an increase in absolute monarchy.

d)

It had no impact on society.

52.

Commoners-the bourgeoisie, professionals, peasants, and urban populace-made up which estate in France?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

53.

In 1793 King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were

a)

saved from the Robespierre.

b)

executed.

c)

deported to England.

d)

returned to the throne.

54.

Which document declared that all men are free and equal?

a)

The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen

b)

The Civil Constitution of the Clergy

c)

The Constitution of 1791

d)

The Concordat of Worms

55.
Which of the following was a reason why France was nearly bankrupt?
a)
The king lowered taxes 
b)
The king took their money to create jobs
c)
The king spent the taxes on wars and himself
d)
They had fought against the Americans in the revolution
56.

What was the name of the protest against tea taxes in which colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor?

a)

Salutary Neglect

b)

Boston Massacre

c)

Boston Tea Party

d)

Stamp Act

57.
French and Indian War
a)
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation
b)
Treaty Between England and the Colonies, that formally ended the American Revolutionary War
c)
Congress of American leaders which first met in 1775, declared independence in 1776, and helped lead the United States during the Revolution
d)
War fought in the 13 Colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The English won. (1754-1763)
58.
Boston Massacre
a)
Incident in 1770 in which British troops fired on and killed American colonists
b)
War fought in the 13 Colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The English won. (1754-1763)
c)
An English policy of not strictly enforcing laws in its colonies as long as they remain loyal.
d)
Signed in 1776 by US revolutionaries; it listed the grievances the Colonies had with England and declared the United States as a free state.
59.
Intolerable Acts
a)
Protest against tea taxes in which colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.
b)
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.
c)
Series of laws passed in 1774 to punish Boston for the Tea Party.
d)
An English policy of not strictly enforcing laws in its colonies as long as they remain loyal.
60.
Declaration of Independence
a)
War fought in the 13 Colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The English won. (1754-1763)
b)
Signed in 1776 by US revolutionaries; it listed the grievances the Colonies had with England and declared the United States as a free state.
c)
Royal decree that reserved land west of Appalachian Mountains to Native Americans. Required colonist who had settled there to move back to the 13 colonies.
d)
An English policy of not strictly enforcing laws in its colonies as long as they remain loyal.
61.
Loyalist
a)
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation
b)
American colonists who remained loyal to Britain and opposed the war for independence.
c)
Treaty Between England and the Colonies, that formally ended the American Revolutionary War
d)
War fought in the 13 Colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The English won. (1754-1763)
62.
Patriots
a)
American colonists who supported independence from Great Britain.
b)
Tax passed by the British Parliament in the American colonies requiring a stamp on all paper goods (newspapers, legal documents, playing cards, etc.)
c)
A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that claimed the colonies had a right to be an independent nation
d)
Congress of American leaders which first met in 1775, declared independence in 1776, and helped lead the United States during the Revolution
63.
Treaty of Paris 1783
a)
Incident in 1770 in which British troops fired on and killed American colonists
b)
Protest against tea taxes in which colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.
c)
War fought in the 13 Colonies between the English and the French for possession of the Ohio Valley area. The English won. (1754-1763)
d)
Treaty Between England and the Colonies, that formally ended the American Revolutionary War
64.
Boston Tea Party
a)
Series of laws passed in 1774 to punish Boston for the Tea Party.
b)
Treaty Between England and the Colonies, that formally ended the American Revolutionary War
c)
Protest against tea taxes in which colonists dumped British tea into Boston Harbor.
d)
American colonists who supported independence from Great Britain.
65.
In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
The United States
b)
England
c)
France
d)
Germany
66.

What did Samuel Morse invent?

a)

Telegraph and Morse Code

b)

telephone

c)

electricity

d)

radio

67.

What were the three factors of production required to drive the Industrial Revolution?

a)

Land, Labor, Capital

b)

Government, Military, Colonies

c)

Raw Materials, Natural Resources, Man-made Goods

d)

Road, Railway, and Water Transport

68.

Joined workers together

a)

Labor Unions

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Entrepreneurs

d)

Corporations

69.

According to Karl Marx, which group of people in industrial countries must create a revolution, overthrow the existing governments using force if necessary, and then create a new classless society?

a)

Upper class

b)

Religious extremists

c)

Working class

d)

Farmers

70.

What is one reason why employers would hire women instead of men?

a)

Women work harder

b)

Employers could pay women less money

c)

Women have more experience than men

d)

Women can do more difficult tasks

71.

gavrilo princip nationality?

a)

bosnian

b)

germany

c)

russian

d)

hungarian

72.

reason why gavrilo assisinate the Archduke?

a)

to be the leader of his country

b)

to start world war 1

c)

to unite his country

d)

to be king of austria hungary

73.

What is the name of Archduke of Austria-hungary who was assisinated by gavrilo princip?

a)

Fredreick

b)

Fernand

c)

james

d)

Ferdinand

74.

When does World war begin?

a)

June 12,1915

b)

July 28,1914

c)

Augush 22,1913

d)

July 28,1915

75.

What happens in february revolution?

a)

Bolshevik victory

b)

Russia declared first communist state.

c)

Treaty of paris

d)

abdication of Tsar

76.

Terrorist group whose goal was to unite all serbs into one country.

a)

Allied powers

b)

Central powers

c)

The black hand

d)

No man's land

77.

Britain,france and russia

a)

allied powers

b)

central powers

c)

The western front

d)

shell shock

78.

the territory between enemy trenches?

a)

No man's land

b)

Black space

c)

Circle point

d)

Ceve dan

79.

where was the archduke assisinated?

a)

paris

b)

barma

c)

Sarajevo

d)

austria

80.

a web of alliances among european nations and the strong buildup of their militaries?

a)

Shell shock

b)

Causes of world war

c)

Treaty of versailles

d)

War guilt clause

81.

german telegram offering mexico an alliance and attack the united states?

a)

defensive telegram

b)

allied telegram

c)

Zimmerman telegram

d)

Peace telegram

82.

strongly defended trenches kept allied and german forces deadlocked in France?

a)

eastern front

b)

northern front

c)

southern front

d)

western front

83.

germany,austria-hungary,bulgaria and the ottoman empire

a)

central powers

b)

alllied powers

c)

boshevik powers

d)

united country

84.

Blamed germany for the entire war in order to justify reparations and demilitarization of Germany?

a)

millitarism

b)

War guilt clause

c)

explanation

d)

dedication

85.

The october revolution resulted in

a)

Bolshevik victory

b)

treaty of versailles

c)

treaty of paris

d)

treaty of austria

86.

What happen to the soldier in this picture?

a)

Paralized

b)

Trauma

c)

shell shock

d)

Headache

87.

What is showing in the picture

a)

Nationalism

b)

Patriot

c)

alliances

d)

Imperialism

88.

What does the image on left shows?

a)

Leader

b)

Nationalism

c)

Imperialism

d)

Millitarism

89.

Which country was harshly punished by the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

Germany

b)

Austria-Hungary

c)

Russia

d)

Serbia

90.

What type of warfare made WWI especially long and deadly?

a)

Guerilla warfare

b)

Nuclear warfare

c)

Naval warfare

d)

Trench warfare

91.

What year did America join WWI?

a)

1914

b)

1915

c)

1916

d)

1917

92.

1. After taking over Russia’s government with force, Vladimir Lenin made himself ________________.

a)

tsar

b)

communist

c)

dictator

d)

monarchy

93.

2. Russia’s government before 1917 was a ________________, with the crown being inherited.

a)

monarchy

b)

dictator

c)

abdicated

d)

mutiny

94.

3. Tsar Nicholas II ordered his army to suppress the rioters, but his soldiers soon began a ________________ to help overthrow him.

a)

autocracy

b)

communist

c)

tsar

d)

mutiny

95.

4. Nicholas II, of the Romanov family, was the last Russian ________________ to rule Russia.

a)

tsar

b)

dictator

c)

communist

d)

abdicated

96.

5. Even though the rule of the tsar ended in Russia in 1917, the country continued to be an ________________ when Vladimir Lenin came to power.

a)

monarchy

b)

dictator

c)

autocracy

97.

6. In addition to seizing complete control of the Russian government, the Bolsheviks redistributed Russia’s land to the peasants because they were a ________________ party.

a)

communist

b)

autocracy

c)

monarchy

d)

dictator

98.

7. Nicholas II ________________ his throne because many Russians were revolting. Even members of his own army turned against him.

a)

autocracy

b)

abdicated

c)

monarchy

d)

mutiny

99.

8. Who do the following statements describe?

leader of the Bolshevik Party

signed a peace treaty with Germany

established the Soviet Union

became dictator of Russia

a)

Nicholas II

b)

Vladimir Lenin

c)

Bolsheviks

d)

Romanovs

100.

9. Which of the following events occurred on March 15, 1917?

a)

Russia exited WWI

b)

Bolshevik Revolution occurred

c)

Tsar Nicholas II abdicated his throne

d)

WWI began

101.

10. Why were the majority of Russians so upset with Tsar Nicholas II’s rule?

a)

Many men were forced to join the army without adequate training, food, supplies, and weapons.

b)

Many citizens did not have enough food to eat or coal to keep themselves warm.

c)

Working class citizens and peasants worked for little pay and had few rights.

d)

All of the above

102.

11. Which of these events was not an outcome of the Bolshevik Revolution?

a)

Tsar Nicholas II abdicated his throne.

b)

Russia signed a peace treaty with Germany and exited WWI.

c)

Nicholas II and his family were executed.

d)

The Bolshevik Party led by Vladimir Lenin took control of the Russian government.

103.

12. When did Russia become the Soviet Union?

a)

1613

b)

1922

c)

1917

d)

1914

104.

13. Describe the impact the Bolshevik Party had on Russia. Include at least two examples. Remember to write at least a paragraph and to check for spelling and grammar.

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105.
How did the government of Japan try to solve its economic problems?
a)
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
b)
Japan invaded Korea and parts of China
c)
Japan developed new types of businesses
d)
Japan increased the value of its money.
106.
Germany, Italy and Japan was called ______
a)
Axis Powers
b)
Allied Powers
c)
League of Nations
d)
League of Alliances
107.
Mussolini was the leaders of what country.
a)
Italy
b)
Japan
c)
France
d)
Greece
108.
When Hitler marched troops into the Rhineland, what did the British want to do?
a)
Declare War
b)
Call the League of Nations
c)
Ignore the aggression
d)
Call for appeasement
109.
Stalin, Russia's dictator, signed what document.
a)
Allied Forces Agreement
b)
Declaration of war against Germany
c)
Declaration of war against the US
d)
The NonagressionPact
110.
How did American feel about the actions in Europe?
a)
Americans wanted to get involved to stop Hitler.
b)
Americans believed that ties to other countries should be avoided.
c)
Americans wanted to support the war financially.
d)
Americans believed that Hitler was right.
111.
The German invasion strategy was called ____.
a)
Non aggression pact
b)
Aggression military
c)
Air Force attacks
d)
Blitzkrieg
112.
Which country most resisted Russian annexation. 
a)
Finland
b)
Latvia
c)
Estonia
d)
Lithuania
113.
Germany used its ____ to bomb England's city day and night
a)
Royal Air Force
b)
Blitzkrieg
c)
Luftwaffe
d)
Enigma
114.
The first time that Hitler's forces had been defeated.
a)
Battle of France
b)
Battle of Britain
c)
Operation Barbaroosa
d)
Enigma
115.
Hitler's Operation Barbarossa was a plan to attack ____.
a)
England 
b)
France
c)
Russia
d)
Germany
116.
The German code making machine was called ____.
a)
Enigma
b)
Barbarossa
c)
Radar
d)
Luftwaffa
117.

What was the name for the secret project to build an atomic bomb?

a)

Manhattan Project

b)

Tuskegee Airben

c)

Secret Boom

d)

Normandy

118.

Who was the fascist leader of Italy?

a)

Adolph Hitler

b)

Dwight Eisenhower

c)

Benito Mussolini

d)

Neville Chamberlain

119.

Which act permitted the US to sell arms to warring countries on a cash & carry basis?

a)

Neutrality Act 1939

b)

Lend-Lease Act

c)

Anschluss

d)

Double V

120.

What is the name of the Allied military strategy in the Pacific Ocean?

a)

firebomb

b)

island hopping

c)

kamikaze

d)

blitzkrieg

121.

At first many Americans were against the war and supported ________________________.

a)

fascism

b)

communism

c)

isolationism

d)

internationalism

122.

The purpose of the Nuremberg Trials was to

a)

test the newly developed atomic bomb.

b)

determine how the holocaust happened.

c)

punish German leaders for war crimes.

d)

remove the emperor of Japan from power.

123.

First they came for the Communists, but I was not a Communist so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Socialists and the Trade Unionists, but I was neither, so I did not speak out. Then they came for the Jews, but I was not a Jew so I did not speak out. And when they came for me, there was no one left to speak out for me. — Martin Niemöller


Which event is Martin Niemöller referring to in this passage?

a)

(1) Ukrainian famine

b)

(2) World War I

c)

(3) breakup of Yugoslavia

d)

(4) Holocaust

124.

reason why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor

a)

US stopped selling oil to Japan

b)

US stopped buying oil from Japan

c)

Japan wanted to conquer the US

d)

Japan wanted to spread communism

125.

America joined the war after

a)

Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

b)

Germany sank the Lusitania

c)

The holocaust ended

d)

None of the Above

126.
Who were the Axis Powers?
a)
Germany, Great Britain, and France
b)
Germany, Italy and the Soviet Union
c)
Germany, Italy and Japan
d)
Germany, Italy and the United States
127.

Which US president began WW2 but died while in office before the end of the war?

a)

William McKinley

b)

Harry S. Truman

c)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

d)

Winston Churchill

128.

This memorial depicts US troops raising the U.S. flag on which Pacific island during WW2?

a)

Iwo Jima

b)

Phillipines

c)

Guam

d)

New Zealand

129.

Who was the dictator of the Soviet Union during WW2?

a)

Joseph Stalin

b)

Adolf Hitler

c)

Winston Churchill

d)

Benito Mussolini

130.

Who became president after FDR died?

a)

Franklin Roosevelt

b)

Harry Truman

c)

WInston Churchill

d)

John Adams

131.

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