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Quizizz Review Semester2

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

European powers established colonies

and exerted control over vast territories,

primarily in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

a)

Political Impact

b)

Geographic Impact

c)

Cultural Impact

d)

Social Impact

2.

European nations exploited colonies for

their natural resources, such as

minerals, agricultural products, and labor.

a)

Political Impact

b)

Geographic Impact

c)

Cultural Impact

d)

Social Impact

3.

European powers brought changes to

colonized regions, including languages,

religions, legal systems, and social

hierarchies.

a)

Political Impact

b)

Geographic Impact

c)

Cultural Impact

d)

Social Impact

4.

European powers sparked resistance

movements and nationalist sentiments

in colonized regions, leading to anti-

colonial struggles.

a)

Political Impact

b)

Geographic Impact

c)

Cultural Impact

d)

Social Impact

5.

The Cause -- The Renaissance in Europe, The Effect -- The Protestant Reformation

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The Cause -- The Renaissance in Europe, The Effect -- ?

a)

The glorious revolution

b)

The Protestant Reformation

c)

The Medieval Period

d)

The Crusades

7.

Why did Martin Luther attack the Catholic Church in his Ninety-Five Theses? (two answers)

a)

The belief that the kings controlled the Church.

b)

the belief that the Catholic Church was abusing the sale of indulgences

c)

The belief that he could control the Church

d)

the belief that salvation could be achieved by faith alone

8.

Reasons for European Imperialism

• Raw materials were needed for industry

• New markets were required for goods

• ?

a)

Inexpensive labor was needed to manufacture products

b)

expensive labor was needed to manufacture products

c)

little labor was needed to manufacture products

d)

no labor was needed to manufacture products

9.

Where did European powers establish colonies and exert political control?

a)

Mongolia and Japan

b)

Korea and Taiwan

c)

Africa and The Americas

d)

Europe and Mongolia

10.

What is one way that France and the American colonies differed at the onset of their

Revolutions?

a)

France did not have anything in common with the American colonists.

b)

France did not suffer severe economic problems like the American colonists.

c)

France suffered less severe economic problems than the American colonists.

d)

France suffered more severe economic problems than the American colonists.

11.

The following were the effects of the Enlightenment?

a)

Influenced the Japanese and American Revolutions

b)

Influenced the French and American Revolutions

c)

Influenced the Mongolian and Russian Revolutions

d)

Influenced the Japanese and Taiwanese Revolutions

12.

Which grievance was shared by both French and American revolutionaries?

a)

Unfair taxation practices

b)

Unfair business practices

c)

Unfair manufacturing practices

d)

Unfair Agricultural practices

13.

Causes of World War I – Nationalism – Militarism – ?

a)

Socialism

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Minimalism

d)

Imperialism

14.

How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of conflict in Europe?

a)

National pledged to intervene if an ally was attacked.

b)

National pledged to intervene if an enemy was attacked.

c)

National pledged to not intervene if ally was attacked.

15.

The European alliances shown on this map were made in an attempt to —

a)

maintain the balance of power on the Asian continent

b)

maintain the balance of power on the continent of Europe

c)

maintain the balance of power on the continent of South America

d)

maintain the balance of power on the continent of Africa

16.

How did President Wilson's "Fourteen Points" speech influence the peace after the First World War?

a)

The Treaty of Versailles only implemented none of his fourteen points of his speech

b)

The Treaty of Versailles only implemented his all fourteen points of his speech.

c)

The Treaty of Versailles only implemented his one point to form an international organization.

d)

The Treaty of Versailles only implemented his two points to form a World Bank.

17.

How did the German government's response to the obligations of Article 232 impact the economy of Germany?

a)

The German government's printing of massive amounts of paper money led to rapid inflation within Germany.

b)

The German government did not do anything and did not care about article 232 and their obligations.

c)

The German government printed very little money and got on a payment plan to pay off Article 232 and their obligations.

d)

The German government was able to take care of article 232 and their obligations because they were forgiven by the allies.

18.

How did the October Revolution of 1917 transform the political structure of the Russian Empire after World War I?

a)

The Bolsheviks lost and the Russian Republic was established.

b)

The Christian conservatives won and they established a democratic republic.

c)

The Bolsheviks seized control and established the Soviet Union.

d)

The Bolsheviks seized control and established a constitutional Monarchy.

19.

One factor that contributed to many European nations experiencing an economic depression in the decade following the First World War was —

a)

A great time of prosperity because they had peace.

b)

the expense of recovery and reparations

c)

People did not want to work anymore since they had lost so much time during the war.

d)

The expense of new houses and new cars caused a depression

20.

Which of the following characterized Joseph Stalin’s leadership of the Soviet Union?

a)

Censorship, government control of industry, and religious persecution

b)

freedom of the press, government control of industry, and religious persecution

c)

freedom of the press, government control of industry, and religious freedom

d)

Freedom of the press, government by the people, and religious freedom

21.

Which statement is the best example of the similarities between the totalitarian regimes of Hitler and Stalin?

a)

Both used propaganda and sent people to prison camps during World War I.

b)

Both used propaganda and sent people to prison camps during World War II.

c)

Both used propaganda and sent people to band camps during World War II.

d)

Both used Facebook and sent people to Hawaii during World War II.

22.

What agreement allowed for Germany to invade western Poland without fear of a Soviet response?

a)

a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union

b)

a nonaggression pact with the United States

c)

a nonaggression pact with the Great Briton

d)

a nonaggression pact with the Afghanistan

23.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

The West German economy was built on communism; East Germany had a capitalist economy.

b)

The West German economy was built on Fishing; East Germany had an internet economy.

c)

The West German economy was built on mining; East Germany had an agricultural economy.

d)

The West German economy was built on capitalism; East Germany had a communist economy.

24.

How did the political division of post-war Germany heighten Cold War tensions?

a)

Western allies maintained possession of the western half of Berlin located within the Soviet-controlled portion of Germany.

b)

Western allies maintained possession of the Atomic bomb technology of Berlin located within the Soviet-controlled portion of Germany.

c)

Western allies maintained possession of all the gold of Berlin located within the Soviet-controlled portion of Germany.

d)

Western allies maintained possession of all the technology of western half of Berlin located within the Soviet-controlled portion of Germany.

25.

What event is referenced above?

a)

The Attack on Midway

b)

The Attack on Nagasaki

c)

The Attack on Pearl Harbor

d)

The Attack on Hiroshima

26.

Following the Second World War the status of the United States in the world changed because the United States —

a)

emerged as a world super power in competition with the Soviet Union

b)

emerged as a world super power in competition with Afghanistan

c)

emerged as a world super power in competition with China

d)

emerged as a world super power in competition with Mexico

27.

Which term best describes the power the Soviet Union exerted over neighboring countries in Eastern Europe during the Cold War?

a)

Influence of the Dark Side

b)

No influence at all

c)

sphere of influence

d)

Good Neighbor Policy

28.

The “people’s democratic dictatorship” was a critical element of Mao Zedong’s —

a)

transformation of China into a Monarchical state

b)

transformation of China into a Democratic state

c)

transformation of China into a Theocratical state

d)

transformation of China into a Communist state

29.

The United Nations sent armed forces to repulse a communist invasion, The United States supported the

side opposed to that of the Soviet Union and China —

a)

War of 1812

b)

French and Indian War

c)

Korean War

d)

Ukrainian War

30.

A war was fought in the geographic region called Indochina –

a)

French and Indian War

b)

Vietnam War

c)

Korean War

d)

Ukrainian War

31.

In the Cold War, countries tried to outdo each other by having the best military equipment, During the Cold War, there were attempts at limiting the risk of nuclear war –

a)

The Arms Race

b)

The Space Race

c)

The gold Race

d)

The Indianapolis 500 Race

32.

How did the circumstances of the Cold War contribute to the data trend in the graph?

a)

The American and Soviet militaries raced to have the most Gold and Silver.

b)

The American and Soviet militaries raced to have the most nuclear weapons.

c)

The American and Soviet militaries raced to have the most Luxury Cars and Homes

d)

The American and Soviet militaries raced to have the most Trains and Ships.

33.

This excerpt implies that Kwame Nkrumah supported the —

a)

spread of Apartheid movements throughout Africa

b)

spread of empire building movements throughout Africa

c)

spread of colonialism movements throughout Africa

d)

spread of independence movements throughout Africa

34.

How have decolonization and independence for many African nations after the Second World War affected their government and society?

a)

Many of the newly independent nations have struggled with ethnic conflict and corrupt leadership.

b)

Many of the newly independent nations have had no problem with ethnic conflict and corrupt leadership.

c)

Many of the newly independent nations have struggled with land conflict and fishing rights.

d)

Many of the newly independent nations have struggled with a food desert and drought.

35.

government control of large industry, redistribution of wealth, cooperative environment –

a)

Characteristics of Capitalism

b)

Characteristics of Socialism

c)

Characteristics of Anarchism

d)

Characteristics of Absolutism

36.

private ownership of factors of production, cooperative environment –

a)

Characteristics of

Capitalism

b)

Characteristics of

Socialism

c)

Characteristics of

Communism

d)

Characteristics of

Materialism

37.

How did the location of the caliphate on the map above influence trade in the region?

a)

Islamic merchants served as middlemen for European and African trade.

b)

Islamic merchants served as middlemen for African and Asian trade.

c)

Islamic merchants served as middlemen for European and Asian trade.

d)

Islamic merchants served as middlemen for North America and Asian trade.

38.

The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, proposed the idea that —

a)

profits from industrialization should be shared by the wealthy class

b)

profits from industrialization should be shared by the working class

c)

profits from industrialization should be shared by the business class

d)

profits from industrialization should be shared by the noble class

39.

Socialism developed in Europe largely because of the efforts of —

a)

reformers wanting to improve working conditions

b)

reformers wanting to improve agricultural conditions

c)

reformers wanting to improve fishing conditions

d)

reformers wanting to improve educational conditions

40.

Italy and Germany, Authoritarian Dictators, Grant no individual rights, Believe the state is supreme –

a)

Fascist Leaders During World War I

b)

Fascist Leaders During Civil War

c)

Fascist Leaders During War of 1812

d)

Fascist Leaders During World War II

41.

Dictator suppresses opposition & criticism, regulates all industry commerce & business aggressive nationalism & often racism —

a)

materialism

b)

socialism

c)

communism

d)

Fascism

42.

Which of the following systems offers more possibilities for the masses to influence the policies that are adopted by a country? 

a)

Theocracy

b)

Fascism

c)

Democracy

d)

Communism

43.

The Party said that Oceania had never been in alliance with Eurasia…..—George Orwell, Nineteen Eighty-Four, 1949 –

a)

a warning against the practices of socialist regimes

b)

a warning against the practices of totalitarian regimes

c)

a warning against the practices of democratic regimes

d)

a warning against the practices of theocratic regimes

44.

The Cause - England's Glorious Revolution, The Effect - Adoption of bill of rights and ?

a)

Constitutional Monarchy

b)

Totalitarian regime

c)

socialist regime

d)

communist regime

45.

In what way did the Enlightenment further the development of democratic-republican government? .

a)

New ideas about a theocracy were introduced during the Enlightenment

b)

New ideas about socialism were introduced during the Enlightenment

c)

New ideas about individual rights were introduced during the Enlightenment

d)

New ideas about communism were introduced during the Enlightenment

46.

Serve on a jury • Vote in elections • Obey all laws  —--

a)

no civic responsibilities

b)

civic responsibilities

c)

no obligations

d)

Strict laws

47.

Which location on the map to the right was the site of the mass killings of the Tutsis, one of the

deadliest ethnic genocides in history?

a)

b)

c)

d)

48.
Which German priest started the Reformation?
a)
John Calvin
b)
Henry VIII
c)
Pope Paul III
d)
Martin Luther
49.
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
50.
Which of the following best helped Martin Luther's ideas reach other parts of Europe? 
a)
The Bible
b)
The printing press
c)
Church Hierarchy
d)
The Diet of Worms
51.

Imperialism started because of which of the following reasons?

a)

Nationalism - Empire Building

b)

Economic - desire for new markets and resources

c)

Western belief in cultural superiority

d)

None of the options are a reason the policy of Imperialism was adopted

52.

What was the name of the war where Britain sent navy to force China to allow Britain to sell opium in China

a)

Opium War

b)

War of 1812

c)

War of the worlds

d)

English war

53.

Britain took over Egypt to ensure access to this canal

a)

Suez

b)

Panama

c)

Philipine

d)

Spanish

54.
The infamous "Scramble for Africa" referred to:
a)
A major race that was held across the plains of Africa
b)
A period when the European powers conquered and divided most of Africa amongst themselves
c)
A war that Britain launched against the Boers in South Africa
d)
A period when the European powers rushed to establish friendly relations with nations across Africa
55.

damages paid because of war

a)

Neutral

b)

Armistice

c)

League of Nations

d)

Reparations

56.

Fighting in which soldiers use deep, protective ditches

a)

Central Powers

b)

The Allies

c)

Trench Warfare

d)

Stalemate

57.
Payments for war damages were known as
a)
nationalism
b)
separatism.
c)
reparations.
d)
retaliations.
58.
Which of Woodrow Wilson's proposals was included in the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
the League of Nations
b)
reparations from Germany
c)
removal of all trade barriers
d)
restoration of the Russian monarchy
59.
14)  The Treaty of Versailles required ____________ to admit that they had started the war and to pay back the Allies the amount of 32 billion dollars.
a)
Russia
b)
The U.S.
c)
Germany
d)
Georgia
60.
On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?
a)
December 7, 2016
b)
December 7, 1916
c)
December 7, 1941
d)
December 14, 1971
61.
Where is Pearl Harbor?
a)
Japan
b)
Hawaii
c)
Atlantic Ocean
d)
China
62.
What did the US do to try and make Japan stop attacking China?
a)
bombed them
b)
cut off supplies of food
c)
cut off supplies of iron, steel, and oil
d)
nothing
63.
What was the reaction of the United States to the attack?
a)
They declared war on Japan the next day
b)
They fled back to the US coast and let Japan have Southeast Asia 
c)
They asked Great Britain for help 
d)
They waited several months to see what would happen next 
64.

Hitler’s invasion strategy that involved armored columns supported by airplanes. This “lightning war” allowed the German army to quickly conquer Poland, France and many others.

a)

Shazam

b)

Bombardment

c)

Blitzkrieg

d)

Shock and Awe

65.

This was the turning point of the war in Asia. US planes destroyed four Japanese aircraft carriers. After this the USA established Naval superiority in the Pacific.

a)

Battle of Midway

b)

Battle of the Coral Sea

c)

Battle of Guadalcanal

d)

Battle of Okinawa

66.

These two cities were destroyed by atomic bombs at the end of the war leading to Japan’s unconditional surrender

a)

Hiroshima and Nagasaki

b)

Hiroshima and Tokyo

c)

Tokyo and Osaka

d)

Osaka and Nagasaki

67.

What countries made up "Indochina"?

a)

Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia

b)

U.S., Britain, France

c)

South Korea, North Korea, China.

68.

What event secured congressional authorization to for U.S. forces to be involved in Vietnam?

a)

D-Day

b)

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

c)

38th Parallel

69.
President Truman adopted a new foreign policy during the Cold War know as the Truman Doctrine. What was the main goal of the Truman Doctrine?
a)
To expand trade with Europe
b)
To limit the build up of nuclear weapons
c)
To stop the spread of communism
d)
to send financial aid to Europe
70.

What war ended in a stalemate (meaning nobody won)?

a)

World War I

b)

Korean War

c)

Civil War

d)

World War II

71.

What two countries were most involved in the Arms Race during the Cold War?

a)

France and Germany

b)

Cuba and the United Kingdom

c)

The United States and Soviet Union

d)

Japan and China

72.

The military alliance that was formed after WWII between the U.S. Canada and 10 western European nations to stop the spread of communism was called

a)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

b)

Truman Pact

c)

Munich Pact

d)

League of Nations

73.

What is the name of the military alliance the Soviet Union made with 7 other nations in 1955?

a)

Allied Pact

b)

Warsaw Pact

c)

Non-Aggression Pact

d)

Stalin Pact

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