Worksheets10th Grade Global Regents Review
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 44mins
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, socially, and economically.
Imperialism
Isolationism
Meiji Restoration
Industrial Revolution
The power struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States after World War II
Russian Revolution
French Revolution
World War II
Cold War
A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason as the method to solve political and social problems.
Scientific Revolution
French Revolution
Enlightenment
Industrial Revolution
South African policy of racial segregation involving political and economic discrimination against non-whites.
Imperialism
Nationalism
Nuremburg Laws
Apartheid
a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
Communism
Laissez-faire economics
Utopianism
Utilitarianism
Treaty that ended WW I. It blamed Germany for WW I and handed down harsh punishment.
Treaty of Nanjing
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Ghent
Treaty of Paris
The transformation from an agricultural to an industrial nation
Meiji Restoration
Industrial Revolution
Russian Revolution
Green Revolution
The actions of Gandhi and his supporters, as described in this passage, helped lead to the
banning of Western books and music
removal of British control from the subcontinent
development of an economic alliance for South Asian nations
peaceful partitioning of British India into India and Pakistan
The actions taken by Gandhi reflect his commitment to which policy?
collectivization
religious intolerance
civil disobedience
censorship
Which claim best supports the pattern of interaction between the United States and the Soviet Union between 1948 and 1979?
Conflict occurred when one side tried to expand its sphere of influence into another country or region.
Disagreements between the United States and the Soviet Union were quickly resolved without the deployment of the military
Leaders of other countries encouraged conflict between the superpowers.
Peace and stability were created around the world as a result of the alliance between the United States and the Soviet Union
Which foreign policy action best explains the United States response to Cold War situations?
repeated reliance on appeasement
consistent attempts to bring about détente
a continuing pursuit of nonalignment
a long-term commitment to containment
Which point of view is expressed in this illustration?
The Russian Orthodox Church caused the fall of the Romanov dynasty.
The Russian government encouraged a diversity of opinions.
The Romanovs suppressed Enlightenment ideas within their empire.
The Russian Revolution made conditions worse for most minorities.
The conditions described in this passage directly resulted in
Ireland invading Britain
millions of Irish emigrating to the United States
most landlords forgiving the rent the Irish owed
Britain agreeing to withdraw from Ireland
What is the most likely purpose of this document?
to highlight the benefits of free market
to record the negative effects of child labor
to minimize the impacts of agricultural innovations
to inspire social and political reform
Which event most directly influenced the writing of both documents?
Iranian Revolution
French Revolution
Russian Revolution
Cuban Revolution
This cartoonist is comparing Vladimir Putin to
Czar Nicholas II
Joseph Stalin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
The tensions between North Korea and South Korea described in this passage began over
boundaries drawn during the Cold War
ethnic conflict on the Korean peninsula
trade disputes centered on fishing rights in the Yellow Sea
China’s purchase of submarine technology from North Korea
Came to power after leading a coup d’etat against the “Directory” declared himself Emperor for life, but helped bring stability to France. His losses in Russia proved disastrous for France and was eventually exiled.
Peter the Great
Louis XVI
Napoleon Bonaparte
Maximilian Robespierre
Which countries are mentioned as part of OPEC?
Canada, Mexico, Russia, and Norway
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Venezuela
Australia, Indonesia, Kuwait, and Libya
Brazil, Ecuador, Algeria, and Qatar
What is one of the benefits of the European Union according to the text?
It allows for the free travel of goods only
It operates on multiple currencies
It allows people to travel freely through member nations
It restricts economic cooperation between member nations
Which was most highly valued by European intellectuals of the Age of Enlightenment?
obedience to traditional ways
loyalty to one's nation
progress through the use of reason
strengthening of religious institutions
Which statement best summarizes a major belief of the Enlightenment Period in European history?
No living creature should be killed
Every person is born to serve the state
Individual achievement and dignity are of great importance
the scientific method poses a dangerous challenge to established knowlesge
Intellectuals representative of the Enlightenment would most likely have
believed that natural law gave order to their work
emphasized emotion rather than reason
built upon medieval thinking
stressed religious values in presenting their ideas
During the Latin American colonial period, political and economic power in most colonies under Spanish rule was held primarily by
parties representing workers and peasants
people who were born in Spain and their descendants
Indian tribal leaders
people of mixed Indian and Spanish ancestry
Which of these situations was the direct result of the other three?
Nations of Latin America won independence
Revolutions occurred in North America and Franc e
The Napoleonic wars weakened Spain's power
Creoles and mestizos became discontented with Spanish rule.
Between 1790 and 1828, which situation helped cause the change reflected on these maps of South America?
The Aztecs regained control of many areas of South America
South American voters removed Spanish and Portuguese rulers from power
Spain sent conquistadores to South America
Enlightenment and revolutionary ideas spread from Europe and the United States to South America
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Bernardo O'Higgins
Jose de San Martin
These individuals had their greatest impact on the
unification of Italy
independence movements in Latin America
Zionist movement
Catholic Counter Reformation
The government of Great Britain built railroads, schools, and irrigation systems in colonial India primarily to
prepare India for Independence
strengthen its political and economic control in India
secure favorable trading arrangements with different Indian leaders
help India maintain its traditional cultural systems
which factor contributed most to Great Britain's control over India until World War II?
the diversity and lack of unity of the Indian population
the location of the Indian subcontinent
British empathy for social conditions in India
British support of the India Congress Party
Which was a major result of the Opium war (1839-1842)?
Great Britain forced China to open its ports for trade
Japan formed an alliance with China
Great Britain list its influence in East Asia
Confucian ideals were rejected by the Chinese people
The 19th-century term "white man's burden" reflects the idea that
Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans
Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help
imperialism was opposed by most Europeans
Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of their colonial peoples
In 19th- century China, the Opium War resulted in
the control of Hong Kong being returned to China
the removal of all British naval forced from China
an increase in European spheres of influence in China
the rejection of Buddhism by the Chinese people
attempts by the native people to gain India's independence
political reorganization in the British colonial empire
programs to increase India's standard of living
the benefits of economics interdependence between Britain and India
According to the information provided by the map, which European nation controlled the Union of South Africa?
Germany
France
Great Britain
Italy
To which period does the slogan "The Sun never sets on the British Empire" refer?
Middle Ages
Protestant Reformation
Age of Imperialism
Glorious Revolution
The theory of Social Darwinism was sometimes used to justify
the establishment of communist governments in Asia
Latin American revolutions in the early 19th century
the independence movement in India
European imperialism in the late 19th century
One important result of the French Revolution was that
France enjoyed a lengthy period of peace and prosperity
the Church was restored to its former role and power in the French government
political power shifted to the bourgeoisie
France lost its spirit of nationalism
In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
The King was restored to unlimited power
The Clergy dominated government
the middle class gained political influence
the tax burden was carried by the lower classes
A study of revolutions would most likely lead to the conclusion that pre-Revolutionary governments
are more concerned about human rights than the governments that replace them are
refuse to modernize their armed forces with advanced technology
attempt to bring about the separation of government from religion
fail to meet the political and economic needs of their people
A primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 was the
increasing dissatisfaction of the Third Estate
rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte
actions of Prince Metternich
execution of Louis XIV
A major goal of the Congress of Vienna was to
establish democratic governments in all European nations
maintain a balance of power in Europe
return Napoleon Bonaparte to power
create independent governments for Austria and Hungary
Which was most characteristic of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
declining military strength
industrial growth
economic isolation
political unrest
In Japan, which change occurred during the Meiji Restoration?
Industrialization increased
Emphasis on education decreased
the power of the shogun increased
the armed forces were disbanded
During the Meiji restoration, the Japanese began to modernize their country primarily to
complete with Western powers
isolate their people from foreign influences
reemphasize traditional values
introduce Eastern religions to Japan
Just prior to World War I, the nations of Europe believed that the balance of power could best be maintained by
a system of alliances
an international court
increases in tariff barriers
open agreements, openly arrived at
Why was the Balkan region referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I?
the aggression of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power
Yugoslavia was invading its neighboring countries
Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing
the area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world.
The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were established in the decades just
before the Congress of Vienna
Before World War I
after the Treaty of Versailles
after the formation of the United Nations
Scramble for Africa
Causes of World War I
Results of World War II
Reasons for the United Nations
Which generalization about the origin of war is best supported by the historical background of World War I?
Years of continuing international tension often lead to war
A policy of appeasement can delay, but not prevent the outbreak of war
War results from reliance on advances in technology
Religious hatreds often lead to war
A major reason many Russian people supported the Bolsheviks in the November 1917 revolution was that the Bolsheviks called for
an immediate peace settlement with Germany
a heavy investment in industry
the collectivization of agriculture
the abolition of all religion
A major cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the
defeat of Germany in the Russian campaign
marriage of Czar Nicholas II to a German princess
existence of sharp economic differences between social classes
appeal of Marxism to the Russian nobility
Franco-Prussian War
Crimean War
World War I
Cold War
Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were
reasons for the rise of democracy
causes of World War I
requirements for economic development
reasons for the collapse of communism
Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of the Holocaust?
World opinion is effective in stopping genocide
Savage acts can be committed by an advanced society
People should not become involved in partisan politics
Military commanders cannot be held responsible for acts committed during wartime.
which was a characteristic of Germany under Adolf Hitler and the Soviet Union under Jospef Stalin?
an official foreign policy of isolationism
governmental control of the media
public ownership of business and industry
the absence of a written constitution
Which factor contributed most to the rise of totalitarian governments in Europe before World War II?
improved educational systems
expanding democratic reforms
increasing political stability
worsening economic conditions
The violence and destruction that occurred during World War II led to the
expansion of colonial empires in Africa
formation of the United Nations
signing of the Versailles Treaty
unification of Germany
The main reason the United nations sent troops to Korea in 1950 was to
ensure that food reached areas of the Korean Peninsula affected by famine
prevent North Korea from conquering the people of South Korea
force the inspection of nuclear weapons plants in North Korea
restore peace between warring factions of Buddhism and Shinto
Which was a major result of the Vietnam War?
North and South Vietnam were politically reunited
Relations between Vietnam and China declined significantly
The United States increased its political influence in Southeast Asia
Most Southeast Asian nations adopted a democratic form of government
One difference between the war in Korea in the early 1950's and the war in Vietnam in the late 1960's is that
the United Nations played a major role in ending the war in Vietnam, but a minor role in ending the war in Korea
tactical nuclear weapons were used in Korea, but not in Vietnam
after the wars ended, Korea remained a divided nation, but Vietnam was reunited under a communist government
United States forces played a minor role in the war in Korea, but a major role in the was in Vietnam
Which communist nation is most closely associated with the leadership of Ho Chi Minh and the surrender Saigon?
North Korea
Soviet Union
Vietnam
People's Republic of China
A major development in relations between the Soviet Union and the United States occurred in the late 1980's when the two nations agreed to
purchase all their oil from Mexico
withdraw from the United Nations
eliminate a group of nuclear missiles
ban arms sales to developing nations
During the Cold War Era (1945-1990), the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of
the peacekeeping role of the United Nations
pressure from nonaligned nations
the potential for global nuclear destruction
increased tensions in the Middle east
Which statement about the spread of nuclear weapons is a fact rather than a opinion?
Nations possessing nuclear weapons should not have limit the production of weapons.
The spread of nuclear weapons was a smaller problem in the 1990s than it was in the 1970s.
The United States and Russia signed the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties during the 1970s.
Only developing nations are concerned about the spread of nuclear weapons
Proliferation of military weapons could destroy the world
The world's population is growing faster than its food supply
The land masses of the Norther and Southern Hemispheres are shifting
Military technology is making the world a smaller place
overpopulation
space exploration
nuclear proliferation
ethnic tension
Which statement about the spread of communism since World War II is most accurate?
The Soviet Union continues to dominate all nations that refer to themselves as "Socialist"
Armed revolution and Soviet intervention have been the main ways in which communism has expanded
Communist influence has been confirmed to European nations
Most developing nations have Communist governments
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the Korean War are examples of
attempts to prevent the spread of communist power
United States efforts to gain foreign territory
the failure of capitalism and free marker economies
United Nations interference in the internal affairs of member nations
Communist governments were established in most nations of Easter Europe shortly after World War II because
the region had a long traditional of strong Communist parties
Communist governments were able to significantly increase agricultural productivity
The soviet Union used military and diplomatic pressures to install these governments
members of the Communist Party won free elections in these nations
Which situation resulted from the 1959 Cuban Revolution?
Cuba adopted a communist economic and political system
Cuba was denied admission to the United Nations
All social classes united to support the new government
The power of the Roman Catholic Church in Cuba was greatly increased
The expansion of communism into Eastern Europe was direct result of
the Crimean War
the Napoleonic Wars
World War I
World War II
After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellites in Eastern Europe primarily to
promote constitutional democracy
expand its own political power
prevent the rise of new socialist regimes
persuaded Western Europe to abandon military alliances
During the 1960's and 1970's, the primary reason for United States involvement in Southeast Asia was to
gain new markets for exports
search for new sources of oil
look for new colonies
Stop the spread of communism
What was a major reason for the Communist victory in the Chinese civil war (1949)?
The Nationalist had been supported by the Japanese
Many Chinese warlords supported the Communists
The Communists had superior military equipment
The Communist promised land to the peasants
Ana analysis of the Chinese student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in 1989 would show that
communist governments continue to have little control over the actions of their citizens
totalitarian governments frequently survive the use of force
peaceful demonstrations often succeed in achieving democratic reforms
negative global reaction sometimes leads to economic decline
During the 1980's, Mikhail Gorbachev introduced perestroika in the Soviet Union to
improve the economy and decentralize decision-making
abandon arms treaties with the United States and Western Europe
tighten government controls over the communication media
suppress the growing nationalist movement in Eastern Europe
The destruction of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany in 1990 are events that symbolize the
end of the Cold War Era
end of democracy in Germany
fall of Nazi power in Germany
increased influence of the Warsaw pact
Which statement most accurately describes a cause of the Arab-Israeli conflict?
The US and the Soviet Union have refused to become involved in the conflict
Both sides have substantial claims to the disputed area
A full-scale war would probably solve the conflict
When people with different religious beliefs live in the same area, war is inevitable.
which has been a major goal of both the Zionist and the Palestinian Arabs in the Middle East?
the unite the Middle East under their religion
to improve their relations with the Soviet Union
to become leaders in the World economy
to have their own independent country
The Middle East is of global importance today because it
has become a model of economic and political equality
allows major European powers to retain their spheres of influence
provides much of the petroleum used by industrial nations
remains a primary source of uranium
The deforestation of parts of Latin America has created
small agricultural crop yields
a threat to local environments
a problem with overpopulation
a decrease in urbanization
A major factor in the development of the 20th-century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common
language throughout most of Africa
goal to end European rule in Africa
ethnic bond among the people of sub-Saharan Africa
religion throughout most of Africa
The current political boundaries of African nations have been most influenced by
the topographic features of the continent
the patterns of European colonialism
traditional African language groups
the location of ancient African tribal kingdoms
in 1990, the Republic of South Africa released Nelson Mandela from prison. This action symbolized the
effect of urbanization on traditional values
rejection of the civil rights movement in South Africa
effectiveness of international sanctions
failure of the United Nations to influence international policy
poor food distribution systems
communist interference
demands for land reform
ethnic rivalries
Which social scientist would be primarily interested in the excavation of the ruins of an ancient village?
a historian
an economist
a sociologist
an archeologist
