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WorksheetsULTIMATE HISTORY REGENTS PREP
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• Theodor Herzl organizes Zionist efforts (1897).
Which concept is most closely associated with these movements?
• Austro-Prussian War, 1866
• Franco-Prussian War, 1870–1871
These events led directly to
• Japan defeats Russia. (1905)
• Japan annexes Korea. (1910)
These events reflect the growing power of Japan and its desire to
What is a valid conclusion based on the information shown on this map?
Russia had the largest number of trading stations in Asia.
Most European trading stations and empires were located along the coast.
France controlled more ports in India than Britain did.
Each European power represented had possessions in the East Indies.
Which Europeans controlled the waterways connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacifi c Ocean?
Spanish
Portuguese
Dutch
French
In this letter, Simón Bolívar’s goal is to
become monarch of the strongest country in South America
break off diplomatic relations with Europe
form one nation that unifies all of South America
convince Mexico to join in his fi ght against Spain
Simón Bolívar’s actions were most likely influenced by the ideas of
church officials
Enlightenment Thinkers
laissez-faire economists
Marxist followers
This illustration and excerpt depict events from which time and place in history?
Revolutionary France
Victorian England
Meiji Japan
Soviet Russia
Which characteristic of the Industrial Revolution most directly contributed to the health concern highlighted in this illustration and excerpt?
urban population growth
improved communication
new power sources
trade union movement
Which action effectively addressed the specifi c public health concern raised in this illustration and excerpt?
installation of electric lighting in poor neighborhoods
burning herbs to purify the air
improvements in water treatment
relocation of government offices
What was a result of the political situation shown on this map?
Most local rulers had power equal to that of European leaders.
The economic prosperity of the African nationalist leaders increased their power.
African leaders willingly adopted European forms of governance including constitutions
The boundaries that were established led to the division of traditional cultures and commerce.
Which African state organized the most successful resistance movement to the European actions shown on this map?
Nigeria
Algeria
Ethiopia
Libya
This poem describes events related to which international conflict?
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Which claim about modern warfare is best supported by this poem?
Soldiers were not as brave as in the past.
Technology made combat more deadly.
Religion became more central to longstanding conflicts.
Scientific research did not supply battle-ready innovations.
The actions taken by Gandhi and his followers, as described in this excerpt, are examples of
political espionage
economic terrorism
collective bargaining
nonviolent resistance
Which statement best summarizes the effects actions like those expressed in this excerpt had on India?
International support for British colonial rule in India grew.
The call for Indian self-government was abandoned.
Separatist movements in India ended the fear of oppression.
British control of India gradually weakened and ended.
What would be the best use for this pair of maps?
to explain why European powers used the mandate system
to examine the relationship between fresh water and Arab settlement patterns
to understand a reason used to establish boundaries for partition
to illustrate the advantages Palestinian Arabs have over Arabs living in Egypt
Which situation was a contributing factor in the decision to partition British Palestine as shown on the 1947 map?
mass migrations following the Holocaust
decolonization from French rule
capture of the Suez Canal
formation of the Warsaw Pact
Which historical development led Nehru to promote the policy of unaligned areas?
expansion of Cold War blocs
political pressure from his Parliament to pursue isolationism
partitioning of India and Pakistan at independence
internal friction between various Indian ethnic groups
Which countries would be most likely to agree to adopt the policy Nehru is discussing?
democracies in Western Europe
communist nations in Asia
newly independent Asian and African nations
satellite countries in Central and Eastern Europe
Which political leader other than Mao Zedong utilized this type of poster?
Otto Von Bismarck
Emperor Meiji
Joseph Stalin
Nelson Mandela
The design and use of this poster suggests its purpose was to
advertise advancements in Chinese healthcare
build support for China’s leader among the people
warn the Chinese people about the dangers of capitalism
improve the literacy rates of children and adults throughout China
Which historical development is most closely associated with this poster?
establishment of special economic zones
efforts to confront the opium crisis
nationalist rebellions against Qing rule
the Cultural Revolution
According to this article by Roff Smith, the goal of Atatürk’s reforms was to
prevent the elimination of the civil service system
implement a legal system based on religious teachings
revive Turkey’s interest in Ottoman-era customs
modernize Turkey in the image of European nations
The phrases “deeply conservative population,” “lengthy sentences of imprisonment,” and “a few hangings” suggest that
Atatürk’s reforms were eagerly embraced throughout Turkey
tensions existed between reformers and traditionalists in Turkey
the policy of westernization was abandoned by the Turkish government
most Turks preferred punishment to rapid change
The situation described in this passage was part of which historical development?
decolonization in Africa
growth of nationalism in Southeast Asia
regional conflicts during the Cold War
rise of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in the Middle East
Which major political event was partially caused by the Soviet war in Afghanistan?
Soviet occupation of Hungary
building of the Berlin Wall
placement of nuclear missiles in Cuba
collapse of the Soviet Union
According to Thomas Friedman, why is it surprising that Mexico is being replaced by China as the number two exporter to the United States?
Mexico is geographically close to the United States.
China’s relationship with the United States has been damaged.
Mexico has the world’s strongest economy.
China’s industry lacks low-cost manufacturing ability.
In the quotation “First we were afraid of the wolf, then we wanted to dance with the wolf, and now we want to be the wolf,” what does the “wolf” symbolize?
an economic powerhouse
an exporting country
a valuable trade item
a low-cost manufacturer
Which issue is most closely associated with the concerns raised in this passage?
drought
climate change
migration
widespread famine
In which way have many countries joined together to address the problems described in this passage?
signing international environmental agreements
supporting the exportation of surplus corn and soy
genetically modifying crops to increase production
increasing the amount of land under cultivation
Based on this passage, one way the castle at Edo and the palace at Versailles are similar is that both
became symbols of power and wealth
developed into monastic centers of learning
were meant to provide protection and prevent attacks
served as monuments to the military
Which claim can best be supported by this passage?
The more independent the nobles were the higher their status.
Nobles maintained their authority by remaining isolated.
Rulers controlled their nobles by influencing where they lived.
Spending time in segregated sectors guaranteed nobles the support of their ruler.
Which political philosophy is best supported by both documents?
Rule of law represents a social contract with the people.
Tyranny encourages liberty and security.
Separation of powers guarantees people fair treatment.
Oppression promotes the general will.
Which event most directly influenced the writing of both documents?
Iranian Revolution
French Revolution
Russian Revolution
Cuban Revolution
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
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
A historian could best use this passage to study which topic of World War I?
events that started the war
impact of combat on civilians
equipment utilized by soldiers
propaganda that supported the war effort
Which claim can best be supported by this passage?
New technology made warfare more destructive.
Warfare had a limited impact on the environment
Countries engaged in war were punished for their actions
Illness and disease took many lives.
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.
Which long-term historical circumstance about Russia is shown in this illustration?
appeal of Marxism to the Russian nobles
autocratic rule of Russian royalty
rejection of the Pan-Slavism movement
support of the Russian Orthodox Church for democratic ideals
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 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 document would best provide information about the impact these events had on regions other than the United States and the Soviet Union?
Russian textbook published in 2015
television interview with President John F. Kennedy
memoirs of people living in East Germany, Cuba, and Afghanistan
line graph of the Soviet Union’s gross domestic product between 1948 and 1968
The actions taken by Gandhi reflect his commitment to which policy?
collectivization
religious intolerance
civil disobedience
censorship
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
Based on this passage, what does Mao believe about war from the communist perspective?
Wars are inevitable regardless of the society.
Wars can be just or unjust depending on their purpose.
Wars have a purpose in all societies because of a constant need for change.
Wars should be permitted when a government needs to obstruct progress.
Based on this passage, what does Mao believe about World War I?
The philosophical beliefs of the competing countries challenged traditional ideals.
The potential political gains of European nations benefited China.
The countries in the war were involved for their individual economic benefits.
The possible military losses made it too risky for the Communist Party to intervene.
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
Based on this passage, in which way is the situation in the Korean peninsula comparable to the history of South Asia since World War II?
Peaceful protests led colonial powers to surrender their control of the region
Increased prosperity has accompanied a shift from totalitarian to democratic rule.
Regional conflicts have contributed to the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Technological progress reduced tension and led to improved trade relationships.
Which claim is best supported in this passage?
An arms race will help defuse tensions on the Korean peninsula.
Economic cooperation between the two Koreas would spread democracy to the North.
An invasion by the United States could remove Kim Jong Un from power with few casualties.
North Korea’s successful military tests have increased the likelihood of war.
This cartoonist is comparing Vladimir Putin to
Czar Nicholas II
Joseph Stalin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
Which earlier historical development best refl ects Putin’s strategy for rebuilding Russia’s prestige in the world?
granting of independence to former Soviet republics
removal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan
lifting of the Berlin blockade
installation of communist regimes throughout Europe
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
Hands off approach to government; the government should not interfere in the economy
Laissez-faire economics
Communism
Socialism
Traditional economy
The modernization, westernization and industrialization of Japan in the 1800's
Russo-Japanese War
World War II
Meiji Restoration
SEATO
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
A system in which society, usually in the form of the government, owns and controls the means of production.
Socialism
Laissez-faire economics
Traditional economy
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
Agricultural revolution that increased production through improved seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation; helped to support rising Asian populations.
Neolithic Revolution
Green Revolution
Industrial Revolution
French Revolution
