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WorksheetsGlobal 2 Midterm Review
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 7hrs 40mins
Based on these passages, what is a primary similarity between the Mughal and Ottoman Empires?
Social conflict did not exist in either empire.
Each empire experienced a period of success.
Each empire lasted less than a century.
Hinduism had little influence in the development of either empire.
These rules reflect the Japanese policy of
totalitarianism
appeasement
interdependence
isolationism
Which of the following events was a reason the Edict of 1635 Ordering the Closing of Japan was issued?
War with China
Trade with Europeans
The Black Death
Korean influence in Japan
Identify the best use of this document for a historian.
To determine the effects of the Edict of 1635 Ordering the Closing of Japan on merchants
To find out how Japanese Christians felt about the Tokugawa shogunate
To explore the views of the Japanese government towards outsiders in 1635
To identify the goods exported by Japanese merchants
The ideas expressed in the quotation are based primarily on the writings of
Niccolo Machiavelli
Charles Darwin
Charlemagne
John Locke
The statement best represents the values of
the Enlightenment
Social Darwinism
feudalism
Communism
Which claim is best supported by information from this illustration?
The clergy and the nobles have the least amount of power.
The Third Estate supported the First and Second Estates.
The First Estate supported the Third Estate.
The three Estates shared power equally.
What was one effect of the historical development shown in this illustration?
The king was overthrown and communism was introduced.
The king became an Enlightened despot and a totalitarian government was created.
A republic was established and the king was beheaded.
A directory was formed and the king maintained his power.
Based on a comparison of these maps of South America, which conclusion is accurate?
All of South America was independent by 1828.
Many regions of South America gained their independence between 1790 and 1828.
Spain continued to gain South American colonies in the 19th century.
Between 1790 and 1828, South American political boundaries remained unchanged except for Brazil.
Which individual is most closely associated with the changes indicated on these maps?
Emiliano Zapata
Porfirio Díaz
Simón Bolívar
Pancho Villa
Between 1790 and 1828, which situation helped cause the change reflected on these maps of South America?
Enlightenment and revolutionary ideas spread from Europe and the United States to South America.
The Aztecs regained control of many areas of South America.
South American voters removed Spanish and Portuguese rulers from power.
Spain sent conquistadors to South America.
What was a short-term effect of the uprising described in this passage?
creation of the independent nation of Haiti
election of Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul in France
introduction of women’s suffrage across Haiti
emergence of socialist labor reform movements in Latin America
Which group on Saint-Domingue stood to lose most of its wealth and power as a result of the actions described in this passage?
enslaved Africans
indigenous peoples
mulattoes
French plantation owners
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 fight against Spain
Simón Bolívar’s actions were most likely influenced by the ideas of
church officials
Enlightenment thinkers
laissez-faire economists
Marxist followers
What led to the situation shown in Map A?
Prussian leaders appealing to a common German culture in wars against common enemies
a president elected by male voters in German states
approval of German princes at a conference in Potsdam
proclamation of the Empress who was head of the German Confederation
One reason for the situation shown in Map B was Austria’s
defeat by Germany in both World Wars
diverse ethnic composition
loss of power after fighting the Ottoman Empire
location along key trade routes
Which claim about nationalism is best supported by Maps A and B?
Nationalism only occurs in western European countries.
Nationalism has not been found to lead to military conflicts.
Nationalism is both a unifying and a dividing force.
Nationalism has played a limited role in the political makeup of European countries.
This statement is most closely associated with which event?
Industrial Revolution
German Unification
Berlin Conference
Ukrainian Holodomor
The opinion expressed in this statement was most likely influenced by
fascist goals
containment concerns
nationalistic feelings
appeasement policies
This illustration can best be used to
describe factors that hindered British industrialization
illustrate advances in agriculture
explain the decline of Enclosure Movements
depict daily life of British urban workers
Which claim is best supported by this illustration?
New technologies reduced the impact of farming on the environment.
Innovations in farming contributed to a drop in population.
Improved equipment decreased the amount of human labor of farmers.
Changes in farming prevented the growth of large scale farms.
Identify the turning point most closely associated with the changes depicted in documents 1 and 2.
World War I
Meiji Restoration
Russian Revolution
Industrial Revolution
What was one effect on society that resulted from the change depicted in documents 1 and 2?
Young women moved from rural to urban areas.
Young women lived with their parents for most of their life.
More young men worked in factories than women.
Young women married at a younger age.
Based on these images, changes in clothing production technology allowed workers to
produce more cloth in a shorter period of time.
produce cloth at home.
enjoy more comfortable working conditions.
produce cloth in a safer way.
What was a contributing factor to the historical development shown on this map?
the abolition of the slave trade
the growing strength of Asian states
the lack of seafaring technology
the desire for markets and raw materials
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 Pacific Ocean?
French
Portuguese
Dutch
Spanish
Many of the political divisions shown on this map were directly related to the
Meiji Restoration
Opium Wars
Berlin Conference
Boer War
Which claim is best supported by the evidence included in this map?
In 1913, European countries controlled most of the territory in Africa.
In 1913, European countries controlled all of the territory in Africa.
By 1913, European countries built extensive railroad systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
In 1913, European countries ruled territory in Africa with the consent of the Africans who lived there.
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
Ethiopia
Algeria
Libya
Based on this map, countries from which part of the world gained the most power in Southeast Asia during the late 1800s?
North America
Africa
Europe
Southwest Asia
Which event played a major role in the expansion shown on this map?
Russo-Japanese War
French Revolution
Industrial Revolution
World War I
This cartoon most clearly shows the influence of which of the following?
World War I
Opium Wars and Treaty of Nanking
Russian Revolution
division of Germany and Berlin Wall
Which of the following most directly led to the actions of the European nations shown in this cartoon?
fear of communism
military alliances
isolationism
desire for new markets
Which of the following most closely resembles the situation shown in this cartoon?
unification of Germany
the results of the Berlin Conference in Africa
Mao Zedong's revolution in China
the results of the French Revolution
What was Lin Zexu’s purpose for writing this letter to Queen Victoria?
to negotiate opening trade between China and Britain
to attempt to stop the flow of opium into China
to address the injuries the Chinese inflicted on the British
to gain independence from unjust British rule
What is a long-term consequence of the historical development discussed in this 1839 letter?
establishment of British spheres of influence in China
accumulation of great wealth by the Chinese at British expense
successful enforcement of a Chinese embargo on all British imports
creation of a mutually beneficial trade alliance between Britain and China
The primary purpose of this letter was to persuade the British to
stop the flow of opium into China
increase trade with China
end all business with China
defend China against invasion
The events shown in this cartoon most directly resulted from which of the following?
desire for new markets and natural resources among European nations
fear of the spread of communism
the creation of the United Nations
the rise of Adolf Hitler and Germany's invasion of Poland
Based on this political cartoon, which statement best describes the author’s point of view?
Africa was not affected by imperialism.
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity in Africa.
European countries colonized Africa for natural resources.
African people welcomed European colonists.
Which event was most likely the result of the action being taken in this cartoon?
African and European states engaged in equal trade agreements.
African people resented the presence of European powers on their land.
Europeans helped establish democratic governments in African countries.
The Industrial Revolution started in Great Britain.
The information in this passage would be most useful to an economist researching:
motivations for European imperialism in Africa
employment strategies used in Europe
reasons for European interest in ivory
importation of European raw materials to Africa
Which event contributed to the situation described in this passage?
passage of the British Abolition Act
creation of the Sadler Report
meeting of the Berlin Conference
establishment of the Napoleonic Code
Based on this excerpt, which statement best describes the author’s point of view?
British involvement in India benefited Indian manufacturers.
The East India Company’s goal was to enrich India’s economy.
British policies destroyed Indian businesses by restricting who they could sell to.
The British helped create a new class of wealthy Indians.
Which evidence best supports the claim made by Jawaharlal Nehru in this excerpt?
A speech by the Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1910 proclaiming that the empire is losing more money that it ever has
An account from an Indian metalworker stating that his shop had to close because he could not afford to pay British taxes required to sell his goods.
An account book from a British textile company showing that they sold less to Indians in 1920 than in 1880
Maps of an Indian city showing that more shipbuilding and textile businesses existed during British rule than before it
According to Jawaharlal Nehru, which historical development contributed to a change in British policy with India?
Industrial Revolution
Napoleonic Wars
Green Revolution
Meiji Restoration
What was one reason the British wanted to increase the supply of opium to China?
to strengthen the power of the Qing (Ching) dynasty
to gain more profit from China’s political instability
to promote peace between Europe and China
to encourage the growth of China’s industries
In what way did the situations shown in this cartoon significantly affect China?
China was able to defeat Britain and isolate itself.
China unified its people and strengthened its imperial court.
China expanded its territory.
China was divided into European spheres of influence.
Which statement best describes the author’s purpose in issuing this proclamation?
to gain support for freshwater projects
to encourage anti-western resistance
to begin modernization efforts
to promote trade with foreigners
The actions described in this passage are most directly related to the
start of the Sino-Japanese War
invasion of Manchuria
outbreak of the Opium War
retreat of the Nationalists to Taiwan
What historical event led to the signing of the Treaty of Nanjing?
Boer War
Opium Wars
French Revolution
World War I
Based on the excerpt above, what did the British gain as a result of the Treaty of Nanjing?
The right to make the Queen of Great Britain the Empress of China
Control of all of Japan
An island to use as a port
Unlimited coal resources
Which of the following events could a historian study in order to better understand how some Chinese responded to the situation shown in this cartoon?
accomplishments of the Tang dynasty
the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions
Treaty of Nanking
construction of the Great Wall of China
The main idea of this cartoon most clearly shows the influence of which of the following on China?
communism
apartheid
humanism
imperialism
According to this passage, what was one impact of the agricultural changes in England?
Property ownership was equally dispersed among the social classes
Rural populations increased and urban populations declined
Wage labor led to a growing gap between the rich and poor
Social class distinctions were eliminated.
Simón Bolívar's point of view in this passage most clearly shows the influence of which of the following?
the Industrial Revolution
Enlightenment ideas and the French Revolution
British imperialism in India
the Protestant Reformation
Based on this passage, Simón Bolívar would most likely agree with which of the following statements?
Workers should control the means of production.
Japan must industrialize in order to compete with the powers of Europe.
Italy should be united under a single government.
The nations of Latin America should be independent and free from colonial rule.
Which historical document most influenced the government of Venezuela as described in this passage?
Locke’s Two Treatises of Government
Mary Wollstonecraft’s “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman”
Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations
The Napoleonic Code
What was the main purpose of this passage?
to uncover disloyal elements in Latin American society
to identify obstacles to national unity
to promote economic diversity in South America
to reestablish political connections with the mother country
Which pair of individuals played a direct role in the changes that took place between Map A and Map B?
Otto Von Bismarck and Wilhelm II
Alexander II and Frederick the Great
Klemens von Metternich and Victor Emmanuel III
Camillo di Cavour and Guiseppe Mazzini
Which factor provided the motivation for the changes that took place between 1858 and 1870 as indicated on these maps?
appeasement
religion
nationalism
exploration
The changes shown on these maps most closely parallel similar changes in which country during approximately the same time period?
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
France
A historian could best use these maps to study which topic?
Italian alliances
Italian nationalism
Italian imperialism
the rise of Italian fascism
Based on this quote, Giuseppe Garibaldi would most likely support which of the following?
formation of NATO
unification of Italy
Bolshevik Revolution
creation of the League of Nations
Which concept is expressed by Garibaldi in this statement?
humanism
Empathy
nationalism
scarcity
Based on this passage, what was one cause of the collapse of the Mughal Empire?
widespread rebellions by the common people across the empire
a lack of trained military forces to protect against invasions
an entrepreneurial spirit and rapid expansion of trade
poor governing and excessive spending
Which course of action did the British take in response to the situation described in this passage?
expanded British territorial control within the Indian subcontinent
withdrew all British government representatives from the Mughal Empire
propped up the Mughal emperor’s government with troops and cash
moved the monarch’s headquarters to New Delhi
This cartoon could be used to explain the
causes of the French Revolution
reasons Europeans moved from rural to urban areas
challenges faced by the nobles in the 18th century
disputes over property between the church and aristocracy
Which statement best represents a response taken by the Third Estate to the situation shown in the cartoon?
They appointed Napoleon as head of the government.
They declared themselves the National Assembly.
They signed the Versailles Treaty.
They ended the Reign of Terror.
Based on this map, identify a political impact of Napoleon’s conquests in Europe.
Napoleon’s empire grew through peaceful treaties with neighboring powers.
France controlled Sicily
The French empire lost colonies
The French empire directly or indirectly controlled most of western Europe
Which event occurred after the circumstances illustrated in this map?
National Assembly meets for the first time
Fall of the Roman Empire
Congress of Vienna
The Age of Enlightenment
Which situation is being depicted in this cartoon?
creation of a classless society
existence of a rigid social class structure
revolution led by the nobility and clergy
beginning of an estate system where the majority holds power
Which event directly resulted from the situation shown in this cartoon?
Cultural Revolution
Agricultural Revolution
French Revolution
Russian Revolution
This drawing illustrates conditions that contributed primarily to the beginning of the
European Renaissance
Napoleonic Wars
French Revolution
Protestant Reformation
What is the point of view of the author of this drawing?
One group paid heavy taxes that supported the other two groups.
Hard work, prayer, and a good example allowed for a stable government in France.
Peasants and professionals in this society were gaining political and economic power.
French society emphasized the importance of natural law and social equality.
The situation in this drawing most directly resulted (what came before) from which of the following?
a democratic French government
Haitian Revolution
military victories by Napoleon Bonaparte
high taxes on the lower and middles classes in France
Which claim is best supported by the evidence in this passage?
Absolutism in France promoted equality among the classes.
Louis XIV’s excessive spending had negative consequences.
Louis XIV supported religious toleration.
Court visits led to the spread of disease in Paris.
What was a significant outcome of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
It led to the unification of Germany.
It resulted in the independence of South American countries.
It established rules for the colonization of Africa.
It ended the Opium Wars.
