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World History: Final Exam Review

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

'Capitalism vs Communism' can be defined as:

a)

A comparison between two economic and political systems

b)

A type of government

c)

A scientific theory

d)

A form of art

2.

Industrialization is defined as:

a)

The process of developing industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

b)

The study of ancient civilizations.

c)

The practice of traditional agriculture.

d)

The increase in population in rural areas.

3.

Imperialism is defined as:

a)

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

b)

A system of government in which citizens vote directly on laws.

c)

The belief in equal rights for all people.

d)

A method of peaceful negotiation between nations.

4.

'Rebellions against Imperialism' are defined as:

a)

Movements opposing foreign domination and control

b)

Efforts to expand imperial territories

c)

Policies supporting colonial rule

d)

Agreements between imperial powers

5.

Which book is associated with the concept of Capitalism?

a)

Communist Manifesto

b)

Wealth of Nations

c)

State Control & Communism

d)

Laissez Faire Economics

6.

Who is known for the idea of 'Laissez Faire economics' and the phrase 'Hands Off'?

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Adam Smith

c)

Vladimir Lenin

d)

Fidel Castro

7.

Which economic system is associated with 'State control & communism'?

a)

Communism

b)

Capitalism

c)

Feudalism

d)

Socialism

8.

Who wrote the 'Communist Manifesto'?

a)

Adam Smith

b)

Karl Marx

c)

John Locke

d)

Thomas Jefferson

9.

Which country is represented as an example of Capitalism in the image?

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10.

Which country is represented as an example of Communism in the image?

a)

Cuba

b)

France

c)

Japan

d)

Brazil

11.

Read the passage: The Industrial Revolution shifted societies from an agrarian economy to a manufacturing economy where products were no longer made solely by hand but by machines. This led to increased production and efficiency, lower prices, more goods, improved wages, and migration from rural areas.

a)

Societies moved from manufacturing to farming

b)

Products were made solely by hand

c)

Societies shifted from an agrarian economy to a manufacturing economy

d)

There was less migration to urban areas

12.

The Industrial Revolution led to increased production and ________.

a)

efficiency

b)

pollution

c)

poverty

d)

decline

13.

Name two effects of the Industrial Revolution

a)

It led to urbanization and increased factory production.

b)

It caused the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of feudalism.

c)

It resulted in the discovery of electricity and the invention of the telephone.

d)

It led to the colonization of Africa and Asia.

14.

What does this photograph suggest about working conditions during the Industrial Revolution?

a)

They were safe and comfortable.

b)

They were harsh and dangerous.

c)

They were highly regulated and fair.

d)

They were modern and efficient.

15.

According to the positive and negative effects, what was the main force behind the New Imperialism?

a)

The discovery of new lands

b)

The industrial revolution

c)

The end of wars in Europe

d)

The rise of democracy

16.

The industrial revolution created the need for Europe to take over _______ around the world.

a)

colonies

b)

factories

c)

governments

d)

languages

17.

Based on the cartoon, what does the octopus with the face labeled 'England' represent?

a)

England's influence and control over other countries

b)

England's isolation from world affairs

c)

England's peaceful relations with its neighbors

d)

England's economic struggles

18.

The industrial revolution gave Europe the power to successfully take and maintain many colonies overseas.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The Sepoy Mutiny was a revolt of the sepoy troops in British India (1857–59), resulting in the transfer of the administration of India from the _______ to the crown.

a)

East India Company

b)

British Parliament

c)

Indian National Congress

d)

Mughal Empire

20.

The Boxer Rebellion was an anti-imperialist movement in China which sought to expel _______ from China and end the system of foreign concessions and treaty ports.

a)

foreigners

b)

Chinese officials

c)

peasants

d)

merchants

21.

World War I is:

a)

A global war that took place from 1914 to 1918

b)

A civil war in the United States

c)

A conflict between two cities in Italy

d)

A trade agreement between European countries

22.

The Russian Revolution was:

a)

a series of revolutions in Russia in 1917 that led to the overthrow of the Tsar and the rise of the Soviet Union.

b)

a peaceful transition of power in Russia in 1917.

c)

a war between Russia and Germany in 1917.

d)

an economic reform movement in Russia in 1917.

23.

The Holocaust was:

a)

A period of economic depression in Europe

b)

A genocide during World War II in which millions of Jews were killed by the Nazis

c)

A political movement in Germany

d)

A peace treaty signed after World War I

24.

WWII was:

a)

A world war fought from 1939 to 1945

b)

A civil war in the United States

c)

A conflict between two cities

d)

A peace treaty signed in 1919

25.

Fascism is:

a)

A political ideology characterized by dictatorial power and suppression of opposition.

b)

A form of government based on direct democracy.

c)

An economic system focused on free market principles.

d)

A religious movement promoting peace and tolerance.

26.

What does the acronym M.A.I.N stand for in the context of the causes of World War One?

a)

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

b)

Money, Agriculture, Industry, Nationalism

c)

Militarism, Agriculture, Industry, Nationalism

d)

Money, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism

27.

What event is considered the spark that started World War One?

a)

Zimmerman Telegram

b)

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

Russian Revolution

28.

The type of warfare most associated with World War One is ________ warfare.

a)

trench

b)

guerrilla

c)

cyber

d)

aerial

29.

In what year did the United States enter World War One?

a)

1917

b)

1914

c)

1915

d)

1918

30.

What prompted the United States to enter World War One?

a)

Zimmerman Telegram

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Russian Revolution

d)

M.A.I.N Telegram

31.

Lenin left World War One in 1917 due to the ________ Revolution.

a)

Russian

b)

French

c)

American

d)

Chinese

32.

What treaty officially ended World War One?

a)

Treaty of Paris

b)

Treaty of Versailles

c)

Zimmerman Treaty

d)

Treaty of London

33.

What was the Holocaust?

a)

The genocide of European Jews during World War II

b)

The end of World War I

c)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

d)

The fall of the Berlin Wall

34.

Between which years did the Holocaust take place?

a)

Between 1941 and 1945

b)

Between 1939 and 1941

c)

Between 1945 and 1950

d)

Between 1933 and 1939

35.

Approximately how many Jews were murdered during the Holocaust?

a)

6

b)

3

c)

0

d)

10

36.

The Holocaust resulted in the murder of around two-thirds of Europe's Jewish population.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

What were some of the major causes of World War II?

a)

The impact of the Treaty of Versailles, worldwide economic depression, failure of appeasement, rise of militarism in Germany and Japan, and the failure of the League of Nations

b)

The discovery of America, the invention of the telephone, and the rise of the Roman Empire

c)

The end of the Cold War, the moon landing, and the invention of the internet

d)

The signing of the Magna Carta, the French Revolution, and the Industrial Revolution

38.

In what year did the United States enter World War II, and what event prompted this entry?

a)

The United States entered World War II in 1941 with the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

b)

The United States entered World War II in 1939 with the invasion of Poland.

c)

The United States entered World War II in 1945 with the dropping of the atomic bomb.

d)

The United States entered World War II in 1943 with the Battle of Stalingrad.

39.

Which of the following were significant military technologies or weapons used during World War II?

a)

U-Boats and Atomic Bombs

b)

Steam engines and catapults

c)

Crossbows and chariots

d)

Hot air balloons and muskets

40.

What is the definition of fascism?

a)

A way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government.

b)

A system where people vote for every law directly.

c)

A government where power is shared equally among all citizens.

d)

A society with no government at all.'

41.

Who was the fascist leader of Italy?

a)

Mussolini

b)

Hitler

c)

Hirohito

d)

Churchill

42.

Who was the fascist leader of Germany?

a)

Mussolini

b)

Hitler

c)

Hirohito

d)

Stalin

43.

Who was the fascist leader of Japan?

a)

Mussolini

b)

Hitler

c)

Hirohito

d)

Roosevelt

44.

Which countries formed the Axis powers in WWII?

a)

Italy, Germany, Japan

b)

France, Britain, USA

c)

Russia, China, USA

d)

Spain, Portugal, Greece

45.

________ refers to the strategies and actions adopted by the United States government in domestic and foreign affairs.

a)

U.S. policies

b)

U.S. geography

c)

U.S. cuisine

d)

U.S. literature

46.

________ were two opposing military alliances during the Cold War, one led by the United States and the other by the Soviet Union.

a)

NATO / Warsaw Pact

b)

UN / League of Nations

c)

Axis / Allies

d)

Triple Entente / Central Powers

47.

________ describes the diplomatic and political interactions between the United States and countries with communist governments.

a)

U.S. relations with Communism

b)

U.S. relations with Democracy

c)

U.S. relations with Capitalism

d)

U.S. relations with Monarchies

48.

The ________ was a period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.

a)

Cold War

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Renaissance

d)

Great Depression

49.

________ was the founding father of the People's Republic of China and a key figure in the spread of communism in Asia.

a)

Mao Zedong

b)

Sun Yat-sen

c)

Chiang Kai-shek

d)

Deng Xiaoping

50.

________ was a leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule, known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.

a)

Gandhi

b)

Hitler

c)

Churchill

d)

Napoleon

51.

What was the main aim of the Truman Doctrine?

a)

Preventing the spread of communism.

b)

Promoting economic cooperation in Europe.

c)

Establishing the United Nations.

d)

Ending colonial rule in Asia.

52.

Which U.S. policy stated that the USA would help any country under attack by armed minorities?

a)

Marshall Plan

b)

Truman Doctrine

c)

Monroe Doctrine

d)

New Deal

53.

The Marshall Plan was an economic policy designed to help which region's economy recover after the destruction of the War?

a)

Europe's economy

b)

Asia's economy

c)

Africa's economy

d)

South America's economy

54.

The Marshall Plan was seen by some historians as an attempt by the USA to extend their influence or contain communism.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The purpose of the Truman Doctrine was to:

a)

Support countries resisting communism

b)

Promote global trade

c)

Encourage scientific research

d)

Expand U.S. territory

56.

Read the passage: The Warsaw Pact embodied what was referred to as the Eastern bloc, while NATO and its member countries represented the Western bloc. NATO and the Warsaw Pact were ideologically opposed and, over time, built up their own defenses starting an arms race that lasted throughout the Cold War. Which bloc did the Warsaw Pact represent?

a)

Western bloc

b)

Eastern bloc

c)

Southern bloc

d)

Northern bloc

57.

NATO and the Warsaw Pact were ideologically ________.

a)

opposed

b)

identical

c)

unrelated

d)

supportive

58.

Read the passage: The Warsaw Pact embodied what was referred to as the Eastern bloc, while NATO and its member countries represented the Western bloc. NATO and the Warsaw Pact were ideologically opposed and, over time, built up their own defenses starting an arms race that lasted throughout the Cold War.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Which animal is used to represent NATO in the image?

a)

Bear

b)

Eagle

c)

Lion

d)

Wolf

60.

Read the passage: To combat the influence and spread of communism around the world, the United States used diplomacy to promote democracy. To the United States and its allies, communism represented a threat to free trade, free elections, and individual freedoms. This threat was heightened by the increased number of nuclear weapons. What did the United States use to promote democracy around the world?

a)

Military force

b)

Diplomacy

c)

Economic sanctions

d)

Isolationism

61.

What did communism represent a threat to, according to the United States and its allies?

a)

Free trade, free elections, and individual freedoms

b)

Military alliances

c)

Economic growth only

d)

Religious freedom only

62.

How did the increased number of nuclear weapons affect the threat of communism?

a)

Made it worse

b)

Made it better

63.

What event are the protestors referring to with their signs, and what message are they trying to send to President Kennedy?

a)

The protestors are referring to the Freedom Rides and are urging President Kennedy to support civil rights.

b)

The protestors are referring to the Vietnam War and are urging President Kennedy to withdraw troops.

c)

The protestors are referring to the Cuban Missile Crisis and are urging President Kennedy to negotiate peace.

d)

The protestors are referring to the Space Race and are urging President Kennedy to increase funding.

64.

Mao Zedong was the founder of the _________

a)

People's Republic of China

b)

United States of America

c)

Soviet Union

d)

Republic of India

65.

Who brought Communism to China?

a)

Sun Yat-sen

b)

Chiang Kai-shek

c)

Mao Zedong

d)

Deng Xiaoping

66.

What was the Long March?

a)

A peace treaty

b)

A military retreat led by the Communist party for 6,000 miles

c)

An economic reform

d)

A cultural movement

67.

What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan after World War II?

a)

To rebuild European economies and prevent the spread of communism

b)

To establish a global peacekeeping organization

c)

To create a unified European military force

d)

To promote cultural exchanges between Europe and Asia

68.

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?

a)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

b)

The stock market crash of 1929

c)

The end of World War I

d)

The discovery of penicillin

69.

What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?

a)

To explore and colonize new territories

b)

To establish a single world government

c)

To promote global trade and economic growth

d)

To maintain world peace and prevent future wars

70.

What was the primary cause of the Cold War?

a)

The invention of the telephone

b)

The signing of the Magna Carta

c)

The discovery of America

d)

Ideological differences between the United States and the Soviet Union

71.

Which event marked the end of World War II in Europe?

a)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

b)

The bombing of Pearl Harbor

c)

The Russian Revolution

d)

The fall of Berlin

72.

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

a)

Mikhail Gorbachev

b)

Leonid Brezhnev

c)

Nikita Khrushchev

d)

Joseph Stalin