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World History Unit 3 Review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is nationalism?

a)

a form of global governance

b)

promotes international cooperation and unity

c)

an economic theory focused on trade policies

d)

a political ideology focused on promoting the interests and culture of a specific nation

2.

What is antisemitism?

a)

a form of religious celebration

b)

a political movement for Jewish rights

c)

support for Jewish culture

d)

prejudice or discrimination against Jewish people

3.

What caused both Italy and Germany to become unified nations?

a)
Cultural exchanges and artistic movements across Europe.
b)
Colonial expansions and overseas conquests in Africa.
c)
Nationalist movements and wars of unification led by key figures.
d)
Economic treaties and alliances formed in the 19th century.
4.

Who were the key figures in Italian unification?

a)

Giuseppe Mazzini

b)

Napoleon Bonaparte

c)

Count Camillo di Cavour

d)

Giuseppe Garibaldi

5.


Who were the leaders behind German unification?

a)

Karl Marx

b)

King Wilhelm I of Prussia

c)

Otto von Bismarck

d)

Friedrich Engels

6.

What is realpolitik?

a)

a theory that emphasizes moral values in politics

b)

a strict adherence to ideological beliefs

c)

a diplomatic strategy based solely on historical precedents

d)

a pragmatic political approach focused on practical objectives

7.

What is imperialism?

a)

the process of forming alliances between nations for mutual benefit

b)

the act of promoting tourism in foreign countries

c)

the cultural exchange between different countries

d)

the practice of extending a nation's authority over other nations

8.

What is Social Darwinism?

a)

against competition in economic systems and supports cooperation

b)

promotes social welfare and equality among all classes

c)

a philosophy advocating for universal education and health care

d)

a theory that applies the principles of natural selection to social issues, justifying inequality and imperialism

9.

What was the Berlin Conference?

a)

a treaty to end World War I

b)

a summit on climate change

c)

a cultural festival in Germany

d)

a meeting of European powers to discuss the colonization of Africa

10.

Why were Europeans interested in colonizing Africa?

a)

Sought new markets for selling manufactured goods

b)

Interested in missionary work

c)

Establish cultural exchanges and education

d)

Obtaining raw materials for industrialization

11.

Was African resistance to European imperialism mostly successful or unsuccessful?

a)

Successful

b)

Unsuccessful

12.

What African nation was able to remain independent during European imperialism?

a)

Zulu

b)

Boer

c)

Ethiopia

d)

Ashanti

13.

Which claim is best supported by the evidence included in this map?

a)

In 1913, European countries controlled most of the territory in Africa.  

b)

In 1913, European countries controlled all of the territory in Africa. 

c)

By 1913, European countries built extensive railroad systems in sub-Saharan Africa. 

d)

In 1913, European countries ruled territory in Africa with the consent of the Africans who lived there

14.

A historian could best use this map to study which of the following topics?

a)

World War I alliances

b)

free trade

c)

militarism

d)

imperialism

15.
European imperialism of Africa, from 1880-World War I, is known as
a)
Spheres of Influence
b)
Scramble for Africa
c)
World War I
d)
French Revolution
16.

About how much of Africa was controlled by European nations?

a)

60%

b)

70%

c)

80%

d)

90%

17.

Who were the Sepoys in India?

a)
British soldiers stationed in India during the Raj.
b)
Indian soldiers in the service of the British East India Company and later the British Indian Army.
c)
Indian merchants trading with European companies.
d)
Indian farmers working for local rulers.
18.

Why did the Sepoy Rebellion occur?

a)

cultural insensitivity regarding religious beliefs, like the gun cartridges

b)

growing resentment against British rule and influence

c)

economic prosperity in India

d)

a response to a new Indian government policy

19.

What was the importance of the Suez Canal?

a)

important for global trade as it provides a shortcut for maritime shipping between Europe and Asia

b)

a land route connecting Africa and Europe

c)

serves as a major tourist attraction in Egypt

d)

primarily used for fishing and recreational boating

20.

Which Asian country emerged as an imperial power in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

a)

China

b)

India

c)

Japan

d)

Thailand

21.

The Opium Wars were a conflict between which two countries?

a)

Britain and India

b)

France and China

c)

Britain and China

d)

Japan and Russia

22.

Which Asian territory was divided into spheres of influence by European powers?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

India

d)

Korea

23.
Who illegally smuggled opium into China in the mid-1800's?
a)
France
b)
Great Britain 
c)
Japan
d)
Russia 
24.
Which situation led to the defeat of China in the Opium War (1839-1842)?
a)
a civil war on the Sino-Tibetan border
b)
the technological advantages of the European powers
c)
a famine that weakened the Chinese military
d)
the lack of support for the Manchu government from Chinese scholars
25.
A major goal of the Boxer Rebellion in China was to:
a)
rid their countries of foreigners
b)
expand their respective territories
c)
receive international military support
d)
restore an absolute monarch to the throne
26.
The Boxer Rebellion of the early 20th century was an attempt to:
a)
eliminate poverty among the Chinese peasants
b)
bring Western-style democracy to China
c)
restore trade between China and European nations
d)
remove foreign influences from China
27.

In the 18th century, why was there tension between China and European nations? Check all that apply.

a)

China wanted European goods, but European nations did not want to trade with China.

b)

Both China and European nations wanted control over the continent of Africa.

c)

Europeans wanted Chinese goods, but China was only mildly interested in trading with them.

d)

A significant trade imbalance developed as Europeans scrambled to find a product desirable to the Chinese.

28.

British control of India was led by...

a)

the East India Company.

b)

the Royal Navy.

c)

the British Imperial Army.

d)

the British-Indian Raj.

29.
Why were the Sepoys offended by the new weapons that used animal fat to grease the gun cartridges?
a)
Most Sepoys were Muslim or Hindu and their religions had specific rules about cows and pigs
b)
The grease stained their uniforms, which were expensive to replace
c)
The Sepoys were pacifists and did not believe in war
d)
The Sepoys invented the new weapons and were not paid for their use
30.

What was the result of the Sepoy Rebellion?

a)

India became an independent nation

b)

Great Britain stopped the rebellion and took full control of India

c)

Great Britain restored the Mughal Emperors to power to help control the Sepoy.

d)

India agreed to join the British Empire as long as they were given their own king called a Raj.

31.
The major goal of these, was to remove foreign influences in their countries.
a)
French and Industrial Revolution
b)
Sepoy Mutiny and Boxer Rebellion
c)
Mercantilism and Nationalism
d)
Humanism and Militarism
32.
What was the name of the conflicts between Britain and China over trade rights?
a)
Opium Wars
b)
Anglo-Chinese Wars
c)
Clone Wars
d)
Hundred Days War
33.

Commodore Matthew Perry’s visits to Japan in 1853 and 1854 resulted in the

a)

colonization of Japan by the United States

b)

transfer of spheres of influence to China

c)

introduction of Christianity to Japanese society

d)

opening of trade and diplomatic relations with Japan

34.

Japan’s increased foreign trade during the Meiji Restoration was closely related to its

a)

need to maintain a traditional society

b)

desire for a modern industrialized society

c)

colonization by Western nations

d)

encouragement of foreign investment

35.

One reason for Japan’s rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration was that Japan had

a)

rejected Western ideas

b)

used its access to the sea for fishing

c)

relied on traditional isolationist policies

d)

reformed its political and economic systems

36.

What was one impact of industrialization on Japan during the Meiji Restoration?

a)

Japan became more isolated from world affairs

b)

Demand for natural resources increased

c)

Japan became a colonial possession of China

d)

Traditional practices of Bushido were reintroduced

37.

The Meiji Restoration in Japan was prompted in part by

a)

a fear that Japan would be colonized by western nations

b)

the failure of Japanese expansion

c)

the Shogun’s conversion to Christianity

d)

a desire to stay isolated

38.

One of the many reforms carried out by the Meiji Emperor was of the military. Select all of the following that helped Japan build a modern military.

a)

industrialization

b)

reliance on traditional Japanese military tactics

c)

created national army

d)

based military on Western examples

39.
The modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration resulted in:
a)
a return to a feudal system of government
b)
an alliance between China, Korea, Russia, and Japan
c)
the rise of Japan as an imperialistic nation
d)
a strengthening of Japan's isolationist policies
40.
During which period of Japanese history did the changes shown in this wood block print occur?
a)
United States occupation
b)
Meiji Restoration
c)
Tokugawa shogunate
d)
Heian court
41.
One effect of industrialization on Meiji Japan was that it:
a)
strengthened the power of the Shogunate
b)
decreased the level of pollution
c)
modernized transportation
d)
increased the number of small farms
42.

How did imperialism disrupt local economies in Central and South America?

a)

By promoting local businesses

b)

By favoring colonial interests

c)

By reducing resource exploitation

d)

By supporting native administration.

43.

What was a common result of imperialism on indigenous populations?

a)

Preservation of cultural norms

b)

Imposition of foreign cultural norms

c)

Strengthening of traditional practices

d)

Isolation from European influence.

44.

What country built the Panama Canal?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Panama

c)

United States

d)

Mexico

45.

What was the key to economic prosperity in Latin America?

a)

Increased exports to other countries

b)

Discovery of gold

c)

Powerful armies conquered nations

d)

New Imperialism brought wealth

46.

What was the significance of building a canal in Panama?

a)

it would take territory away from the Spanish empire

b)

it would allow easier economic and military access to and from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

c)

it would make it easier for the US to invade countries in South America

d)

it would allow the US to control worldwide trade

47.

What is cultural diffusion?

a)

the spread of cultural beliefs and practices from one group to another

b)

the isolation of cultural practices within a group

c)

the decline of cultural beliefs over time

d)

the process of creating new cultural practices in a single group

48.

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

a)

The popularity of traditional folk songs and dances

b)

The spread of new diseases like smallpox

c)

The use of traditional Japanese clothing in Meiji Japan

d)

The use of English as a universal language in business