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WorksheetsWorld History Final Exam — Worksheet Questions (Grade 10)
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What was the main goal of the Tang Dynasty's land reform?
To build new roads
To strengthen the central government
To expand the empire
To promote cultural exchange
What was one of the educational outcomes of the surplus during the Song Dynasty?
Decreased literacy rates
More education leading to improved technology
Closure of schools
Focus on military training
What was a common feature of the bustling markets?
Limited goods
Diverse items like food, tools, and cloth
Only luxury items
Only local produce
Which items were traded from Europe on the Silk Road?
Glass, wool, olive oil, silver
Silk fabric, bronze, jade, horses
Spices, gems
Gold, ivory, spices
Which sea is mentioned as part of the Silk Road routes?
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Red Sea
Caspian Sea
Which of the following was not a trade item from Europe?
Spices
Glass
Olive oil
Silver
Which invention is mentioned as increasing rice crop yields in Asia?
Plow
Wheelbarrow
Tractor
Harvester
Do you think Ferdinand Magellan deserves the title of first to circumnavigate the world? Choose the best historical interpretation.
Yes, because he personally completed the entire voyage around the world.
Yes, because his expedition circled the globe even though he died before it finished.
No, because the voyage failed to reach its starting point.
No, because Juan Sebastián Elcano completed the circumnavigation after Magellan's death.
What was the purpose of regulating irrigation and canal systems?
To improve transportation
To increase agricultural productivity
To enhance trade routes
To prevent flooding
Which empire was known for its rivalry with the Ottoman Empire and was located in modern-day Iran?
Byzantine Empire
Roman Empire
Mughal Empire
Safavid Empire
When did the Ottoman Empire begin to lose its economic and military dominance?
1600s
1700s
1800s
1500s
Which century marks the beginning of the decline of the Ottoman Empire's dominance?
18th century
17th century
15th century
16th century
What was the original purpose of the Hagia Sophia before the Ottoman conversion?
A museum
A church
A fortress
A mosque
When did the Safavid Dynasty exist?
1600-1750
1400-1500
1501-1722
1300-1450
What was the primary goal of the Mughal Empire under Akbar?
Military expansion
Cultural development
Economic growth
Religious tolerance
The Muslim Empire that conquered Constantinople
Mughal Indians
Safavid Persians
Mongol Chinese
Ottoman Turks
Which Byzantine emperor built Hagia Sophia?
Maximian
Constantine
Justinian
Diocletian
Which of the following represents the best defining characteristic of an empire?
A single ethnic group with a single language, religion, and identity
A state formed through conquest and maintained through the extraction of resources from conquered states and peoples
A conglomeration of independent states that form temporary alliances
A state that forms as a democratic republic but is eventually seized and ruled over by a single ruler
Which deserts are located in the south and are smaller but equally forbidding as the Sahara?
Kalahari and Namib
Arabian and Thar
Gobi and Atacama
Mojave and Sonoran
What type of vegetation region is found in the central part of Africa?
Savanna
Desert
Dry woodland
Rain forest
Which river is located in the southern part of Africa and flows into the Indian Ocean?
Congo River
Orange River
Nile River
Zambezi River
In addition to gold, what other resource was crucial in the Ghana trade?
Timber
Spices
Silk
Salt
What was the destination of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage?
Mali
Cairo
Mecca
Great Pyramids
What was a significant feature of the Hausa city-states?
They were floating cities
They were built underground
They had many walled city-states
They were located on islands
Why was trading in Africa so difficult up until the 400s?
Traders kept the goods for themselves.
Outsiders believed Africa to be poor.
People could not cross the desert safely.
There were few natural resources.
What caused the water in Lake Texcoco to become brackish?
Excessive rainfall
Accumulation of minerals from river water
Pollution from factories
Overfishing
Which group in the Aztec hierarchy owned or received land?
Priests/Priestesses
Council of Nobles
Merchants
Warriors
Which empire was known for its rivalry with the Ottoman Empire and was located in modern-day Iran?
Safavid Empire
Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Mughal Empire
What ritual was performed at the top of Aztec pyramids?
Ritual Sacrifice
Harvest festival
Wedding ritual
Dance ceremony
Who was the goddess involved in the ritual sacrifice reenactment?
Isis
Freyja
Coyolxauhqui
Athena
How did the Mexica prepare the skulls for the Tzompantli?
They buried them
They burned them
They carved standardized holes in the sides
They painted them
What were the Tzompantli towers built from?
Metal and clay
Sand and gravel
Skulls and mortar
Wood and stone
What flanked the Tzompantli?
Taller towers
Water channels
Stone walls
Smaller towers
What type of geographic contexts did the Inca people live in?
Uniform climate and geography
Desert only
Wide variety of geographic contexts
Only coastal areas
Where was the capital of Constantinople located?
In the mountains
In the desert
Along important waterways and key trade routes
On an island
What major city is a central hub for trade routes?
Vienna
Alexandria
Constantinople
Rome
What is the significance of Constantinople's location according to the map?
It is a central hub connecting Europe and Asia.
It is located in the middle of the desert.
It is far from any water bodies.
It is isolated from major trade routes.
Which sea is located to the south of Constantinople according to the map?
Adriatic Sea
Caspian Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Who was the emperor during the time of the riots mentioned in the text?
Justinian
Nero
Constantine
Augustus
Which of the following was NOT a public works project undertaken by Justinian?
Pyramids
Hagia Sophia
Baths
Aqueducts
What was one of the public works projects completed under Justinian's rule?
Great Wall
Parthenon
Colosseum
Hagia Sophia
What was the primary purpose of the Justinian Codes?
To build monuments
To unify laws
To expand territory
To create alliances
Which legal tradition does the Code influence in the present?
Common law
Roman Catholic
Islamic law
Hindu law
What is a goal shared by both Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christianity?
To convert people
To focus only on local communities
To remain isolated
To avoid conversion
What was the main goal of the northern Christian kingdoms in Spain during the Reconquista?
To establish trade routes
To reclaim the Iberian peninsula from Muslim kingdoms
To form alliances with Muslim kingdoms
To explore new territories
Who were the key figures that united to conquer Granada?
Charles and Diana
Fernando of Aragon and Isabella of Castile
Philip and Elizabeth
Henry and Catherine
What was established on the peninsula after the conquest of Granada?
A Muslim kingdom
A Catholic kingdom
A democratic republic
A trade federation
What was the Reconquista primarily about?
Scientific discoveries
Religious and territorial conflict
Economic reforms
Cultural exchange
All of the following are associated with the Crusades EXCEPT which one?
Reopening of trade between Europe and Asia
Return of lost text from the Middle East to Europe
Beginning of Exploration and Colonization of the Americas
Heavy Persecution of Jews and Muslims
Where did the Black Death begin?
Western Europe
Central Asia
North America
South America
Which trade route is mentioned in the context of the Black Death's spread?
The Atlantic Trade Route
The Silk Roads
The Trans-Saharan Route
The Indian Ocean Route
What is the primary symptom that occurs after the appearance of buboes?
Severe headache
Slight fever
Rash
Muscle pain
What type of art is shown in the image?
Abstract Art
Medieval Art
Impressionist Art
Baroque Art
To what size did the swellings grow, as described in the text?
The size of a grape
The size of a small apple or an egg
The size of a walnut
The size of a lemon
What was the primary goal of the attempts shown in the images?
To stop the spread of disease
To improve hygiene
To advance medical technology
To educate the public
Which of the following statements is true about the Black Death?
It killed nearly one out of every three Europeans
It was a minor epidemic
It only affected rural areas
It was confined to Asia
What did the introduction of saddles and stirrups improve for knights?
Archery skills
Stability and combat effectiveness
Naval tactics
Siege warfare
What qualities were knights expected to have?
Wealth and power
Loyalty, bravery, and courage
Intelligence and wisdom
Strength and speed
What was the primary purpose of a castle?
Entertainment
Trade
Defense
Agriculture
What did chivalry literature often downplay?
The importance of love
The brutality of battle
The role of women
The power of kings
What was a common theme in chivalry literature?
A knight's quest for power
A knight's undying love for his chosen lady
A knight's struggle for wealth
A knight's loyalty to his king
What did chivalry literature glorify?
Wealth and power
Knighthood and chivalry
Peace and prosperity
Art and culture
Event where knights would ride towards each other with blunted lances (long poles) in attempt to knock each other off of their horse
Joust
Chivalry
Squire
Page
A nobleman who was trained as a warrior and lived their live according to a code of chivalry
Samurai
Navy
Vassal
Knight
What was one of the main goals of the Reformation?
To expand the Roman Empire
To reform the Catholic Church
To discover new lands
To develop new technologies
What was a major consequence of the Reformation?
The unification of Europe
The division of Christianity
The end of the Middle Ages
The start of the Industrial Revolution
What was the focus of the popes instead of spiritual matters?
Economic policies
Italian politics and worldly interests
Scientific research
Educational reforms
What was one way the Church tried to beautify churches during the Renaissance?
By planting gardens
By hiring artists
By building towers
By adding stained glass
What does the indulgence text promise to absolve?
All debts
All sins and misdeeds
All taxes
All illnesses
What did Luther expect to do at the diet in Worms?
Defend his writing
Recant his beliefs
Become a prince
Start a new religion
How were witches perceived in relation to Christianity?
As devout Christians
As neutral figures
As anti-Christian
As religious leaders
Major 16th century European movement initiated by Martin Luther which was geared to reform the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
Protestant Reformation
Roman Catholic Church
Counter-Reformation
Imperialism
What was the Age of Exploration?
A time period of great changes in the Catholic Church
A revival of interest in classical art and culture
A period of exploration by the Europeans in the 1400-1600s
A time period in which the Black Death killed millions in Europe
What was the goal of exploration for a majority of the explorers?
Find new continents
Discover if the earth was flat
Find the ancient being Mrs. Lewis so she could tell them the secrets of the universe
Find quicker/newer trade routes to Asia
What was Columbus’ effect on the world?
Discovered the world was not flat
Was the first person to discover the Americas
Opened the Americas to trade with Europe
Conquering the “New” World in the name of God
Why was Vasco da Gama important?
He conquered the Aztecs
He conquered the Incas
He was the first man to circumnavigate the world
He discovered a trade route to Asia by going around Africa
Why was Marco Polo important?
He became the leader of the Mongols
He wrote only fictional stories that inspired people to visit China
He brought back tales of luxurious goods and spices in China that inspired people to visit China
He conquered China in the name of God
Which of these was accomplished by the various groups of Conquistadors?
Discovered the world was round
Discovered a route to Asia by going around Africa
Conquered the Aztecs and Incas
Conquered the Aboriginals in Australia
Why was Francis Drake important?
He was a witch working for the devil to destroy the Spanish Armada
He circumnavigated the globe for England
He discovered the Black Plague and eradicated it
He discovered the Americas
What did the Europeans want from Africa?
Gold, Salt, Slaves
Silk, Salt, Slaves
Silver, Opium, Slaves
Guns, Gold, Salt
The following picture displays what motive for exploration? What is your reasoning?
God, because they are trying to convert all of these men to Christianity
Glory, because these men pictured will become famous for exploration
Gold, because these men will earn the explorers gold when they are sold
Which of these did NOT happen because of slavery by Europeans in Africa?
Destruction of families
Decrease in workforce
Increase in crop production Africa
Loss of brightest members of society
What was the reaction to Europeans in Asia?
They were appreciative of these men spreading their new religion.
They appreciated that these men gave them Opium medicine to heal them.
They were upset that the Europeans would not trade with them.
They were upset that the Europeans were trying to spread their new religion.
What was the Line of Demarcation?
Line created by the Pope that showed where Spanish and Portuguese land claims were
Line created that splits the world into West and East
Line that divides the world between North and South
Line created by Columbus that shows his route to the Americas
What did France do with all of the land they gained in North America?
Sent men to hunt and pastors to spread religion
Established colonies and sent families to inhabit the region
Moved the capital of France and King Louis XIV to America so no one could steal it
Sold it to the Spanish in exchange gold from Africa
What was the difference between the English’s relationship with Native Americans and the French/Dutch relationship with Native Americans?
The English were very friendly with the Native Americans while the French/Dutch had lots of conflict with the Native Americans
The English and natives were neutral towards each other while the French/Dutch had lots of conflict with the Native Americans
The English had many battles with the Native Americans while the French/Dutch were very friendly with them
The English had many battles with the Native Americans while the French/Dutch were very neutral with them
Which Enlightenment Thinker most likely said the following? “I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”
Thomas Hobbes
Marie Curie
Mary Wollstonecraft
Voltaire
What was the effect of European diseases on the Native American population?
It wiped out millions of people, creating a labor shortage
It gave the Native Americans stronger immune systems allowing them to grow larger
Many Native Americans got it but only a handful died
Few Natives got the diseases but those that did died immediately
What goods were introduced to Europe because of the Columbian Exchange?
Pineapple, corn, tobacco
Bananas, sugarcane, onion
Horses, cows, sheep
Grapes, coffee, peaches
How does the political cartoon below demonstrate Mercantilism?
It shows colonies sending raw materials to the mother country, which controls trade and takes the profits
It shows colonists freely trading with any nation they choose without restrictions
It shows the mother country importing finished goods from the colonies and losing wealth
It shows colonists receiving equal profits from trade set by a neutral market
What is capitalism?
An economic system in which people individually own private property
An economic system in which the government owns all property
An economic system in which the people collectively own the property
An economic system in which God owns all property
Why did the Europeans turn to African Slavery?
They could not conquer the Native Americans
The Africans were already in the Americas
They were growing crops from Africa
The Africans had better immunity to European diseases than Native Americans
What happened to slaves on the Middle Passage?
Slaves were taken care of really well since they were going to be sold for profit
Slaves routinely succeeded in revolting against their captors
Slaves were treated harshly with beatings and ill treatment
Slaves were freed once they reached land
Scenario: Your town wants to build a statue to the European explorers from the Age of Exploration. Some citizens like the idea, others do not. You are sent in to make the final decision. Will you support the statue, why or why not? Give at least 2 reasons based on what you learned in this unit.
Support: Explorers expanded trade routes and global knowledge, bringing new goods through the Columbian Exchange
Support: Explorers peacefully integrated native societies without conflict or disease
Oppose: Exploration led to the spread of diseases and the exploitation and enslavement of indigenous peoples
Oppose: Exploration reduced cultural exchange and halted technological progress
How does this political cartoon represent “consent of the governed”?
It shows that without permission from the people the government would fall
It shows that the government is like a diving board, because they are both fun
It shows that the government doesn’t need the people’s permission because they can hold themselves up
It shows that people need absolute rule to exist
What idea did Montesquieu have that would further limit the government’s
People need government with absolute power
Right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Government should be split into three branches
People accused of crimes have rights
How was the Renaissance a root cause of the Scientific Revolution?
Scientists during the Enlightenment started questioning everything
Artists in the Renaissance figured out the scientific method
The Renaissance focused on religious thought which pushed science
The Renaissance caused the Bubonic Plague which helped create new medical discoveries
How did Europe gain mathematical/scientific knowledge from the Middle East?
Because of the Black Plague
Because of the Crusades
Because of the Reformation
Because of the Age of Exploration
Why did the Church feel that Heliocentric theory devalued man and God?
Devalued God/man because Aristotle a true Christian wrote that the earth was Geocentric
Devalued God/man because it suggested Earth was one of many planets that orbited the Sun making us less special
Devalued God/man because it suggested the Sun also orbited other planets making us less special
Devalued God/man because it showed that all objects fall at the same rate, which means humans are not special
What Enlightenment idea supported the Glorious Revolution?
Social Contract
Women’s Rights
Absolute Rule
Freedom from Censorship
Which of these is NOT a right the English Bill of Rights laid out?
No cruel/unusual punishment
Right of protestants
Right to arms for defense
Rights for women
Why were all of the Acts the British promoted in America problematic?
The Americans were already severely overtaxed
The American representatives in Parliament had voted against these acts
The Americans had no representation in Parliament
The Americans no longer belonged to the British Empire
What type of environments were particularly affected by cholera epidemics?
Rural environments
Mountainous environments
Coastal environments
Urban environments
What Enlightenment Thinker influenced this quote? “... are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable (inalienable) rights, ...among these rights are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” -Declaration of Independence (DoI)
Rousseau
Locke
Wollstonecraft
Hobbes
What part of the English Bill of Rights influenced this quote? “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” -Bill of Rights: 8th Amendment
“That election of members of Parliament ought to be free;”
“That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament;”
“That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted;”
“That jurors ought to be duly [impaneled] and returned, and jurors which pass upon men in trials for high”
What category of cause does the following fall under? “By 1789, the French treasury was bankrupt due to foreign wars such as helping fund the American Revolution.”
Political
Social
Economic
Intellectual
How does this image demonstrate the Estates? Explain. Make sure to give at least two details from the image that help demonstrate the Estates.
The image shows the clergy and nobility riding on the backs of a struggling peasant, illustrating the Third Estate carrying the burdens of the other two
The image shows three equal figures sharing food and work, illustrating equality among the Estates
The image shows the King kneeling to the peasants, illustrating royal submission to the Third Estate
The image shows merchants punishing nobles, illustrating the dominance of the bourgeoisie over the Estates
What was the problem with the way the Estates voted?
They voted by person which means the 1st and 2nd Estate were getting outvoted
They voted by Estate so 3rd Estate was getting outvoted
The peasants were able to vote but they were uneducated so voted poorly
The King’s vote outranked all the Estates
What was the Women's Riot about? What did the women do?
They rioted because women did not have rights; they burned down the Bastille
They rioted because the King had too much power; they refused to feed their children
They rioted because they wanted to vote; they went to Versailles to demand the right
They rioted because they couldn’t afford bread; they went to Versailles to demand the King and Queen return to Paris
What Enlightenment ideas influenced the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens?
Absolute Rule is necessary
Women deserve rights
Natural Rights
Freedom from Censorship
Which of these was an outcome of the French Revolution?
America took inspiration and revolted
Napoleon came to power
The King took back his power
An era of peace and tranquility began
Who revolted in Haiti?
Enslaved Africans
Free Europeans
Enslaved Native Americans
American Colonists
What was Simon Bolivar inspired by?
The Age of Exploration
The Scientific Revolution
The Spanish Conquistadors
The Age of Enlightenment
What was the class system like in Latin America because of European colonization?
Rigid class system with unequal distribution of wealth and power
Fluid class system with equal distribution of wealth and power
Rigid class system with equal distribution of wealth and power
Fluid class system with unequal distribution of wealth and power
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
To keep the United States out of Latin America
To put down the rebellions in Latin America
To keep Europe out of Latin America
To invite Europe into Latin America
What was a significant change in energy sources during the Industrial Revolution?
From electricity to animal power
From steam to human power
From solar to wind power
From human and animal power to steam and electricity
What was a key factor in the disappearance of the rural way of life?
The onset of the Industrial Revolution
The rise of technology
The increase in population
The decline of agriculture
What was the steam engine primarily used to power during the Industrial Revolution?
Cars
Computers
Machines, trains, and ships
Airplanes
What was a major consequence of the Industrial Revolution on urban areas?
Decrease in population
Rapid urbanization and overcrowding
Improved rural lifestyles
Decline in technological advancements
Which innovation was crucial in advancing transportation during the Industrial Revolution?
The bicycle
The electric car
The steam locomotive
The airplane
What was a significant impact of the steam engine on industries?
Increased reliance on wind power
Enabled mass production and factory growth
Decreased the use of coal
Reduced the need for skilled labor
What advantage did Belgium gain from Henry Stanley's exploration?
A head start on colonizing the region
A new military base
Control over the Nile River
Access to gold mines
Which river did Henry Stanley explore?
Congo River
Amazon River
Nile River
Mississippi River
What was required for European powers to claim other areas in Africa?
Establishment of government offices
Trade agreements
Military presence
Religious conversion
What did the British wish to harvest from India?
Military power
Cultural heritage
Technology
Natural resources
How did Britain use the division between Hindus and Muslims in India?
To exercise control
To promote unity
To encourage trade
To improve education
What was the main goal of the East India Company in India?
To build schools
To spread religion
To promote tourism
To make a profit
What was the British response to the Sepoy Mutiny?
They ignored the rebellion
They granted independence
They negotiated peace
They retaliated with violence
What did British merchants discover in the late 1700s?
They could make huge profits trading opium for tea
They could trade silk for tea
They could trade spices for opium
They could make huge profits trading tea for opium
Where in Africa did King Leopold conquer?
Libya
Congo
Nigeria
Sudan
Which of the following is NOT a focus of economics?
Consumption
Production
Distribution
Evolution
In a capitalist economy, who typically makes decisions about production and pricing?
Private businesses
Non-profit organizations
Trade unions
The government
Which of the following is a key benefit often associated with capitalism?
Equal distribution of wealth
Innovation and efficiency
Government subsidies
Centralized planning
What is the primary goal of businesses in a capitalist economy?
To maximize profits
To provide public services
To ensure equal wealth distribution
To follow government directives
What is the main idea of Laissez-Faire capitalism?
Government control of the economy
Strict government regulations
Free market regulation through supply and demand
Centralized economic planning
What does socialism advocate for in terms of ownership?
Ownership by the government
Ownership of the means of production by the people
Ownership by capitalists
Ownership by foreign investors
In socialism, who does power belong to?
The working class
The government officials
The wealthy elite
The landowners
Which symbol is associated with the Soviet Union in the context of socialism?
Star and stripes
Hammer and sickle
Eagle and shield
Cross and crown
What is a key characteristic of socialism in terms of economic theory?
Ownership of production by the people
Minimal government intervention
High tariffs on imports
Free market competition
What is communism?
A system where there is no ownership of property.
A system where individuals own all property and means of production.
A system where the state or community owns all property and means of production.
A system where only the government owns property.
What does communism theoretically create?
A hierarchical society
A capitalist society
A classless society
A class-based society
Which of these countries is an example of a communist state?
Brazil
Spain
North Korea
Italy
What is the goal of a communist economy regarding standard of living?
Equality for everybody
Wealth accumulation
High economic growth
Technological advancement
What was one of the new weapons that emerged before WW I?
Catapults
Swords
Maxim Machine Gun
Crossbows
What type of grenades were mentioned as new weapons before World War I?
Flashbang grenades
Hand and Rifle mounted grenades
Water grenades
Smoke grenades
Which of the following was not a member of the Triple Alliance?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
England
What is the belief that your country is more important and superior than every other country in the world?
Multiculturalism
Isolationism
Nationalism
Federalism
Which term is highlighted as an extreme form of patriotism in the text?
Communism
Socialism
Liberalism
Nationalism
What type of countries believed they should control much of the world?
Democratic
Developing
Agricultural
Industrial
Which of these was NOT a World War One weapon?
Flame thrower
Tank
Nuclear bomb
Submarine
What is an agreement among nations to defend one another?
Alliance
Nationalism
World War I
isolationism
What was the Lusitania?
A German submarine
A U.S. battleship sunk by the Germans
A general in WWI
A passenger ship sunk by the Germans
Which country dropped out of the war early due to a revolution back at home?
Italy
France
Russia
USA
What were trenches impervious to in trench warfare?
Fire
Bullets
Water
Gas
Trenches were effective against all artillery except for what?
Chemical impacts
Explosive impacts
Direct impacts
Indirect impacts
What did the British use to blockade the German ports on the North Sea?
Submarines
Army
Air Force
Navy
Why was the blockade considered illegal?
It was done without a declaration of war
It targeted civilian populations
It blockaded ports receiving non-military supplies
It used chemical weapons
Which neutral country is specifically mentioned as losing trade with Germany due to the blockade?
France
Russia
USA
Japan
The land between enemy trenches was called (a)
no-man's land
enemy territory
Battlefield
front line
What does the term 'stalemate' refer to in a military context?
A deadlock where neither side is able to defeat the other
A rapid victory in battle
A strategic retreat
An overwhelming defeat
What was the effect of the Peace Preservation Law on public criticism?
It promoted open discussions
It effectively silenced public criticism
It encouraged public criticism
It had no effect on public criticism
What action did the US government take in 1924 that affected Japanese emigration?
Banned Japanese immigrants
Opened new trade routes
Banned Japanese goods
Signed a peace treaty
What was a consequence of the Depression of the early 1930s for Japan?
Economic prosperity
Foreigners did not buy Japanese goods
Expansion of domestic markets
Increased foreign trade
What is the significance of the Mukden Incident in history?
It ended World War II.
It led to the formation of the United Nations.
It was the first use of nuclear weapons.
It marked the beginning of Japanese expansion in Asia.
What were Japanese railway inspectors looking for in the Mukden region of Manchuria?
Signs of sabotage
New railway routes
Historical artifacts
Natural resources
Despite having one of the largest economies in the world, what problem faces Japan that could affect its economic growth?
It does not have a good coastline for trade.
It has a very small population of skilled labor.
It has a very limited supply of natural resources.
It spends most of its tax money on the military.
How did the Allied forces contribute to the rapid economic recovery of Japan after World War II?
Japan refused any help from the allied forces.
American forces occupied Japan and the Marshall Plan allowed for financial aid to rebuild Japan.
Soviet forces occupied Japan and Japan became a communist country.
Japan's economy did not recover after World War II.
What country did Japan attack during the early years of WWII?
France
England
China
Russia
What did the Russian people want more of in the government during the Revolution of 1905?
Less representation
More representation
More military control
Less economic reform
What happened at the peaceful protest outside the Tsar’s Winter Palace?
The protest was ignored
The military opened fire
The Tsar met with the protesters
The protest was celebrated
What war had Russia fought with before the Revolution of 1905?
World War I
Crimean War
Russo-Japanese War
Napoleonic Wars
What was the general sentiment among the working class in Russia during the Revolution of 1905?
Satisfaction with the government
Frustration with working conditions
Contentment with economic policies
Approval of military actions
What was established as a representative assembly in Russia?
The Duma
The Senate
The Congress
The Parliament
What action did soldiers take during the March Revolution?
They remained neutral
They supported the Tsar
They began to side with protestors
They left the country
According to the Mensheviks, when would the working class "Proletariat" seize power?
Immediately
After industrialization
Before industrialization
During a war
What was one of the main purposes of Stalin's use of propaganda?
To promote international peace
To get his message across
To encourage scientific research
To support agricultural development
Why were the Russians protesting on Bloody Sunday?
They wanted to overthrow the monarchy
They wanted better working conditions
They were trying to create a communist country
They wanted to leave World War II
What change did the Bolsheviks make to the country?
Abolished private property
Abolished money
Burned all anti-communist books
Gave the wealthy citizens tax breaks
Who were the two big superpowers after WWII?
Soviet Russia and the United States
Poland and the United States
Soviet Russia and Great Britain
North Korea and France
How did the Treaty of Versailles lead to WWII?
European countries were mad Germany didn’t get punished enough
Germany was angry that the Treaty blamed them for World War I
Treaty created the Communist government in Russia
Treaty gave Italy a lot of military supplies that they used
Which Totalitarian country does this describe?
Gov/Party: Nazis
Name of Leader: Adolph Hitler
Intimidation: Gestapo and SS
Human Costs: 12 Million killed in the Holocaust
Germany
Soviet Union
Japan
Italy
People that spoke out against Joseph Stalin were murdered or put in the Gulag (jail). What "ingredient" of Totalitarianism would that fall under?
Supreme Leader
Obedience to State and Leader
Owns the Media
Police to Ensure Compliance
The Nazis hosted the 1936 Olympic games as a way to promote how amazing the Aryan Race was and to show off how amazing their new government was. What "ingredient" of Totalitarianism would that fall under?
Supreme Leader
Obedience to State and Leader
Owns the Media
Police to Ensure Compliance
What made the Navajo code so successful?
The Germans were not very smart
There code was sign language which made it difficult
They had a high tech machine that made their code difficult
There language was not written down so it couldn’t be cracked
Which event is being described below?
The German Luftwaffe begins a three-week bombing campaign against London.
Pearl Harbor
Battle of Britain
D-Day
Blitzkrieg of Poland
How was the tank improved upon from World War I?
Tanks like the P1000 Ratte were very successful
Tanks were made heavier in WWII
Tanks were able to move faster in WWII
Tanks were being tested for flight in WWII
Put the following events in chronological order…
D-Day (Normandy)
Pearl Harbor Attack
Blitzkrieg of Poland
Hitler made chancellor of Germany
D-day → Pearl Harbor → Blitzkrieg → Hitler made chancellor
Hitler made chancellor → Pearl Harbor → Blitzkrieg → D-Day
Hitler made chancellor → Blitzkrieg → Pearl Harbor → D-Day
Pearl Harbor → Blitzkrieg → D-Day → Hitler made chancellor
What happened later after WWII that could have been an effect of the Tuskegee Airmen?
The American military was segregated, did not allow African Americans
The American military became integrated, allowing African Americans
African Americans were no longer allowed to fly planes
Women were allowed to fly planes in combat
What was the stealth technique used by the Russian Night Witches?
They attacked on foot so they wouldn’t be heard
They shut off the planes engine and glided down to bombing range
They did flips in the air to throw off the guns on the ground
They flew in slowly to make less noise and flew out quickly
Which of these was NOT a target of the Nazis?
Jewish People
LGBTQ+ People
Disabled People
Aryan Race
Which of these were medical advancements during WWII?
Plasma Transfusions and Penicillin
Amputations and Ibuprofen
Lice Treatment and special socks for prevention of trench foot
Anesthesia and Prosthetics
What step on the pyramid of hate would this situation fall under?
American schools were segregated until 1954, this meant that African American students could not attend the same school as white students.
Genocide
Biased attitudes
Discrimination
Bias motivated violence
What was a short term effect of the atomic bombs being dropped? What was a long term effect?
Short Term: Over 60,000 Japanese killed instantly / Long Term: Leukemia
Short Term: The bomb failed to detonate/ Long Term: Russians beat US and drop the first bomb in war
Short Term: Leukemia / Long Term: Over 60,000 killed
Short Term: Over 60,000 Americans die/ Long Term: Oppenheimer the movie is beat by Barbie at the box office Summer 2023
What did the Nuremberg laws do?
Placed restrictions on what Jewish people could do
Freed Jewish people from concentration camp
Laws that kept Romani people from entering the country
Sanctioned violence against Jewish people
What was a problem with the United Nations?
The United States and Soviets could veto each others decisions
The French and British kept fighting which stopped decisions from happening
Not enough countries joined so they were weak
They didn’t have the ability to enforce their decisions
What is the following excerpt from the poem Homesick describing?
"People walk along the street,
You see at once on each you meet
That there's a ghetto here,
A place of evil and of fear.
There's little to eat and much to want,
Where bit by bit, it's horror to live.
But no one must give up!
The world turns and times change."
-Anonymous
Life after World War II for imprisoned Nazis
Life in a ghetto during the Holocaust
Life before World War II for Romani people
Life in a concentration camp during the Holocaust
What is the purpose of NATO?
To keep countries from attacking the member countries of NATO
To keep communism out of Europe
To end World War II
To keep the peace between all countries
Which of these was NOT a right granted in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
No slavery
Right to celebrate religion
Freedom of expression
Protection from punishment for crimes
