Worksheets2024 World History Mid-Term
Total questions: 71
Worksheet time: 36mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best defines "government?"
a)
a theocracy, closely intertwined with religion
b)
the governing body of a nation, state, or community
c)
direct democracy, where all citizens voted on each issue
d)
absolute power as single rulers
2.
Which form of government is best defined as: “a government with a small group of people in charge?”
a)
Democracy
b)
Theocracy
c)
Oligarchy
d)
Monarchy
3.
Which is a government run by the people?
a)
monarchy
b)
democracy
c)
tyrant
d)
oligarchy
4.
Which of the following best defines an "oligarchy?"
a)
a government run by a single ruler with power passed to family members
b)
a government run by a small group of people
c)
a government with a single ruler with absolute power
d)
a government run by the people
5.
A monarchy has:
a)
full control over people's lives through propaganda
b)
power passed down to family members
c)
democratic systems such as voting
d)
socialist economic ideas
6.
Which of the following best defines "capitalism?"
a)
an economic system where all goods, production, and distribution are shared by the community as a whole
b)
an economic system where all goods, production, property, and wealth are state owned and regulated
c)
an economic system where a country’s trade and industry are controlled by private owners
d)
an economic system where the king has sole power and takes whatever he wants
7.
What is another word for "laissez-faire?"
a)
"fascist"
b)
"socialist"
c)
"state-centered"
d)
"hands-off"
8.
What is the difference between monotheism, polytheism, and non-theism.
a)
Monotheists believe in one god, polytheists believe in many gods, and non-theists believe in many gods
b)
Monotheists believe in many gods, polytheists believe in one god, and non-theists believe in no gods
c)
Monotheists believe in one god, polytheists believe in many gods, and non-theists believe in no god
d)
Monotheists believe in no god, polytheists believe in many gods, and non-theists believe in one gods
9.
Which of the following are monotheistic religions? (choose three)
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Islam
e)
Judaism
10.
What is the sacred text of Islam?
a)
Torah
b)
Old Testament
c)
New Testament
d)
Qu'ran
11.
The worldwide leader of the Catholic Church is the:
a)
Pope
b)
cardinal
c)
rabbi
d)
Imam
12.
Which of the following is a requirement for adults in the Five Pillars of Islam?
a)
a devotion to poverty
b)
reciting the Hebrew Bible
c)
a hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca
d)
cutting of hair
13.
How does the caste system discriminate against people in India?
a)
people are born into specific castes with no options to gain more social standing
b)
the castes are all equal so no one group has more or less power
c)
people may move castes and gain more power and wealth
d)
people are born into specific castes, but each caste has options to elevate one's social standing
14.
Which of the following best defines the "scientific revolution?"
a)
movement in the 1950s and 1960s that pushed for rights and equality for all races and genders
b)
movement in the 1500-1600s that questioned the practices of the Church and led to a split and formation of new branches of Christianity
c)
movement in the 1300-1600s that was a rebirth in Classical thought, art, music, literature, etc.
d)
movement and new ways of thinking in science that led to new advancements and discoveries in the 1500-1600s
15.
Which of the following areas of science saw advancements and new developments during the Scientific Revolution?
a)
astronomy
b)
oversea exploration
c)
anatomy
d)
all of the above
16.
Heliocentric theory is best defined as:
a)
theory that the sun and all other planets revolve around the earth
b)
theory that the earth is the center of the universe
c)
theory that the earth and other planets revolve around the sun
d)
theory that the moon revolves around the earth
17.
Which of the following best describes the scientific method?
a)
the scientific method is the only correct way to conduct research
b)
the scientific method is a way of thinking that answers questions through faith in the Church
c)
the scientific method is a step-by-step series to conduct scientific experiments through observation and testing
d)
the scientific method has been gradually phased out of the scientific community and is no longer in use
18.
Which of the following are reasons why the Scientific Revolution was important?
a)
it challenged accepted ideas and led to new ways of thinking
b)
new advancements and discoveries led to breakthroughs in science and technology
c)
it influenced Enlightenment thinkers and based new though on logic and reason
d)
all of the above
19.
Which of the following best defines "Enlightenment?"
a)
movement that led to a rebirth in art, literature, music, etc. in Europe
b)
the theory favoring strong government authority over that of the individual
c)
movement stressing reason and thought; would influence Revolutions and government systems
d)
political revolution reforming the government in former monarchial systems
20.
What did John Locke propose that helped to influence The American Declaration of Independence?
a)
republic form of government
b)
natural rights of citizens
c)
social contract theory
d)
transcendental idealism
21.
Which of the following were effects of the Enlightenment?
a)
some of the most important philosophers of all time worked during this era
b)
democratic governments and revolutions such as the American and French revolutions were influenced
c)
art, music, and literature saw advancements
d)
all of the above
22.
What did American colonists call the imposing of British taxes from the crown and Parliament on the colonies?
a)
separate but not equal
b)
abuse of power
c)
taxation without representation
d)
equal rights
23.
What did the Declaration of Independence officially do?
a)
ended the American war of independence
b)
signaled the independence of sovereignty of the American colonies from Great Britain
c)
started the conflict with Britain as an official declaration of war
d)
provided the funds for the American colonies to fight Great Britain in the Revolutionary War
24.
Which document granted basic freedoms and individual rights and makes up the first 10 amendments of the Constitution?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Treaty of Versailles
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Federalist Papers
25.
What ensures one branch of government will not become too powerful?
a)
natural rights
b)
bicameral system
c)
checks and balances
d)
social contract
26.
Which of the following is NOT true of the American Revolution?
a)
It was heavily inspired by the French Revolution.
b)
It was influenced by Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke and Adam Smith.
c)
It established American sovereignty from Great Britain.
d)
It influenced later revolutions and democratic governments such as the French Revolution.
27.
Leading up to the French Revolution, which group had the most people, but least amount of power?
a)
First Estate
b)
Second Estate
c)
Third Estate
d)
Monarchy
28.
Who was the king and queen of France at the time of the French Revolution?
a)
Ferdinand and Isabella
b)
George and Elizabeth
c)
Louis and Marie Antoinette
d)
John and Catherine
29.
In 1789, the king called ______________________________ as a meeting of representatives from all three estates to address issues.
a)
Constitutional Convention
b)
Estates-General
c)
Continental Congress
d)
coup d'état
30.
Which decision was made by the National Assembly to decide that a new constitution would be written for France?
a)
coup d'état
b)
Magna Carta
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Tennis Court Oath
31.
What fate did Louis XVI face?
a)
exile to the island of St. Helena
b)
execution through fire squad
c)
imprisonment in the Bastille for life
d)
execution through beheading via the guillotine
32.
What fate did Marie Antionette face?
a)
exile to the island of St. Helena
b)
execution through fire squad
c)
imprisonment in the Bastille for life
d)
execution through beheading via the guillotine
33.
What weapon was used for the execution of political prisoners during the French Revolution?
a)
poison gas
b)
hang man
c)
guillotine
d)
firing squad
34.
As a result of the French Revolution, which military leader rose through the ranks to commander during the 1790s?
a)
Czar Alexander
b)
Richard the Lion-Hearted
c)
George Washington
d)
Napoleon Bonaparte
35.
What title did Napoleon take on in 1804
a)
President of the French
b)
Emperor of the French
c)
Consul of the French Directory
d)
Estate-General of the French Army
36.
Ultimately, Napoleon lost his final battle at:
a)
Egypt
b)
Austerlitz
c)
Moscow
d)
Waterloo
37.
What happened to Napoleon after his defeat at Waterloo?
a)
He remained Emperor of the French.
b)
He was killed at Waterloo.
c)
He was able to stay in France, but was stripped of his role of Emperor.
d)
He was exiled to St. Helena, where he would live until his death.
38.
Which of the following were effects of Napoleon's rule?
a)
wars of independence in South America
b)
decline of the Spanish and Portuguese empires
c)
rise of nationalism in Europe
d)
all of the above
39.
What was the French territory in Haiti known as before the Haitian Revolution?
a)
San Juan
b)
Saint-Domingue
c)
Puerto Rico
d)
Hispana
40.
In 1791, which general led the slave revolt in Haiti?
a)
Jose de San Martin
b)
Napoleon Bonaparte
c)
Simon Bolivar
d)
Toussaint Louverture
41.
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
a)
Haiti was the first successful slave revolt against colonial rule
b)
Haiti did not successfully revolt and remains under French control to this day
c)
Napoleon supported the Haitian slaves effort to revolt and gain independence
d)
The French Revolution provided no influence for the slaves in Haiti
42.
Which person led an independence movement in Venezuela? He eventually helped lead revolutions in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, and Bolivia and became known as "El Libertador."
a)
Toussaint Louverture
b)
Simon Bolivar
c)
Jose de San Martin
d)
Miguel Hidalgo
43.
Which statement is most accurate?
a)
Starting with Haiti in 1791, nearly all Latin American countries would gain independence from European colonial powers (usually French, Spanish, or Portuguese) by 1830.
b)
By 1830, only Haiti and Argentina had gained independence, while Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and others would gain independence by the end of the 1800s.
c)
Napoleon's wars reached Latin America, where he led armies to put down rebellions in Brazil and Peru following slave uprisings.
d)
By the end of the 1700s, nearly all the Latin American countries had abandoned their lands in favor of joining colonial powers such as Spain and Portugal.
44.
Which of the following were effects of the Latin American revolutions? (choose three)
a)
abolition of slavery throughout the former colonies
b)
new forms of government and revolutionary changes
c)
slavery continuing in the former colonies as new regimes took control
d)
decline of the Spanish and Portuguese empires
45.
Which of the following vocabulary terms is best defined as " loyalty to a nation and people with common culture and history" ?
a)
conservative
b)
liberal
c)
radical
d)
nationalism
46.
Which political leader led social, economic, and military reforms in Germany?
a)
Alexander II
b)
Napoleon
c)
Louis XVI
d)
Otto von Bismarck
47.
Which of the following statements is most accurate?
a)
Revolutions in Europe would lead to shifts in power including Britain and Germany gaining more power by 1871
b)
By the late 1800s, the Ottoman Empire had weakened significantly and Russia and Austria had lost military and economic power
c)
both A and B
d)
none of these
48.
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
a)
England
b)
Germany
c)
France
d)
United States
49.
Which of the following needed factors did England have to help drive production?
a)
land
b)
labor
c)
capital
d)
all of the above
50.
Which of the following helped the textile industry spark industrialization? (choose three)
a)
abolition of slavery
b)
water power used to drive spinning wheels
c)
invention of the cotton gin
d)
Napoleonic wars in Europe
e)
growth of factories to produce more textiles
51.
Which of the following is best defined as "growth of cities?"
a)
industrialization
b)
suburbinization
c)
revolution
d)
urbanization
52.
True or False: As a result of the Industrial Revolution, more and more people moved into cities rather than on farms.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
Which of the following statements best describes the working and living conditions for the working class during the Industrial Revolution?
a)
workers endured miserable working conditions such as dirty, dangerous factories and long hours, as well as inadequate housing for the working class
b)
workers were able to make many changes in the factories and enjoyed pleasant working conditions, though many had tough living conditions
c)
everyone enjoyed equal access to housing and sanitation, while working conditions improved for all throughout the 1700s
d)
there was never any tension between the wealthy business owners and the working class
54.
Which American innovation sparked mass production as the Industrial Revolution spread?
a)
steamboat
b)
assembly line
c)
slavery
d)
subsidence farming
55.
Which of the following is best defined as "hands-off" view of government where the belief is that government should not interfere with business?
a)
supply and demand
b)
communsim
c)
socialism
d)
laissez-faire
56.
What were things that unions would negotiate for in trying to reform the industrial world?
a)
benefits and improved working conditions
b)
better pay
c)
both A and B
57.
Which country was first to ban slavery?
a)
England
b)
United States
58.
Which of the following best defines "imperialism" ?
a)
policy of "hands-off" government in economic matters
b)
policy of not being involved in other country's affairs and remaining isolated
c)
policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force
d)
policy of building up military resources and soldiers
59.
What was a main motivation for European countries to be actively imperialistic?
a)
to achieve military domination
b)
to achieve economic and political goals
c)
to perform mass murder and genocide in their colonies
d)
to find new animals to put in their zoos
60.
Which of the following is best described as:
- The meeting of fourteen European countries and their decision to split up Africa ?
a)
Open Door Policy
b)
Boer War
c)
Berlin Conference
d)
The Raj
61.
Which of the following best defines "social Darwinism?"
a)
term for British rule in India from 1757-1947
b)
policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force
c)
countries that border the Pacific Ocean
d)
belief in survival of the fittest and that the strong will prosper
62.
What best describes the European powers' race to colonize and claim territory in Africa to achieve economic and political goals and exploit Africans for their labor and resources?
a)
Scramble for Africa
b)
The Raj
c)
Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
d)
Renaissance
63.
Which of the following is best defined as the countries that border the Pacific Ocean?
a)
Pacific Rim
b)
Ring of Fire
c)
Oceania
d)
Pacific Playhouse
64.
Who did the modernization of the economy in Southeast Asia mostly benefit?
a)
Europeans
b)
Southeast Asians
65.
True or False: China very strongly resisted outside influence for hundreds of years.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
The Opium War was fought between the: (choose both)
a)
French
b)
British
c)
China
d)
Japanese
67.
The US economic policy to keep China open to all trade was the:
a)
Monroe Doctrine
b)
Boxer Rebellion
c)
Open Door Policy
d)
Dollar Diplomacy
68.
Which document asserted US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and that an act in the Western Hemisphere was an act against the United States?
a)
Constitution
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Open Door Policy
d)
3/5 Compromise
69.
Which country became independent from Spain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
a)
Cuba
b)
Puerto Rico
c)
Philippines
d)
Guam
70.
Mexico gained independence from _____________ in the Mexican War.
a)
France
b)
England
c)
Spain
d)
United States
71.
Describe the effects of European imperialism in a complete paragraph. Include at least three specific details.
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