World History Semester 2 Exam Review

Which event led the United States to join World War I?

Which front was ended by the Bolsheviks signing a peace treaty with the Central Powers?

How do dictators typically rule?

Which quote is associated with John Locke?

Who provided the money for the Marshall Plan?

Which nation was forced to take the blame for World War I?

Which is an example of cultural diffusion that resulted from exploration?

Which term refers to the buildup of weapons by nations before WWI?

Advocates of social democracy believe:

Why did Britain and France appease Hitler?

The war in Europe focused on:

Why were dictators so appealing to the people of Europe after World War I?

One political motive for European imperialism was:

Which of the following led to the fall of the Soviet Union?

Which "ism" is the opposite of fascism?

What about communism was appealing to Eastern European nations after WWII?

Mesoamerica's _____ allowed the first civilizations to develop

In France's Old Order, who had to pay the majority of the taxes?

What policy did the United States practice during the Cold War?

In general, the economies of Europe following World War I experienced:

Nazis believed this group of people to be the superior race:

Which of the following ideas would Enlightenment thinkers reject?

What was the name of the horrific trip African slaves took to the New World?

What resulted from Russia's October Revolution?

Extreme pride in one's country and people is known as:

Which front experienced trench warfare?

Communists believe:

One economic motive for European imperialism was:

The purpose of this group is to work together to cooperate and prevent future conflicts:

Which of the following was NOT an overall cause of the French Revolution?

Cottage industries were hurt by industrialization because:

Capitalism is also known as:

What type of government would Enlightenment thinkers support?

What effect did the Treaty of Versailles have on Germany?

Who believed that the working class should rise up against the ruling class?

Which front moved fairly often, especially in comparison to the other?

America experienced an economic ____ after WWII due to consumer spending:

The American and French Revolutions both resulted in:

Which of the following led to Russia's February Revolution?

The scramble for Africa resulted in:

What event started World War I in Europe?

Who fought on the Western Front?

What was the first step in Britain's industrialization?

Why did the Soviet Union encourage communist governments in its neighboring countries?

Historically, who were the traditional authorities on the world?

This type of government puts the nation / state above the individual people in the country:

Who was responsible for the end of the Aztec and Incan Empires?

Why did America intervene in Korea and Vietnam?

Which of the following did Europeans bring to the Americas?

The spread of Islam, the gold-salt trade, and trade routes are all examples of:

Which of the following statements would a humanist agree with?

Which enlightenment thinker believed people were born evil?

How did Britain and France appease Hitler?

After the French Revolution, what type of rulers were in charge in most European nations?

Which part of the world was rebuilt through the Marshall Plan?

What type of warfare was primarily used in World War I?

Which of the following was part of the arms race?

From what part of Africa were most slaves taken?

Which front experienced a stalemate and low troop morale as the war progressed?

Hitler's plan for exterminating the Jews of Europe was known as:

What was one of Stalin's major concerns both before and after World War II?

Which of the following helped Britain to industrialize?

How did the war in the Pacific conclude?

Which two nations signed a nonaggression pact that shocked the world?