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A #SocialStudies game that tests students' knowledge of world events.
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1
What was an immediate effect of the Industrial Revolution?
More people moved to cities to find jobs in factories.
Class distinctions between rich and poor were ended.
Government benefits were extended to the aging population.
Social programs were created in Europe to help citizens.
2
What religious divisions in Iraq have led to civil war in the 21st century?
divisions between Sunnis (Islam) and Jews (Judaism)
divisions between Shiites (Islam) and Hindus
divisions in Islam between Sunnis and Shiites
divisions between Shiites (Islam) and Christians
3
Which of the following was a reason for the mass extermination of Jews during the Holocaust?
The Jews were hated for taking land away from Palestinians
The Jews were praised for the Bolshevik Revolution
The Jews were believed to have too little power
The Jews were blamed for the end of Germanic imperialism
4
During the Enlightenment, the theory that explained how natural laws impacted politics was
social contract
capitalism
separation of powers
tabula rasa
5
Newton's
Principia Mathematica
impacted physics just like Locke's social contract impacted
religious organizations
absolute rule
business/contract law
education
6
Decline in witchcraft accusations in 1600s was mostly because of
Most witches were hanged and killed in 1500s
Rise of Humanism
Age of Enlightenment
Scientific Revolution
7
What was Pan-Africanist leader Marcus Garvey's primary purpose?
to liberate African countries from colonialism
to discourage African American nationalism
to initiate the Harlem Renaissance
to stop the slave trade in Europe and the United Sates
8
Which of the following is the main cause for the increase in greenhouse gas emissions?
the increase in hybrid cars
the lack of raw materials in developing countries
the increased reliance on renewable energy supplies
the increase in population and industry
9
What is one positive social effect of the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Working class had better health due to medical care
Communication of new ideas increased
Illiteracy increased
Cholera and other diseases spread more easily
10
National boundaries changed during the Cold War. What two regions were affected most by this?
Germany and Eastern Europe
France and Eastern Europe
Germany and Italy
Italy and Greece
11
Which of the following tech advances had the worst impact on interactions among world nations?
radios
plastics
appliances
tanks
12
What led to 1994 conflict between the Tutsis and Hutus in the East African state of Rwanda?
genocide/ ethnic cleansing
desire to create a democratic government
desire for independence
desire to gain land
13
In 1991 & 1992, which country broke up because of ethnic conflict, economic issues & Milosevic?
Yugoslavia
Slovenia
Herzegovina
Croatia
14
What led to the United Sates and Soviet Union becoming superpowers after WWII?
their control of nuclear weapons
the rise of imperialism
their common economic systems
increasingly isolationist policies in both governments
15
Which of the following was a consequence of World War I?
Austro-Hungarian expansion
decline of totalitarianism
failure of Russian Revolution
policy of Appeasement
16
Which phrase states the key issue in Bosnia and Rwanda during Bill Clinton's presidency?
rise of communist governments
ethnic cleansing
harboring Al-Qaeda terrorists
women's suffrage
17
What has been a major challenge to world peace after the collapse of the Soviet Union?
the desire of the Soviets to expand its power to East Asia
the spread of unrest and serious conflicts in Africa
the documented use of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq
the proliferation of nuclear weapons
18
Which ethnic group is fighting in Iraq for self-determination?
women
Jews
Syrians
Kurdish
19
What caused the unification of different ethnic & religious groups in Africa & Southeast Asia?
the hope to gain monetary aid from foreign countries
the need to rebuild their countries after World War II
the desire for independence from their former rulers
plan to swap raw materials for manufactured goods & services
20
Which of the following had little impact in preventing the onset of World War I?
militarism
imperialism
diplomacy
national alliances
21
Which of the following most greatly influenced the writings of Thomas Jefferson?
The Roman Empire
Enlightenment principles
Renaissance ideologies
The French Revolution
22
What was a result of the end of apartheid in South Africa?
black people were given rights they were denied
white people's property was restored to them
women were allowed to vote for the first time
wealth created by diamond and gold mines was shared equally
23
Which of the following was one of the effects of the formation of the Triple Entente?
decreased military expenditures
the end of British neutrality in Europe
America interceded on Germany's behalf
World War II
24
Adam Smith wrote
The Wealth of Nations
to show how natural laws governed
economic systems
religious groups
social systems
political systems
25
Which two Enlightenment ideas most influenced American, French and Latin Revolutions?
Separation of Powers and Divine Right
The Social Contract and Natural Rights
The Social Contract and Laissez Faire Economy
Natural Rights and Separation of Powers
26
Which of the following was an immediate result of WWI?
the downfall of the totalitarian regime in Spain
the strengthening of the United States economy
the rise of state-sponsored communism in Russia
the strengthening of the Triple Alliance
27
Which of the following statements would an Enlightenment thinker most likely support?
The universe has the earth at its center.
Rulers are chosen by God.
The Bible holds truths that the enlightened must believe.
The free will act for the common good over individual need.
28
Adam Smith's
The Wealth of Nations
paved the way for which economic theory?
socialism
command economy
laissez-faire
communism
29
How did the Scientific Revolution in the early 1600s challenge people's thinking?
It made men less likely to go to war over political ideas.
It made people more accepting of religious belief.
It helped raise the status of women in society.
It caused a shift in the perception of truth.
30
What prompted nations to build empires during the 1800s?
to provide material goods and medical supplies to the poor
to promote nationalistic pride and provide security
to learn from different cultures around the world
free trade agreements to help third-world economies
31
An Enlightenment idea that challenged the economic policy of mercantilism was
Individual pursuit of economic self-interest helps society
Mother country should restrict manufacturing of colonies
Government regulation of goods
People are born with natural rights
32
Which of the following was an effect of creating the European Union?
the creation of multiple currencies
the formation of Warsaw Pact
more trade barriers
Europe becomes more competitive in global markets
33
_________ = personal computers + cellular phones + internet
the collapse of the Soviet Union
the creation of Wi-Fi
the scientific revolution
the expanded use of satellites
34
Which type of economic system would an Enlightenment thinker most likely support?
a traditional economy guided by strict rules
a barter economy where goods are exchanged instead of money
a capitalist economy where reason is applied
a socialist economy with strong government regulation
35
Which statement best describes "White Man's Burden"?
Western nations were burdened by security $ & needed allies
Western nations felt guilt and wanted to share resources
Western nations were to spread their ways to inferior people
Western nations were burdened by the desire to help the poor
36
One impact of the breakup of the Soviet Union was
NATO and European Union saw an increase in allies & members.
E. European countries as a new communist treaty organization
NATO and Europe increased enemies and decreased members.
E. Europe nations allied with ex-Soviet colonies in Africa.
37
European Industrialization= machines became more automated = fewer workers needed. As a result
most European countries had large urban to rural migration
emigration from Europe to the United States increased
most European countries developed a command economy
emigration from the United States to Europe increased
38
Which event marked the end of the Cold War?
the fall of the Berlin Wall
the creation of the United Nations
the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
the creation of the International Monetary Fund
39
What caused European powers like France & Britain to lose their international power after WW2?
the decline of imperialism
the Marshall Plan
They were under the complete control of the United Sates
European countries created the European Union
40
What was a direct result of imperialistic policies?
the U.S. gave up control of the Panama Canal Zone
the spread of Western values to other nations
Latin America became economically dependent on U.S. & Europe
Australians migrated to the United Sates
41
Which places remained formally "occupied" by troops of victorious nations for years after WWII?
Germany, Italy, France
Japan, Germany, Russia
China, Japan, Korea
Japan, Germany, Poland
42
The conflicts in Northern Ireland are based on...
social and racial differences
political and religious differences
economic and ethnic differences
immigration and cultural differences
43
What is the Scientific Revolution credited with causing?
the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Haitian Revolution
the Enlightenment, Revolutionary War & French Revolution
the Cold War, the Great Awakening, the French Revolution
the Revolutionary War, the Renaissance & French Revolution
44
In the early 1900s, advances in tech brought the greatest benefits to people in which area?
transportation
space science
the environment
agriculture
45
What was a positive effect of imperialism on the colonies?
the elimination of class distinctions
the greater acceptance of past institutions
the increased respect for different religions
the improvement of colonial infrastructure
46
During Scientific Rev., monarchs funded academies & museums, demonstrating this cultural aspect
development of atheists
development of religion
development of education
development of social contracts
47
Which statement most closely represents Jean Jacques Rousseau's ideas on the Social Contract?
Individuals must give up their rights
Legitimate political power is by the consent of the people
A strong leader is needed to create a social contract
Man's law is inferior to divine law
48
What is the main cause of "ethnic cleansing" in many regions around the world?
the struggle between the rich and poor populations
the introduction of Western ideas about freedom and liberty
the desire for new land in formerly uninhabited areas
the rise of nationalism among ethnic groups
49
Which has been the major contributor to societal unrest across the world in the 21st century?
mass migrations of refugees
industrialization of Latin American nations
the spread of nuclear weapons to the nations of S. America
the expansion of democratic ideals to Western Europe
50
Which choice least motivated nations to build empires?
the need to create new markets for their goods
the need to find new sources of raw materials
the desire to raise the standard of living in Africa & Asia
to gain power by gaining land
51
One impact of the civil war in Yugoslavia was
ethnic cleansing of Bosnians
the wealth produced in coal mines was equally shared
the creation of the United Nations
women were allowed to vote
52
This term was used to symbolize Soviet efforts to block itself & allies off from the West.
The Iron Curtain
the Great Barrier Reef
the Cuban Missile Crisis
the Maginot Line
53
What was the main cause of conflicts in the Middle East during the later 20th century?
women fighting for equality in a male dominated society
the efforts of the superpowers to reestablish colonies there
the introduction of a capitalist economy to the region
the contacts among major religions and religious sects
54
Economic principles of Adam Smith undermined which previous economic paradigm?
Mercantilism
Command Economy
Market Economy
Feudalism
55
Why did the Ottoman Empire persecute the Armenians during the 1900s?
because of their Jewish religious beliefs
because of their Christian religious beliefs
because they were Sunni Muslims
because they were Turkish Muslims
