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1
The chaotic Reign of Terror allowed this leader to grab power because he offered to bring stability back to France.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Louis XVI
Otto von Bismarck
William of Orange
2
Which was NOT an attribute of absolute monarchs?
They focused more on the nobility than the commoners
They were able to tax and spend money as they saw fit
They had most, if not all, of the power in a kingdom.
They established democracies for people to vote.
3
Which is true of Nazi Germany, Italy, and Japan during the Interim War period?
They helped the global economy
They planned ways to end global warming
They invaded other countries to expand their empires
They created democracies
4
This ancient civilization was built on the Nile River and ruled by pharaohs.
China
India
Egypt
Mesopotamia
5
Which was NOT a new weapon introduced in World War I?
Toxic gas
Vehicles like tanks and submarines
Rapid-fire machine guns
Bayonets
6
If I did well on this Quiz, I should do well on the final exam.
False
True
7
A main goal of the WWII conferences of Britain, the US, and the USSR was to work together to create the United Nations.
False
True
8
Why did the creation of Israel in 1948 cause problems?
Palestinians were displaced
Israel took more territory in the Middle East
The caused trouble in an area that had ALWAYS been peaceful
A new Nazi regime began to take up arms against Israel
9
All of the following are true about the Interim War period between 1919-1939 EXCEPT:
Rise of Fascism in Italy and Germany
The Soviet Union totalitarian government restricted its economy
The League of Nations properly maintained peace and order
Overdependence on the United States for financial aid
10
Which justification for imperialism is best exemplified by the picture?
Social Darwinism
Advanced Technology
White Man's Burden
European Nationalism
11
What was the ocean journey of slaves from West Africa to the Americas called?
Silk Road
Triangular Trade
Middle Passage
Hajj Pilgrimage
12
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Middle Ages in Europe?
Few people could read and write
People spoke different languages
Life expectancy of serfs was short
Muslim culture was embraced and celebrated
13
How did the Industrial Revolution fuel Imperialism by European countries?
Europeans wanted to create a globalized society.
Europeans wanted to spread Christianity to Africa and Asia.
Europeans wanted to help those who were not as advanced.
Europeans needed more resources to run their industries.
14
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the Holocaust in Europe?
It was retaliation for ethnic cleansing committed by Jews against Germans
Nazis used deep-seeded antisemitism to turn Jews into the enemy
Hitler blamed Jews for all of the problems of Germany after WWI
It targeted Jews and other non-German enemies
15
Britain and France gave Hitler what he wanted in an effort to avoid war. What was this called?
Appeasement
Concession
Pacification
Placation
16
The Renaissance grew out of new ideas combined with ideas from the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.
True
False
17
What name was given to Ancient Mesopotamia because it was resource rich land that made agriculture and growth possible?
Fertile Crescent
Holy Land
Iraq
Middle East
18
What was the turning point on the Western front in World War II?
Battle of El Alamein
Battle of Midway
D-Day
Battle of the Bulge
19
Napoleon failed invasion of Russia in the winter weakened his army and led to his downfall.
False
True
20
Under which ruler did the Byzantine Empire reach its peak?
Constantine
Theodora
Octavian
Justinian
21
Which statement DOES NOT explain how Imperialist Britain was able to take control of China and India?
The Sepoy Mutiny gave the British an excuse to take over India
Compared to others, Britain already had more colonies and power
Britain flooded China with opium and fought to take over the country
They realized it was in their best interest to trade with Britain
22
What was the MAIN reason for the Crusades?
Establish new trade routes
Muslims and Christians to fight against the Chinese
Convert Christians to Islam
Regain the holy city of Jerusalem
23
Who strongly opposed the corruption of the Catholic Church and wrote 95 Theses outlining his frustrations?
John Locke
John Calvin
John Knox
Martin Luther
24
Western civilization looks to what ancient civilization as an early example of a republic?
Greece
Egypt
Rome
Olmec
25
This absolute monarch spent lavishly on building projects such as the Palace of Versailles in France.
Louis XIV
Ivan the Great
Henry VIII
Peter the Great
26
Why was the Treaty of Versailles doomed to fail?
Punishment of Germany was too harsh
Russians refused to sign
The US was not invited to the peace talks
Did not address Ottoman genocide of Armenians
27
What role did the Renaissance play in the development of the Protestant Reformation?
People ignored church corruption during the Renaissance
Protestants began the Renaissance
Renaissance art and literature led to increased respect for the church
Renaissance ideas led people to question aspects of life, like religion
28
The Industrial Revolution changed people’s lives in all the following ways EXCEPT:
New technology made goods cheaper
Environmental conditions worsened due to pollution
People have more access to wealth
Factory owners gave workers better rights
29
Which is NOT a reason for the break up of the Soviet Union?
Glasnost
Gorbachev's leadership
Perestroika
Lenin's leadership
30
Which explorer was sponsored by Spain, first set sail in 1492, and took 4 trips to America thinking he was in India?
Samuel de Champlain
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Hernan Cortes
31
Islam, founded by Muhammed, has its foundation in which two religions?
Judaism and Christianity
Christianity and Buddhism
Judaism and Hinduism
Hinduism and Buddhism
32
Athens was more of a dictatorship, while Sparta was more of a democracy.
False
True
33
This African king is known as the richest man of all time.
Genghis Kahn
Mansa Musa
Hammurabi
Sundiata
34
Early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China were each established by rivers.
False
True
35
This time period was described as a rebirth of knowledge of Classical society.
Scientific Revolution
Reformation
Middle Ages
Renaissance
36
The Balkan Peninsula was the Powder Keg of Europe going into World War I. What was the spark?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Berlin Conference
Invasion of Poland
37
What system calls for workers to overthrow oppressors and have no private property?
Democracy
Fascism
Capitalism
Communism
38
What was the Nazi tactic called where soldiers attacked quickly and relentlessly to break defenses and cause confusion?
Kamikaze
Blitzkrieg
Trench Warfare
Espionage
39
In Middle Ages Europe, which group held most of the power?
Knights
Kings
Merchants
Church
40
Why did the Industrial Revolution begin in Britain?
They had colonies to provide resources.
They had resources from their colonies to fuel the new industry.
Their cool British accents.
They had money to invest in factories.
41
There were many issues and events that led to the French Revolution EXCEPT:
Excessive taxation of the powerless third estate
Losing wars and territories in the Americas
Slaves wishing to rebel against their French masters
Ideas of the Enlightenment inspired people of France
42
Which was
NOT
a cause of the Russian Revolution?
Lenin’s Communist teachings inspired the Russian people
Russian people wanted to participate in government
Opposition to fighting in World War I
Alliance with the United States
43
The League of Nations, post-World War I, had great success in the role of global police, ensuring peace was kept.
True
False
44
Native Americans were affected by exploration in all the following ways EXCEPT:
Spent 2 months on ships during the Middle Passage
Killed by European disease
Land and resources taken by Conquistadors
Enslaved by the European settlers
45
What is NOT true of efforts to decolonize Africa and Asia during the 20th century?
Current problems in Africa are a result of colonization and exploitation
Some nations weren't prepared for independence, leading to mixed results
Independence led to African countries leading among world economies
Nationalism fueled local populations to end European rule
46
Among the greek polis, they shared a common polytheistic religion.
True
False
47
During the Scientific Revolution, people found the answers to life’s hardest questions using logic and the human mind.
True
False
48
Part of the first triumvirate, this "emperor for life" and was killed by fellow senators for threatening their power.
Octavian
Cleopatra
Julius Caesar
Alexander the Great
49
The expression "an eye for an eye" has come to symbolize the principle behind what set of laws?
Napoleonic Code
Ten Commandments
Hammurabi Code
Justinian Code
50
What was the main justification for using the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan in August 1945?
To kill civilians
Revenge for Pearl Harbor
Revenge for the Holocaust
End war as quickly as possible
51
Which statement best explains the relationship between industrialization and nationalism in Germany and Japan?
Industrialization led to a revolution within the countries
Nationalism inspired both countries to build massive empires
Nationalism inspired both countries to become communist
Industrialization led to a decrease in unification and nationalism
52
The Enlightenment is best described as:
People questioned economics
People questioned science
People questioned government
People questioned the church
53
Early civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China were mostly monotheistic in their religious beliefs.
True
False
54
The blending of Greek, Egyptian, Persian and Indian cultures by Alexander the Great is known as what?
Polytheism
Hellenism
Syncretism
Animism
55
Which of the following was NOT a motivation for the exploration of the New World?
Gold
God
Glory
Gunpowder
56
Which is NOT a way that Nazis caused Jews to suffer during World War II?
Forcing Jews to live in ghettos
Exiling all Jewish citizens from Germany into France
Boycotting and looting Jewish businesses
Using the "Final Solution" to kill Jews in extermination camps
57
What was the major "conflict" of the Cold War?
Competing social and economic beliefs between the USSR and US
Both sides worked to destroy any form of communism
The Soviet Union attacking the US for their democracy
The US wanted the Soviet Union's resources
58
Which was NOT true of the Cold War?
Later efforts to disarm nuclear weapons were mostly successful
The United Nations would often go to war with the Soviet Union
Tension was high to an arms race of nuclear weapons
Proxy wars were constant between United States and Soviet Union
59
How did militarism in Europe lead to World War I?
Overseas colonies fueled envy and greed
Too much pride in a nation clouded judgment
Nations worked together in a messy web of alliances
Major countries wanted to dominate rival nations stockpiles of weapons
60
European imperialism of Africa and Asia was NOT caused by what?
Wanted to try tasty African and Asian cuisine
Belief that Europeans were superior
Need for raw materials for industry
Fear that other European powers would hold more territory
