Geography and History of the World Final Exam Review

This is the term that means "non-religious", or "worldly" (as opposed to "heavenly").

European missionaries believed that _____ conversion was an important step in civilizing natives during Imperialism.

Agreements among nations to defend each other in times of war are known as ___________________.

Which world Culture Hearth was formed by the ancient Egyptians?

Today the majority of Iran's people practice the ___________ branch of Islam.

Which European country amassed the largest Empire in the late 1800s- early 1900s?

Which of these Presidents was in office when NAFTA was signed into law?

Who is this person?

Iran was known as _________ in ancient times.

The leaders of Britain and France responded to German re-armament in the 1930s by ____________.

When Dr. Livingstone's reports stopped coming into Britain, _________ was sent to find out why.

In 1877 David Stanley explored the Congo River basin in Africa for ______, the King of Belgium.

Which world religion is the "Star of David" associated with?

Which World Culture Hearth developed along the west coast of what is today South America?

Which world religion was most spread by trade along the Silk Road?

A restriction, or prohibition of trading commercial products from one country to another.

Which of these concepts would directly lead to World War 1 in Europe?

According to Marx these capitalists are who own most of society's wealth/means of production.

After WW1, Germany was __________________.

Who was the (Islamic)Supreme Leader of Iran after the Islamic Revolution in 1979?

What was the main product produced by the ancient Chinese, and highly sought after in Europe?

Where did British explorer, David Livingstone travel to explore for the British government?

Some Europeans distorted Darwin's theory of natural selection to justify __________________.

The Marxists/Socialists who became the communist party after the Russian Revolution.

The "Father of Communism". He wrote against Capitalism in works such as The Communist Manifesto

Was the leader of Russia when the Russian Revolution began. "The Last Tsar (Czar)"

The holy book of Islam is known as __________________.

The Palestinian term referencing a protest, (or uprising) of Israel's occupation of the West Bank/Gaza Strip.

Which current politician has recently began proclaiming NAFTA as a "total disaster"?

The people who believe that the Caliph (spiritual leader of Islam) can be any devout Muslim?

During the ______ powerful countries dominated, and colonized smaller countries around the world.

Which of these World Culture Hearths would appear in southeastern Mexico into Central America?

Area of land in present-day Israel that's disputed by Palestinians and Israelis; borders Egypt.

Which of these Sunni Islamic groups has lead the Palestinian government since 1987 (esp. in Gaza)?

In 1948 the state (country) of Israel was formed inside _____________; a land already occupied.

A pride in one's country and/or ethnicity is known as _______________.

Which world Culture Hearth first appeared in modern-day China?

The language that is spoken by the majority of Iranians today; also known as "Persian".

Which world religion utilizes the holy Torah as a sacred text to be read by its members?

What US Pres. sent Naval Cmdr. Mathew Perry to deliver a letter about trade to Japan's gov't? 

The majority of Iraqi people today are of _____________ descent.

Which of the world's religions is the concept of Karma associated with (the most)?

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin in the mid-late 1700s?

These people believe the Caliph (leader of Islam) should be a direct descendent of the Prophet Mohammed.

Although utilized in Europe extensively after the 1500s, where did the potato originate?

Which two large regions did the ancient Silk Road connect for trade and cultural diffusion?

A government in which God, or a god/goddess (deity/deities) is considered supreme leader.