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World History B Final Review
World History B Final Review
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A review of important concepts from World History. #worldhistory
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1
What is the Mandate of Heaven in Dynastic China?
Dictated that the gods would choose who survived.
Dictated that the people were chosen by the heavens.
Dictated that the people of China were all gods.
Dictated that the Emperor was chosen by the heavens.
2
A period of time in which goods were increasingly made with machines instead of by hand was:
the French Revolution.
the Industrial Revolution.
the American Revolution.
the Manufacturing Revolution.
3
What was the result of the Berlin Conference?
Countries allowed African leaders to rule.
Countries agreed on how to divide Africa.
Countries gave African countries independence.
4
Where were most cities located in 1000 A.D.?
Near valleys
Near deserts
Near mountains
Near sources of water
5
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Europeans began overseas exploration?
Wealth
Spread Christianity
Desire to leave Europe
New Maritime Technology
6
What is one major belief of Hinduism?
Heaven
Jesus as Savior
Worship of one god
Reincarnation
7
All of the following are impacts of unions during the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT:
a decline in safe working conditions.
limits on working hours.
establishing rights for workers.
an increase in workers' wages.
8
The U.S. policy designed to stop the spread of communism was called ___________.
imperialism.
nationalism.
containment.
appeasement.
9
The Eightfold Path is a major belief of which religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
10
What guided the relationships among the social classes in feudal Japan?
Obedience
Occupation
Negotiation
Income level
11
Which Renaissance-era idea is defined as interest in the human body and human potential?
Realism
Judaism
Humanism
Isolationism
12
European influence in China __________ as a result of communist rule in the country.
increased
remained constant
decreased
13
Which is the major cause of population decline in the Spanish American colonies?
Forced relocation
Use of more advanced weapons
Forced conversion to Christianity
Disease
14
After the fall of Rome, why was feudalism widely adopted around Europe?
It gave protection to all levels of society.
It gave shelter to all levels of society.
It gave food to all levels of society.
It gave presents to all members of society.
15
How did other nations attempt to force South Africa to change its discriminatory policies?
By imposing economic sanctions.
By forcing South African leaders to sign an agreement.
By declaring war.
By removing South Africa from the United Nations.
16
Why were the 1st and 2nd estates opposed to change before the French Revolution?
The paid the most taxes.
The relied on the 3rd estate for transportation
They paid the least taxes
17
Martin Luther's challenge to the policies of the Roman Catholic church is known as the:
Catholic Reformation.
Christian Reformation
Renaissance Reformation.
Protestant Reformation.
18
Gandhi encouraged ______________ in India in order to gain independence.
violent protest
cooperation with laws
war
non-violent protest
19
The Five Pillars are the major beliefs of which religion?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
20
_____________ was a policy in South Africa that restricted the rights of black citizens.
Social Darwinism
Discrimination
Apartheid
Nationalism
21
A policy of avoiding conflict by appeasing one group is known as ________.
settling a dispute.
appeasement.
rivalry.
negotiation.
22
A ruler with complete and total authority over their country is known as an ____ ruler.
democratic
autocratic
republican
absolute
23
What was most of the world's population concerned with in 1000 A.D.?
Exploration of the oceans
Agriculture and food production
Eliminating enemy civilizations
Claiming new territory
24
All of the following are major results of WWII EXCEPT:
huge loss of life.
Soviet Union becomes a world power.
many colonies gain independence.
Soviet Union loses power.
25
A period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union is known as:
World War I
World War II
the Cold War.
the Russo-Japanese War
26
Which of the following is NOT an underlying cause of World War I?
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
27
The system based on trade between nations and acquiring wealth was called:
fascism
feudalism
capitalism
mercantilism
28
Prior to WWII, all of the following countries had totalitarian leaders EXCEPT:
Italy
France
Germany
Japan
29
________ developed between European countries in their quests for new colonies worldwide.
Alliances
Friendships
Rivalries
Trade
30
All of the following are underlying causes of the Russian Revolution EXCEPT:
Harsh rulers
the Russo-Japanese war.
High taxes within Russia.
Economic problems
31
Why was Europe able to industrialize much more rapidly than other parts of the world?
New technologies and many water sources.
Old technologies and many water sources.
Old technologies and few water sources.
New technologies and few water sources.
32
What religion came to be dominant in West Africa due to trade?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
33
___________ evolved during World War I because of lack of new military tactics.
Use of the tank
Use of atomic weapons
Trench warfare
