Spring World History Final Review 2022

Question 1

In Social Studies, if something is “economic” it is most likely related to:

Accepted Answer

money and trade

Question 2

Which issue was a cause of the French Revolution?

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demand of the Third Estate for more political power

Question 3

Which of the following describes the greatest problem for Germany in fighting World War I?

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It faced war on two fronts.

Question 4

The writings of the philosophers Diderot, Rousseau, and Voltaire influenced the...

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policies of the enlightened despots

Question 5

During World War II, the Allied invasion of France on D-Day (June 6, 1944) was significant because it:

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forced Germans to fight on multiple fronts

Question 6

One similarity in the actions of Benito Mussolini and Joseph Stalin is that both:

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denied individual rights

Question 7

The purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II was to:

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rebuild national economies to stabilize governments

Question 8

In Social Studies, if something is “political” it is most likely related to:

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government and war

Question 9

One difference between the war in Korea in the early 1950's and the war in Vietnam in the late 1960's is that:

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Korea stayed divided, but Vietnam became one communist nation

Question 10

One way in which the Korean War and the Vietnam War are similar is that both:

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Developed from Cold War tensions

Question 11

Which conflict is most closely associated with events in Stalingrad, Leyte Gulf, and Hiroshima?

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World War II

Question 12

Under the Old Regime in France, the burden of taxation fell mostly on the:

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commoners

Question 13

Which geographic condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon’s troops during the invasion of Russia?

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harsh winter

Question 14

____________ is a system for ranking groups of people.

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hierarchy

Question 15

In the late 1800s, one response of workers in England to unsafe working conditions was to:

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forming labor union

Question 16

Why did Germany not join the League of Nations?

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Nobody asked them to join

Question 17

During the 15th century, which two European countries began sea voyages of exploration?

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Portugal and Spain

Question 18

_________________ is a major change to a government.

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Political Revolution

Question 19

We can't & must not allow ourselves to forget Hiroshima & Nagasaki..." Which issue is relevant to this partial quote?

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nuclear proliferation

Question 20

A major cause of WWI was:

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the existence of opposing alliances

Question 21

Which document is considered a primary source?

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personal correspondence letter

Question 22

One motive for Japanese expansion between 1905 and 1941 was to:

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obtain natural resources

Question 23

The United Nations was created primarily to:

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provide a means of solving international problems

Question 24

The assassination of a leader from which country led to the outbreak of World War I?

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Austria-Hungary

Question 25

During the Industrial Revolution, which development resulted from the other three?

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Labor unions were formed.

Question 26

One reason the Fascist government of Benito Mussolini came to power in Italy was that these nations:

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faced economic and political difficulties

Question 27

Which countries made up the Allied Powers at the beginning of WWI?

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Great Britain, France, and Russia

Question 28

Which of the following best describes the results of World War I?

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War left Europe in ruins with significant problems that had to be solved.

Question 29

In coming to power, Hitler's greatest support came from the:

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nationalists

Question 30

During the 1800s, reform legislation passed in Great Britain, France, and Germany led to:

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legalizing trade unions, setting minimum wages, and limiting child labor

Question 31

Great Britain’s stated reason for declaring war on Germany in 1914 was the:

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The German invasion of Belgium

Question 32

A long-term result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was:

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a general rise in the standard of living

Question 33

Which communist nation is most closely associated with the leadership of Ho Chi Minh and the surrender of Saigon?

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Vietnam

Question 34

Committing an act of aggression, Hitler invaded Poland and violated this agreement

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Munich Agreement

Question 35

Why is the Columbian Exchange considered a turning point in history?

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It provided goods that benefited both the new world and the old world

Question 36

The main effect of trench warfare was to:

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make the war more defensive

Question 37

One way in which the Twelve Tables, the Justinian Code and the Napoleonic Code were similar is that they:

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provided a written set of laws

Question 38

How did the Allies hope to keep Germany from becoming too powerful again?

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Treaty of Versailles

Question 39

What was the name of the Treaty that ended WWI?

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Treaty of Versailles

Question 40

Fascist leaders in Italy & Germany came to power in the 1920's and 1930's because they both:

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exploited economic hardships to gain popular support

Question 41

Which event ended the World War II in the Pacific?

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Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Question 42

Which group’s human rights were violated in the city of Nanjing during World War II?

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Chinese

Question 43

Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 led directly to:

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The beginning of World War II in Asia & Europe.

Question 44

The Irish Potato Famine was rendered most deadly by what factor?

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English diverted unblighted potatoes to itself and away from Ireland

Question 45

One contribution that John Locke made to Enlightenment philosophy was the idea that:

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governments should be based on the consent of the people

Question 46

Different opinions and bias in written historical sources illustrate the need to be aware of various:

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viewpoints

Question 47

What is the policy of APPEASMENT?

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working together peacefully to avoid aggression

Question 48

Which geographic factor in Russia played a role in Napoleon's defeat in 1812 and Hitler's defeat at Stalingrad in 1944?

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cold harsh climate

Question 49

The journeys of Vasco da Gama, Dias, & Christopher Columbus became possible in the late 1400s because of the:

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development of new navigational instruments & technology

Question 50

What occurred after Japan leaves the League of Nations, joins Axis Powers, invades China, & USA embargos their exports?

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Pearl Harbor was attacked.

Question 51

Since the end of World War II, military rearmament in Japan has been limited by:

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specific restrictions in Japan's constitution

Question 52

The Triple Alliance & the Triple Entente contributed to the start of World War I by:

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increasing tensions between European countries

Question 53

In Social Studies, if something is “geographic” it is most likely related to:

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maps and location

Question 54

One major reason for the French Revolution (1789) was that:

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governments failed to address major economic differences in social classes

Question 55

According to the theory of mercantilism, colonies should be:

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acquired as markets and sources of raw materials

Question 56

Truman said the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan were essential for

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world peace

Question 57

The Nuremberg Trials are considered an important event in the 20th century because they:

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established principles of responsibility for human rights

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Spring World History Final Review 2022

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