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World History II Final exam Review
World History II Final exam Review
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A #history review for World II
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1
Which 2 countries became superpowers after WWII?
Germany and Italy
US and England
France and England
USSR and USA
2
After WWII, many African territories demanded independence from the colonial rulers.
False
True
3
All of the following were affected by the Great Depression EXCEPT
All of the Above
Germany
France
England
4
Prior to Copernicus, people believed
the sun was the center of the universe
the moon was the center of the universe
the earth was the center of the universe
5
What best describes warfare during WWI
frequent hand to hand combat
nuclear weapons
massive use of airplanes
fighting from trenches
6
The event which signals the decline of Spanish power and the rise of the British Empire was
Treaty of Versailles(1918)
the 95 Theses(1517)
the Spanish-American war(1898)
the sinking of the the Spanish Armada (1588)
7
The council of Trent
Sought to reform corruption in the Catholic church
Began the Inquisitions
Tried Luther as a heretic
Ended the Thirty Year's War
8
He wrote
The Praise of Folly,
and was considered the father of Humanism
Michaelangelo
Erasmus
Shakespeare
Raphael
9
As a result of contact with European explorers, Native Americans
died from illness in huge numbers
unified to fight the Europeans
learned about religion
learned how to grow crops
10
Little to no government interference in private business is an example of
Dictator
Absolute monarchy
Laissez- Faire government
Communism
11
The Korean and Vietnam wars were both fought as a result of differing views during Cold War
True
False
12
Henry Bessemer is best know for
spinny jenny
steam engine
cotton gin
inventing the process of converting iron to steel
13
How did geography affect both Napoleon's and Hitler's invasions of Russia?
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies
Deserts made invasion impossible
Tundra enabled the movement of troops
climate created obstacles to success
14
Which city-state was the cultural center of the universe?
Florence
Greece
London
Rome
15
Developing nations typically have high literacy rates.
False
True
16
The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed that government should be based on
traditional values
views of the nobility and clergy
superstition and religion
laws of nature and reason
17
What was the cause of the Reformation?
A corrupt Church that was selling indulgences
A disagreement over the year in which Jesus was born.
A group of priests who wanted control.
Famine
18
Napoleon is best known as
a king
a president
an emperor
a prime minister
19
What was a result of the French Revolution
King Louis XVI was restored to the throne
King Louis the XVI was beheaded, ending Absolutism in France
French aided American revolutionists to victory
Napoleon was killed
20
How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany for its role in WWI?
it supported the United Nations
divided Germany in four zones
took away German territory in the Balkans and Spain
forced Germany to accept blame and pay reparations
21
The middle east is the birthplace of what three great religions?
Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Islam, Taoism, Christianity
Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism
Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity
22
A ruler is better to be feared than loved is an idea from
Machiavelli's The Prince
Karl Marx Communist Manifesto
Erasmus Praise of Folly
Adam Smith Wealth of Nations
23
A global transfer of goods, food and technology was called the
Columbian Exchange
Spanish-American exchange
Flea Market
Northwest passage
24
During the 1800's, the movement from farms to cities was called
Imperialism
Nationalism
Urbanization
Industrialization
25
Which text or religious teaching fit the paired religion?
Bible-Hinduism
Q'uran-Islam
Torah-Christianity
Vedas-Judaism
26
He led the communist revolution in Russia
Alexander Trotsky
Vladimir Lennin
Vladimir Putin
Josef Stalin
27
What was the spark that started WWI?
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Great Depression
28
Who was the first explorer to reach India by sailing around the African continent?
Vasco da Gama
Prince Henry the Navigator
Ferdindand Magellan
John Cabot
29
The worldwide organizations dedicated to peace created after WWII was called
The League of Nations
The United States
The United Nations
The Justice League
30
What is one positive effect of the Industrial Revolution?
increased wealth for European nations
more equal distribution of wealth
Improved relations between Africa and Europe
people move toward rural areas
31
Perestoika was an attempt by Gorbachev to reform USSR after the Cold War
False
True
32
European leaders created this to restore balance in Europe after Napoleon
Congress of the US
Checks and Balances
Concert of Europe
Congress of Vienna
33
What was Peter the Great's contribution to change Russia?
eliminating serfdom
adopting Western technology
building a huge army
supporting the Reformation
34
Muhammed is the founder of what religion?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
35
Hernan Cortes and the conquistadors annihilated which civilization?
Incas
Native American
Mayas
Aztecs
36
Who was fascist leader of Italy during WWII
FDR
Adolph Hitler
Stalin
Benito Mussolini
37
The Civil War between the Nationalists and the Communists in China resulted in
UN declaring a cease-fire
Jian Jeishi taking control of mainland China
Nationalists moving to Taiwan
Communists moving to Taiwan
38
What is mercantilism
colonies exist for the benefit of the mother country
colonies should be self-sufficient
mother country must arm colonies to defend themselves
religion of the colonies should be different
39
What type of government was established in England after the Glorious Revolution?
absolute monarchy
democracy
dictatorship
constitutional monarchy
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Count Cavour is known for playing a role in
The Congress of Vienna
Unifying Italy
Unifying Germany
WWII
