A study of the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas civilizations would show-

Developed advanced societies prior to Europeans arrival

The U.S. government believed that if they lost South Vietnam to communism-

Other Asian countries would also fall to communism

Gutenbergs's printing press helped Martin Luther spread his ideas about-

Reforms needed in the Catholic Church

What did Western nations hope to gain by establishing new colonies after 1880?

Raw materials for their industries and markets to sell

What made World War II more devastating than previous wars?

Technological advances lead to more deaths

One major characteristic of the Renaissance was that the-

Classical cultures of Greece/ Rome were studied

Which of the following describes the effects of the Columbian exchange?

Disease caused Native American population to decrease

Civil Wars in Cambodia and Rwanda are examples of

Genocide being used as a political and military tactic

The Marshall Plan was designed to-

Economic support for European nations after world war II

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Semester Review 2016

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1
What invention made it possible to locate factories anywhere, including away from rivers?
Quinine A
Steam Engine
Light blub
Spinning Jenny
2
The following are motives of European imperialism except -
To aid in communism
Explore unknown territory
The belief that their culture values were superior
The need for natural resources
3
A study of the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas civilizations would show-
Developed advanced societies prior to Europeans arrival
Established extensive trade with Pacific Rim Nations
Were influenced by Asian/ African civilizations
Were relatively large but not well organized
4
The U.S. government believed that if they lost South Vietnam to communism-
Other Asian countries would come to the aid of South Vietnam
U.S. citizens would turn against the war.
North Vietnam would become communist too
Other Asian countries would also fall to communism
5
Using reason and individualism rather than traditional beliefs lead to what period?
Imperialism
Industrialisation
Nationalism
Enlightenment
6
Gutenbergs's printing press helped Martin Luther spread his ideas about-
Reforms needed in the Catholic Church
Recent scientific discoveries
The role of European countries in the Americas
The legal rights of peasants
7
How did the Atlantic Slave Trade impact West Africa?
Men were recruited for military service
The number of children per house hold was limited to one
Family structures were broken
The economic growth for families increased
8
What did Western nations hope to gain by establishing new colonies after 1880?
Additional ideas for their own industries
More people to add to their population figures
Raw materials for their industries and markets to sell
Languages and cultures to add to their own
9
What made World War II more devastating than previous wars?
Lack of available Soldiers to hold forces off
Technological advances lead to more deaths
The use of primitive weapons made it easier to kill soldiers
The high cost of war lead to a collapse of the US economy
10
One major characteristic of the Renaissance was that the-
Major language of the common people was latin
Classical cultures of Greece/ Rome were studied
Manor became the main center of economic activity
Catholic Church lost all its influence in Europe
11
Which of the following describes the effects of the Columbian exchange?
Disease caused Native American population to decrease
Europeans died of dieseas
European population declined due to Native American Diseases
European and Native Americans were equally effected
12
Civil Wars in Cambodia and Rwanda are examples of
Genocide being used as a political and military tactic
Civilians were not affected by these disputes
Ethnic conflict was not a factor in the late 20th century
United Nations were successful in resolving these disputes
13
Commercial Revolution in Western Europe lead directly to the -
Expansion of world trade
Development of a socialist economy
Establishment of the guild system
Weakening the power of the middle class
14
What right is needed in order to participate in supporting or changing a government?
To pay taxes
To join the military
To vote
To become a politician
15
The Marshall Plan was designed to-
Develop military strategy for the defense of Canada
Prevent Soviet involvement in Angola
Economic support for European nations after world war II
Strengthen Soviet Union nations

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