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World History II end of course review
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1
Which organization's member states were described as being behind the Iron Curtain after WWII?
European Union
Axis Powers
United Nations
Warsaw Pact
2
Which purpose motivated the building of this structure?
to develop trade alliances with French colonies
To convert the native people to Christianity
to recruit natives to work on plantations
to preserve the indigenous culture of the area
3
This passage argues for the expansion of French -
militarism
mercantilism
feudalism
isolationism
4
Which religious group was most affected when the Edict of Nantes was revoked?
Jesuits living in France
puritans living in England
protestants living in France
Catholics living in England
5
What was a common trade good that traveled west on the Silk Road?
Ivory
Rum
Paper
Gold
6
Which empire was most negatively affected by the Age of Discovery?
Ottoman
Mughal
Songhai
Aztec
7
Which phrase best describes the social system in Latin America after the Spanish conquest?
A provincial system based on native traditions
A rigid class system based on ethnic background
A flexible system with a large middle class
A democratic system with a strong central government
8
which groups were involved in the conflict related to this headline?
Catholics & Protestants
Shi'a and Sunnis
Hindus and Muslims
Christians and Buddhists
9
Which statement best explains why the Spanish were interested in the Incan Empire?
The Spanish hoped to learn the fountain of youth
The Spanish were intrigued by Incan scientific advances
The Empire was a source of wealth for the Spanish
The Incan Empire was a possible market for Spanish goods
10
During the 1600 & 1700's, the European policy of mercantilism led to increased -
concern over invading armies from Asia
study of ancient knowledge in Latin texts
interest in spreading the beliefs of Christianity
Competition for markets in the Americas
11
What best completes this diagram?
Syrian nationalism grew in strength
Creation of an Indian state was promoted
Jewish immigration to Europe was encouraged
Creation of a Jewish state gained support
12
The city of Constantinople was renamed Istanbul to -
remember the Greek invasion of Anatolia
celebrate the end of Egyptian
honor the Eastern Orthodox Church
establish the capital of the Ottoman Empire
13
Which leader was most responsible for this event?
Sun Yat-sen
Ho Chi Minh
Mao Zedong
Deng Xiaoping
14
A response to growing European influence in China was the -
Shanghai Massacre
Cultural Revolution
Box Rebellion
Nanking Massacre
15
What was one effect of this act?
The colonies were subjected to the authority of the Church
The influence of the Catholic church declined
The Pope granted greater authority to the king
The practice of Protestantism was prohibited in England
16
The sacred cities marked on this map are most important to -
Christians
Muslims
Hindus
Buddhists
17
Which religion replaces the question mark in this diagram?
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
18
Montesquieu's "The Spirit of Laws" emphasized the importance of -
religious tolerance
honesty for rulers
the social contract
a separation of powers
19
Which event inspired independence movements in Spanish&Portuguese colonies in the early 19th C
Renaissance
Commercial Revolution
Reformation
American Revolution
20
The Colombian Exchange is best explained as the -
result of a struggle between the Spanish and Incas
exchange of South American land between Spain and Portugal
exchange of agricultural goods between Europe and Americas
result of a conflict between South American and Europe
21
In the16C, most trade routes giving northern Europe access to goods from the Ottoman E. crossed
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Black Sea
Yellow Sea
22
After Indian independence, the darker shaded region on this map became known as
Burma
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Bangladesh
23
Who led the independence movements that caused the changes shown in this table?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Hernando de Soto
Vasco da Gama
Simon Bolivar
24
Which event replaces the question mark?
Soviet victory at Stalingrad
German invasion of Poland
British evacuation from Dunkirk
Allied invasion of Europe
25
Elizabeth I supported Protestantism in England by -
making the Anglican Church the official church
persecuting people who used Latin in the Catholic Church
returning land belonging to the Catholic Church
removing the leader of the Anglican Church
26
Which word best describes the ideas of Enlightenment?
Religious
Economic
Secular
Traditional
27
Which phrase best completes this web?
Cooperation with the US
Reemergence as an imperial power
Decline as an economic power
Opposition to the United Nations
28
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed during period -
1
3
4
2
29
This square was named for the -
sculptor who contributed to the beginning of the Renaissance
pope who took office just after the Protestant Reformation
general who led Italian troops during WWI
noble who unified the states of Northern Italy
30
This diagram best illustrates the discoveries of -
Johannes Kepler
Isaac Newton
Galileo Galilei
William Harvey
31
Which document is the source of this quotation?
Peace treaty that ended WWI
A speech made by the German president
A trade agreement signed by Germany
A verdict of the International Military Tribunal
32
Which conclusion about the 19 C. is best supported by this table?
Asia had the most natural resources for development
France experienced the greatest industrial growth
Western Europe was the most heavily industrialized area
The US developed the largest colonial empire
33
What distinguishes developed nations from developing nations
Foreign diplomacy
International tourism
Economic status
Climate zone
34
The concept of divine right was important to absolute monarchs because it -
guaranteed natural rights to the people
honored the king for supporting religious freedom
reserved governmental positions for the clergy
justified the king's right to rule
35
This headline would most likely have appeared in -
Germany
United States
Soviet Union
Italy
36
In the 1950's, US foreign policy decisions were fears of communism would spread from China to
Mongolia
Japan
India
Vietnam
37
Islam became a prominent religion in India because of -
the rule of the Mughals
an invasion by the Persians
alliances with Southwest Asia
trade with Africa
38
Which event best completes this diagram?
dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan
Bombing of a naval fleet at Pearl Harbor
Development of the Final Solution
Invasion of Normandy coast
39
Which statement best describes the effects of the Industrial Revolution on families?
Families struggled to share responsibilities in household
Families were hired as a group in local industries
Families returned to a primary focus on domestic goods
Family-base cottage industries were weakened
40
This map represents the political divisions of Europe -
during the Cold War
after the Napoleonic Wars
because of the Treaty of Versailles
after the breakup of the Soviet Union
41
The growth of these types of businesses has resulted in -
increased global trade barriers
increased economic interdependence
decreased international conflict
decreased environmental protections
42
Which change best completes this diagram?
uses for fuel resources increase
knowledge of biology grows
navigational skills improve
religious intolerance spreads
43
Which military tactic did the Nazis use in the Battle of Britain?
Tank assaults
Bomber raids
Land invasions
Submarine attacks
44
In which nation did Nelson Mandela lead a successful reform movement?
South Africa
The Congo
Algeria
Kenya
45
Which association is described by this list?
International Monetary Fund
North American Free Trade Agreement
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
International Court of Justice
46
Which person is most associated with this time period?
Michelangelo
Henry Bessemer
Voltaire
John Huss
47
Which form of literature was introduced to Europe during the Enlightenment?
Essay
Satire
Novel
Poem
48
These locations were named after the man who -
started the movement for Mexican independence
was the first president of the Mexican Republic
protected Mexican territory from French invasion
led the Mexican army in the war against Texas
49
Russian troops withdrew from WWI because -
communists overthrew the government
submarine warfare disrupted trade
Great Britain became neutral
United States entered the war
50
The Society of Jesus was created to spread Catholic teachings, primarily in response to the -
Renaissance
Inquisition
Protestant Reformation
Scientific revolution
51
This route was most likely used to export -
sugar from New Netherland
furs from New France
tobacco from New England
silver from New Spain