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WH Final Exam Review Spring 2019
WH Final Exam Review Spring 2019
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1
Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?
Nationalism
Militarism
Theory of Relativity
Alliances
2
What is the main difference between the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire?
Republic believed in the Mandate of Heaven; Empire did not
There were no differences
Empire the emperor had more power; Republic voters/citizens
Empire practiced democracy; Republic did not
3
Which of the following BEST describes the role of technology in WWI?
Weapon technology increased causing LOW numbers to die
Few resources decreased the level of technology
Weapon technology increased causing HIGH numbers to die
European armies decided against new technology
4
Poverty&starvation among 3rd estate, debt due to overspending Monarchy part of which revolution
Scientific Revolution
American Revolution
French Revolution
Haitian Revolution
5
Berlin Wall was built;US sent troops to Korea & Vietnam to stop communism;Cuban Missile Crisis
World War I
The Cold War
World War II
Iraq War
6
Which of the following is the best example of syncretism in Africa?
Swahili language developed in East Africa
Islam, Christianity, and Traditional African religions
Crusades contributed to an increase in trade in Africa
Trans-Saharan Trade Routes facilitated communication
7
Who because a vast global exchange that included peoples, plants, technologies, and cultures
Hernan Cortez
Samuel de Champlain
Christopher Columbus
Bartolome' de las Cases
8
Ottoman, Mughal, and Safavid are all examples of which type of empire?
Islamic Empires
Christian Empires
Sudanic Empires
9
Of Spanish descent; search of riches and power; conquering land represent which type person
Conquistador
Traveler
Jesuit
European Explorer
10
What water source(s) were key resources for agriculture and food in Mesopotamia?
Yangtze River
Indus and Ganges River
Nile River
Tigris and Euphrates River
11
How did Mikhail Gorbachev's policies change the Soviet Union & lead to Cold War?
Made more strict laws that limited freedom
Reformed the economic system to NOT allow free market
supplied nuclear weapons to Cuba, led to Cuban Missile Cr
Removed military support from Soviet nations
12
Humanism during the Renaissance was focused on _______
The importance of the individual
Self-sufficient manorial peasants
The affairs of the Catholic Church
New economic ideas in Europe
13
Which of the following was an outcome of the English Revolution?
Eng Bill of Rights was created to guarantee Parliament power
Society returned to feudalism
England gained its independence from France
The Catholic church regained control of govt
14
What was the most important idea from Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Increase the French & British militaries
Divide up the German colonies among "the Big Three"
Punish Germany for role in war
To create a League of Nations
15
All of the following are aspects of the Holocaust EXCEPT:
Cremations and mass graves as burial practices
Forced labor, like digging holes
Extermination camps that used gas chambers
Strict schooling that emphasized Nazi ideologies
16
Which issue was the main reason for the Latin American Revolution?
Colonial rule by European countries
Poor working conditions on plantations
Unlimited power held by local rulers
Unequal distribution between social classes
17
What was a direct result of WWI?
Russia gained lands from Germany and Romania
France gained lands from Italy & Spain
The Ottoman Empire expanded in to Europe
New nations were formed from the lands taken from defeated
18
All of the following formed part of the "Big Three" during World War II EXCEPT?
Hirohito
Franklin Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
19
How were the policies of Mussolini, Hitler, and Hirohito similar?
Each supported the establishment of democratic voting
each favored laws that promoted individualism
Each emphasized violence, discipline, & loyalty to state
Each signed treaties with European nations
20
What were the two main reasons why humans began to settle in one place?
Laws and religious beliefs
The invention of the wheel and stone tools
Agriculture and the domestication of animals
Increased warfare and limited technology
21
The Roman military weakened because of hiring mercenaries and Rome eventually fell to
Islamic Invasions
The Plague
Soviet Invasions
Germanic Invasions
22
Militarism is BEST describe as ________________
type of govt that is very strict
Expansion and glorification of nation's military
attempt by counties to form peace treaties
Series of policies designed to decrease military
23
Which of the following is a major accomplishment of Alexander the Great?
Conquered lands as far east as China
He spread Greek culture as he conquered; Hellenistic Greek
He was the first emperor of the Roman Empire
He died a memorable death in battle
24
Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle are examples of ____________ in Greek history
Doctors
Philosophers
Builders
Engineers
25
Attack caused by US refusal to sell war goods to Japan; attack led to US declaring war on Japan
Battle of Berlin
Pearl Harbor
Attack on Hiroshima
Battle of Midway
26
How did thee Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) impact the Cold War?
US and Soviets agreed to limit # of nuclear weapons b/c $$
US and Soviets could not agree on whether to limit or not
US and Soviets could not agree and US economy collapsed
US and Soviets agreed to limit b/c war over
27
What is one similarity between the Hutus in Rwanda and Serbs in Bosnia-Herzegovina?
They were involved in acts of genocide
They were involved with the War on Terror
They gained independence from Britain
They overthrew authoritarian governments
28
Why did Kepler, Copernicus & Galileo face threats of excommunication and death?
Their Scientific discoveries challenged Church
They were explorers
they were tyrannical leaders who abused their power
They were found guilty after their inventions harmed
29
Which of the following is the BEST example of Pan-Africanism?
African leaders' attempts to unite African heritage
Nelson Mandela's struggle to gain independence
African nations' willingness to join NATO & European Union
Racial segregation and lack of voting rights among black
30
70,000 people killed instantly and many more would die in which WWII event?
Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Holocaust
D-Day Invasion of Normandy
Atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima
31
How did Genghis Khan contribute to the development of the Mongol Empire?
Established trading partnerships
Unified Asia by conquering land
Converted to Buddhism
Wrote a book based on his travels
32
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
The pope refused to give him a divorce
The pop excommunicated him b/c of religious ideas
He wanted to continue to sell indulgences
He believed in predestination
33
The Industrial Revolution describes a time when _______________
People began to use reason and logic
European nations created colonies overseas
Work done by machines in factories replaced hand made work
Colonies in the Americas gained indpendence
34
What new form of technology/weaponry was related to the sinking of the
Lusitania?
Submarine/U-Boad
Chlorine Gas
Zepopelin
Machine gun
35
What were the Crusades?
A series of nine wars between Muslims and Christians
Trade routes controlled by Sudanic Kingdoms
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca
The first split in the Christian Church
36
Based upon the map, which of the following statements is true?
It followed a single route
It was located primarily in Asia
It crossed both Africa and Asia
It started in the city of Khotan
37
Which of the following best describes the Great Schism?
Division between Roman and Byzantine Empire
split of Islam into Sunni and Shia Muslims
split within Christianity and Roman Catholic and Orthodox
Split of social classes
38
All of the following are reasons for exploration EXCEPT:
Desire to limit power of monarchs
Search for glory and adventure
Interest in spices and silk
Spread of religious beliefs
39
Which of the following time periods is directly responsible for the changes illustrated
World War I
Byzantine Empire
Renaissance
Age of Exploration
40
The Treaty of Versailles punished Germany for its role in WWI by
Forcing Germany to accept blame for the war
Supporting a communist revolution in Germany
Germany was not punished for its role in WWI
Taking away German territory in Middle East & Spain
41
The term
feudalism
is best defined as a ____________________.
System in which land was exchanged for military service
Holy war between Christians and Muslims
Proess in which goods are traded for other goods
split between Eastern Orthodox Church & Roman Catholic
42
What was the outcome of the Chinese Civil War?
Mao ZeDong overthrew Nationalist Party
The Qing Dynasty lost power and China became a democracy
Chiang Kai-shek overthrew the Communist
Joseph Stalin sent the Red Army to invade China
43
How are Judaism, Islam and Christianity similar?
Followers of each religion believe in reincarnation
All of these religions share the same religious text
Each of these religions agrees on authority of pope
Each religion is monotheistic
44
What was an effect of the invasion of Ethiopia?
Italy forced Ethiopia to open ports
Weaknesses of League of Nations were exposed
The League of Nations was strengthened
Italy lost a portion of land to Africa
45
What was the outcome of the Nuremberg Trials?
Nazi leaders were "not guilty" b/c following Hitler's orders
Nuremberg trials never occurred
Conviction of Nazi leaders
Adolf Hitler was sentenced to life in prison
46
During WWII, the Allied invasion of France of D-Day (Operation Overlord) was significant
Resulted in a major German victory over the Allies
demonstrated power of atomic bomb
Pushed Nazi forces back into Germany
Led to Immediate surrender of the Allies
47
How did the Spanish Civil War increase tensions in Europe prior to WWI?
German military experiments during Spanish War
Increased militarism in Spain after Spain defeated
Victory of the Loyalists increased confidence
After their victory, Nationalists set up democracy
48
A study of Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of Latin Amer would show these civilizations
were not as advanced as those in the Fertile Crescent
were all in constant warfare with each other
Developed advanced & complex societies before 1500
Shared no similarities with each other
49
Which of the following BEST describes the main goal of Hamas?
Use terror to force Italy to leave the NATO
Reunite Muslims into one state
Take over the govt of Peru
Estabolish and Islamic Palestinian state in place of Israel
50
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
Praying in a church
Worshipping many gods
Reading the Quran
Worshipping only one god
51
What do Gold Meir and Indira Gandhi have in common?
Have served as leaders of the United Nations
The first female prime ministers in their countries
Were involved in ending the apartheid in S Africa
Led Nationalist movements for independence
52
What was an effect of the Enlightenment?
Increase in the desire for countries to be led by absolutism
The idea that rulers are divinely chosen
People began to question rulers
By spreading ideas, Enlightenment thinkers ended revolutions
53
Byzantine Empire leader who was advised by his wife, developed a specialized set of laws
Justinian
Alexander the Great
Ashoka
Genghis Khan
54
Which of the following best describes the Russo-Japanese War (1904)?
The war resulted in a tie
Japan won the war
Japan lost the war
Russia won the war
55
European kings paid for voyages of exploration in order to ______________
Gain wealth and power
Stop the growth of Ottoman Empire
Increase cultural diffusion with Africa
Spread Islam to the Americas
56
Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Jose de San Martin
Simon Bolivar
Napoleon Bonaparte
57
Martin Luther was primarily dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church because he
Disagreed with the sale of indulgences
Blamed the church for not curing people
thought the church lacked structure
believed that kings should have more power
58
What was the main cause of the American Revolution?
King George refused to sign the Declaration of Independence
Failing harvests during the fall left colonists w/o food
Colonies restricted trade on English importa
England taxed the 13 colonies w/o representation
59
During the 1500s, technological advances in navigation, naval engineering, mapmaking were
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Age of Discovery
Scientific Revolution
60
Which historical figure below was born in Bethlehem, raised Jewish, preached forgiveness?
Buddha
Julius Caesar
Jesus
Pontius Pilate
61
Which of the following BEST describes an effect of the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin & Joseph Stalin were executed
Russia quickly industrialized & helped the Allies
The Bolsheviks gained control & transformed Russia
Russia influenced Britain & France to adopt communism
62
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand _________________
Increase peace between European countries
Was unsuccessful
Made Italy look bad
Was the spark that led to WWI
63
How did the Invasion of Poland contribute to the start of WWII?
After Russia invaded, Germany created alliance
When Germany invaded, France & Berlin declared war
Invasion led to a disagreement between Hitler & Mussolini
When Poland invaded Germany, Hitler declared war
64
This Roman leader was assassinated shortly after declaring himself "Dictator for Life"
Alexander the Great
Augustus
Marcus Antony
Julius Caesar
65
Which of the following is a shared characteristic of the Ottoman, Safavid, & Mughal govt
created laws to persecute non-Muslims
each empire constructed walls to protect their territory
Each of these empires had a strong, centralized govt
empires thrived under the leadership of a council
66
Which is TRUE concerning "Direct Democracy" in Ancient Greece?
People voted directly on issues
President was elected according to electoral votes
Everyone, including women and slaves could vote
Representatives who were chosen by the people voted
67
Leonardo da Vinci is considered the best example of a "Renaissance Man" because ______
He supported women's rights
He was a great painter, sculptor, architect, scientist...
His search for knowledge caused him to create inventions
He was very vocal in his criticism of Church
68
What idea was promoted by John Locke during the Enlightenment?
Natural innocence is corrupted by societal evils
Rulers need absolute power to maintain order in society
Every person is born with natural rights
The govt should not be influenced by the church
69
What advice does Niccolo Machiavelli give in his book
The Prince
?
Catholic Church should stop selling indulgences
Kings should do whatever is necessary to stay in power
Poetry should focus on secular topics
Europeans should study classical art
70
What was the outcome of the Anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa?
Black revolutionaries decreased resistance
Govt allowed open elections in 1994
Nelson Mandela was assassinated
Created segregated living conditions for blacks and whites
