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World History Final Review
World History Final Review
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A review of important concepts from World History.
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1
The Five Pillars are the major beliefs of which religion?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
2
The U.S. policy designed to stop the spread of communism was called ___________.
appeasement.
nationalism.
imperialism.
containment.
3
Creating lasting peace, encouraging trade, and religious tolerance are all impacts of:
the Mayan empire.
the Mongol empire.
the Spanish empire.
the English empire.
4
European influence in China __________ as a result of communist rule in the country.
decreased
remained constant
increased
5
What is one major belief of Hinduism?
Jesus as Savior
Heaven
Worship of one god
Reincarnation
6
What religion came to be dominant in West Africa due to trade?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
7
Which Renaissance-era idea is defined as interest in the human body and human potential?
Judaism
Humanism
Realism
Isolationism
8
Prior to WWII, all of the following countries had totalitarian leaders EXCEPT:
Japan
France
Italy
Germany
9
All of the following are underlying causes of the Russian Revolution EXCEPT:
the Russo-Japanese war.
High taxes within Russia.
Harsh rulers
Economic problems
10
Where were most cities located in 1000 A.D.?
Near sources of water
Near mountains
Near deserts
Near valleys
11
Which is the major cause of population decline in the Spanish American colonies?
Use of more advanced weapons
Forced relocation
Disease
Forced conversion to Christianity
12
________ developed between European countries in their quests for new colonies worldwide.
Alliances
Rivalries
Trade
Friendships
13
What was the result of the Berlin Conference?
Countries allowed African leaders to rule.
Countries gave African countries independence.
Countries agreed on how to divide Africa.
14
A period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union is known as:
World War I
the Russo-Japanese War
World War II
the Cold War.
15
A period of time in which goods were increasingly made with machines instead of by hand was:
the American Revolution.
the Industrial Revolution.
the French Revolution.
the Manufacturing Revolution.
16
Why were the 1st and 2nd estates opposed to change before the French Revolution?
The paid the most taxes.
They paid the least taxes
The relied on the 3rd estate for transportation
17
Martin Luther's challenge to the policies of the Roman Catholic church is known as the:
Renaissance Reformation.
Catholic Reformation.
Protestant Reformation.
Christian Reformation
18
The system based on trade between nations and acquiring wealth was called:
mercantilism
capitalism
fascism
feudalism
19
A policy of avoiding conflict by appeasing one group is known as ________.
settling a dispute.
appeasement.
negotiation.
rivalry.
20
How did other nations attempt to force South Africa to change its discriminatory policies?
By removing South Africa from the United Nations.
By forcing South African leaders to sign an agreement.
By declaring war.
By imposing economic sanctions.
21
_____________ was a policy in South Africa that restricted the rights of black citizens.
Discrimination
Social Darwinism
Apartheid
Nationalism
22
Gandhi encouraged ______________ in India in order to gain independence.
war
violent protest
cooperation with laws
non-violent protest
23
All of the following are major results of WWII EXCEPT:
Soviet Union becomes a world power.
many colonies gain independence.
huge loss of life.
Soviet Union loses power.
24
Which of the following is NOT an underlying cause of World War I?
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
25
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Europeans began overseas exploration?
New Maritime Technology
Wealth
Desire to leave Europe
Spread Christianity
26
Why was Europe able to industrialize much more rapidly than other parts of the world?
New technologies and few water sources.
Old technologies and few water sources.
Old technologies and many water sources.
New technologies and many water sources.
27
What is the Mandate of Heaven in Dynastic China?
Dictated that the Emperor was chosen by the heavens.
Dictated that the people of China were all gods.
Dictated that the people were chosen by the heavens.
Dictated that the gods would choose who survived.
28
All of the following are impacts of unions during the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT:
establishing rights for workers.
limits on working hours.
an increase in workers' wages.
a decline in safe working conditions.
29
What guided the relationships among the social classes in feudal Japan?
Obedience
Occupation
Income level
Negotiation
30
___________ evolved during World War I because of lack of new military tactics.
Use of atomic weapons
Trench warfare
Use of the tank
31
In "The Prince," Machiavelli offers advice based on _________.
sacred (religious) thoughts
secular (non-religious) thoughts
32
A ruler with complete and total authority over their country is known as an ____ ruler.
autocratic
republican
absolute
democratic
33
The Eightfold Path is a major belief of which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
34
What was most of the world's population concerned with in 1000 A.D.?
Agriculture and food production
Exploration of the oceans
Eliminating enemy civilizations
Claiming new territory
35
After the fall of Rome, why was feudalism widely adopted around Europe?
It gave presents to all members of society.
It gave food to all levels of society.
It gave shelter to all levels of society.
It gave protection to all levels of society.
