After World War II, why did tensions develop between the US and the Soviet Union?

The Soviet Union wished to spread communism., Their goals were in conflict with each other., The US was interested in the growth and recovery of Europe.4

Why was the "Golden Age" considered the "Golden Age"?

drama, art, and architecture thrived

What was different about World War I in comparison to previous wars?

It was old-school war meets new technology.

The Spartans were known for their

duty, discipline, and military government

The Republic was headed by two consuls who were elected by the senate. Why was this?

They wanted to ensure balanced leadership.

What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on society?

Books were easier to produce leading to a rise in literacy., New ideas spread more quickly.

What was the Manhattan Project?

the secret development of the atomic bomb

Why does Rome transition into a republic?

Tarquin the Proud was the last king they would tolerate.

What was the iron curtain?

Churchill’s phrase to describe Soviet influence in Europe.

Why should Greece not be considered a true democracy?

Not all citizens had a true say in government

What impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church?

It led to the Catholic Reformation. (Counter Reformation)

What was “reborn” during the Renaissance?

classical Greek and Roman ideologies

How does World War II finally end?

Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

What act by Martin Luther is considered to be the spark that began the Reformation

The 95 Theses were nailed to a church door.

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1
After World War II, why did tensions develop between the US and the Soviet Union?
The Soviet Union wished to spread communism.
The Soviet Union wanted to end global communism.
Their goals were in conflict with each other.
The US was interested in the growth and recovery of Europe.4
2
What legend tells the story of Rome's origins?
The Odyssey
The Aeneid
The Story of Romulus & Remus
The Tortoise & the Hare
3
What was the factory system?
It was a faster method of production.
Workers were concentrated in a set location.
All of the above
It was developed to replace the domestic system.
4
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
Johannes Gutenberg
James Hargreaves
James Watt
5
Why was the "Golden Age" considered the "Golden Age"?
drama, art, and architecture thrived
The Parthenon was constructed of Gold
they found lots of gold in Greece
Pericles led an army into the "Golden Battle"
6
Which social class made up the first estate of the Estates General?
The Clergy
The King and Queen
Nobles
Peasants and Bourgeoisie
7
The assassination of ______ escalated and eventually started WWI.
Wilhelm II
Archduke Francis Fernando
Paul von Hindenburg
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
8
What was different about World War I in comparison to previous wars?
There were no major differences.
All the technology fit right into the old school tactics.
Airplanes were the dominating force during this war.
It was old-school war meets new technology.
9
Where was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution?
The US
France
Great Britain
Spain
10
The Spartans were known for their
duty, discipline, and military government
intellect, democratic government, and beautiful city
a strong navy, Plato and Aristotle
beautiful people, red capes, and their navy
11
In his 95 Theses, what did Martin Luther protest against?
The bible
Jesus's teachings
indulgences
art
12
What started WWII?
Hitler Invades USA
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Hitler Invades Poland
Hitler Invades Africa
13
Where did the gladiators fight?
Coliseum
Acropolis
Forum
Agora
14
James Watt helped reinvent what?
Printing press
Steam engine
Spinning Jenny
Assembly line
15
In Rome, _____ were built to bring streams of fresh water to the city.
The Colleseum
cement
Aqueducts
deltas
16
The Cold War was a conflict between the United States and which other country?
Japan
Germany
The Soviet Union
Vietnam
17
The Republic was headed by two consuls who were elected by the senate. Why was this?
In a republic, all citizens have direct rule.
Senators were plebeians and made most of the decisions.
It was similar to having a president and treasurer.
They wanted to ensure balanced leadership.
18
Why was the United States important to the war effort?
They brought supplies and weapons to Europe.
They boosted morale.
They brought fresh troops.
All of the above
19
What impact did Johannes Gutenberg's printing press have on society?
Books were easier to produce leading to a rise in literacy.
New ideas spread more quickly.
It led to a decrease in literacy rates.
It had little impact during the time of the Renaissance.
20
What led to the end of the Feudal System?
French Revolution
The Bubonic Plague
Growth of cities
Industrial Revolution
21
What was the Manhattan Project?
the secret development of the atomic bomb
the project of rebuilding Manhattan
None of these
the secret development of mustard gas
22
How did the Renaissance lead to the Protestant Reformation?
All of these
Humanism increased people's love of learning.
The invention of the printing press expanded literacy.
Educated people began to question practices of the Church.
23
Which event causes the United States to finally enter the war?
None of these
the bombing of London
Pearl Harbor
the Holocaust
24
The Axis Powers were...
The United States, Britain, and France
Germany, Italy, and Japan
Germany, the Soviet Union, and China
Japan, Britain, and Germany
25
Why does Rome transition into a republic?
Direct democracy wasn’t working in Rome.
None of these.
Their form of oligarchy failed after many wars.
Tarquin the Proud was the last king they would tolerate.
26
What was the iron curtain?
It was used to describe Eastern European culture.
It was the line separating North and South Vietnam.
Churchill’s phrase to describe Soviet influence in Europe.
Stalin's phrase to describe the United States.
27
Who was at the top of the feudal pyramid?
Knights
Peasants
Nobles
King
28
Why should Greece not be considered a true democracy?
They were actually a militaristic government
Pericles led with an "iron fist"
Not all citizens had a true say in government
Plato said they were a Republic, so they were a Republic
29
The time period when France was governed by Robespierre was known as...
The Moderate Phase
The Directory Phase
The Golden Age
The Reign of Terror
30
What impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the Catholic Church?
It led to the Catholic Reformation. (Counter Reformation)
It caused the Catholic Church to almost completely die out.
None of these
It had little impact on the Catholic Church.
31
What was “reborn” during the Renaissance?
classical Greek and Roman ideologies
the Middle Ages
classical Egyptian ideologies
French ideologies
32
Roman citizens were divided into 2 categories called _____.
farmers & merchants
patricians & plebeians
rich & poor
kings & slaves
33
Which of the following countries was not part of the Central Powers?
Japan
The Austria-Hungary Empire
The Ottoman Empire
The German Empire
34
How does World War II finally end?
Bombing of Tokyo
None of these
Bombing of Berlin
Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
35
What act by Martin Luther is considered to be the spark that began the Reformation
The 95 Theses were nailed to a church door.
None of these
He approached the pope and forced him to make reforms.
The 95 Theses were sent to the Vatican

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