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