World History Last Day Quiz!

Question 1

Which country was the first to declare independence for the USSR?

Accepted Answer

Lithuania

Question 2

Which person embodies the ideal Renaissance Man

Accepted Answer

da Vinci

Question 3

I am ready for summer break!

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Who thought every man was born with the right to life, liberty and property?

Accepted Answer

John Locke

Question 5

Who was the first President of the Russian Federation?

Accepted Answer

Yeltsin

Question 6

Who is the current president of Russia?

Accepted Answer

Putin

Question 7

Who were the Super Powers of the world post-WWII and during the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

USA and USSR

Question 8

What event contributed to the Nazi party taking control of the government?

Accepted Answer

Reichstag Fire

Question 9

What kind of warfare was WWI?

Accepted Answer

Trench Warfare

Question 10

Who was the first leader of the Soviet Union?

Accepted Answer

Lenin

Question 11

Which royal family ruled Russia for over 300 years?

Accepted Answer

Romanov

Question 12

Who famously did not say "let them eat cake?"

Accepted Answer

Marie Antoinette

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a reason for exploration?

Accepted Answer

Greed

Question 14

Where do Muslims face during prayer?

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 15

Which Italian family held power in Florence and helped advance the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Medici Family

Question 16

What is the name of the satellite Russia sent into space?

Accepted Answer

Sputnik

Question 17

What is the term used to describe reincarnation for Hindus?

Accepted Answer

Samsara

Question 18

Which absolute monarch was known as the "Sun King?"

Accepted Answer

Louis XIV

Question 19

Which of the Chinese Ethical Systems emphasizes PUNISHMENT?

Accepted Answer

Legalism

Question 20

Which country got sole responsibility for WWI?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 21

Which of the following was negatively effected by the Industrial Revolution?

Accepted Answer

the enviornment

Question 22

What is this name of this holy place for Jews?

Accepted Answer

Western Wall

Question 23

Who came up with the three laws of motion?

Accepted Answer

Newton

Question 24

Which event made sure that Communism would not collapse in China?

Accepted Answer

Tiananmen Square Massacre

Question 25

Which camp was the largest camp organized by the Nazi's during the Holocaust

Accepted Answer

Auschwitz

Question 26

What is the end goal of Buddhism-to be one with the Buddha?

Accepted Answer

Nirvana

Question 27

Which monarch of England reformed the church and had 6 wives?

Accepted Answer

King Henry VIII

Question 28

Which Roman Emperor made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire?

Accepted Answer

Emperor Theodosius

Question 29

Which economic theory stresses COMPETITION?

Accepted Answer

capitalism

Question 30

Who was the leader of the Chinese Communists during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Mao Zedong

Question 31

What do all three monotheistic religions have in common?

Accepted Answer

the belief in one God, the God of Abraham

Question 32

What is the name of the book that was read in class during the Holocaust Unit?

Accepted Answer

Night

Question 33

Who was not included in the Scramble for Africa?

Accepted Answer

the African People

Question 34

Who was the reformer that was distraught by the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences?

Accepted Answer

Martin Luther

Question 35

How do totalitarian dictators control their people?

Accepted Answer

secret police

Question 36

What is planted in honor of a Righteous Among the Nations?

Accepted Answer

a tree

Question 37

Who famously said "tear down this wall?"

Accepted Answer

Ronald Reagan

Question 38

Which country did the Soviet Union invade in 1979?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan

Question 39

Napoleon is known as the comeback kid, for his 100 day takeover after he escaped exile.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 40

Finish this line: "do you believe in"

Accepted Answer

miracles?!

World History Last Day Quiz!

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World History Last Day Quiz!

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