World History Final Exam Review

Question 1

Which geographic condition caused the defeat of Napoleon's troops during the Russian invasion?

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a harsh winter

Question 2

The rulers of Egypt were considered

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God-Kings

Question 3

The printing press was invented by

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Johann Gutenberg

Question 4

Hammurabi's Code is important because it

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helps historians learn the social structure of Mesopotamia

Question 5

How did the Black Death spread to Europe?

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Along trade routes from Asia

Question 6

During the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, many scientists and philosophers works

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examined natural laws governing the universe

Question 7

The main goal of the United Nations is to

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peacefully solve conflicts between nations

Question 8

Which ancient civilization was found between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

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Mesopotamia

Question 9

The Dynastic Cycle applies to which ancient civilization?

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China

Question 10

The fall of the Berlin Wall and the breakup of the Soviet Union signify the

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end of the Cold War

Question 11

During the early European Middle Ages, most people were

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serfs and peasants

Question 12

Under Communism in the former Soviet Union, people were required to

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put the interests of the state before individual gain

Question 13

Machiavelli wrote in The Prince that

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A ruler may have to trick people for the good of the state

Question 14

The Korean War and Vietnam War are similar in that both

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developed from Cold War tensions

Question 15

Because rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times,

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land around the river was fertile and could support farming

Question 16

All of the following are causes why the Roman Empire declined and then fell EXCEPT

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the occurrance of the Pax Romana

Question 17

The harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to

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World War II

Question 18

A key figure during the French Revolution was

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Robespierre

Question 19

What was a major cause of WWI?

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Militarism in European nations

Question 20

The Columbian Exchange contributed to the

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interaction of cultures between the W. and E. Hemispheres

Question 21

The following are accurate statements about the Renaissance EXCEPT

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The Catholic Church's influence in daily life increased

Question 22

The main significance of the Crusades for Western Europe was the

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Cultural/economic contacts between W Europe & Middle East

Question 23

Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates were well-known

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Greek philosophers

Question 24

What did the earliest civilizations (Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India) have in common?

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They were centered along major rivers.

Question 25

All early civilizations practiced polytheism EXCEPT the

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Hebrews

Question 26

One long-term effect of the Crusades was the

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growth of trade and towns in Western Europe

Question 27

Which leader is known for the phrase "blood & iron" as related to the unification of Germany?

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Otto von Bismarck

Question 28

Buddhism differs from Hinduism in that Hindus

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are polytheistic

Question 29

Who was the "father" of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

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Abraham

Question 30

How did Leonardo da Vinci represent the Renaissance Man?

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He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, and scientist

Question 31

The rise of national pride, economic growth, & democratic ideals in Europe in the 1800s led to

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nationalism

Question 32

What city is important to Muslims, Jews and Christians?

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Jerusalem

Question 33

What is a primary characteristic of a feudal society?

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An exchange for land for services

Question 34

The Mongol Empire controlled nearly all of the ancient trade route known as the

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Silk Road

Question 35

Which country had many resources, such as minerals & capital, in order to industrialize first?

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Great Britain

Question 36

Which English Queen ruled for 45 years and solidified England as a Protestant nation?

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Elizabeth I

Question 37

Why did the U.S. emphasize science, math and technology in education?

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The Soviets sent Sputnik I into space

Question 38

Charlemagne was important in medieval Europe because

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he created a relatively unified empire in medieval Europe

Question 39

Gandhi's influence in India helped influence movements in other parts of the world by

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showing an example of non-violent protest

Question 40

Why were the writings of Enlightenment philosophers important to history?

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They influenced the American and French Revolutions

Question 41

What was a cause of the French Revolution?

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The Third Estate demanded more political power

Question 42

What was a form of ancient Egyptian picture writing?

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hieroglyphics

Question 43

What was a problem caused by the Industrial Revolution?

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exploitation of children in factory jobs

Question 44

The Renaissance was the rebirth of

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art and learning

Question 45

What was an effect of the French Revolution?

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Nationalistic feelings were stimulated

Question 46

Which religion believes that Jesus is the Messiah?

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Christianity

Question 47

What was the main reason Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church?

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his desire for a male heir

Question 48

Which was not a reason for European imperialism in the 1800s?

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desire to increase the amount of soldiers

Question 49

An ineffective government, massacres on Bloody Sunday, and the high costs of WWI helped cause

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Russian Revolution

Question 50

The pope crowning Charlemagne "Holy Roman Emperor" in the year 800 CE shows the

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influence of the Church on European government

Question 51

What was the goal of Hitler's "Final Solution"?

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It was a genocide of "inferior" people.

Question 52

The American and French Revolutions were turning points because they

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inspired other countries seeking democracy and independence

Question 53

How did the Mandate of Heaven effect the Chinese government?

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New rulers justified the overthrow of a declining dynasty.

Question 54

Why was the geography of Israel important to its development?

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The surrounding countries declared war on Israel.

Question 55

The Torah is to Judaism as which of the following is to Islam?

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Koran

Question 56

All of the following were common to both fascism and communism EXCEPT

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a classless society

Question 57

Upon what ancient civilization is the United States government modeled?

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Rome

Question 58

During ancient Rome, good leadership, a strong economy, & a civil service existed during the

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Pax Romana

Question 59

In the late 1400s and early 1500s, what was a major reason for European exploration?

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need for alternate trade routes

Question 60

A "caste" would BEST be described as a social group

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into which someone is born

Question 61

Someone who was a "humanist" in Renaissance Italy would

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enjoy food, clothing, and life

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World History Final Exam Review

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