The SS focused on controlling the German people by using strategies such as

terrorizing people: secret police and concentration camps.

The greatest political power in the Inca Empire was the

emperor, who claimed to be divine.

The purpose of Stalin’s Five-Year Plans was to

transform from an agricultural to an industry.

An important concept that became a crucial part of Chinese history was

Confucian belief on gov't for superior men

In 1943, the Allies agreed to fight until the Axis powers

surrendered without any favorable conditions.

most direct result of President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb was

Japan surrendered unconditionally

Which event ended the war in the Pacific?

the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Which of the following weakened the League of Nations?

that the United States did not join the League of Nations

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor caused

the United States to enter the war.

The Islamic religion was created as a direct result of

the revelations received by Muhammad.

Which was a cause of President Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan?

Using the atomic bomb would save lives of American soldiers.

In which way was Russia unprepared for war?

There were no competent military leaders.

What are Africa’s four distinct climate zones?

mild, desert, rain forest, savanna

The popes’ behavior during the Great Schism caused people like John Wyclif and John Hus to

criticize the popes for their corruption and abuse of power.

For the first two years of the war, Hitler did not increase armaments production because

he did not want to ruin citizens’ morale.

A conflict between which of the following complicated the Paris Peace Conference?

secret agreements and the principle of self-determination

A country has a favorable balance of trade when

exports are of greater value than imports.

The sacking of Constantinople in 1204 by European crusaders

helped to weaken the Byzantine Empire.

The Germans increased their workforce by

using citizens from conquered countries.

As nations mobilized for total war, women were

asked to fill jobs they were had not performed before.

Buddhists believe that it is possible to reach enlightenment by

following the Middle Path, known as the Eightfold Path.

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1
According to Islamic teaching, Muhammad received messages from
Khadija.
Gabriel.
Jesus.
Moses.
2
The SS focused on controlling the German people by using strategies such as
reducing unemployment.
organizing mass rallies and exciting spectacles.
spreading political propaganda.
terrorizing people: secret police and concentration camps.
3
Mr. Cannon has a Masters Degree.
False
True
4
The greatest political power in the Inca Empire was the
nobility from the provinces near Cuzco.
emperor, who claimed to be divine.
governor of each imperial quarter.
leader of the labor service in Cuzco.
5
Which Roman official ordered the execution of Jesus?
Pontius Pilate
Nero
Diocletian
Constantine
6
People sent out to carry a religious message in hopes of converting them are called_________.
nuns
abbesses
bishops
missionaries
7
The purpose of Stalin’s Five-Year Plans was to
strengthen the Red Army.
transform from an agricultural to an industry.
reduce poverty.
end famine and boost food production.
8
Gupta rulers earned large profits from
fishing.
religious trade.
agriculture.
literary works.
9
What year did Mr. Cannon join the Air Force?
1787
1776
1997
1987
10
Identify Mr. Cannon's favorite MLB team.
Marlins
Braves
Cubs
Rays
11
An important concept that became a crucial part of Chinese history was
the Great Wall would protect China enemies.
art, poetry, and literature were important
Confucian belief on gov't for superior men
Shaolin view of doing combat mentally
12
In 1943, the Allies agreed to fight until the Axis powers
lost control of Western Europe.
were back inside their own borders.
broke their alliance and fought alone.
surrendered without any favorable conditions.
13
Ancient Indians excelled in the science of
astronomy.
physics.
chemistry.
biology.
14
most direct result of President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bomb was
the United Nations disapproved.
the nuclear age began.
Japan surrendered unconditionally
the Cold War was born.
15
Which event ended the war in the Pacific?
the D-Day landing at Normandy
the arrest of Mussolini
the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
the capture of Iwo Jima and Okinawa
16
Did Mr. Cannon play Baseball in High School?
Yes
No
17
Which of the following weakened the League of Nations?
President Wilson’s wishes to ratify the Treaty of Versailles
reparations owed by Germany
desire of the French to enforce the Treaty of Versailles
that the United States did not join the League of Nations
18
The Islamic equivalent of the Christian Holy Bible is the
Quran.
Muqaddimah.
Five Pillars.
Rubaiyat.
19
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor caused
the United States to enter the war.
Germany to end the war.
Southeast Asia to fall to the Japanese
the European Theater of the war to take precedence
20
Has Mr. Cannon always had short hair?
Yes
No
21
The Islamic religion was created as a direct result of
the Ten Commandments received by Moses.
the teachings of Jesus.
the trade practices of Arab merchants.
the revelations received by Muhammad.
22
What grade will you be in next year?
10th
9th
11th
12th
23
Which was a cause of President Truman’s decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
not enough soldiers to fight on the ground.
The United States had run out of regular bombs.
Using the atomic bomb would save lives of American soldiers.
The Japanese were making their own nuclear weapons
24
In which way was Russia unprepared for war?
There were no competent military leaders.
The czar abdicated, and left Russia without government.
The military underestimated the terrible winter.
The military did not have enough guns.
25
What are Africa’s four distinct climate zones?
mild, desert, rain forest, savanna
steppe, desert, Mediterranean, tropical dry
tropical, dry, midlatitude, high latitude
tropical wet, tropical dry, humid subtropical, desert
26
What organization was created as a result of World War II?
Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere
United Nations
League of Nations
Rome-Berlin Axis
27
Mr. Cannon graduated from University of Florida.
True
False
28
The popes’ behavior during the Great Schism caused people like John Wyclif and John Hus to
attempt to reconcile Christian teachings.
criticize the popes for their corruption and abuse of power.
found new monastic orders.
swear their allegiance to the popes in Avignon, France.
29
For the first two years of the war, Hitler did not increase armaments production because
the Allies weren’t putting up much of a fight
he did not want to ruin citizens’ morale.
the leading military men said it wasn’t necessary.
he did not have enough raw materials to do so.
30
Which best describes Japan’s policy?
expansionist
Nazi
retaliatory
Communist
31
word for the split between the Catholic Church of the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church
icon
codification
idolatry
schism
32
What was the most important social institution in Germanic custom?
the family
the state
the parish
the village
33
Churchill compared postwar Soviet policy in Eastern Europe to
second front.
nuclear age.
iron curtain
liberation.
34
Local Christian communities led by a priest were called _________.
monasteries
bishoprics
parishes
Papal States
35
The Buddha’s Four Noble Truths were meant to end
human suffering.
the aging process.
human evil.
illness.
36
A period of low economic activity and rising unemployment is called
an economic depression.
a stock market crash.
an economic cycle.
an inflationary period.
37
A conflict between which of the following complicated the Paris Peace Conference?
Wilson’s compromises on German reparations.
France’s desire for territory and Russia’s goal of socialism
Britain’s goal of a world organization.
secret agreements and the principle of self-determination
38
Who was Siddhārtha Gautama?
king of the Guptas
ruler of the Aryans
ruler of the Mauryans
founder of Buddhism
39
One Maya calendar was based on a
150-day year.
1,000-day year.
30-day year.
365-day year.
40
Enforcement of the Treaty of Versailles began with the issue of
a peace settlement.
border disputes.
reparations.
new states to form.
41
A country has a favorable balance of trade when
imports and exports are of equal value.
exports are of greater value than imports.
imports and exports are increasing annually.
imports are of greater value than exports.
42
extended Chinese family was the ____, consisting of dozens or hundreds, of related families.
group
queue
clan
tribe
43
The humanists’ purpose for educating people was to
create well-rounded citizens.
make people more artistic.
produce scholars of ancient literature.
prepare people for religious lives.
44
The system of walls linked by Qin Shihuangdi became
the military division.
terra cotta.
the civil division.
the Great Wall of China.
45
The sacking of Constantinople in 1204 by European crusaders
helped to weaken the Byzantine Empire.
was intended to intimidate the crusaders’ Muslim enemies.
marked the successful conclusion of the Crusades.
was necessary because they needed gold
46
The Germans increased their workforce by
forcing German women and children to work
recruiting workers from other European countries.
using citizens from conquered countries.
importing workers from Asia.
47
As nations mobilized for total war, women were
encouraged to remain in the home.
sent to the front to fight in the trenches alongside men.
discouraged in their push for new freedoms and rights.
asked to fill jobs they were had not performed before.
48
How did collectivization under Joseph Stalin affect Russia?
led to widespread famine.
improved the economic status of farmers.
increased the numbers of farms in Russia.
distributed the farmland equally.
49
Lutherans and Calvinists did not agree on the issue of
clerical celibacy.
women's rights.
predestination.
papal authority.
50
Buddhists believe that it is possible to reach enlightenment by
practicing self-denial.
following the Middle Path, known as the Eightfold Path.
rejecting the concept of reincarnation.
worshipping the gods.
51
Which of the following helped revolutionize farming practices in medieval Europe?
vassals
bourgeoisie
fiefs
manorial system
52
Christopher Columbus called Honduras and the Caribbean islands the Indies because he
was ordered to do so by the queen of Spain.
wanted to appease the Native Americans
thought he was in Asia instead of the Americas.
arrived by sailing through the Indian Ocean.
53
Which of the following best describes Maya social structure?
Scribes & nobles supported absolute rulers
farmed crops on terraced land surrounding the cities.
Peasants, townspeople, and scribes elected rulers.
Men and women shared responsibilities.
54
Which describes a key difference between the Western and Eastern Fronts?
Eastern Front were mobile, Western Front armies were not.
Innovations were only found on the Western Front.
The Western Front was witness to far greater casualties.
Trench & air warfare were exclusively on the Eastern Front.
55
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
caused the Japanese seizure of Manchuria.
opened a second front in Asia.
was a result of the Potsdam Conference
ended war in the Pacific.
56
Harry S. Truman authorized dropping the atomic bomb on Japan because
the Allies wanted to use it
he was concerned that Japan also had the atomic bomb.
he wanted to see if it would work.
he thought an invasion would kill too many U.S. troops.
57
What branch of service did Mr. Cannon serve in?
US Navy
US Army
US Air Force
US Coast Guard
58
The more that European countries expanded in the Americas, the more they increased the
slave trade from West Africa.
need for luxury goods to sell.
European death rate.
Native American population.
59
The god of Islam
Hijrah
Allah
Five Pillars of Islam
Revalation
60
The acts of worship practiced by Muslims
Allah
Five Pillars of Islam
Hijrah
Revalation
61
The acts of worship practiced by Muslims
Five Pillars of Islam
Hijrah
Allah
Pilgrimage
62
How did industrialization affect the growth of the military in the nations of Europe?
It led to new methods of shipbuilding and new weapons.
It lengthened the amount of time needed to build a military.
It removed the need for a military in most nations.
It caused nations to desire a bigger military presence.
63
The journey of Muhammad and his follower to Medina
Revalation
Allah
shari’ah
Hijrah
64
During the Paris Peace Conference, Woodrow Wilson
convinced the U. S. Senate to ratify the treaty.
successfully promoted the League of Nations.
failed to present his goal of a League of Nations.
refused to compromise on territorial agreements.
65
The Portuguese were the first to explore other lands because they had
superior ships.
a stronger desire to spread Christianity.
a richer government.
more intelligence.
66
Does Mr. Cannon like a Southeastern Conference college team?
No
Yes
67
Has Mr. Cannon lived in Florida?
No
Yes
68
Why was feudalism developed?
Lords decided to reform society by establishing chivalry.
The church was losing power and failed to protect the lords.
There was a need for a clear successor to the crown.
Centralized power was lost in the face of invasion.
69
The Cold War was based on
disputes over how to try German war criminals
mutual mistrust between the Soviet Union and the U. S.
Truman’s threat to invade Eastern Europe over free elections
Stalin’s plans for communist expansion
70
Mr. Cannon went to Iraq.
False
True
71
When is Mr. Cannon's Final?
Today
What we have a Final
Wednesday
Tuesday
72
Which best describes the effects of Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles?
It created Alsace and Lorraine.
It held Germany responsible for the war.
It reduced the German army.
It dismantled the Ottoman Empire.
73
Harmony with nature and the universal order are beliefs of
Zoroastrianism.
Daoism.
the Legalists.
Confucianism.
74
The code of law that regulates all aspects of Muslim life
Hijrah
Allah
shari’ah
revelation
75
The teachings of Homer promoted
agriculture and trade.
the values of courage, honor, and excellence.
the Phoenician alphabet.
sailing and warfare.
76
The Great Depression was caused primarily by
a new interest in Marxist theory.
the failure of nations to reduce their military forces.
the strengthening of European banks.
an economic downturn and the U.S. stock market crash.
77
Hitler was confident that the Western states that had signed the Treaty of Versailles would
agree with his need to expand Germany’s military.
not mobilize their militaries to enforce it.
fear Germany more than they feared Stalin
avoid fighting to enforce the treaty.
78
What did trench warfare cause
troop movement on the Eastern Front
stalemate on the Western Front
defeat of France at the start of the war
Russia’s defeat on the Eastern Front
79
Martin Luther believed that salvation could be achieved through
good works.
the purchase of indulgences.
faith alone.
faith and good works.
80
During the Second Crusade, Jerusalem was besieged and taken by
English crusaders led by King Richard
Muslim forces under the leadership of Saladin.
Byzantine armies led by Emperor Alexius I Comnenus.
Christian forces under Godfrey de Bouillon.
81
Which event led the United States to enter World War II?
Munich Conference
sinking of the Arandora Star
dropping of the atomic bomb
bombing of Pearl Harbor
82
Which of the following did the Ming dynasty accomplish?
expelling Christian missionaries
defeating a peasant revolt
decentralizing the bureaucracy
running an effective government
83
One effect of the slave trade on African societies was
decreased warfare.
decreased population in some areas.
transfer of European political ideas.
flourishing of art and culture.
84
A divine truth revealed to Muhammad
Revalation
Allah
Five Pillars of Islam
Hijrah
85
A divine truth revealed to Muhammad
Allah
shari’ah
Hijrah
revelation
86
Why was the United States not a member of League of Nations?
The organization was open only to European nations.
The United States refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles.
League members would not use force against aggression.
Other powerful nations did not want competition.
87
The Dutch competed successfully for trade in Asia because of the
development of a new ship along and mercantilism
use of enslaved people by the Dutch traders.
geographic location of the Dutch Republic
Dutch Republic’s use of Portugal’s caravels
88
What year did Mr. Cannon graduate?
1787
2087
1887
1987
89
Why did the Legalists advocate harsh laws and stiff punishments for keeping public order?
strong laws so that the ruler could show compassion.
They believed people we not capable of being good.
to ensure that “superior men” would rise to the top.
Those were the only laws that could be administered fairly.
90
Mr. Cannon graduated from Cairo High School.
True
False
91
Mussolini’s Fascist government attempted to control its citizens through4
rewards and honors.
untraditional roles for women.
mass propaganda.
mandatory military service in Facist youth groups.
92
How did Luther communicate his concerns about the Catholic Church?
He talked to the other monks and the pope.
He published the Ninety-five Theses.
He discussed his concerns with his students.
He persuaded John Tetzel to speak for him.
93
During his reign, Aśoka,
prohibited trade with China and the Mediterranean.
sponsored Hindu missionaries.
set up hospitals for people and animals.
cut down trees along roads.
94
What conditions were stipulated for Germany’s surrender?
Nazis retained control of the government.
the right to rule the country as before the war.
surrender unconditionally to the Allies.
Hitler to be imprisoned for life.
95
Europeans began to explore and expand in the 1500s because they wanted to
find riches and adventure.
gain riches, find adventure, and spread religion.
spread Christianity to a new world.
discover a new world.
96
The Western Front turned into a stalemate with the introduction of
zeppelin bombardments.
the Schlieffen Plan.
air warfare.
trench warfare.
97
Identify one of Mr. Cannon's Alma Maters.
Seminoles (FSU)
Gators (UF)
Bulldogs (UGA)
Knights (UCF)
98
The Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras were four divisions known as
varnas.
yoga.
dharma.
kharma.
99
Competition for lands, especially in ____, heightened the existing rivalries
Asia
North America
South America
Africa
100
Which of the following was a code of ethics knights were to uphold?
The fief
The Domesday Book
The Magna Carta
Chivalry
101
Identify Mr. Cannon's favorite NBA team.
None
Jazz
Bulls
Magic
102
The Eightfold Path includes the idea that we must
do work that uplifts our being.
disregard the Four Noble Truths.
trust our senses over our minds.
worship images of the Buddha.
103
The code of law that regulates all aspects of Muslim life
Allah
Hijrah
Revalation
shari’ah
104
How did the United States contribute to the failure of the League of Nations?
U. S. did not join the League of Nations.
U. S. insisted on leading the League of Nations.
U. S. took Germany’s side in the League of Nations.
U. S. broke up the League of Nations.
105
Germany was especially opposed to Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles because 10
awarded sections of eastern Germany to the new Polish state.
Germany had to reduce the size of its army and navy.
returned the territories of Alsace and Lorraine to France.
Germany responsible for the war & reparations.
106
What college did Mr. Cannon not attend?
University of Florida (The Swamp)
Daytona State (Associates)
Florida State University (Masters)
University of Central Florida (Bachelors)
107
The word spartan has come to mean
democratic.
oligarchical.
a lover of literature.
highly self-disciplined.
108
The United States carried on an “island-hopping campaign” in order to
get close enough to mainland Japan to take over.
sneak up on Hitler from the sea
cause fewer casualties than a land war would.
reach the Soviet Union from the east.
109
The god of Islam
Hijrah
shari’ah
revelation
Allah
110
The Buddha believed that suffering is caused by
spending money foolishly.
attachment to the things of this world.
not living according to the will and laws of God.
demons.
111
Who was appointed dictator after defeating Pompey?
Octavian
Julius Caesar
Crassus
Anthony
112
Which of the following was a result of the Crusades?
the rise of the Byzantine Empire
the expulsion of the Muslims from the Holy Land
the breakdown of feudalism
improved relations with the Jews
113
Identify Mr. Cannon's favorite NFL team.
Bears
Falcons
Jaugers
Buccaneers
114
Which city in Egypt, founded by Alexander, became home to the largest library in ancient times?
Alexandria
Tyre
Babylon
Persepolis
115
Lenin and the Bolsheviks devoted themselves to
electing Trotsky as President of Russia.
recruiting Rasputin to communism.
destroying capitalism through revolution.
ending the Romanov dynasty.
116
Germany ruled occupied territories through annexation and with German officials with
large offices.
Italian government officials
local collaborators.
help from the Allies.
117
Hitler’s political theories were based on
democracy and socialism.
communism and socialism.
communism and nationalism.
racism and nationalism.
118
The victims of the Holocaust included large numbers of
ethnic Germans.
Japanese.
European Jews.
Italians.
119
Japan seized Manchuria and north China because
Chiang Kai-shek would not surrender to Japanese forces
Chinese soldiers blew up a Japanese railway.
Japan needed raw materials for its industries.
Manchuria contained strategic military bases.
120
The journey of Muhammad and his followers to Medina
Allah
shari’ah
Hijrah
revelation
121
Hitler ended Germany’s depression, economic woes, and unemployment by
implementing public works projects and a rearmament program.
putting women to work in factories.
passing the Nuremburg laws.
building more churches and universities.
122
Identify Mr. Cannon's favorite college team.
Seminoles (FSU)
Knights (UCF)
Gators (UF)
Bulldogs (UGA)
123
Because Stalin feared Western capitalist expansion, he
began the Communist International organization.
devised a plan for communist expansion.
refused to allow free elections in Eastern Europe.
threatened to invade non-communist
124
Czar Nicholas’s abdication led to which of the following?
civil war and the establishment of a Communist government
creation of a new czarist government
a strong provisional government with wide support
the growth of free-market capitalism and widespread peace
125
Mr Cannon is 49 years old.
False
True
126
Which of the following best describes the Inca agricultural system?
terraced farms with precise irrigation systems
small but highly complex farms
urban farms managed by women of noble birth
pepper and rice farms that were far away from farmers’ huts
127
Governments bombed the civilian populations of their enemies because
they wanted to cause as much destruction as possible.
they believed it would force their enemies to make peace
they wanted to try out new long-range bombers.
the cities were easy targets.
128
A commission attempted to deal with German’s inflation by creating the Dawes Plan, which
increased the prices paid for German export products.
lowered the interest rates on Germany’s foreign loans.
canceled Germany’s reparation debt.
reduced Germany’s reparations debt.
129
The purpose of bombing cities in World War II was to
cease evacuations of factory workers.
seize supplies from underground warehouses
frighten civilians and weaken morale.
stop using torpedoes at sea.
130
Mr. Cannon was in the Navy.
False
True

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