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World History B Final Review
World History B Final Review
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A review of important concepts from World History. #worldhistory
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1
Which is the major cause of population decline in the Spanish American colonies?
Disease
Use of more advanced weapons
Forced relocation
Forced conversion to Christianity
2
Where were most cities located in 1000 A.D.?
Near sources of water
Near deserts
Near mountains
Near valleys
3
The Eightfold Path is a major belief of which religion?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
4
The system based on trade between nations and acquiring wealth was called:
mercantilism
fascism
capitalism
feudalism
5
The U.S. policy designed to stop the spread of communism was called ___________.
containment.
nationalism.
imperialism.
appeasement.
6
All of the following are major results of WWII EXCEPT:
Soviet Union becomes a world power.
Soviet Union loses power.
many colonies gain independence.
huge loss of life.
7
What guided the relationships among the social classes in feudal Japan?
Occupation
Income level
Negotiation
Obedience
8
A period of time in which goods were increasingly made with machines instead of by hand was:
the French Revolution.
the American Revolution.
the Industrial Revolution.
the Manufacturing Revolution.
9
A period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union is known as:
World War I
the Cold War.
the Russo-Japanese War
World War II
10
Which of the following is NOT an underlying cause of World War I?
Nationalism
Imperialism
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Militarism
11
Martin Luther's challenge to the policies of the Roman Catholic church is known as the:
Renaissance Reformation.
Christian Reformation
Catholic Reformation.
Protestant Reformation.
12
___________ evolved during World War I because of lack of new military tactics.
Trench warfare
Use of the tank
Use of atomic weapons
13
A ruler with complete and total authority over their country is known as an ____ ruler.
autocratic
republican
absolute
democratic
14
After the fall of Rome, why was feudalism widely adopted around Europe?
It gave shelter to all levels of society.
It gave presents to all members of society.
It gave protection to all levels of society.
It gave food to all levels of society.
15
What was the result of the Berlin Conference?
Countries gave African countries independence.
Countries agreed on how to divide Africa.
Countries allowed African leaders to rule.
16
Why was Europe able to industrialize much more rapidly than other parts of the world?
Old technologies and many water sources.
New technologies and few water sources.
Old technologies and few water sources.
New technologies and many water sources.
17
All of the following are underlying causes of the Russian Revolution EXCEPT:
the Russo-Japanese war.
Harsh rulers
Economic problems
High taxes within Russia.
18
The Five Pillars are the major beliefs of which religion?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
19
________ developed between European countries in their quests for new colonies worldwide.
Trade
Rivalries
Alliances
Friendships
20
How did other nations attempt to force South Africa to change its discriminatory policies?
By declaring war.
By forcing South African leaders to sign an agreement.
By imposing economic sanctions.
By removing South Africa from the United Nations.
21
What is the Mandate of Heaven in Dynastic China?
Dictated that the gods would choose who survived.
Dictated that the people were chosen by the heavens.
Dictated that the Emperor was chosen by the heavens.
Dictated that the people of China were all gods.
22
_____________ was a policy in South Africa that restricted the rights of black citizens.
Social Darwinism
Nationalism
Discrimination
Apartheid
23
What was most of the world's population concerned with in 1000 A.D.?
Exploration of the oceans
Agriculture and food production
Eliminating enemy civilizations
Claiming new territory
24
What religion came to be dominant in West Africa due to trade?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
25
Why were the 1st and 2nd estates opposed to change before the French Revolution?
They paid the least taxes
The relied on the 3rd estate for transportation
The paid the most taxes.
26
Prior to WWII, all of the following countries had totalitarian leaders EXCEPT:
Japan
France
Italy
Germany
27
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Europeans began overseas exploration?
Wealth
Desire to leave Europe
Spread Christianity
New Maritime Technology
28
European influence in China __________ as a result of communist rule in the country.
decreased
remained constant
increased
29
All of the following are impacts of unions during the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT:
limits on working hours.
establishing rights for workers.
a decline in safe working conditions.
an increase in workers' wages.
30
What is one major belief of Hinduism?
Heaven
Jesus as Savior
Worship of one god
Reincarnation
31
Which Renaissance-era idea is defined as interest in the human body and human potential?
Realism
Isolationism
Humanism
Judaism
32
A policy of avoiding conflict by appeasing one group is known as ________.
rivalry.
negotiation.
appeasement.
settling a dispute.
33
Gandhi encouraged ______________ in India in order to gain independence.
cooperation with laws
violent protest
war
non-violent protest
