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World History First Semester Exam Review
World History First Semester Exam Review
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1
Based on experiences in Somalia, the US government decided against military involvement in
South Africa
Rwanda
Kashmir
Pakistan
2
The term ethnocentrism can be best defined as
the idea that the earth is the center of the universe
the goal of making all cultures equal
judging of other cultures by one's own cultural standards
the belief that one racial group is superior to another
3
The term “middle passage” specifically refers to the route traveled by
European Imperialists
Slaves traveling to the West
UN Peacekeeping forces
Arab traders
4
This is an area with unifying features that distinguish it from surrounding areas
Region
Place
Human Environment Interaction
Location
5
Which statement about Hinduism is opinion rather than a fact?
In South Asia, Hindus have stricter beliefs than Muslims
The majority of people in South Asia are Hindu
Today, as in the past, Hinduism still impacts Indian culture
Hinduism can be seen as monotheistic or polytheistic
6
The spread of Islam throughout the African continent is an example of
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Diffusion
Socialism
Self-Determination
7
One important goal of international organizations such as the UN is to
increase economic dependence
encourage urbanization
reduce global interdependence
help developing nations to modernize
8
One way the caste system and apartheid were similar is that both
Were created by British colonial governments
Gave power to the lower classes
Described specific religious practices and beliefs
Supported a rigid class structure
9
A country that depends on specialty products and is slowly becoming dependent on fossil fuels
Developed
Newly Developed
Primitive
Developing
10
The primary exports from West Africa to the Caribbean from the 16th to the 19th centuries were
Lumber and Rum
Slaves
Gold and Salt
Copper and Diamonds
11
What organization created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
United Nations
NATO
NAFTA
League of Nations
12
In what economy does govt. share control over production, prices, and regulations w/ citizens?
Mixed Economy
Traditional Economy
Market Economy
Command Economy
13
Which situation contributed to the success of Mohandas Gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience?
Sikhs and Muslims wanted to create a new nation
Great Britain was weakened by World War II
The United States came to Gandhi’s aid with food and clothes
Pakistan and Bangladesh were involved in civil wars
14
Most early civilizations shared several common characteristics such as
Mostly monotheistic
Formed around a water source
Included complex transportation networks
Were formed in the Americas
15
The absolute, unlimited, ultimate supreme force according to Hindus
Shiva
Vishnu
Ganesh
Brahma
16
Which of the following is most directly influenced by a nation’s physical geography?
Form of Government
Social Class system
Population Distribution
Religious Beliefs
17
Which organ of the UN has 5 permanent members and the power to write binding resolutions?
the Secretariat
The General Assembly
The Security Council
The Economic and Social Council
18
The global view of the relationship between the Janjaweed and the Sudanese government is
The Sudanese government is trying to disarm the Janjaweed
That both are fighting over oil rights in Sudan
The Sudanese government is aiding and arming the Janjaweed
That both are working to bring peace in Somalia
19
A similarity of the goals of Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is that both wanted
Gain independence from the Soviet Union
Secure political power for the majority of the people
Improve the economy by expanding government control
Encourage a great degree of industrialization
20
In India, the caste system has existed for many centuries because
The Indian National Congress supported it
The caste system promoted industrialization
Contact between India and the world is still limited
The Hindu doctrines of dharma and karma
21
The organ of the United Nations in which all members are represented is the
International Court of Justice
Economic and Social Council
Security Council
General Assembly
22
Pre-1500s African trade centered around
Gold and Salt
Oil
The Triangle Trade
Copper and Diamonds
23
To identify the LOCATION of a place, you would most likely have to identify its
vegetation
exports and imports
latitude and longitude
culture
24
The geographic features of the African continent are partly responsible for the
Decline of the slave trade in the 1800’s
Recent advances in technology in African nations
Use of French or English as the official language
Diversity of cultures found in Africa
25
What region of Sudan has Genocide recently taken place
Khartoum
Darfur
Blue Nile River Valley
Janjaweed
26
Which statement is valid about the history of South Asia?
Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people
The area has experienced little European contact
Superpower influence has brought peace and prosperity
Industrialization has strengthened the traditional beliefs
27
What were two results of colonial rule in Africa?
The slave trade ended; apartheid ended
Europeans appointed African proxies; established barter econ
Traditional rulers lost power; medical care improved
Most Africans speak English; Most Africans became Muslims
28
What was the basic idea behind "black consciousness?
Blacks should turn to religion; God will free them
Blacks should train to become soldiers; revolt for freedom
Black pride in black history/culture is key to resistance
Blacks should not use any violence to oppose apartheid
29
An example of a cultural region is...
the Brazilian Rainforest
The Muslim World
The United States
Southeast Asia
30
The primary goal of the Indian National Congress under Gandhi’s leadership…was to
Create a socialist economy
Partition India between the Muslims and Hindus
Gain independence from Great Britain
Reform the Hindu religion
31
After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were
Interested in completing their geographic knowledge
Competing for raw materials and markets
Determined to bring Christianity to the Muslim world
In need of land for their surplus populations
32
One feature that all map projections have in common is that they all...
show the curved Earth on a flat surface
Distort the size of the oceans
include political borders
are more accurate than globes
33
Which method did Mohandas Gandhi use in his campaign to win independence?
Force the United Nations to order the British to leave
Leading armed uprisings against the authority of the British
Enlisting foreign help in driving the British from India
Refusing to cooperate with the British government
34
The region in Africa where
Desertification
is hurting the worst is
Madagascar
Nile River Valley
Sahel
South Africa
35
Which aspect of life in India demonstrated the influence of the British colonial period?
Religious tradition of Hinduism
Caste system
Arranged marriage
Constitutional government
36
Which group of people were ruling South Africa during apartheid?
Hutus
Zulus
Afrikaaners
British
37
In what ways did India’s diversity help the British take control?
No cultural groups supported the British
Gandhi’s support of the partition of India
India, with its many cultures, were not unified
Muslims converted to Christianity to gain favor
38
What excuse did the white government use to explain Steve Biko's death?
He was shot while trying to escape from prison.
He died after a hunger strike in prison
He died of "natural causes" while in prison - a heart attack
He hung himself in his prison cell
39
Sunny skies, sandy beaches, and friendly people all describe whic theme of geography?
region
place
Human Environment interaction
location
40
South Africa’s apartheid system was designed to
Protect the dictatorship of the African National Congress
Protect white minority rule in South Africa
Protect equal access to jobs for all races in South Africa
Make voting easier and simpler for all races in South Africa
41
Belief in karma affects Hindus because it holds that
One’s deeds in a current life affect a person’s future life
Only men can achieve moksha
The soul is reincarnated only once
By following the 5 Pillars, a person will rise in caste
42
The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 was primarily caused by
Muslim fear of Hindu domination
China’s desire to expand its territory
The Soviet Union’s effort to divide and conquer South Asia
Gandhi’s insistence on establishing a Hindu nation
43
The Sepoy Rebellion was a response to
Muslim invasion
British violation of traditional Hindu and Muslim beliefs
African slave trading
American aggression
44
Which of the following nations does NOT have a permanent position in the UN Security Council?
Italy
U.S.
China
Great Britain
45
Which of the following is true about Africa?
European imperialism failed to provide any positive changes
Africa had no major empires
Africa has more independent nations than any continent
Africa is densely populated
46
The genocide in Rwanda between the Hutus and Tutsis resulted in which of the following?
The extermination of more than 1 million individuals
Belgium granting the country its independence
American troops being killed
The religion of Hinduism flourishing in the country