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Unit 2 Europe
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All of the following occurred after WWI as part of the Treaty of Versailles EXCEPT:
A League of Nations was formed
Map of Europe was redrawn with Germany losing land
Germany could no longer have a military
Poland and Yugoslavia
2
All of the following are basic ideas of the "Communist Manifesto" EXCEPT:
World is a struggle between classes
The world is a struggle between the "Haves" and the "Have Nots"
The proletariat needs to rise up
Bourgeoisie needs to continue its dominance
3
King of England who broke with the Pope because he wanted a divorce
Louis XVI
Nicholas II
Henry VIII
Louis XIV
4
Last absolute monarch in France, he would lose his head during the French Revolution
Louis XIV
Nicholas II
Louis XVI
Henry VIII
5
Renaissance was inspired by
The Catholic Church
writings of peasants
Persia
Ancient Greece and Rome
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Prior to the Renaissance, what was the dominant power in Europe
The United Nations
The League of Nations
The United Kingdom
The Catholic Church
7
The "Mad Scramble for Africa" cartoon can best be summed up by _____
Imperialism
Feudalism
Patriotism
Communism
8
Britain had colonies on every continent of the world
False
True
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"The War to End all Wars"
The Hundred Years War
The Russian Revolution
WWII
WW1
10
The Middle Ages was characterized by ________
Peace and Prosperity
Powerful absolute monarchies
Dominance by Europe
Frequent fighting over land
11
What aspect of European society was most influenced by the Renaissance?
philosophy
government
Art and architecture
religion
12
The failed invasion of Russia by Napoleon and Hitler were both due in large part to
Russia had such a strong military
Western Russia's extremely mountainous terrain
The powerful and destructive Russian winter
The Russian "iron-will" to stay and fight for the land
13
Where would you find this image
The Louvre
Versailles
The Vatican
Florence
14
Dabbled in everything including drawing a flying machine, submarine, and tank
Copernicus
Galileo
DaVinci
Locke
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Who held the most power?
Clergy
Wealthy noble landowners
knights
Monarchs
16
What led to the unexpected length and number of deaths during WW1
the Holocaust
Russia switched sides in the middle
the unexpected impact of new weapons
Use of atomic bombs
17
What motivated the exploration of the world?
Find another trade route to the spice islands and India
Find indigenous people to trade in the slave trade
Become rich and famous
Spread Christianity
18
Discovered the sun, not the earth is the center of the Universe
Machiavelli
Copernicus
Galileo
Locke
19
What was the main reason France was in such a huge debt?
The helped fund the America Revolution
Parliament did not balance the budget
No system of taxation
Tried to take over Russia
20
All of the following are true about Lenin EXCEPT
You can still see his body in Moscow
He was Duma leader
His "New Economic Policy" helped Russia
He spent time in Western Europe and learned about Communism
21
Greatest Italian sculptor and painter of the Renaissance
Michelangelo
Newton
Magellan
Machiavelli
22
"God has given the authority for a monarch to rule"
excommunication
predestination
divine right
totalitarianism
23
All of the following are true about the Renaissance EXCEPT ______
Only Men took part
it was a series of events over a period of time
Only the wealthiest 5% participated.
People living then did not realize they were going through it.
24
This German priest spoke out against the selling of indulgences
Martin Luther
Menno Simons
John Calvin
Jakob Ammann
25
While the renaissance occurred in Western Europe, Eastern Europe was missing out.
Cultural Relativism
Caste System
Stratification
Cultural Lag
26
Descartes, Copernicus, Galileo and Newton all were a part of ______
Age of Exploration
Age of Enlightenment
The Reformation
Scientific Revolution
27
What was the spark that started WWI
The Bolsheviks storming the WInter Palace
The sinking of passenger ship Lusitania
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Hungry is assassinated
The Reign of Terror
28
How did Gutenburg impact the Renaissance?
wrote poems
Made literature available
telescope
heliocentric view of the universe
29
Enlightened writer focused on social contract and the natural rights of citizens
Locke
Newton
DaVinci
Michelangelo
30
Who created this sculpture?
Raphael
Leonardo
Michelangelo
Donatello
31
Summarize what happened to Napoleon Bonaparte
Loving family man
Ruined by his own ambitions
Put France in a huge cultural lag
Lacked military knowledge
32
Perfected the telescope
Michelangelo
Locke
Galileo
DaVinci
33
What is the name of this sculpture?
The Enlightenment
The Thinker
The David
Julius Caesar
34
The "Sun King" - perfect example of absolute monarchy
Henry VIII
Louis XIV
Nicholas II
Louis XVI
35
What was the result of the French Revolution?
A Republic
a period of isolation
One absolute ruler to another
A limited monarcy
36
What was the main reason for European countries wanting a piece of Africa?
Raw Materials, resources, riches
dumping ground for waste
Military bases
Spread Christianity
37
Dominant political system in the middle ages
Communism
Democracy
Feudalism
Absolutism
38
Writers of the Enlightenment focused on the
interaction between the people and the government
need for strong, feared leaders
impact of art and architecture on people
importance of your spiritual relationship with God
39
What famous document began the Protestant Reformation
95 thesis
The Prince
declaration of Rights of Man
Declaration of Independence
40
First person to sail around the world (almost!)
Newton
Magellan
Michelangelo
Machiavelli
41
What was the BIGGEST cause of the French Revolution?
The Bolsheviks ideas of equality
The inequality of the "Estates System"
Success of the American and Glorious Revolution
Writings of the Enlightenment
42
Who is the artist of this painting?
Donatello
Raphael
Leonardo
Michelangelo
43
Who does this flag represent?
The United Kingdom
European Union
The Union of Soviet Socialist republics
The United Nations
44
All of the following are true about Joseph Stalin EXCEPT:
Leader of USSR during WWII and the start of the Cold War
responsible for the creation of "Russian Communism"
His "Five Year Plan" intended to grow agriculture and industry
He was very religious and supported the church
45
What occurred on September 1, 1939 that triggered the start of WWII
assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Germans started bombing Great Britain
Germany invaded Poland
The Soviet Union invaded Poland
46
Father of modern political science, author of "the Prince"
Da Vinci
Galileo
Machiavelli
Copernicus
47
Discovered the formula for gravity
DaVinci
Galileo
Magellan
Newton
48
Rasputin had power over the royal family in Russia because ____
he was elected
He helped their son with their illness
He bribed
He threatened them
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Last member of the Romanov dynasty that ruled Russia
Nicholas II
Henry VIII
Louis XVI
Louis XIV
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Who painted this:
Donatello
Michelangelo
Leonardo
Raphael
51
All of the following are true of the Bubonic Plague EXCEPT _____
killed 1/3rd or Europe
People thought it was a punishment
Originated in Europe
Known as "the Black Death"
