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World History Final Review
World History Final Review
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A review of important concepts from World History.
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1
Which is the major cause of population decline in the Spanish American colonies?
Disease
Forced conversion to Christianity
Use of more advanced weapons
Forced relocation
2
All of the following are major results of WWII EXCEPT:
Soviet Union becomes a world power.
huge loss of life.
Soviet Union loses power.
many colonies gain independence.
3
A period of time in which goods were increasingly made with machines instead of by hand was:
the American Revolution.
the French Revolution.
the Manufacturing Revolution.
the Industrial Revolution.
4
What is one major belief of Hinduism?
Reincarnation
Heaven
Worship of one god
Jesus as Savior
5
The U.S. policy designed to stop the spread of communism was called ___________.
appeasement.
nationalism.
containment.
imperialism.
6
Which of the following is NOT an underlying cause of World War I?
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
7
Prior to WWII, all of the following countries had totalitarian leaders EXCEPT:
Italy
France
Germany
Japan
8
___________ evolved during World War I because of lack of new military tactics.
Use of the tank
Use of atomic weapons
Trench warfare
9
All of the following are underlying causes of the Russian Revolution EXCEPT:
High taxes within Russia.
Economic problems
the Russo-Japanese war.
Harsh rulers
10
Martin Luther's challenge to the policies of the Roman Catholic church is known as the:
Renaissance Reformation.
Catholic Reformation.
Christian Reformation
Protestant Reformation.
11
What religion came to be dominant in West Africa due to trade?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
12
Why was Europe able to industrialize much more rapidly than other parts of the world?
Old technologies and many water sources.
New technologies and many water sources.
New technologies and few water sources.
Old technologies and few water sources.
13
A ruler with complete and total authority over their country is known as an ____ ruler.
republican
absolute
democratic
autocratic
14
A policy of avoiding conflict by appeasing one group is known as ________.
appeasement.
negotiation.
settling a dispute.
rivalry.
15
What is the Mandate of Heaven in Dynastic China?
Dictated that the Emperor was chosen by the heavens.
Dictated that the people were chosen by the heavens.
Dictated that the gods would choose who survived.
Dictated that the people of China were all gods.
16
Which of the following is NOT a reason that Europeans began overseas exploration?
Desire to leave Europe
New Maritime Technology
Wealth
Spread Christianity
17
All of the following are impacts of unions during the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT:
limits on working hours.
a decline in safe working conditions.
an increase in workers' wages.
establishing rights for workers.
18
Where were most cities located in 1000 A.D.?
Near mountains
Near sources of water
Near valleys
Near deserts
19
_____________ was a policy in South Africa that restricted the rights of black citizens.
Discrimination
Apartheid
Nationalism
Social Darwinism
20
The system based on trade between nations and acquiring wealth was called:
capitalism
feudalism
mercantilism
fascism
21
What was most of the world's population concerned with in 1000 A.D.?
Eliminating enemy civilizations
Claiming new territory
Exploration of the oceans
Agriculture and food production
22
In "The Prince," Machiavelli offers advice based on _________.
secular (non-religious) thoughts
sacred (religious) thoughts
23
A period of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union is known as:
the Russo-Japanese War
World War II
the Cold War.
World War I
24
________ developed between European countries in their quests for new colonies worldwide.
Rivalries
Trade
Friendships
Alliances
25
Which Renaissance-era idea is defined as interest in the human body and human potential?
Isolationism
Realism
Humanism
Judaism
26
How did other nations attempt to force South Africa to change its discriminatory policies?
By imposing economic sanctions.
By declaring war.
By removing South Africa from the United Nations.
By forcing South African leaders to sign an agreement.
27
The Five Pillars are the major beliefs of which religion?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
28
European influence in China __________ as a result of communist rule in the country.
increased
remained constant
decreased
29
After the fall of Rome, why was feudalism widely adopted around Europe?
It gave presents to all members of society.
It gave food to all levels of society.
It gave shelter to all levels of society.
It gave protection to all levels of society.
30
The Eightfold Path is a major belief of which religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
31
Why were the 1st and 2nd estates opposed to change before the French Revolution?
The paid the most taxes.
They paid the least taxes
The relied on the 3rd estate for transportation
32
What was the result of the Berlin Conference?
Countries agreed on how to divide Africa.
Countries gave African countries independence.
Countries allowed African leaders to rule.
33
What guided the relationships among the social classes in feudal Japan?
Income level
Occupation
Obedience
Negotiation
34
Creating lasting peace, encouraging trade, and religious tolerance are all impacts of:
the Spanish empire.
the Mongol empire.
the Mayan empire.
the English empire.
35
Gandhi encouraged ______________ in India in order to gain independence.
non-violent protest
cooperation with laws
war
violent protest
