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Unit 2 World History Review (2022 update)
Unit 2 World History Review (2022 update)
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1
What philosophy is outlined in the image?
Separation of powers prevents totalitarianism
Tyranny promotes the general will
Rule of law represents a social contract with the people
Oppression encourages liberty and security
2
What did the unification of Italy and Germany illustrate?
Nationalism could be used to consolidate political interest
Interdependence was a significant obstacle to waging war
Socialism was an effective way of organizing the economy
Colonialism could be used to spread European civilization
3
What did colonial officials often discourage native peoples from doing?
adopting western lifestyles
practicing traditional customs and rituals
learning European language
converting to Christianity
4
The workers in industrial countries must create a revolution, overthrow ... using force (who would have state this)
Adam Smith
Napoleon
Karl Marx
John Locke
5
In the early 18th century, why did the Agricultural Revolution in Great Britain result in urbanization?
enslaved persons replaced free laborers on farms.
displaced rural workers migrated to cities find jobs.
factory work strengthened extended families.
the middle class decreased in size
6
What is one way in which the Enlightenment changed society?
It led to increased power for royal families in Europe.
It was the cause of the Protestant Reformation.
It rejected Renaissance individualism.
People were encouraged questioned traditional values and past practices.
7
What was a major effect of the Latin American Revolutions of the 19
th
century?
Many Latin American countries achieved independence.
Countries in Latin America deported most people with European ancestry
European colonialism replaced the independent government of Latin America
Democracy became the dominant political system in Latin America.
8
“Diamonds Discovered in S. Africa! Both Former Dutch Settlers &British Seek Ownership of Mines”
Would refer to what idea
To form new alliances
To gain manufactured goods
To spread Christianity
To gain valuable raw materials
9
Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety are best known for what?
Protecting freedom of religion
Sending French troops to fight in the American Revolution
Reign of Terror
Supporting the the reign of King Louis XVI
10
Which institution became stronger and limited the monarchy in order to end absolutism in England?
Universities
Anglican Church
Parliament
Banks
11
Which statement represents a key idea directly associated with John Locke’s
Two Treatise of Government?
Individuals acting in their own self-interest will achieve economic success
All people are born with the right to life, liberty, and property
Freedom of speech should be denied
Predestination will determine who will go to heaven
12
What did 19th century european imperialism lead to?
expansion of free-trade systems throughout the world
development of self-sufficient economies in the colonies
rapid industrialization of Africa and Asia
exploitation of the colonial peoples and their lands
13
What revolution is this describing?
Glorious (English)
American
French
Haitian
14
In the 17
th
and 18
th
centuries, the theory of divine right of kings was often used to justify which of the following?
Introduction of Free Trade
Establishment of an Absolute Monarchy
Involvement of Peasants in Political Decisions
Supreme Power of the Church
15
Which was a cause of the French Revolution?
Church had too much power
Third Estate wanted more power
Napolean
Jacques Chirac
16
What do these headlines describe:
“Telegraph Cable Connects Britain to India”--“Steamboat Crosses the Atlantic Ocean”
New technology increased the ability and speed of global communication
New technology was mostly used to maintain control over colonies
New technology caused countries to increase their isolation
New technology allowed nations to communicate for the first time
17
Before the French Revolution, the people of France were divided into three estates based mainly on what?
Religion
Geographic region
Social Class
Education level
18
How was Africa controlled during the 19th & early 20th century?
Most European powers agreed that the forced takeover of Africa was wrong
African countries were largely able to maintain their independence
Almost all African countries became colonies under the control of Europeans
African countries united to successfully form their own empires
19
Which of the following most accurately describes a consequence of political change in France when Napoleon came to power
The French government was split into three branches with checks and balance
The revolution in France failed and absolute monarchs maintained power.
Napeoleon Required Free Elections to take place
France transitioned from a republic to a dictatorship.
20
What types of groups/people had the most power under the Spanish colonial system?
African & Native Indian populations
Mestizo and Mulatto populations
The peninsulares made up the majority of the population
Fewest people in the population had the most power
21
What were Tanzimat reforms in the Ottoman Empire?
the reorganization of the Janissary military
a series of reforms inspired by Western European constitutional nationalism
a new system of banking
a distinctive hat worn by Ottoman bureaucrats
22
What was the goal of the factory act of 1833?
Preventing the exploitation of children in factories
Forbidding factories to be open on Saturdays
Forcing factory owners to pay overtime wages
Mandating a one hour lunch break for factory workers
23
What was a major goal of both the Sepoy Mutiny and the Boxer Rebellion?
improve access to civil service examinations
remove foreign influences
outlaw the caste system
restore Parliamentary government
24
Which of the following was encouraged by enlightened thinkers to improve society?
Development of absolutism
Establishment of a rigid social hierarchy
Teachings of the Church
Use of reason
25
Which of the following explains why the British were able to easily defeat the Chinese in the Opium War?
Industrialization resulted in the Chinese having a weakened army & navy
The Chinese wanted a better relationship w/ the British so they surrendered
Industrialization resulted in the British having superior weapons & tech
The Chinese had a small army and little experience w/warfare in its history
26
How did Japan change course during the Meiji era through the 19th century
Japan strictly regulated their interactions & only traded w the British
Japan moved from an isolationist policy to welcoming Western expertise
Japan regularly interacted with Latin American powers through trade
Japan rejected foreign influence after a series of rebellions
27
What does the timeline pictured below illustrate?
Rebellions lead to further restrictions
Revolutionary ideas spread to other countries
Colonial goverments went unchallenged in the Americas
Revolutions were isolated and did not spread
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The resentment of foreign rule, the desire to restore local customs, and the devotion to one's nation is called
Facism
Nationalism
Communism
Socialism