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World Civilizations Final
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1
Which of the following was a key characteristic of fascism in the 1920s and 1930s?
Glorification of human resources
Open political debate
State over individual needs
Pursuit of a classless society
2
In 1945, this international organization was formed to keep peace in the world
The League of Nations
The League of Augsburg
The United Nations
The Commonwealth of Nations
3
What was not a primary reason that Pres. Truman used to decide to drop bombs on Japan?
Demonstrate power of bomb to Russians
Save American soldiers lives
It was quickest path to end the war
Use it on them before they used it on us
4
Which of the following was a social Darwinsit argument in favor of European imperialism?
Westerners felt a duty to being civilization to inferior
Increased trade would benefit all people
Colonies would bring wealth & prestige to home country
Western nations needed outlets for their growing populations
5
How did the industrial revolution contribute to imperialism?
Non-western nations needed natural resources from Europe
Industrialism created many protectorates around the world
Industrialized countries sought new markets
Companies wanted to build factories in Aisa and Africa
6
What was the goal of the Catholic Counter Reformation?
Condemn the practice of selling indulgences
Raise money for the Church and to remove the king
Help Catholics remain loyal & to reform the Catholic Church
Increase the rights of women and limit power of Pope
7
What event began the European scramble for colonies in Africa?
King Leopold II seizing control of the Congo
The gold and diamond mines established by Cecil Rhodes
H.M. Stanley's explorations of the Nile River
The Beor War
8
How did the Humanists of the Renaissance differ from the traditional medieval philosophers?
They emphasized the importance of the individual
They had interest in the spiritual life of people
They rejected Christian principles
They lacked interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture
9
How did the Congress of Vienna try to ensure peace in Europe?
Tried to make stronger countries weaker
It restored the balance of power across Europe
It gave people power to vote in the lower house
Encouraged the growth of democratic governments
10
What was Hitler's Final Solution for the Jews during the Holocaust?
Genocide
Deportation
Labor Camps
Ghettos
11
How did Middle Eastern countries react to the creation of Isreal in 1948?
Middle Eastern countries welcomed Isreal
Middle Eastern countries were eager to form an alliance
Middle Eastern countries supported the creation
Middle Eastern countries attacked Isreal
12
The ideas most closely associated with Voltaire is?
Freedom from unlawful arrest
The right to bear arms
The right to a jury trial
Freedom of speech and freedom of religion
13
Why was Napoleon initially able to seize power in France?
General political chaos created a need for a strong leader
The French people did not like von Metternich
People suspected the monarchy of wanting to undo land reform
Napoleon wanted to continue the Reign of Terror
14
What was the most important impact of Johann Gutenberg's printing press during the Renaissance?
It helped the rapid spread of ideas throughout Europe
It allowed people to write letters to one another
It fostered good relations between church and all Christians
It strengthened the bonds between the people and their king
15
What caused Napoleon's invasion of Russia to fail?
Napoleon's soldiers were unprepared for the harsh winter
Napoleon invaded Russia with too few soldiers
Great Britian and Spain came to aid Russia
The Russian tactics of guerilla warfare wer unsuccessful
16
Exploration & overseas expansion of 16th century colonial empires was facilitated by all except
Astrolabe
Steam Engine
Triangular sail
Sextant
17
What was the primary cause of the stock market crash of October 1929?
A bear market
The Great Migration
Overspeculation
The Great Depression
18
During WWI,Germany fought on 2 fronts. They were victorious on the Eastern Front as a result of
The Russian Revolution
The Treaty of Versailles
The Schlieffen Plan
Submarine Warfare
19
What was a commonly accepted idea of both the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment?
A belief in Catholic teachings
A belief in democracy
A belief in the use of reason
A belief in an earth-centered universe
20
All of the following factors contributed to European imperialism EXCEPT
Superior African production methods
A sense of cultural superiority
Demand for natural resources
Superior European technology
21
What triggered the events that led to the formation of the Church of England?
Henry VIII wanted a divorce
Henry VIII wanted to become Pope
Henry VIII admired Martin Luther
Henry VIII killed 300 Catholics
22
Historically, which individual is most associated with the beginning of the Reformation?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
John Knox
Ignatius of Loyola
23
The Cold War was a period of hostility between which two superpowers?
China and Japan
U.S. and Soviet Union
U.S. and Isreal
Soviet Union and China
24
Which change took place in the economy & industry of Europe during the Industrial Revolution?
More people moved to the country
Growth occurred in mass production and factories
Farmers became richer
More products were made at home
25
Gavriollo Princip justified the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on the grounds of?
Militarism
Imperialism
Alliance System
Nationalism
26
On which two cities were the atomic bombs dropped during WWII?
Sapporo and Nagasaki
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Hiroshima and Edo
Tokyo and Nagasaki
27
What technology made Hitler's blitzkrieg possible?
Gun powder and the Gatling gun
Trench warfare and cannon
The Submarine and machine gun
Tanks and airplanes
28
The Scientific Revolution began with Copernicus questioning the:
Heliocentric theory of the universe
Laws of motion
Geocentric theory of the universe
Scientific method
29
What term describes the cause of WWI when Germany and Britain competed for the largest navy?
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Alliances
30
What was the purpose behind the Zimmerman Telegram?
Was supposed to expose the new weapons of war
It was sent to convince the U.S. to attack Japan
It was sent to negotiate the terms of surrender
It was send to divert America's attention away from the war
31
Hitler gained support of the German people through all of the following except:
By promising a classless society with equal rights to all
By promising to end unemployment
By developing a plan to end reparations to the Allies
By restoring pride in the German military through rearmament
32
Classical liberals of the 19th century argued for all of the following except
Free market economics
Universal manhood suffrage
Written constitutions
Republican forms of government
33
The main flaw of the settlement reached at the Congress of Vienna was that it:
Treated France too leniently
Went too far in adopting the new values of the French Rev.
Failed 2 realize the strength of nationalist want 2 be free
Excluded Spain from any territorial settlement
34
A stalemate developed along the Western Front because:
Trench warfare made it difficult for either side to win
The French army was able to push Germany out
The U.S. immediately joined the war
The German army fought with outdated weapons
35
In Bismarck's practice of
Realpolitik
, his political actions were guided by
The needs of the people
The principle of divine right
The needs of the state
Traditional morality
36
The Nazis were able to carry out the Holocaust because of all the following except:
Anti-Semitism was already common in Germany before Hitler
No opposition groups challenged Nazi policy against Jews
Many Germans weren't aware of how bad Jewish persecution was
The Nazi created a gradual rise of anti-Semitic policy
37
WWI was the first war to use which of the following?
Chemical weapons, tanks and airplanes
Guerrilla warfare, biological weapons, and flame throwers
The atomic bomb, Zepplins, and cruise missiles
Trebuchet, batering ram, and seige tower
38
The procedure of gathering info by identifying a problem, forming a hypothesis & testing it is
Scientific Method
Social Contract
Heliocentric Theory
Theory of Universal Gravity
39
Which of the following best summarizes Niccolo Machiavelli's political views?
The sword is mightier than the pen
It is better to be loved than feared
Leaders should use any means necessary to reach a goal
Honesty is the best policy
40
Generally, the revolutions of 1848 resulted in:
Immediate gains for liberals
Slow gains for liberals
A consolidation of moderates, nationalist, & middle class
The end of monarchy in Europe
41
Why did Serbia and Austria-Hungary's conflict evolve into a global conflict (WWI)?
Otto von Bismarck was jealous of King George V
The Schlieffen Plan didn't work
European nations honored alliances
The Kaiser wanted to take over Europe at any cost.
42
Sir Isaac Newton developed the theory of:
General Relativity
Heliocentrism
Universal gravity
Organic evolution
43
Which European country was Germany never able to conquer during WWII?
Belgium
Great Britain
France
Poland
44
What aspects of Europeach colonization had the biggest impact on the Natives of America?
The exploration of new lands
The destruction of farming
The spread of disease
The trade of food
45
Which of the following was a cause of the French Revolution?
The belief in the power of the church
The success of the Estates-General
The inequalities of the social classes
The lowering of taxes by the king
46
What was the purpose of the Concert of Europe agreement that emerged at the Congress of Vienna?
To support social reform
To support violent revolutions
To support the old order
To support political reform
47
What impact did the Glorious Revolution have on England?
It allowed for the creation of a limited aristocracy
It allowed for the creation of a constitutional monarchy
It allowed for the creation of a representative republic
It allowed for the creation of an absolute monarchy
48
In China, the Great Leap Forward & Cultural Revolution were similar in that both plans:
Disrupted industrial development
Guaranteed human rights
Encouraged capitalism
Ended dynastic rule
49
What promise did Lenin make to gain support of the Russian people in 1917?
Land, labor, and capital
Peace, land, and bread
Raw materials, communications, and victory
God, gold, and glory
50
Harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles helped lay the foundation for the:
Rise of national socialism in Germany
Rise of fascism in Italy
Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
Great Depression
