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World History Semester 2 Final 2019
World History Semester 2 Final 2019
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Absolutism- Post WWII
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1
Which of the following was not a major cause of WWI that we discussed?
Religious Tension
Nationalism
Alliances
Imperialism
2
What do Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, and Joseph Stalin have in common?
they were considered heroes of WWI
they formed an alliance during WWII
all 3 led successful communist revolutions N their countries
all three became dictators of their countries following WWI
3
Why do some historians believe assassination of Fr. Ferdinand was crucial but not cause of WWI
The assassination was only important to the people in Russia
People of Serbia were traditionally angry,war was inevitable
Tension in world-MANIA, even if assassination didn't occur
Some historians believe the assassination didn't even happen
4
What is name of sudden intense attack plan utilized by the German army during World War II?
fascism
Kristallnacht
Bolshevik
Blitzkrieg
5
What was the Edict of Nantes?
Declaration-religious toleration, Hug. could live peacefully
Declaration-pol. toleration allowing rise Henry of Navarre
Declaration of peace-Henry of Navarre & King George of GB
Declaration-absolute control,all subjects will pay taxes.
6
Approximately how many European Jews were killed as a result of the Holocaust?
2 million
30 million
10 million
6 million
7
Locke stated-job of Govt 2 protect people's natural rights. What 2 do if Govt is not doing this
People should move 2 different country where Govt is better.
People should vote until political leaders do a better job.
People should deal with bad government for at least 30 years
People should overthrow govt and put a better one in place.
8
Which of the following best defines Alliances?
System where powerful nation controls/exploits 1 or more col
Political,military,economic agreement btwn 2 or more nations
Philosophy/system-places great importance on military power.
An extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.
9
What role did Intendants play under the French Monarch?
They developed laws on behalf of the king.
They acted as mediators between the nobles and the king.
They acted as a "secret service" for the king.
They collected taxes and administered justice.
10
Which of the following Treaties ends WWI and contains very harsh terms for Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of BrestLitsovsk
Treaty of Tordesilla
11
Which of the following was the goal of Absolute Monarchs during the Age of Absolutism?
To give power to the people and let them make decisions.
To control all aspects of society.
Develop stronger army than the 3rd world countries at time.
Sell enough land 2 pay off debts accrued by building palaces
12
Who discovered the laws of motion and gravity?
Hobbes
Albert Einstein
Isaac Newton
Copernicus
13
Which of these best describes John Locke's views on government compared to Thomas Hobbes' view?
John Locke believed govt was not needed in strong countries.
John Locke agreed with Thomas Hobbes
John Locke agreed but believed the Monarch must be a women.
John Locke had more faith in the people than Hobbes.
14
During Operation Barbarossa what ultimately led to the defeat of the German Army?
The Russian army formed the eastern front in Poland
the harsh Russian winter
the Maginot Line
British forces were able to capture key cities
15
Which of the following best defines the term Propaganda?
Form of teaching intended 2 rally young citizens 2 join war
Mobilization of ones military for purpose of scaring enemy
Development of legal documents intended to oppress citizens
Sprding ideas,info,rumors 4 purpose of furthering cause/goal
16
The sinking of the this British ship on May 7, 1915 would help bring the U.S. into the war?
Lusitania
Sussex
Tannenburg
Titanic
17
What type of government did the Bolshevik Revolution Establish in Russia?
Oligarchy
Communism
Democracy
Monarchy
18
How do nations often use propaganda to represent Nationalism?
The propaganda often represents an enemy nation negatively.
It often shows young children who will be future of nation
Propaganda often uses symbolism-as flags 2 fuel patriotism
The propaganda often displays the nation in a negative way.
19
Which of the following is the main reason countries are imperialistic?
To gain natives as slaves.
To immerse themselves into the culture of other nations.
To make economic gains.
Develop positive relationships with people all over world.
20
Which refers 2 thought that it was duty of Europeans 2 westernize nations they colonized?
European Responsibility
Manifest Destiny
The White Man's Burden
Domestication
21
Name of the period of rapid industrialization in Japan leading up to World War II
Meiji Period
Manchuria Period
Manhattan Project
Third Reich
22
Thomas Hobbes believed:
Should enter agreement with each other-best for whole group
Should overthrow govt if doesn't uphold promises to people
Humans R naturally selfish,wicked,need strong ruler 2 govern
People-inherently responsible & will do what's best for govt
23
What was the main effect of the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
created an alliance between Japan, Italy, and Germany
began fighting on a second front
helped to get U.S. out of Depression when we entered the war
forced the U.S. to end its neutrality
24
Why did all major world powers see war as a major policy option during WWI?
Conducting major militarism,if have means to win a war/do it
Knew war could mean gaining way more territory in long run
They were afraid that discussion and not war would look weak
That imperialism led to no other option besides war.
25
What was the name of the program created by Joseph Stalin to attempt to industrialize Russia?
Operation Barbarossa
New Economic Policy
Five year Plan
Atlantic Wall
26
Military strategy used by U.S. 2 cut off enemy from supplies/avoid taking unnecessary casualty
Island hopping
Kristallnacht
Luftwaffe
Blitzkrieg
27
Belief that God created monarchy & that monarch acted as God's representatives on Earth is....
Religious Diplomacy
Divine Right
Feudalism
Heavenly Ordinance
28
The Enlightenment is best described as:
that stressed using common sense & prayer to solve problems
reason,thought, & power of people 2 follow monarchs w/out ?
stressed reason,thought, & power 4 indivl's 2 solve problems
None of these describe the Enlightenment.
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Which of the following best describes an Absolute Monarch?
King/queen who divides power among people for the govt.
A king/queen who held all of power within states' boundaries
King/queen who answers 2 nobles,makes decision based on poor
King/queen who divides power between themselves and Church
30
Which of statements best explains how fascism was able 2 rise in nations of Germany/Italy
Treaty,nationalism,ec. conditions after WWI made it possible
Had been ruled by strong monarchs- wanted to install fascism
tried 2 imitate style of govt Bolsheviks put into place in R
Once part of Austro-Hungarian Empire-became fascist
31
How was the Maginot Line unsuccessful?
French were easily able 2 determine where German army was
The U.S. failed to break through the Atlantic Wall
the Germans invaded Russia and cost them the war
Germans went around it through Belgium & conquered France
32
Which of the following best defines Nationalism?
Philosophy that places great importance on military power.
An extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.
political/military/economic agreement btwn 2 or more nations
a powerful nation controls/exploits 1 or more colonies
33
Which of the following best defines Imperialism?
Extreme form of patriotism and loyalty to one’s country.
System where powerful nation controls/exploits 1 or more col
Philosophy that places great importance on military power.
Political,military,economic agreement btwn 2 or more nations
34
Which of is not a part of the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany would turn attention on lg Russian army, defeat them
Germany would encircle Paris delivering swift blow 2 France.
Germany would cross Eng Channel into GB 2 neutralize efforts
Germany would invade France through neutral Belgium.
35
Which of these best describes a Coup d'etat?
Very long struggle 4 power that eventually ends in monarchy.
An agreement to participate in a republican government
Fundamental shift N religious beliefs of country/territory.
A sudden seizure of power or blow to the state.
36
A machine for beheading people, used as a means of execution during the French Revolution.
Bastille
Razor of Doom
Blade of Terror
Guillotine
37
Which of the following is not a negative effect of imperialism?
Depletes a nation of their resources.
Can sometimes bring stability to a nation.
Often leads to unrest in imperialism nations.
Creates tension between natives.
38
Which of the following does NOT describe France when Louis XIV died?
France was ranked #1 in art, literature, & statesmanship
France was the military leader in Europe.
France was very wealthy & adopted slogan plenty for everyone
France was deeply in debt from building and warfare.
39
What is name of secret message sent by the Germans to Mexico that was intercepted by British?
Lusitania
Bolshevik
Zimmerman Telegram
fourteen points
40
Which of the following was NOT one of the Nuremberg Laws passed by the Nazis:
sexual relationships between Germans and Jews was illegal
Jews were not allowed to be citizens of Germany
Jews had 2 pay extra citizenship tax 2 govt 2 live N country
marriage between a Jew and German was illegal
41
Which of the following statements describes the main objective of D-Day Invasion?
to knock Italy out of the war
to cut off the Japanese from their supplies
to open a western front in Europe
to liberate France
42
Which of the following countries were annexed by Hitler prior to World War II
both Poland and Austria
Czechoslovakia
Austria
both Austria and Czechoslovakia
43
The goal of Hitler's Holocaust was to
to conquer Europe by eliminating enemies
violate Treaty of Versailles,instill nationalism in Germany
to kick all minorities out of Germany
create a 'pure' Germany rid of Jews
44
How can the exploitation of a nation for their resources affect them in the future?
All of the Above
It can lead to political unrest.
It can lead to higher poverty levels.
It can lead to a deteriorated infrastructure.
45
How did chemical warfare play a role in WWI?
It made the war go by much quicker.
Chemical warfare led to the formation of tanks.
Soldiers refused to fight & use of chemicals ended the war.
Ch warfare led 2 brutal war characterized by many casualties
46
Which of following refers 2 type of warfare characterized by building of trenches & hold lines
Volley Warfare
Trench Warfare
Biological Warfare
Total Warfare
47
Hobbes theory-people agreed 2 give total control 2 monarch,people will act in own self interest
Enlightenment
Philosophe
Social Contract Theory
Interpersonal Theory
48
Hiroshima and Nagasaki were:
concentration camps discovered by the Allies
cities bombed by the U.S. using the atomic bomb
the names of Japanese military leaders
islands taken by the U.S. in the fighting in the Pacific
49
After which event did members of 3rd Estate start demanding democracy,equality,liberty N France
American Revolutionary War
Hundred Years War
Russian Revolution
Spanish Civil War
