WHISB Exam Review
Kristallnacht
"Night of Broken Glass," when Nazis attacked Jews throughout Germany
Which of the following had the largest influence over Safavid art and architecture design?
religion
Why did Europeans desire to control the Suez Canal?
Control of the canal would greatly reduce shipping costs and time between Europe and Asia.
The following nations asserted colonial powers within Europe, as well as worldwide. These nations established themselves as world powers by restraining the rights of other regions to self rule. The nations aligned and stood as one against the world with a rapid escalation of conflict due to their alliances.
Austria-Hungary, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire
In the idea of laissez-faire economics the government should have a strong role in the economy.
False (Adam Smith)
From the start of World War I, England had more troops in battle than France.
False (France had over 3 million with England having less than a million troops.)
The United States was forced into WWI due to Austrian naval attacks to commercial vessels.
False (German naval attacked with submarines sinking commercial ships was a cause of the US' entry into WWI.)
The ideas of Adolf Hitler were immediately accepted by the German people.
False (Hitler imprisoned for his ideas)
The leader of Great Britain during World War I was Winston Churchill.
False (Lloyd George)
Many nations took democratic forms of government after World War I. What was the form of government of these new nations prior to the end of World War I?
Most of these areas were colonial states of an empire.
How did telegraph lines improve communication?
Telegraph lines allowed people to communicate faster.
Which of the following was NOT a similarity between the American and French Revolutions?
The American and French Revolutions saw long term success in the elimination of a monarchy.
What was the effect of the German invasion of Poland in 1939?
The British abandoned appeasement and declared war against Germany.
The Electoral College is the method by which the US chooses the President of the United States.
True
The Renaissance and Scientific Revolution share similarities in their search for answers and expressions about the world that did not rely on the Roman Catholic Church.
True
The Russian Revolution of 1917 created the USSR.
True
The Treaty of Versailles was a main cause of World War II.
True
The end of the Cold War was a reason for the increase in globalization.
True
The fighting that took place between Protestants and Catholics during the Thirty Years War resulted in more autonomy for European countries.
True
World War II was caused in part by the rise of fascist governments.
True
Japan felt they had been treated unfairly by the Treaty of Versailles.
True (Japan not formally recognized)
The Jesuits were instrumental in the expansion of the Roman Catholic faith to the New World.
True- Jesuits converted natives to the Christian faith in the New World.
Horses and cattle originated in Europe.
True- horse, sheep, cattle, cats, chickens, rats, pigs, cows
During the Industrialization Revolution women started to work outside the home and become active in their government
TrueFascism is an extreme left wing government.
The most accurate example of Wilson's 14th Point is _______________.
United Nations
Which of the following is NOT a country where genocide occurred in the 20th century?
Uruguay
How were the Ottomans able to conquer such a vast area of land?
Use of cannons and Janissary armies.
What military technologies and strategies did the Ottoman Empire primarily use?
Use of gunpowder and Janissary armies.
Newspapers reported on the events of WWI with articles and photos of the battlegrounds. Some of the most memorable news clippings from WWI were neither of these things. They were political cartoons. What was the most significant appeal of political cartoons in shaping people's perspective of the war?
Use of parody and satire to provide content.
Which of the following is a contributing factor to the British Agriculture Revolution?
higher crop yield due to new inventions such as dikes, fertilizer, and crop rotation
Smallpox was detrimental to the indigenous people of the Americas, as they lacked _____ to the European diseases.
immunity
Which of the following best describes capitalism?
industry is controlled by private owners for profit
Disease and death were common with the slave ships, all are considered causes for this except_________.
insects
Which of the following technology advances had the greatest impact on military technology?
interchangeable parts
Which of the following caused a decline in the Safavid Empire?
invasions and civil war
How did the Communist Manifesto impact industrial society?
it led to political uprisings
All of the reasons below were causes for the increased slave trade of the early 1800's except, _________________.
lack of indentured servants from Europe
Due to their new territorial acquisition, the Ottomans were able to thrive economically since they were able to control _____ between Europe and Asia.
land trade
Which of the following are factors needed to industrialize?
land, labor, and capital
Which of the following was not a European motive for imperialism of Africa?
language
How was the Church able to gain so much wealth?
levying taxes
junk deep water locks Grand Canal Grand Wall
massive ocean-faring ships raises and lowers ships water levels in the canal extensive artificial river running North and South of the Empire massive wall extending along the Northern border of the empire
Which of the following events stalled globalization in the 20th century?
World War II
What were the most popular exports of the Ming Dynasty?
silk and porcelain
How did the Ming Dynasty impact European culture?
Chinese goods were widely popularized in Europe.
Halos
Middle Ages
The Normandy landings-
started the process of retaking occupies France.
How did the Ming dynasty recruit its military?
Each family sent one male member.
Human Rights are rights people must earn.
False
Linear Perspective
Renaissance
Where did the Safavid Empire originate from?
Timurid Dynasty
Under Meiji rule, Japan underwent rapid industrialization because _____.
they recognized the need for advanced military to compete with the world
When a nation uses the majority of its budget to make weapons and asks civilians to grow their own food so commercial stores can be sent to soldiers abroad, and creates a universal draft to build its forces, this is called-
total war
What was the purpose of the Grand Canal?
transportation of goods from North to South
The Germans threatened the safety and security of civilians with their use of __________ during WWI.
unrestricted sub warfare
Which of the following impacted the Safavid's military campaigns the most?
use of cannons
How did the Ming Dynasty maintain effective administration?
use of the civil service exam
How did the Industrial Revolution impact science?
vaccines and medicine
direct rule indirect rule protectorate sphere of influence
viceroys ruling in India of failure of Sepoy Rebellion British used local sultans to rule to benefit Britain advising local rulers because it was less expensive arranging special trade agreements to maintain econ
The Glorious Revolution was a violent overthrow of the king of England.
False
Title: _____ took control of the Orthodox Church forced "westernization" improved canals and education Which of the following would be the best title for the text above?
Accomplishments of Peter the Great
Which of the following contributed to European success in imperialism in Africa?
Advanced military technology
Explain two ways in which Simón Bolivar was influence by the American and French Revolutions.
1) Bolivar was influenced by the American Revolution by seeing the colonies win their independence against the "evil authority". This inspired him to go out and fight for the people and rebel against the Spanish, as he had hope that the people will win. If the British colonies could win, why couldn't they? 2) Bolivar had witnessed the French Revolution and he studied the Enlightenment ideas and witnessed and observed how the French used the ideas. He used this knowledge of the Revolution and the Enlightenment ideas to help create a new government for Venezuela.
Explain four reasons free-enterprise economies are more successful than communist economies.
1) Free-enterprise economies allow people to start their own companies. More people starting their own companies=more available jobs=better economy. 2) Freedom given within the free-enterprise economies is a great motivator for people to work harder as they are allowed to start businesses or work for someone. Either way, people are still working harder for the money and the betterment of the economy. 3) Within a communist economy, since everyone is given the same thing by the government, there isn't a motivator to work hard. Since the government is running everything, there is limited area of freedom. People can't start their own businesses, which doesn't help the economy. 4) In a free-enterprise economy, people have the opportunity to better their life and their children's lives economically. They are able to provide a better future for themselves and their kids.
Identify two Enlightenment ideas that influenced the American Revolution and explain how the idea was used in the creation of a new government.
1) John Locke's philosophy about unalienable rights; John Locke had stated that the natural rights were life, liberty, and prosperity. Americans used this philosophy as motivation to fight for their rights against British rule. In the Declaration of Independence, it is stated that the people get their unalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. 2) Baron de Montesquieu's philosophy on checks and balances/branches of government; Americans revolted partly because they felt as though they were being too controlled. So, in the creation of their new government, they included Montesquieu's philosophy about checks and balances and branches of government. They split the government into 3 branches: judicial, legislative, and executive, each branch being able to limit the other's power.
Which of the following statements regarding Nelson Mandela is true?
1) Mandela often used violent tactics to fight against apartheid. 2) Mandela became president of South Africa. 3) Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years.
What role did Benito Mussolini play in World War II?
1) Mussolini allied with Germany and Japan to create the Axis powers. 2) Mussolini maintained a fascist form of government in Italy. 3) Mussolini invaded and conquered Ethiopia and Albania.
What role did Nelson Mandela play in ending apartheid in South Africa? Give two example of actions taken by Mandela.
1) Nelson Mandela helped organize worker strikes and protests 2) He help start the fight for apartheid with his violent approaches and the fight continued while he was in prison. After his liberation, apartheid ended and he was elected president.
Which of the following is an example of Enlightenment ideas in government?
1) No cruel or unusual punishment found in the US Constitution. 2) The quartering of troops in homes became illegal in the Bill of Rights. 3) The formation of three branches of government in the US Constitution.
Why did Arab nations reject the state of Israel? Provide two reasons.
1) One of the reasons is because Israel was created by taking land from various Arab countries, which didn't settle well with them. 2) Since the land has a historical and cultural significance to the Arab nations, they felt as though creating the state of Israel was a form of Western Imperialism, which prompted the nations to take action.
Which of the following was an effect of the Holocaust?
1) Over six million Jews were murdered. 2) Jewish business, graveyards, and other sites were destroyed. 3) Jewish citizens were forced to live in ghettos.
Describe two reasons for the development of Al-Qaeda.
1) People weren't fond of US' involvement in the Gulf War and it made US unpopular in the Middle East. 2) The other nations didn't like the US and Saudi Arabia relationship and how the US had close ties with Saudi Arabia.
Explain two ways the American Revolution influenced the French Revolution.
1) The American Revolution was won by the Americans and freed them from British rule. Therefore, it inspired the French to rebel against their current authority as the American Revolution gave the French people the hope that they could win against the authority even if the current leadership may have more military prowess. 2) The American political system was based on the Enlightenment ideas (liberty, equality, fraternity). The French Revolution took inspiration in that their political system included the same Enlightenment ideas as the American political system after the American Revolution.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the genocide in Rwanda?
A military regime controlled by the Tutsis took control.
Which of the following is a result of the Opium Wars?
A treaty that gave Great Britain control of Hong Kong.
Malaria is a disease carried by vectors such as the mosquito. With the humid conditions of the West Indies, malaria was a result with many that worked in those conditions for long periods contracting the disease and death soon followed. Which statement is most accurate with malaria and slavery.
African slaves had a natural resisitance to malaria so they were sought after for these disease stricken areas.
What were the major causes of the Industrial Revolution?
Agriculture revolution, population increase, and new inventions
Which of the following is NOT on commonality between the three fascist countries.
All three countries invaded other countries within ten years of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles (while all three countries invaded other nations it was not until the 1930's.)
Which statement best describes the Columbian Exchange?
An exchange of foods, animals, and diseases between the "Old World" and the "New World"
Slavery was not exclusive to the New World, which groups used slave labor in previous civilizations.
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome
"The checks and balances is a way to prevent government from either devolving into an autocratic tyranny or an autocratic mob mentality."Beau Willimon Which of the following Enlightenment philosophers would agree with the quote above?
Baron de Montesquieu
This European country was invaded in order for Germany to attack France.
Belgium
Belgium is specifically named in Wilson's Fourteen Points, why is that?
Belgium had been invaded and occupied by Germany.
Religious
Both Renaissance and Middle Age
How did the Korean and Vietnam Wars affect the Cold War?
Both the Korean and Vietnam Wars were wars over communism. The Soviet was on the side of communism and the US was on the side of democracy for both of the wars. Being on opposite sides of a proxy war increased tensions and drove both of the countries farther apart instead of together to end the wars.
Why did the Industrial revolution start in in Britain?
Britain had natural resources, labor, and capital.
How did Islam influence art and architecture in the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires?
Building of mosques and avoidance of icons.
Which of the following institutions had a lot of power at the time of Luther's birth?
Catholic Church
Excerpt from 95 Theses: "Any truly repentant Christian has a right to full remission of penalty and guilt, even without indulgence letters" The excerpt above from Martin Luther's 95 Thesis would support his argument that the_____.
Catholic Church was gaining wealth by selling forgiveness
How were the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughal capable of controlling large empires?
Centralized administration and use of a bureaucracy.
What were the benefits to hiring children as factory workers?
Children were paid less and moved around the machinery easier.
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic or achievement of Winston Churchill?
Churchill sent troops to help fight the Battle of Stalingrad.
Nationalism was a major cause of WWI, which of the following is not an example of nationalism from the WWI era?
Creation of a Jewish sovereign state
Explain one war or event where Israel was attacked by Arab nations and explain Israel's response to the attack.
During the Munich Olympics, terrorists came and kidnapped 11 Israeli athletes and murdered them. Israel responded to this by invading Lebanon to support Israel and the tensions between them had increased.
Which statement best describes the the impact of the Protestant Reformation on England?
England became Protestant under Henry VIII, returned to Catholicism for a brief time before settling for Protestantism under Elizabeth I.
One political effect of Protestant Reformation was _____.
England became protestant under Henry VIII.
The Christian Churches performed mass conversions in the New World, this was especially true of the Catholic Church from the earliest eras of exploration. England did not convert the natives to the Catholic faith, why?
England had founded the Anglican Church under Henry VIII.
Which of the following best describes the reason for the Berlin Conference?
European countries wanted to prevent conflicts between themselves over claims of African territories.
Rudyard Kipling's poem the "White Man's Burden" illustrates Social Darwinism because _____.
Europeans believed they were superior and had a duty to teach Western ways to nations who were not industrialized
Scientists have decided that the earliest migrations from Asia to North America was via the Bering Straight. The Bering Strait is found in what is now Alaska and Russia. The early migrations chose not to settle in this area but continued south. Choose the best reason or reasons for this to have taken place.
Extreme climate and few stable food sources
All African countries won their independence by the 1980s.
False
Anti-Semitism is the idea that citizens should support Jewish citizens and fight against the discrimination.
False
Both the Sepoy and Boxer Rebellions wanted to rid their nations of foreign control. The movements gained so much traction within their countries that multi-national forces were required to supress the rebellions.
False
Chicken pox, cholera, yellow fever, influenza, measles, malaria, bubonic plague, leprosy, and the common cold originated in the New World (North and South America).
False
Divine right is the idea that God tells absolute monarchs how to rule.
False
During the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution, the Roman Catholic Church maintained power by being at the forefront of education sponsoring scientists and artists.
False
Fascism is an extreme left wing government.
False
Following independence from the British, the territory remained one country.
False
Fourteen European nations met during the Berlin Conference and negotiated with African leaders on how land would be settled with respect to tribal boundaries.
False
Genocide is the deliberate killing of religious group.
False
Hideki Tojo was the Japanese naval commander during World War II.
False
Hindus and Muslims rebelled against the British when they felt the British disregarded their religious beliefs by requiring them to bite a cartridge greased with animal fat. They were successful in permanently expelling British forces because they united.
False
Las Madres de la Plaza was a group of mothers who fought for human rights in Mexico.
False
Martin Luther had many complaints about the Catholic Church including their practice of using the vernacular because it made it impossible for the commoner to be able to understand Church teachings.
False
Mohandas Gandhi fought against genocide in India.
False
Prior to European Imperialism, the Ming Dynasty never sponsored overseas explorations and encouraged trade between China and Europe.
False
Queen Victoria had significant political control in Great Britain and named herself Empress of India.
False
The majority of citizens in the United States wanted to enter the world war to prove their strength to the world, but Wilson chose to delay the U.S.'s entry as long as possible.
False (Most U.S. citizens voted for Wilson since he promised to keep the U.S. out of World War I.)
Apartheid was the belief that whites and blacks should be equal in South Africa.
False (whites better than blacks)
Which of the following was NOT an action taken by King Louis XIV to show is absolute power?
Fighting of the Seven Years War in order to gain territory (it was the 30 years war)
Louis Jolliette Alver Nunez de Vaca Prince Henry
France Spain Portugal
Title:_____ allowed for freedom of the press and liturature levied taxes in order to create a large army practiced religious tolerance Which of the following absolute monarchs would be the best title for the bullets above?
Frederick the Great
Which of the following actions taken by Frederick the Great is not aligned to absolutism?
Fredrick the Great practiced a policy of religious tolerance.
Free trade is trade with little or no regulations and few, if any, taxes on the transfer of goods. Why do you think free trade was important to Wilson?
Free trade enables each and every nation to make the most of their resources and products with no barriers. and free trade encourages innovation.s.
"The Big Four" was composed of the leaders that were in charge of designing the peace terms after WWI, which of the following was not in that group?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?
Keep European influence out of and to maintain American economic influence in Latin America.
The mass murders in Cambodia were perpetrated by which group?
Khmer Rouge
Mohandas Gandhi and Nelson Mandela had two different philosophies on how to rebel against an oppressor. Explain which method you think is best. Give three reasons to back up your opinion.
Gandhi used nonviolent methods to fight for independence while Mandela took a more violent approach to end apartheid, prompting violence from the government. I believe that Gandhi's method was better because it was peaceful and less people got hurt, he was able to actively participate instead of being thrown in jail, and his boycotting of goods had a financial impact on the British, pressuring them in a way to surrender. Gandhi's methods were nonviolent but still effective in overthrowing a government. There also more benefits to Gandhi's method than Mandela's method. In Mandela's case, violent approaches seemed necessary as for what they are dealing with. It may have been effective with peaceful protest however, nonetheless it was still effective.
Which nation was blamed for starting World War I and forced to pay reparations to the Allied Powers?
Germany
Wilson felt it was necessary to have a reduction in the military and to lower the number of arms for the assurance of international peace. The Treaty of Versailles did not align to this with all nations, only _____________ was required to reduce their amount of arms.
Germany
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?
Germany was not asked to pay reparations to the victorious nations. (large)
Drought, overproduction of goods, and stock speculation were causes of what event?
Great Depression
Which of the following statements best describes the 95 Theses?
Grievances about the Catholic Church including the sale of indulgences and amount of wealth.
An increase in literacy, more books available, information travelling farther can all be attributed to the ______.
Gutenburg Press
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The French Revolution was a failure"? Be sure to give three reasons to back up your opinion.
I agree with the statement "The French Revolution was a failure" because, France's freedom didn't last long after Napoleon's rule, France went back to having a monarch, and the lower class had lost the rights that they had earned. Napoleon had used his Enlightenment ideas and spread them wherever he went and during his military campaign. Afterwards, the country decided to reinstate a king and the lower class went back to having less/no rights.
Do you agree or disagree with the way America responded to the September 11th attacks? Give three reasons to back up your opinion.
I agree with the way America responded to the September 11th attacks because, with the way the US handled it, it showed the other nations that the US was strong and will be successful in handling any threats to their country. It also was a good response because, the United States had caught the leader of the terrorist group, Osama Bin Laden, therefore stopping attacks from the Al Qaeda. Finally, the US dismantled the Taliban government in Afghanistan, which was major step taken. In all, the measures taken may not have completely eliminated attacks o the US, however it decreased it significantly and it showed the other nations the military prowess of the United States.
Mohandas Gandhi is often called the "father of India." Agree or disagree with the statement. Be sure to give two reasons to back up your opinion.
I agree with this statement because, he led the fight for independence in India and he used peaceful methods to do so, inspiring other leaders. Gandhi led the fight for independence peacefully and it shaped India to how it is today. The peaceful protests were enough to drive the British back, hence winning the fight and establishing India as a country. Since Gandhi was the leader of the fights and was the leader of the peaceful protests, he is credited to be the father of India.
Agree or disagree with the following statement. Atomic weapons played a huge part in the Cold War. Give three reasons to back up your opinion.
I agree with this statement because, the atomic bomb incident in Japan instilled fear in the Soviet Union, because the nuclear weapon was extremely powerful and it was in the US' hands. This increased tensions between the 2. Another reason it was a huge part of the war is because the entire Cold War was just a nuclear arms race, all because of the atomic bomb. The third reason is that because of the atomic bomb drop, the Soviet Union tried making their own nuclear weapons, attempting to compete with/outdo the US and prompting a war.
Which statement best describes the motives for the way lands were settled in Africa?
Imperialist powers were driven by geographic features such as resources and access to ports.
King John Oliver Cromwell James 2 William and Mary Charles 1
King of England forced to sign Magna Carta Leader of England during Commonwealth period King of England overthrown in Glorious Revolution King and Queen who signed E.Bill of Rights(after James) Abs ruler overthrown in English Civil War (executed)
Using the art works pictured below, describe the similarities and differences between art from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
In both the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, religion played some part in the artwork. For example, the 2 portraits above portray a religious piece: the first picture with the worshiped baby and the 2nd one with the Last Supper (Jesus having his last supper). However religion played a bigger role in the artwork of the Middle Ages as compared to the Renaissance as during the Renaissance, people started to explore the idea of humanism, straying away from religion. As for perspective, the Middle Ages didn't really use the idea of perspective whereas the Renaissance toyed with the idea of 2 point perspective. Finally, as for dimension, the Middle Ages used 2 dimension more frequently than the Renaissance.
Indentured servants and slaves were used extensively in the New World to supplement the labor force, which of the following is not true.
Indentured servants outnumbered slaves due to immigration.
Which of the following had the largest impact on Ottoman art and architecture?
Islam
How did Islam impact the society in the gunpowder empires?
Islam influenced art, architecture, and family roles.
Which of the following best describes how the Ottoman Empire impacted trade?
Istanbul became a major center of trade.
How did The Wealth of Nations impact industrialized countries economics?
It led to a more competitive and prosperous market.
Which of the following statements best represents the Renaissance?
It was a time period of rebirth for Greco-Roman art and philosophy.
What was the purpose of propaganda, used by both sides, during World War I?
It was used to generate funds, resources and support for the war effort.
Why did the Renaissance start in Italy?
Italy had access to ancient Greek and Roman art, literature and architecture.
Why was Italy an ideal location for the start of the Renaissance?
Italy had access to classical Greece and Roman texts which were revived during the Renaissance.
Which of the following statements correctly explains John Locke's main philosophy?
John Locke believed in the idea of unalienable rights of life, liberty, and property.
The plantation system was developed in multiple regions upon the discovery of the Americas. These large farms required a significant labor force to ensure crops were harvested and land was used to its potential. Why was this system not used in Europe?
Land grants/plots were smaller than the vast land of the Americas.
'Never again' is the rallying cry for all who believe that mankind must speak out against genocide. Jon Corzine. Which of the following groups would agree with the quote above?
Las Madres de la Plaza
The many alliances that existed among the various European nations was a direct cause of the rapid escalation of the regional conflict becoming a global war. Which of the following organizations was not considered an alliance but was an organized group of united countries.
League of Nations
Black Jack Pershing James Flagg Vittorio Orlando Q. Victoria Rasputin Alexi Duchess Sophie Princip Bolsheviks Wilhelm II
Led AEF in WWI artist/illustrator of WWI posters Italian leader in WWI common relative in European families "mad monk" youngest member of Romanov family wife of Archduke Ferdinand Black Hand's assassin revolted against Russian royal family German Emperor
Which of the following individuals is NOT considered an absolute monarch?
Louis Napoleon
What did the Ming do to protect its Northern border?
Maintaining and extending the Great Wall
Olmec Aztec Inca Maya
Mexico Tenochtitlan Machu Picchu Chichen Itza
Two Dimension
Middle Ages
Which of the following led to World War I?
Militarism, Alliance System, Nationalism, and Imperialism
Why did the Ming control much of the world's silver?
Ming exports were purchased in silver and highly sought after.
How did Safavid culture impact other cultures?
Miniatures were used in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires.
Which of the following was NOT a provision in the English Bill of Rights?
No double jeopardy in criminal cases
"I am the state." Which of the following individuals would most likely agree with the quote above?
Oliver Cromwell
Based on the work of archeologists, the ___________is considered that oldest of the Mesoamerican tribes.
Olmec
The earliest existence of irrigation in the New World was found to be used by the _______tribe.
Olmec
Although the Allied forces claimed victory in World War I, historians have come to see the war as one of attrition. Why is this the case?
One side had no more materials to make guns and munitions.
Which of the following was a cause of the Ottoman decline?
Ottoman Empire grew too large to administer
Which of the following statements most accurately describes the Scientific Revolution?
People looking for answers about the world outside of the Roman Catholic Church.
How did religion impact the line of succession in the Ottoman and Safavid Empires?
Political succession was unclear due the Islamic Schism.
Title?? Khmer Rouge is in power Vietnamese and Chinese citizens are murdered Forced labor and an agrarian society Which of the following is the best title for the bullets above?
Politically Motivated Mass Murder in Cambodia
What role did Pope John Paul II play in ending the Cold War?
Pope John Paul II helped end the Cold War by shifting Poland from a communist to a more democratic government (he helped inspire changes in the government). He was the first non-Italian in over 400 years and he inspired the Polish by being the 1st pope from Poland.
How did the bubonic plague of the 14th century impact the Ming population?
Population decreased by nearly 2/3rds
Which of the following was supported by Karl Marx?
Proletariat Revolution
The common factor among all of the Mesoamerican tribes was a religion that chose the Sun as a god and multiple deities, as they were polytheistic in nature. Maya expanded their beliefs to include lunar deities as well. Archeologists have reached this decision after having studied what?
Pyramid of the Moon
How did transportation change during the Industrial Revolution?
Railroads and aviation
Which of the following best describes the decline of the Ming Dynasty?
Rebellions caused by famine and crop failure
Focus on ordinary people
Renaissance
Which of the following best describes the effects of European imperialism in Africa?
Schools were developed but pushed Western culture and values.
Explain the role of Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev in ending the Cold War. Give at least two ways each leader helped end the Cold War.
Ronald Reagan played his part in ending the Cold War by continuing the policy of containment, increasing military spending in the US, and starting the space missile defense program. All of these actions prompted the end of the Cold War (Soviet's surrender) by putting pressure on the Soviet. Mikhail Gorbachev helped end the Cold War by limiting the government's power and being more transparent instead of secretive. He also gave citizens a bigger role than previously and removed the troops stationed in Afghanistan.
Which of the following was not a part of the Central Powers?
Russia
How did the Safavid Empire impact art in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires?
Safavid miniature paintings became popular in the Ottoman and Mughal Empires.
Mexican pyramids are ______________ to their Egyptian pyramid counterparts found in Africa.
Similar
Which of the following is a social effect of 20th century globalization?
Social media allows people from around the world to connect instantly.
Which of the following nations was NOT a fascist government in the 1930s?
Soviet Union (communist)
The Dutch and English were more involved in the slave trade than the Spanish, choose the reason that is most accurate for this lack of interest in the slave trade.
Spain had lost their navy in a battle with the English so limited in sea travel thereafter.ica.
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, yet he sailed for Spain.This was not uncommon, as some Portuguese explorers sailed under a Spanish flag. Choose the following answer that best explains why this took place.
Spanish royals saw potentail wealth and wanted to spread the Catholic faith into new lands.
Which of the following was NOT done by Josef Stalin in World War II?
Stalin allowed freedom of speech against the war effort.
John Calvin Ignatius Loyola Peace of Augsburg Peace of Westphlia
Started a Protestant religion that believed in predestination Founder of Jesuit Order Allowed Germans to determine the religion of their principality Ended Thirty Years War and redrew map of Europe
What is the significance of the Camp David Accords, and how did this aid peace in the Middle East?
The Camp David Accords was an agreement between Egypt and Israel, agreeing to peace and settling issues like land diplomatically. This agreement prevented attacks from Egypt however, the other Arab nations weren't a part of this agreement, so they still attacked Israel.
How did the Roman Catholic Church react to the Protestant Reformation?
The Church had a series of meetings to discuss their practices and ended the sale of indulgences.
Which of the following in NOT an example of globalization?
The European Union refuses to admit Turkey.
Which of the following was a cause of the Ming Dynasty's successful maintaining its territory?
The Great Wall, gunpowder, superior naval technology
How did the victorious Allies deal with the Ottoman Empire after 1919?
The Mandate System allowed both France and England to oversee the newly independent regions from the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire.
lavish wealth assassination related to Queen Victoria life threatening illness. The list above describes members of-
The Romanov Family
How does the Scientific Revolution still influence society today? Your answer should make a claim and be supported with two pieces of evidence. A good answer will be approximately three to five sentences.
The Scientific Revolution was monumental in developing scientific theories that revolutionized modern science. For example- the heliocentric theory. Before the Church recognized that the heliocentric theory was in fact true, people believed that the Earth was the center while all other planetary bodies revolved around it. However, because of the heliocentric theory, we are able to discern that the Earth revolves around the Sun- which helped astronomer decipher more astronomical problems. Another invention that influences society today is the telescope. The telescope enabled people to actually see into space and discover some of the mysteries. Without these 2 innovations/inventions, there would be many unknowns about our universe that would be very hard to discern.
Why did the arts flourish under Shah Abbas' rule?
The Shah paid for the development of the arts and architecture.
Which of the following was a cause of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor?
The US cut off the Japanese supply of oil.
Congress and the American people were not eager to accept the League of Nations, the last point of Wilson's plan. The main reason for their negative response was the following?
The US would become even more involved with European affairs.
How did tensions in the Yalta and Potsdam Conferences lead to the Cold War? Give one reason from each conference.
The Yalta Conference was held to decide what would happen post WW2. The leaders decided to divide Germany and Berlin into 4 military zones and the Soviet Union had an agreement to have free elections in Europe. Stalin broke the free election agreement, which caused tensions between the nations to intensify. The Potsdam Conference was held to wrap up what the Yalta Conference had started. However, tensions intensified when President Truman decided to keep the atomic bomb's power secret from the other nations. With the conferences, tensions, mainly between the US and the Soviet Union, intensified and lead to the Cold War between the 2.
Louis Pasteur, a French chemist, invented vaccines and pasteurized milk, which contributed to healthier and longer living.
True
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Industrial Revolution and imperialism?
The advancement in production and technology during the Industrial Revolution created a need for natural resources which drove Europeans to other nations that were not industrialized.
There were several secret alliances prior to the war. The Triple Entente and the Three Emperors League are two examples of those pacts among the European nations. After the war, Wilson chose to outlaw alliances as part of his peace plan. Why was Wilson against the alliance system?
The alliances escalated the war due to the secret pacts and alignments. Next
Alpacas are indigenous to South America, why did the Europeans domesticate them outside of their homeland?
The alpaca fleece is prized for its soft and durable qualities.
How is the Protestant Reformation related to the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution?
The authority of the Roman Catholic Church was questioned by all three.
Why was the communist takeover of China important to both the U.S. and Soviet Union? Give one reason for each country.
The communist takeover of China was important to the U.S. mainly because the U.S. didn't want countries becoming communist. China becoming a communist country basically was the last straw for the US and the US government decided to take measures to prevent another country from becoming a communist country, hence the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The communist takeover of China was important to the Soviet Union because another country had become communist, which meant the Soviet Union had gained an ally. It was also a sign that communism was slowly spreading to countries, all allies to the Soviet Union.
Revolutions are usually a direct result of the people of a nation not having needs met and living in conditions that do not allow for any existence beyond mere survival, as such which of the following was not a cause for the Russian Revolution.
The empathetic and sympathetic responses to the Russian people by Czarina Alexandria.
The Fourteen Points plan for peace had three distinctive sections, which of the following is the best example for each of those sections.
The establishment of free trade, restored Belgium and League of Nations.
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the German invasion of the Soviet Union?
The invasion convinced Britain to declare war on the Soviet Union.
How did religion influence the economy of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires?
The jizya tax was placed on non-Muslims.
Which of the following is NOT an effect of the idea of divine right?
The king put the majority of the tax burden on the nobility.
Which of the following is an effect of globalization?
The news of political uprisings in the Middle East spread in a matter of minutes.
The potato is readily identified with the Irish, this is especially true with the Great Potato Famine and the many Irish recipes that use the potato as an ingredient. This is odd since the potato is a "New World" food, how did this Irish connection come to be?
The potato thrived in the rich soil found in Ireland.
Which of the following innovations allowed Martin Luther to spread his ideas rapidly throughout Europe?
The printing press
How did James Watt's invention change the industrial revolution?
The steam engine was converted to steamboats, locomotives, and utilized in factories.
How did Zheng He impact Ming economics?
The treasure fleets exported many Ming goods.
How did the Mughal regard so many diverse cultures in their empire?
They blended various cultures and beliefs of the region.
How did the Ming improve the Grand Canal?
They created deep water locks.
Where did the Safavid Empire originate?
They emerged from the Timurid Empire.
Why were reason and observation important in the Scientific Revolution?
They gave scientists a basis to make observations and conduct experiments.
Why did the Mughal Empire collapse?
They were taken over by the British East India Company in 1858.
Which of the following philosophers is least aligned with the ideas of the Enlightenment?
Thomas Hobbes
Philip II expelled Jews and Muslims from Spain in order to advance the Catholic religion.
True
Roosevelt won his first term as president with promises of a more proactive federal approach to the economy.
True
Social Darwinism adapted the ideas of Charles Darwin and applied them society. This belief was used to justify European imperialism because Europeans saw themselves as superior since they were Christian and had advanced technology.
True
The British were interested in colonizing India to gain raw materials and increase their market for British goods.
True
According to the Social Contract, the people agree to give up some individual power to the government.
True
Adolf Hitler had a solid plan to get Germany out of the depression in the 1920s and 1930s.
True
After the Colombian colony of Panama decided not to let the United State build the Panama Canal, the United States supported Panama's fight for independence.
True
General Pershing was the highest ranking officer from the US as leader of the AEF.
True
Germany was considered the most militarily prepared of all the European nations prior to World War I.
True
Globalization started before the 20th century.
True
Great works of art were created during the Renaissance because of fierce competition between city-states in Italy and the patronage of wealthy individuals.
True
Historians assert that the harsh peace of World War I was a direct cause for World War II.
True
Imperialism is the economic, social, and political control of a country by another country.
True
King Henry VIII was similar to Martin Luther because he went against the Catholic Church however they were different because Henry VIII was motivated by politics rather than religion.
True
Airplanes were used to survey and observe the enemy prior to World War I. During World War I which of the following is the best evolution of the advanced use of planes in direct fighting?
Wright Brothers invented the plane, France added weapons to planes and Germany improving the accuracy/efficiency of the armed planes.
Which of the following affected Ming diplomacy?
Zheng He's voyages in the Indian Ocean
bazaar jizya Sufi Dhimmi
a market with diverse goods a tax on non-muslims a Muslim mystic a non-Muslim
What was a long term result of World War I?
a period of short economic boom followed by a world wide depression
One reason indulgences were sold was to raise money to _____.
finance the Church's spending and building projects
Which of the following was supported by Adam Smith?
free enterprise
The Treaty of Versailles was considered a harsh peace, as Germany was subject to punitive measures for their part in the war. Which of the following was part of the peace accord but not punitive to the Germans?
free passage to the Dardanelles (a Turkish strait)
During the Thirty Years War, both the Protestants and Catholics hoped to _____.
gain territory under their religion and stop the other from gaining territory.
What was the purpose of the Forbidden City?
government building
Copernicus
heliocentric theory of the universe
What military technology allowed the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires to siege cities?
cannons
According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the _____.
class struggles between the rich and poor
Mesoamerica was the site of the origination for the advanced civilizations of the era, why?
climate was ideal for farming maize
"A prince, therefore, need not necessarily have all the good qualities I mentioned above, but he should certainly appear to have them...he should not deviate from what is good, if that is possible, but he should know how to do evil, if that's necessary." Niccolo Machiavelli, The Prince The quote above from Machiavell's prince suggests that politicians during the Renaissance should be _____.
concerned with maintaining power if if that means harming others
Robert Boyle
conducted experiments on gas and pressure
Geographic Social Economic
degradation of nat resources and dev of waterways increased racist attitudes, belief of European superiority Africans forced to work low wages for European nation
Which of the following was an economic impact of the Industrial Revolution?
development of socialism
Humanist artists of the Renaissance focused their art on ______.
dimension and perspective
How did the Pope react to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
excommunicated Martin Luther from the Catholic Church
Before the Industrial Revolution the majority of people were _____.
farmers
Which of the following is a political impact of the Industrial Revolution?
middle class involvement in labor reform
Which of the following led to the rise of the Ottoman Empire?
military expansion in Eastern Europe
Isaac Newton
observed laws of motion
India was considered the jewel in the crown of the British because _____.
of the resources and markets it provided England
Today, scientists feel they are well versed in the ways of the ancient tribes of Mesoamerica because of the archeological findings and ______________.
ongoing research and discovery of artifacts.
capitalism communism Industrial Revolution Labor Unions
owned by people owned by government general intro of power driven machinery organization protecting the rights of members
The Scientific Revolution's influence reached ______.
philosophers who employed the same empirical methods to question the world
All of the following contributed to the end of the Atlantic Slave Trade except,
piracy taking over slave ships in record numbers.
Which of the following best describes socialism?
production and distribution is controlled by the community
Which of the following best describes communism?
property is owned by the government and appropriated by need
Galileo
proved the heliocentric theory
Which of the following was a cause of the Ottoman Empire's decline?
revolution
Which of the following was a social impact of the Industrial Revolution?
rise of the middle class
direct rule indirect rule protectorate sphere of influence
rulers sent from imperial country to rule from within local rulers acting in the best interest of the industrial power local rulers left but have to follow advisors outside rulers gain exclusive rights.
Baron de Montesquieu Adam Smith Voltaire Jean Jacques Rousseau Thomas Hobbes
separation of powers free-enterprise economic system separation of church and state ideas of Social contract (people and gov agreement) humans inherently selfish; require an absolute sovereign
Which of the following was NOT a tactic used by Mohandas Gandhi?
shooting British military (peaceful protests)
"It is in another world. In the midst of so much wealth there seems to nothing but chimneys and flaring furnaces with wretched cottages around them. Add to this a thick and black atmosphere and you have but a first impression of the life a third of my subjects are forced to live."
speaker 1
"Every individual is continually exerting himself to find out the most advantageous employment for whatever capital he can command. It is his own advantage, indeed, and not that of the society which he has in view. But the study of his own advantage naturally, or rather necessarily, leads him to prefer that employment which advantageous to society.... He intends only his own gain, and he is in this, and many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was not part of any intention."
speaker 2
Speaker 3 - "The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win."
speaker 3
nationalism imperialism militarism total war alliance system
strong feeling of support for one's state/nation large powerful country controls smaller weaker nation maintaining strong military for the country mobilizing country's entire resources for war formed alliances with countries to avoid bigger threats
Who traditionally held the most political power in the Ottoman Empire?
sultan
How did the Ming Dynasty pay for expansion of the empire?
taxation of citizens and trade
Which industry was first impacted by the Industrial revolution?
textile
Which industry was first to be industrialized?
textile industry
Humanists believe _____.
that questions about the world can be answered with reason.
One result of the Sepoy Mutiny was
the British government had to rule directly because the East India Company was no longer able
Wilson's Fourteen Points addressed the immediate need for resolution from WWI, but also provided a tool for continued peace with ____________.
the League of Nations
The Boer Wars between the British and the Boers resulted in _____.
the foundation of the apartheid
Which of the following led to trench warfare and high casualties in World War I?
the machine gun
Wilson's Fourteen Points speech identified reasons for war. Which of the following best resolves those issues?
the self determination of ethnic groups, free access to trade and negotiation
The Treaty of Versailles took its name from what person, place or event?
the town of Versailles
World War I introduced an innovative strategy to war known as trench warfare. This new approach had soldiers dig deep ditches and spend endless days and nights in those long trenches. Which of the following was not a cause for this new technique of fighting?
war planes
Queen Victoria was limited in her power because England was a Constitutional Monarchy, but had significant power because she _____.
was named Empress of India by the Royal Titles Act and ruled there.
Which of the following inventions had the largest impact on the textile industry?
water powered loom
