World History Cumulative Exam Review

In the years leading to World War I, the spirit of nationalism increased competition among nations to do which of the following? Check all that apply.

1,3,4,5

Why did European powers compete for control of Muslim states? Check all that apply.

2,4,5

Which is an example of a sphere of influence?

A nation is politically independent, but an imperial power controls its trade.

Which explorer is known for being the first to circumnavigate the globe, yet died in Asia before completing his journey?

Ferdinand Magellan

Which best describes the significance of free-speech rights granted to members of Parliament by the Bill of Rights?

These rights allowed Parliament to oppose the monarch's position.

Which is a true statement?

US workers won the right to unionize after Britain in 1898.

Which best explains how wealthy residents of Italian cities contributed to the Renaissance?

Wealthy residents bought works of art, which supported artists.

The Incas were the first early American civilization to create

roads to connect different parts of their empire.

Toussaint L'Ouverture issued a constitution to ensure that

slavery would be abolished.

Which is a true statement about the Open Door policy?

All nations should have equal access to ports of trade.

Who started the Reformation in England?

Henry VIII

Why was the Petition of Right (1628) of such importance?

It stated that the law was higher than the king.

Which statement about women's power during the Renaissance is true?

Women had little political or economic power.

"Sino" is another word for "_____________"

chinese

During the early part of the Industrial Revolution, factory managers were

generally harsh and abusive to workers.

After taking power, one action that Napoleon refused to take was to

give women the right to vote.

While Latin American countries had many different ideas about government, those that wanted a liberal government preferred

strong regional rule.

Simón Bolívar was known as the "Liberator" because he liberated

northern South America from Spanish rule.

The British East India Company had taken over India by

the 1750s.

What caused Europe's population to increase, to provoke its interest in trade, and provided its population with large amounts of gold and silver?

the Columbian Exchange

Which document provided a model plan of government to other nations?

the US Constitution

Boyle's law explains

the relationship between pressure and the volume of gas.

A reason that many city workers lived in unhealthy conditions was

there was no garbage collection or sewage service.

Why did the Allies engage in propaganda efforts overseas?

to inspire people to support the Allied war effort

Look at the map of Africa below. What feature of the continent is described by the different colors on the map?

wet and dry regions