Cumulative Exam Review

What were some of the natural resources that attracted Europeans to Africa in the 1800s? Check all that apply

-land for farming -gold and diamonds -ivory -rubber and palm oil

A Renaissance writer considered one of the greatest poets of all time is

Dante Alighieri.

Because of industrialization, water became

polluted

Which is an example of a sphere of influence?

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

Which is a true statement about the Open Door policy?

All nations should have equal access to ports of trade.

Unlike during the Medieval period, church leaders commissioned works of art during the Renaissance to

decorate religious spaces.

As a result of the French Revolution of 1791 and the Napoleonic Wars, people most wanted

government reform.

The map shows British India. What does this map of British India in 1860 show?

provinces ruled by the British raj and states controlled by Indian monarchs

What did the guillotine symbolize?

the Reign of Terror

While reviewing documents for an informative essay, it is most important to consider

the historical context of the text.

A reason that many city workers lived in unhealthy conditions was

there was no garbage collection or sewage service.

The graphic organizer includes facts about Great Britain and Japan. Column A: Great Britain The British Empire stretched across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. Column B: Japan Japan expanded into Manchuria between 1930 and 1939. A student made this graphic organizer to help write an informative essay. What fact could be added to column A?

Imported cotton came from colonies in Egypt and India.

What happened after the British became more imperialistic and forced China to sign trade agreements?

Imports to China and exports from China grew.

What happened to President Wilson's goal of granting self-determination after the war?

It was never realized

Why was the Russian army near collapse by 1916?

The army was low on food, supplies, and ammunition.

Which event immediately followed the storming of the Bastille?

Peasants began attacking the aristocracy.

Which statement best explains the importance of the Age of Discovery?

The Age of Discovery was the beginning of globalization.

What was one change established by the British raj in India?

The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.

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

Women had little political or economic power.

Which best describes the Incas?

a large and rich empire in South America

A small group of centrists tried to get the Jacobins and the Conservatives to compromise on what main idea?

a republic versus a constitutional monarchy

Renaissance art was strongly influenced by ancient Greek and Roman

architecture.

To drive out foreign influences, the main thing the Boxers did was to

kill foreigners, missionaries, and Chinese Christians.

During the 1500s, many Jesuits became

missionaries.

In addition to an interest in religious reform, the princes of Germany supported Martin Luther's ideas for

political and economic reasons.