World History Unit 7 Review
In the late 1800s, one response of British workers to unsafe working conditions was-
d. to form labor unions
"All great nations... have desired to set their mark upon barbarian lands, and those who fail to participate in this great rivalry will play a pitiable role in time to come" This statement supports the concept of-
d.Imperialism
How was the British government able to maintain control of its empire during the 18th and 19th centuries
naval power
What was the principal reason for the successes of European interference in China in the late 1800's?
A. Europeans had superior military technology
During the nineteenth century, Europeans improved roads, built bridges, and put down railroad tracks in their colonies primarily to-
A. obtain raw materials for their industries
The passage above most likely appeared as part of-
B. Adam Smith's the wealth of nations
Which geographic factor explains why the Industrial Revolution began in Britain?
B. England had abundant coal and iron resources.
In this passage Lord Derby argues that it may be necessary for Britain to take new areas of Africa-
B. To protect some areas Britain owns in Africa
Which statement is best supported by the data in the graph?
C. European colonial areas increased greatly from 1870 to 1914
Why was the location of the Suez Canal most important to the British during this era?
C. The canal gave them quicker access to colonies in Africa and Asia
One result of the Opium War was that China-
D was divided into "spheres of influence"
This stanza from Kipling's poem is most closely associated with the belief that it was the duty of Western powers to-
D. Introduce the benefits of their civilization to non-European peoples
Which scientist helped improve social conditions by taking steps to prevent diseases spread by germs?
D. Louis Pasteur
Which conclusion is best supported by the map?
a. Britain's natural resources encouraged the growth of industrial cities.
with which statement would Adam Smith most likely agree
a. Government should interfere as little as possible in the economy
which conclusion is best supported by information in the map?
a. The British Empire extended into all of the inhabited continents.
Which of the following could be added to Section III ?
a. exploration of mineral resources
which describes a major social effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe
a. the growth of the middle class
A similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China as that both were-
a.reactions to forms of European imperialism
Which area of the world came under the direct control of European powers during the late 19th century
b. 2
How did changes in textile manufacturing help initiate the Industrial Revolution?
b. Textile manufacturers were the first to combine steam power and machinery in factories to mass produce goods.
During the late 19th century, which geographic facotr attracted European imperialists to South Africa?
b. natural resources
The author of this passsage describes conditions caused by the-
b. rise of the factory system
Which political changes did the Industrial Revolution help being about in nineteenth century Europe?
b. the growing middle class encouraged the national unification of Italy and Germany.
What did Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels believe would result when communism finally emerged as the dominant political and economic system
b. workers would abolish private property
Which of the following best completes the chart?
c. Railroads and improved infrastructure
What was one influence of Queen Victoria on British society?
c. She supported the introduction of social reforms and charitable programs to improve the lives of the poor.
a long-term effect of the Industrial Revolution in Europe was-
c. a general rise in the standard of living
which of the following is a lasting effect of European colonization if Africa
c. improved literacy and life expectancy
Which of the following summaries provides accurate information related to the political and cultural developments of the civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa?
c.The colonization of Africa by France, England and Belgium had a great political and cultural impact on Africa. Countries were arbitrarily formed regardless of native tribes, communities, or cultures. Native people were seen as inferior; therefore, Europeans made efforts to force European religions upon them and to teach them in European ways.
Which slogan best reflects the point of view of Cecil Rhodes depicted in this cartoon?
d. "Connecting Cape town to Cairo"
considered the "brightest jewel in the crown" of the British Empire, which colony was a significant source of cotton, tea, and silk
d. 6
All of the following are ideas concerning free enterprise from the Wealth of Nations except-
d. Free markets are controlled by the government
Which statement best describes a significant contribution of James Watt
d. His work on the steam engine allowed steam to power factory machinery.