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DATE: WED. 22 JAN 2014
Review: "Test Preparation" (Western Europe: 1800 – 1945)
Global History II
1. Nationalism means
1. using the natural resources in a colony for your own benefit
2. pledging your allegiance to a king in return for protection
3. taking pride in, and being loyal to your tribe
4. taking pride in, and being loyal to your country
2. Strong feelings of nationalism usually begin with existence of
1. abundant natural resources.
2. a common history, language, and culture.
3. democratic traditions.
4. imperialistic ambitions.
3. When did World War I occur (begin & end)?
1. 1095 - 1291
2.
5. 1917 - 1918
6.
1337 - 1453
1939 - 1945
3.
7.
1789 - 1799
1941 - 1945
4.
8.
1914 - 1918
1950 - 1953
5. What was the cause of World War I?
1. nationalism
2. socialism
3.
feudalism
4.
Communism
6. Which was a major goal of the League of Nations and the United Nations?
1. limiting world trade
2. maintaining peace among nations
3. eliminating colonial empires
4. establishing democracy in all nations
7. One similarity between Napoleon Bonaparte, Otto von Bismarck and Adolf Hitler was that each
1. formed an alliance with Japan during a world war
3. followed a policy of nonalignment in foreign affairs
2. used warfare as an instrument of national policy
4. supported communist ideals
8. When did World War II (2) occur (begin & end)?
1. 1095 - 1291
2. 1337 - 1453
5. 1917 - 1918
6. 1939 - 1945
3.
7.
9. The Holocaust is an example of
1. conflict between political parties
2. violations of human rights
3. limited technological development
4. geography's influence on culture
10. What occurred on December 7, 1941?
1. Germany invaded Poland
2. the 1st Atomic Bomb was dropped on Hiroshima
3. the Allies evacuated 300,000 troops from Dunkirk
4. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
11. What occurred on August 6 & 9, 1945?
1. Germany invaded Poland and then France
2. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and Tokyo
1789 - 1799
1941 - 1945
4.
8.
3. the Allies evacuated 300,000 troops from Dunkirk and Rome
4. Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
12. Why was the Balkan region referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" prior to World War I?
1. The aggression of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power.
2. China was invading its neighboring countries.
3. Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing.
4. The area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world.
13. A major result of the French Revolution was
1. an increase in nationalism in Europe.
2. an increase in European colonies in South America.
3. the expansion of the power of the French king.
4. the spread of communism in Western Europe.
14. The main purpose of the Congress of Vienna was to
1. entertain European royalty.
2. restore the balance of power in Europe to pre-Napoleonic times.
3. develop an alliance system which would further the cause of European imperialism
4. unite Germany, Italy, and Serbia
15. Social Darwinism means
(1) survival of the fittest
(2) socializing at Darwin, England
1914 - 1918
1950 - 1953
(3) equality for all people
(4) everyone should help the needy/poor
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16. In the 19th century, the unification of Italy and the unification of Germany resulted in
1. upsetting the balance of power in Europe
2. increasing competition for trade with Russia
3. reducing feelings of nationalism in these nations
4. encouraging a century of peaceful coexistence in Europe
17. What type of government did Saddam Hussein, Julius Caesar, Louis XIV, Napoleon, and Otto von Bismarck believe in
1. representative democracy
2. constitutional democracy
3. theocracy
4. totalitarianism
18. Otto von Bismarck, Mazzini, Count Cavour, and Guiseppe Garibaldi were best known for helping
1. bring imperialism to the African continent.
2. unite their respective nations.
3. to bring an end to absolute monarchies in their nations.
4. to stop the advances of Napoleon's armies.
19. In a number of European countries in the 1800’s, which situation occurred as a result of the influence of the French Revolution?
1. increase in religious conflict
2. rise of nationalistic movements
3. decentralization of governmental power
4. economic depression
20. Which quotation best reflects a feeling of nationalism?
1. “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”
2. “A person’s greatest social obligation is loyalty to the family”
3. “For God, King, and Country”
4. “Opposition to evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good”
“Congress of Vienna Restores Monarchy to France”
“Czar Nicholas I Limits Freedom of the Russian Press”
“Reform Movements Crushed in Hungary, Italy, and the German States”
21. These headlines could be described as
1. reactions to the French Revolution
3. movements to unify all of western Europe
2. efforts to improve the conditions of factory workers
4. attempts to promote trade between European nations
22. One reason that Britain and France agreed to appease Hitler at the Munich Conference was to
1. prevent the start of another world war
3. stop the Nazis from invading the Soviet Union
2. obey an order from the League of Nations
4. obtain advanced German military weapons in exchange
23. Which is the most valid conclusion to be drawn from a study of the rise of power of the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1930s?
1. Peace treaties, even harsh ones, have little effect on domestic politics in the defeated nation.
2. Scapegoat politics is an unconvincing method of gaining political power.
3. People may be willing to sacrifice liberty if economic security is promised.
4. Even a brief experience with democratic government makes a people very devoted to it.
24. During the 1930s, a joint act of appeasement by the British and the French was
1. signing a treaty with Germany to outlaw nuclear weapons
2. giving Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland to Germany
3. entering into a defensive alliance with the United States
4. supporting independence for German colonies in Africa
25. Which statement best describes Europe just before World War I?
1. The formation of opposing alliance systems increased international distrust.
2. European leaders resorted to a policy of appeasement to solve international disputes.
3. The communist nations promoted violent revolution throughout Western Europe.
4. The isolationist policies of England and France prevented their entry into the hostilities.
26. Which statement explains the decline in unemployment rates in Britain between 1914 and 1918?
1. World War I generated jobs at home in England and in the military.
2. Many new jobs were available in Britain's African colonies.
3. Assembly-line production of consumer goods required more workers.
4. The British were buying huge amounts of war materials from the United States.
27. One action that many governments took during World War I was to
1. encourage political dissent and freedom of the press
2. regulate their economic systems to increase production
3. prevent women from seeking employment in factories
4. raise tariffs to encourage trade
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28. Which event occurred first and led to the other three?
1. rise of fascism in Europe
2. Bolshevik Revolution
3. World War I
4. signing of the Treaty of Versailles
29. The Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic collapse of Germany after World War I by
1. mandating economic reforms in Germany
3. requiring that Germany pay for war damages
2. placing a quota on goods exported from Germany
4. devaluing German currency
30. Which of the following best describes Europe between 1900 and 1914?
1. policies of isolation 2. international organizations 3. systems of alliances 4. policies of appeasement
31. The success of the women's suffrage movement in 20th-century Europe resulted in part from women
1. holding high political offices
3. being encouraged to have large families
2. working in factories during World War I
4. serving in combat positions during World War I
32. The Treaty of Versailles punished Germany for its role in World War I by
1. forcing Germany to accept blame for the war and to pay reparations
2. dividing Germany into four occupied zones
3. supporting economic sanctions by the United Nations
4. taking away German territory in the Balkans and Spain
33. Which is a belief shared by totalitarian governments?
1. Written constitutions and free elections are necessary for the proper functioning of society.
2. The rights of dissenters must be respected.
3. Human rights should be guaranteed to all citizens.
4. The requirements of the state are more important than the rights of individuals.
34. Which was the major result of the Nuremberg War Trials?
1. National leaders were held personally responsible for war crimes against humanity.
2. The State of Israel was created as a home for victims of the war.
3. Soldiers were required to pay for the property damages they caused during the war.
4. Prisoners from all countries were immediately released from captivity.
35. Many historians believe that the harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to
1. Italy’s unification
2. Turkey’s modernization
3. revolutions in Russia
36. A totalitarian society is one in which
1. the government controls most aspects of life
2. religious beliefs are supported by the government
4. World War II
3. the state is considered a servant of the citizens
4. citizens can publicly criticize the actions of the leaders
37. Which situation is an example of totalitarianism in Germany in the 1930s?
1. frequent meetings of the German Reichstag
3. decline of the German economy
2. strict government control of the press
4. negotiation of a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union
38. Adolf Hitler was aided in his rise to power by the
1. support of the French government
2. economic problems of post-World War I Germany
3. support of the Communist Party in Germany
4. imperialist policy of the Weimar Republic
39. What was one reason that totalitarian dictatorships gained power in Europe between World War I and World War II?
1. Famine and AIDS spread throughout Europe.
3. Trade was banned between western and eastern Europe.
2. Monarchies were reinstated in many nations.
4. Governments failed to meet the needs of the people.
40. Fascism in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s is best describes as a
1. demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism that promoted free enterprise
2. form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual
3. type of economic system that stressed a classless society
4. set of humanist ideas that emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual
41. During the 1930s, the Nazi (National Socialist) Party received support from the German people because it promised to
1. abide by the Versailles Treaty
3. utilize international organizations to solve Germany's problems
2. improve economic conditions in Germany
4. promote policies that insured ethnic equality
42. Which action illustrates the concept of genocide?
1. the British negotiating peace with Adolf Hitler during the 1938 Munich Conference
2. Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin signing a non-aggression pact in 1939
3. the Nazi armies eliminating the Jews and other groups as part of Adolf Hitler's Final Solution
4. German generals plotting against Adolf Hitler
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43. Which situation was a direct result of the Holocaust and other atrocities committed by the Nazis during World War II?
1. development of the Cold War
3. separation of Germany into Eastern and Western zones
2. war crimes trials in Nuremberg
4. formation of the League of Nations
"The belief that security can be won by throwing a small state to the wolves is a fatal mistake."
- Winston Churchill
44. Which foreign policy is criticized by this quotation?
1. containment
2. détente
3. glasnost
4. appeasement
45. One reason Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939 was successful is that Poland
1. lacked natural barriers
3. lacked natural resources
2. was located along the North Sea
4. was close to the Balkans
46. Which 19th century ideology led to the unification of Germany and of Italy and to the eventual breakup of Austria-Hungary and of
the Ottoman Empire?
1. imperialism
2. nationalism
3. liberalism
4. socialism
47. The term appeasement is best defined as
1. an attempt to avoid conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor
2. a period of peace and prosperity, resulting in cultural achievement
3. a declaration of war between two or more nations
4. an agreement removing economic barriers between nations
48. A major result of the Nuremberg trials after World War II was that
1. Germany was divided into four zones of occupation
2. the United Nations was formed to prevent future acts of genocide
3. the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established to stop the spread of communism
4. Nazi political and military leaders were held accountable for their actions
49. Which situation contributed to Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany after World War I?
1. support of Hitler's radical policies by the Social Democrats in the Reichstag
2. strong feelings of resentment and nationalism built up by economic and political crises
3. refusal by the League of Nations to admit Germany as a member
4. violence and terrorism promoted by Germany's former enemies
50. Which was characteristic of France under Napoleon's rule and Germany under Hitler's rule?
1. Democratic ideas and diversity were encouraged.
2. Authoritarian control and a strong sense of nationalism prevailed.
3. Peaceful relations with neighboring countries were fostered.
4. Artistic and literary freedom flourished.
51. Which has been a major change in the political situation in Western Europe in the last half of the 20th century?
1. Nationalism has increased rivalry between Western European nations.
2. Western European nations have gained power through control of world oil resources.
3. Western European nations have worked cooperatively for security and prosperity.
4. Powerful dictatorships have emerged throughout Western Europe.
52. The American and French Revolutions were turning points in global history because the
results of these revolutions
(1) led to the abolition of slavery
(2) inspired other peoples seeking democracy and independence
(3) marked the end of European influence in the Western Hemisphere
(4) demonstrated the need for strong international peacekeeping organizations
53. One of the main purposes of the Congress of Vienna (1814 - 1815) was to
(1) promote the unification of the Ottoman Empire
(2) preserve the German territories gained by Alexander the Great
(3) restore the power of the Holy Roman Empire
(4) restore the balance of power in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon
54. During the 1800s, reform legislation passed in Great Britain, France, and Germany led to
1. formation of zaibatsu, greater equality for men, and establishment of a banking system
2. legalizing trade unions, setting minimum wages, and limiting child labor
3. government-owned factories, establishment of five-year plans, and limits placed on immigration
4. bans on overseas trade, mandatory military service, and universal suffrage for women
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55. The term militarism can best be defined as
(1) loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
(2) buildup of armaments in preparation for war
(3) avoidance of military involvement in civil wars
(4) control of territories for economic and political gain
“Mussolini Attacks Ethiopia” (1935)
“Germany Takes the Rhineland Back” (1936)
“Germany and Russia Divide Poland” (1939)
56. These headlines might be used to illustrate the weakness of the
(1) United Nations
(2) Warsaw Pact
(3) Congress of Vienna
(4) League of Nations
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET:
1. Things from past tests
2. Geography … countries … locations … “place in history”
… EXPECT … to be asked to know the locations for BOTH … Moscow, RU & Sochi, RU.
3. Events …. Chronological order/sequence/what occurred first, second, third, fourth
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