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TEST: Europe 1800 - 1945
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DUE: WED. 21 JAN. 2015
Global History 2 r
(not seen before)
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. Which event occurred first and led to the other three?
1. rise of fascism in Europe
3. Bolshevik Revolution
2. World War I
4. signing of the Treaty of Versailles
5. 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
6. Which of the following best describes Europe between 1900 and 1914?
1. policies of isolation
3. international organizations
2. systems of alliances
4. policies of appeasement
7. 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
8. 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
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9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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
4. World War II
12. Which situation is an example of totalitarianism in Germany in the 1930s?
1. frequent meetings of the German Reichstag
2. decline of the German economy
3. strict government control of the press
4. negotiation of a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union
13. 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
14. 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.
2. Trade was banned between western and eastern Europe.
3. Monarchies were reinstated in many nations.
4. Governments failed to meet the needs of the people.
15. During the 1930s, the Nazi (National Socialist) Party received support from the German people because it
promised to
1. abide by the Versailles Treaty
2. utilize international organizations to solve Germany's problems
3. improve economic conditions in Germany
4. promote policies that insured ethnic equality
16. 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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17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. The term militarism can best be defined as
(1) loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
(3) avoidance of military involvement in civil wars
(2) buildup of armaments in preparation for war (4) control of territories for economic and political gain
24. 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
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25. 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.
26. When did World War I occur (begin & end)?
1. 1095 - 1291
2. 1789 - 1799
3.
1914 - 1918
27. What was the cause of World War I?
1. nationalism
2. socialism
3.
feudalism
4.
1939 - 1945
4.
Communism
28. Which was a major goal of the League of Nations and the United Nations?
1. limiting world trade
3. eliminating colonial empires
2. maintaining peace among nations
4. establishing democracy in all nations
29. One similarity between Napoleon Bonaparte, Otto von Bismarck and Adolf Hitler was that each
1. formed an alliance with Japan during a world war
2. followed a policy of nonalignment in foreign affairs
3. used warfare as an instrument of national policy
4. supported communist ideals
30. When did World War II (2) occur (begin & end)?
1. 1095 - 1291
2. 1789 - 1799
3.
31. The Holocaust is an example of
1. conflict between political parties
2. violations of human rights
1914 - 1918
4.
1939 - 1945
3. limited technological development
4. geography's influence on culture
32. What occurred on December 7, 1941?
1. Germany invaded Poland
3. the Allies evacuated 300,000 troops from Dunkirk
2. the 1st Atomic Bomb was dropped on Hiroshima
4. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
33. What occurred on August 6 & 9, 1945?
1. Germany invaded Poland and then France
2. the Allies evacuated 300,000 troops from Dunkirk and Rome
3. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and Tokyo
4. Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
34. 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.
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35. 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
36. 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.
NEW QUESTIONS (not seen before)
37. The immediate cause of World War I was the
(1) assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
(2) treaty agreement at Versailles
(3) Japanese alliance with Germany
(4) German invasion of Poland
[ January 2012 ]
38. Which concept is represented in these World War I recruiting posters?
(1) justice
(2) diversity
(3) nationalism
(4) humanism
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CASTLE LEARNING QUESTIONS
39. The Treaty of Versailles contributed to the economic collapse of Germany after World War I by
1. mandating economic reforms in Germany
2. requiring that Germany pay for war damages
3. placing a quota on goods exported from Germany
4. devaluing German currency
“Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy Form Triple Alliance”
“Serbian Nationalism Grows in Balkans”
“Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated in Bosnia”
40. The events in these headlines contributed most directly to the
1. beginning of World War I
2. outbreak of the Cold War
3. development of communist rule in Europe
4. strengthening of European monarchies
OLD QUESTIONS
41. Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations
of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
(1) River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
(2) Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
(3) Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes.
(4) Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
42. The Age of Pericles in Athens, the Gupta Empire in India, and the Tang dynasty in China
all experienced a “Golden Age” with
(1) advancements in the principles of democratic governments
(2) outstanding contributions in the arts and sciences
(3) the end of foreign domination
(4) the furthest expansion of their borders
43. Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
1. base their beliefs on the Koran
2. are monotheistic
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3. stress belief in reincarnation
4. promote the practice of polygamy
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44.
A major result of the Crusades was the
1. conversion of the majority of Europeans to Protestantism.
2. weakening of the power of the middle class in Europe.
3. growth of trade between Europe and Asia
4. development of feudalism in Europe.
45.
Which was a characteristic of feudalism?
1. Land was exchanged for military service and obligations.
2. Government was provided by a bureaucracy of civil servants.
3. Power rested in the hands of a strong central government.
4. Unified national court systems were developed.
46. Which statement best describes the change that occurred during the Renaissance, Reformation,
Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment?
1. Feudalism became the dominant political system.
2. The use of reason and logic was discouraged.
3. Technology and science were considered unimportant.
4. A new questioning spirit and attitude emerged.
47. The Magna Carta was important to the development of democracy because it
1. limited the power of the monarch.
2. took land away from the nobles.
3. created a bicameral legislature.
4. extended the right to vote to peasants.
48. Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise to power during the French Revolution shows that
1. change is usually orderly and well-planned.
2. most revolutions achieve their intended goals.
3. people want a leader who can achieve order in times of swift change.
4. the military usually plays a small role in revolutions.
49. An essential feature of industrialization is
1. having a democratic government.
2. replacing hand labor with machines.
3. eliminate private property.
4. using nuclear energy.
50. The Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code are examples of
(1) religious edicts (2) written laws
(3) epic poems
(4) democratic constitutions
[REGENTS: August 2012]
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