Mixed Quiz 9 - Review Quizzes

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1 To which period does the slogan "The Sun never sets on the British Empire" refer?

	Middle Ages
	Protestant Reformation
	Age of Imperialism
	Glorious Revolution

2 During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the

	exploitation of African natural resources by colonial powers
	improvement of working conditions in Africa
	African dependence on exportation of manufactured goods
	African acceptance of the doctrine of the "White Man's Burden"

3 Which period of European history do the phrases "White Man's Burden" and "Scramble for Africa" refer to?

	Age of Discovery
	Age of Imperialism
	World War II
	Cold War Era

4 "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 quotation supports the concept of

	socialism
	human rights
	revolution
	imperialism

5 European imperialism promoted the development of nationalism in Asian and African countries by

	unintentionally uniting people to oppose foreign domination
	promoting free trade associations among the colonies
	establishing Christianity as the common religion
	discouraging patriotic feelings toward the mother country

6 During the 19th century, the African continent was affected most by

	the Commercial Revolution
	the introduction of socialism
	the Crusades
	European imperialism

7 Which event is the best example of imperialism?

	the Opium Wars in China
	the Spanish Inquisition
	the Yalta Conference
	the Hundred Years' War

8 In the 1800's, a major cause of European imperialism was the

	desire to establish democratic governments throughout the world
	emergence of Marxism as an economic system
	desire for cheap raw materials and expanded markets
	religious conflict between European nations

9 British control over South Africa, French control over Indochina, and Spanish control over Mexico are examples of

	isolationism
	imperialism
	appeasement
	nonalignment

10 During the 19th century, European imperialism often led to the

	development of self-sufficient economies in the colonies
	exploitation of the colonial peoples and their lands
	rapid industrialization of Africa and Asia
	expansion of free-trade systems throughout the world

11 In the 1930's and 1940's, fascist regimes in Japan, Germany and Italy were similar in that each emphasized

	empathy toward African nations
	the protection of human rights
	imperialism as a foreign policy
	support for free expression

12 Base your answer to the following question on the statement below and on your knowledge of social studies.

In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies.

Which term refers to the situation described in this statement?

	socialism
	isolationism
	imperialism
	monotheism

13 British imperialism in India led to the

	rejection of traditional values by most Indians
	end of conflict between Hindus and Muslims
	abolition of the caste system in India
	introduction of a parliamentary form of government

14 "Bombardment, barrage, curtain-fire, mines, gas, tanks, machine-guns, hand-grenades — words, words, but they hold the horror of the world.” — Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front

This quotation best describes the effects of the

	technological developments used during World War I
	formation of alliances in World War II
	tension between the superpowers during the Cold War
	protests against reforms during the Indian independence movement

15 Many historians believe that the harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to

	Italy’s unification
	Turkey’s modernization
	revolutions in Russia
	World War II

16 In the late 1990s, international demands to conduct trials for war crimes similar to those conducted at Nuremberg after World War II are responses to war crimes taking place in

	Bosnia
	the Czech Republic
	Poland
	Russia

17 The success of the women’s suffrage movement in 20th-century Europe resulted in part from women

	holding high political offices
	working in factories during World War I
	being encouraged to have large families
	serving in combat positions during World War I

18 Which title would best complete this partial outline? I. ___________________________

• Formation of secret alliances
• Conflict over colonies in Africa
• Military buildup of European armies and navies
• Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

	Scramble for Africa
	Causes of World War I
	Results of World War II
	Reasons for the United Nations

19 Base your answer to the question below on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

. . . The only way to go was up. And, on June 26, 1948, planes from all over the world were employed to begin an airlift to fly needed food and supplies to the Berliners. The Soviets attempted to frighten away the Allied planes. One Soviet plane, trying to tighten the blockade, fired on a British plane as it attempted to land in Berlin. Both planes crashed, killing all aboard. But the airlift continued. . . .

Source: Doris M. Epler, The Berlin Wall The Milbrook Press

The events described in this passage occurred soon after

	World War I
	World War II
	the Korean War
	the Six-Day War

20 One similarity between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini is that both

	led fascist states
	supported communism
	rejected militarism
	remained in power after World War II

21 In the 1920s and 1930s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Spain was largely the result of

	the success of the Communists in establishing a command economy in the Soviet Union
	severe economic and social problems that arose in Europe after World War I
	the active support of the United States
	movements demanding the return of the old monarchies

22 Which situation contributed to the success of Mohandas Gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience in India?

	Pakistan and Bangladesh were involved in civil wars.
	The United States came to Gandhi’s aid with food and clothing.
	Sikhs and Muslims wanted to create a new nation.
	Great Britain was weakened by World War II.

23 Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were

	reasons for the rise of democracy
	causes of World War I
	requirements for economic development
	reasons for the collapse of communism

24 Democracy in modern Japan resulted primarily from

	Shinto and Buddhist beliefs about equality and justice
	reforms imposed by the United States after World War II
	a history of imperial justice under the constitution of the Emperor
	the diffusion of ideas and practices from China and Korea

25 Base your answer to the following question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

"From as early as I can remember, the Emperor was an important presence even in our remote home. He was a descendant of the gods from thousands of years before, never to be looked at or listened to by mere mortals, a presence to be revered and protected and obeyed . . . Finally. . ., my family and neighbors gathered around the radio and listened in stunned silence to the voice that had never before been heard, saying he was only human after all. Everyone was crying. I was sad and confused. "

Which event caused the Emperor to announce that he was "only human after all"?

	his overthrow by communist forces
	defeat of the Japanese in World War II
	signing of the Versailles Treaty
	conclusion of the Russo-Japanese