Example Items. World History Pre-AP

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1 Example Items World History Pre-P World History Pre-P Example Items are a representative set of items for the P. Teachers may use this set of items along with the test blueprint as guides to prepare students for the P. On the last page, the correct answer, content SE and SE justification are listed for each item. The specific part of an SE that an Example Item measures is NOT necessarily the only part of the SE that is assessed on the P. None of these Example Items will appear on the P. Teachers may provide feedback regarding Example Items. (1) ownload the Example Feedback Form and it. The form is located on the homepage of the ssessment website (assessment.dallasisd.org). OR (2) To submit directly: Login to the ssessment website. Under News in the left-hand column, click on Sem 2 Example Items ownload. bove the subjects, click on Example Feedback Form. Second Semester ode #: 4201

2 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 1 The map shows the location of battles fought during World War I World War II, Pacific Theater World War II, European Theater Korean War allas IS - Example Items

3 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 2 Which statement is accurate about the launch of Sputnik in 1957? The United States accelerated the development of surveillance technology. The Soviet Union responded by detonating an atomic bomb. merican fears grew concerning Soviet advancements in the sciences. The Soviet Union completed the first manned mission to the moon. 3 The My Lai Massacre and the Pentagon Papers increased anti-war sentiment among mericans during which 1970s conflict? Persian Gulf War Israeli-Palestinian War Korean War Vietnam War 4 How did the Industrial Revolution in Europe impact the citizens of the continent? Growth in rural population Improvement in labor conditions Improvement in sanitation conditions Growth in development of cities 5 uring the ge of Enlightenment, affluent women hosted social gatherings called salons, which challenged ideas about traditional gender roles established all-female schools published newspapers provided financial support to philosophers 6 n Islamic law requiring women to wear the hijab (head covering) is an example of what influence? Sharia law The Ten ommandments caste social system Military authority allas IS - Example Items

4 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 7 Whole villages were deported at an hour s notice, with no opportunity to prepare for the journey, not even in some cases to gather together scattered members of the family, so that little children were left behind. merican onsul General at eirut Which group experienced deportations and mass killings through ethnic cleansing by the Turkish government from 1915 to the early 1920s? Jews ommunists Non-hristians rmenians 8 Which intergovernmental organization is described in the graphic? United Nations European Union Latin merican Free Trade ssociation North tlantic Treaty Organization allas IS - Example Items

5 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 9 James Watt s Steam Engine How did the steam engine contribute to the Industrial Revolution? Increased the amount of manual labor required to operate factories reated new jobs for people and lowered production costs aused power-driven farm tools to rapidly replace animals onfined steam-powered factories to specific locations 10 Today s global economy largely depends on technological innovations in European banking and trade railroads and shipping telecommunications and computing petroleum and coal refining 11 Mahatma Gandhi, India Nelson Mandela, South frica Martin Luther King Jr., United States Lech Walesa, Poland These individuals are examples of writers of anti-merican propaganda leaders of abolitionist movements individuals who used non-violent protests to change society leaders of religious groups that challenged ommunist regimes allas IS - Example Items

6 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 12 Nationalism lliance system? Imperialism Militarism What is the best description for the information in the web? Methods of European expansion in the mericas Significant causes of World War I in Europe How the Soviet Union was created Reasons for the expansion of ommunism in Europe 13 fter 9/11, what government agency was created to prevent terrorist attacks on merican soil? U.S. epartment of efense Social Security epartment United States rmy epartment of Homeland Security 14 enito Mussolini dolf Hitler Italian ictator Founder and Leader of the Fascist Party of Italy ismantled all democratic institutions Made Italy predominant in the Mediterranean- Red Sea region hancellor of Germany Leader of the Nazi Party Violently suppressed political opposition Started World War II Mussolini and Hitler were leaders in which type of government? Totalitarian ommunist Monarchy Oligarchy allas IS - Example Items

EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 15 etween Two Oceans Historical cartoon from a scrapbook donated by Jonne Hughes The political cartoon best represents which major issue facing the

7 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 15 etween Two Oceans Historical cartoon from a scrapbook donated by Jonne Hughes The political cartoon best represents which major issue facing the United States during World War II? Truman s decision to use the atomic bomb The invasion of Normandy Fighting on multiple fronts The threat of communism in East Germany allas IS - Example Items

EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 16 Economic philosopher dam Smith believed that the state should not interrupt the free play of natural economic forces by imposing government regulations on

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8 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 16 Economic philosopher dam Smith believed that the state should not interrupt the free play of natural economic forces by imposing government regulations on the economy. Which term most closely refers to dam Smith s philosophy? Mercantilism Laissez-faire ommunism Socialism 17 Source: warinsights.files.wordpress.com Source: afhso.af.mil These images are from a period of great tension between the Soviet Union and the United States. Which historical era do the images represent? Vietnam War Persian Gulf War World War II old War 18 Leaders of the merican and the French Revolutions were influenced by the economic disruption following the Protestant Reformation ideals of the Glorious Revolution and the subsequent English ill of Rights need for a strong monarchy to maintain peace and order rise of powerful nation-states following the Hundred Years War allas IS - Example Items

9 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P, Sem 2 19 The Internet has radically changed the business world. It has enabled companies to improve their competitive edge and increase productivity because of the speed of access to information and of electronic transactions. It allows a company based in the United States to have a customer service call center in angalore, staffed by highly trained staff but with lower wage costs. On the other hand, the growth in Internet use by businesses globally also opens up new job markets for United States IT professionals and engineers, whose expertise is sought outside the home market. ased on the statement, how does the Internet impact modern globalization? It provides free access to the same media outlets around the world. It provides English-speaking countries a vehicle that popularizes Western standards. It opens up new markets for U.S.-made goods and services needed by international businesses. It provides a platform for politicians in the U.S. to disseminate their message internationally. allas IS - Example Items

10 EXMPLE ITEMS World History Pre-P Key, Sem 2 Item# Key SE Process Skills SE Justification 1 WH.16 15, 15 2 WH Locate regions of historical significance directly related to major eras in world history. Explain the effects of major new military technologies on the old War. 3 WH Identify major events of the Vietnam War. 4 WH WH WH Identify important changes in human life caused by the Industrial Revolution. escribe the changing roles of women during major eras of world history. Explain how Islam influences law in the Muslim world. 7 WH Identify examples of genocide. 8 WH.20 29F, 30 Explain the significance of the United Nations. 9 WH WH WH WH WH Explain how 18 th century European scientific advancements led to the Industrial Revolution. Explain the role of telecommunication technology, [and] computer technology in developing the modern global economy. escribe how people have participated in changing their governments. Identify the importance of imperialism, nationalism, militarism, and the alliance system in causing World War I. Explain the U.S. response to terrorism from September 11, WH escribe the characteristics of totalitarianism. 15 WH Explain the major events of World War II. 16 WH Identify the characteristics of the free enterprise system, including the contributions of dam Smith. 17 WH Summarize the development of the old War. 18 WH WH.17 29F ompare the characteristics of the merican and French revolutions, emphasizing the role of the Glorious Revolution. Summarize the economic impact of 20 th century globalization.

Example Items. World History

Example Items. World History Example Items World History World History Example Items are a representative set of items for the P. Teachers may use this set of items along with the test blueprint as guides to prepare students for the