GHSGT Social Studies Review: World Geography World History United States History American Government
What to Expect From: World History
World History Content Area Covered: New World Explorations Scientific & Commercial Revolutions Western Democratic Revolutions The Industrial Revolutions World Wars I & II Global Issues 20 th Century Revolutions
World History Review Today, people in Mexico speak Spanish while people in Brazil speak Portuguese. Which of the following is the best explanation for this fact? a. Mexico was once part of Spain and Brazil was once part of Portugal until an earthquake broke the countries apart. b. The natives of Mexico are culturally similar to Spaniards, and the natives of Brazil are culturally similar to Portugal. c. After the Treaty of Tordesillas, Mexico became a colony of Spain and Brazil became a colony of Portugal. d. None of the above.
Answer #1: C
World History Review 2. Which of the following is consistent with the economic theory of capitalism? a. Private ownership of businesses b. Profit-making c. Laissez-faire d. All of the above
Answer #2: D
World History Review 3. Which of the following groups was not part of the Third Estate of France? a. Peasants b. Bourgeoisie c. sans-culottes d. Clergy
Answer #3: D
World History Review 4. The initial aim of the French Revolution was to secure rights for the oppressed people of France. During the Revolution, Maximilien Robespierre rose to power and established the Reign of Terror until he, like his victims, was killed. Later, Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power as dictator of France until he, too, was defeated. What conclusion can be drawn from this information? a. The goal of revolutions can sometimes be manipulated by power-hungry leaders. b. France has an abnormally high number of dictators. c. Good intentions triumph over evil ones. d. Dictators always arise during revolutions.
Answer #4: A
A.) World History Review 5. The Industrial Revolution
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World History Review 6. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the rise of Hitler in Germany? a. Hitler offered solutions to the depressed economy. b. He was chosen by other European leaders to lead Germany. c. All Germans agreed with his prejudged views. d. Hitler offered the security of a communist economy.
Answer #6: A
World History Review 7. Fascism & communism are types of governments in which the state has supreme control over the lives of the people. One key difference between fascism and communism is that: a. In fascism, the state owns all businesses; in communism, it does not. b. In communism, private property is allowed; in fascism, it is not. c. In fascism, private property is allowed; in communism, it is not. d. In communism, a capitalist system exists; in fascism, there is none.
Answer #7: C
World History Review 8. Which of the following factors increases the likelihood of hunger in a country? a. huge population growth b. gap between rich & poor c. poor farming conditions d. all of the above
Answer #8: D
World History Review 9. Who was the first ruler of Europe to take an active interest overseas exploration? a. Ferdinand of Aragon b. Isabella of Castille c. Prince Henry the Navigator d. Henry VIII
Answer #9: B
World History Review 10. Which of the following concepts was NOT consistent with the economic theory of mercantilism? a. expansion & manufacturing b. imports exceeding exports c. ownership of colonies d. acquisition of gold & silver
Answer #10: B
World History Review 11. The philosophers & scientists of the Enlightenment period based their beliefs on the power of: a. reason b. democracy c. divine right d. habeas corpus
Answer #11: A
World History Review 12. The goal of the United Nations is to: a. resolve world conflicts peacefully through international cooperation b. decide who should be elected as leaders of nations of the world c. establish a single language and law around the world d. administer the use of nuclear weapons for use in warfare
Answer #12: A
World History Review 13. Which of the following is the LEAST likely explanation for European exploration of the New World? a. the explorers sought personal glory b. the explorers had a desire to find gold c. the explorers were on a mission to spread Christianity d. the explorers had a desire to spread democracy
Answer #13: D
World History Review 14. The idea proposed by Adam Smith that government should leave alone the national economy is called: a. habeas corpus b. laissez-faire c. social contract d. separation of powers
Answer #14: B
World History Review 15. The Restoration Period in England history was marked by: a. the beginning of Cromwell s rule b. the return of the monarchy after Cromwell s dictatorship c. the beginning of absolute rule under James I d. the end of the Stuart dynasty
Answer #15: B
World History Review 16. Thomas Jefferson was influenced by the English philosopher when writing the Declaration of Independence. a. Rene Descartes b. Thomas Hobbes c. John Locke d. Francis Bacon
Answer #16: C
World History Review 17. What was the main goal of a joint-stock company? a. to make money for the investors b. to spread Christianity to all nations c. to gain political power for the mother country d. to teach natives how to read Virginia Company
Answer #17: A
World History Review 18. The first man to suggest a heliocentric theory during the Scientific Revolution was: a. Galileo b. Kepler c. Brahe d. Copernicus
Answer #18: A
World History Review 19. Kepler s ideas about planetary orbits stated that: a. planets take elliptical orbits & travel at different speeds b. planets take circular orbits & travel at the same speed c. planets closer to the sun have slower orbits d. planets farther from the sun have faster orbits
Answer #19: A
World History Review 20. During the French Revolution, who were the proletariat? a. the poor urban workers who demanded better wages & working conditions b. the wealthy business owners who sought political equality c. the peasants forced to work the land d. the nobles who remained loyal to Louis XIV
Answer #20: A
F G L A B B D C E J H I K M N 1. Disraeli called this colony the brightest jewel in Her Majesty s Crown. 2. In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry forced this country to open to foreign trade. 3. Defeat in the Opium Wars forced this country to grant broad rights to Britain. 4. In 1900, this country ruled about ¼ of the world s land and people. 5. France built a canal here in 1869. 6. This African country remained independent & turned back an Italian invasion. 7. this European country was challenging Britain s industrial lead. 8. The British defeated the Boers to take control of this area. 9. The Sepoy Mutiny led to changes in government in this colony. 10. This area became part of the United States in 1898. 11. A revolt here eventually led to the Spanish-American War. 12. This country declared the Open-Door Policy. 13. the Open-Door Policy concerned control of trade in this country. 14. This country suffered defeat by Japan in 1904. 15. The United States built a canal here between 1903 & 1914.