World History Final Exam QUESTIONS AND WELL ELABORATED
ANSWERS
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda was established for the
prosecution of persons responsible for genocide" United Nations. The
tribunal was established in response to a conflict caused by — -
CORRECT ANSWER increased tensions between ethnic groups
Which factor contributed to Europe's Commercial Revolution in the
sixteenth century? - CORRECT ANSWER The application of
mercantilist principles to regulate trade with colonies
Which factor most influenced the growth of Japanese imperialism
during the early twentieth century? - CORRECT ANSWER The need
for resources to support ongoing industrialization
Which of these best explains how the powers listed in the diagram
supported the authority of the Catholic Church in western Europe? -
CORRECT ANSWER The powers were exercised against kings and
nobles who failed to adhere to church customs and mandates
What was one factor that led the German government to dramatically
increase the supply of the nation's currency in the early 1920s, an
action that led to hyperinflation? - CORRECT ANSWER France
insisted that Germany pay war reparations.
The opening of which canal significantly reduced the time and money
required to ship goods between the East Coast and the West Coast of
the United States? - CORRECT ANSWER Panama Canal
On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based? -
CORRECT ANSWER People need rules to force them to behave
morally.
Which principle of government is reflected in the Magna Carta? -
CORRECT ANSWER Representative government
,Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s partly because of — - CORRECT
ANSWER extreme hardship brought about by economic decline
The importance of obligation to family in ancient Chinese culture is
most associated with — - CORRECT ANSWER Confucianism
What imapact did the principles of Hydro Power have on society? -
CORRECT ANSWER The use of new power sources to facilitate mass
production
One specific goal of the United Nations is to — - CORRECT ANSWER
encourage the development of democratic principles throughout the
world
Martin Luther's posting of his Ninety-five Theses in 1517 led to — -
CORRECT ANSWER a decline in the authority of the Catholic Church
"Although Soviet economic performance has improved in recent years
from the low levels of 1979-82, Gorbachev still faces an economy that
cannot simultaneously maintain raped growth in defense spending,
(and satisfy consumer demand)"This intelligence report proved to be
an accurate assessment of the — - CORRECT ANSWER A situation
that would contribute to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe
Which factor created favorable conditions for the Industrial Revolution
in Great Britain? - CORRECT ANSWER Large deposits of iron and coal
in England
One factor essential to the development of early civilizations was — -
CORRECT ANSWER the ability to produce surplus food
Spires and buttreses are most closely identified with an architectural
style? - CORRECT ANSWER Gothic
The twentieth-century conflict in Northern Ireland was the result of
political and religious differences between — - CORRECT ANSWER
Protestants and Catholics
,The main reason for the loss of lives of American Indians was? - -
CORRECT ANSWER they were not immune to European diseases
The Indo-Aryans shifted from a life sustained by nomadic herding to a
life based on farming.This transition resulted in — - CORRECT
ANSWER the specialization of labor and the development of the caste
system
Which grievance was shared by both French and American
revolutionaries? - CORRECT ANSWER Unfair taxation practices
The Berlin Conference affected European imperialism in Africa by — -
CORRECT ANSWER supporting the establishment of colonial spheres
of influence
List the events of the Cold War in chronological order? - CORRECT
ANSWER Berlin Airlift, Korean War, Vietnam War, Soviet Invasion of
Afghanistan
Which event could be added to the time line to show the continued
advance of democratic ideals? A.Athenian democracy, B. Roman
Republic, C. Magna Carta, D. Glorious Revolution - CORRECT ANSWER
E.American Revolution
How did the Black Death affect medieval Europe? - CORRECT
ANSWER It caused economic and social instability by drastically
reducing the workforce.
A primary reason European languages are spoken in Africa today is
that — - CORRECT ANSWER European explorers and merchants
established colonies throughout the continent
Which trade route correctly completes the excerpt? "Buddhims came
to China from India this way, along the northern branch of the route
"Oliver Wild. - CORRECT ANSWER Silk Road
, Most of the major battles of World War I were fought within the
countries and/or territory of the Central Powers. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
Identify the historical name for the decade when banks failed, global
trade shrank by over 66 percent, commodities prices dropped, and
millions faced unemployment. - CORRECT ANSWER Great Depression
Identify the political leader who fully rejected the appeal of Western-
style mass production and mass consumerism. - CORRECT ANSWER
Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi"
Kemal Atatürk and Mahatma Gandhi used similar anticolonial methods
and shared similar values. - CORRECT ANSWER False
The chapter suggests that Japan's economy benefited from World War
I and was not significantly affected by the Great Depression.
Considering the causes and effects of the Great Depression elsewhere
in the world, why might that have been the case? - CORRECT ANSWER
Japan used government spending to create jobs and expanded the
money supply.
Japan's government support for zaibatsu was a radical departure from
its established laissez-faire capitalist practices. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
The anticolonial movement in Kenya at this time was successful in
providing self-determination for the Kenyan people. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
state control of all economic activity - CORRECT ANSWER Socialism
state cultivation of politically active interest groups - CORRECT
ANSWER Corporatism
extreme nationalism, coupled with strong cooperation between
government and monopolistic businesses - CORRECT ANSWER
Fascism
ANSWERS
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda was established for the
prosecution of persons responsible for genocide" United Nations. The
tribunal was established in response to a conflict caused by — -
CORRECT ANSWER increased tensions between ethnic groups
Which factor contributed to Europe's Commercial Revolution in the
sixteenth century? - CORRECT ANSWER The application of
mercantilist principles to regulate trade with colonies
Which factor most influenced the growth of Japanese imperialism
during the early twentieth century? - CORRECT ANSWER The need
for resources to support ongoing industrialization
Which of these best explains how the powers listed in the diagram
supported the authority of the Catholic Church in western Europe? -
CORRECT ANSWER The powers were exercised against kings and
nobles who failed to adhere to church customs and mandates
What was one factor that led the German government to dramatically
increase the supply of the nation's currency in the early 1920s, an
action that led to hyperinflation? - CORRECT ANSWER France
insisted that Germany pay war reparations.
The opening of which canal significantly reduced the time and money
required to ship goods between the East Coast and the West Coast of
the United States? - CORRECT ANSWER Panama Canal
On which principle was the Chinese philosophy of Legalism based? -
CORRECT ANSWER People need rules to force them to behave
morally.
Which principle of government is reflected in the Magna Carta? -
CORRECT ANSWER Representative government
,Adolf Hitler rose to power in the 1930s partly because of — - CORRECT
ANSWER extreme hardship brought about by economic decline
The importance of obligation to family in ancient Chinese culture is
most associated with — - CORRECT ANSWER Confucianism
What imapact did the principles of Hydro Power have on society? -
CORRECT ANSWER The use of new power sources to facilitate mass
production
One specific goal of the United Nations is to — - CORRECT ANSWER
encourage the development of democratic principles throughout the
world
Martin Luther's posting of his Ninety-five Theses in 1517 led to — -
CORRECT ANSWER a decline in the authority of the Catholic Church
"Although Soviet economic performance has improved in recent years
from the low levels of 1979-82, Gorbachev still faces an economy that
cannot simultaneously maintain raped growth in defense spending,
(and satisfy consumer demand)"This intelligence report proved to be
an accurate assessment of the — - CORRECT ANSWER A situation
that would contribute to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe
Which factor created favorable conditions for the Industrial Revolution
in Great Britain? - CORRECT ANSWER Large deposits of iron and coal
in England
One factor essential to the development of early civilizations was — -
CORRECT ANSWER the ability to produce surplus food
Spires and buttreses are most closely identified with an architectural
style? - CORRECT ANSWER Gothic
The twentieth-century conflict in Northern Ireland was the result of
political and religious differences between — - CORRECT ANSWER
Protestants and Catholics
,The main reason for the loss of lives of American Indians was? - -
CORRECT ANSWER they were not immune to European diseases
The Indo-Aryans shifted from a life sustained by nomadic herding to a
life based on farming.This transition resulted in — - CORRECT
ANSWER the specialization of labor and the development of the caste
system
Which grievance was shared by both French and American
revolutionaries? - CORRECT ANSWER Unfair taxation practices
The Berlin Conference affected European imperialism in Africa by — -
CORRECT ANSWER supporting the establishment of colonial spheres
of influence
List the events of the Cold War in chronological order? - CORRECT
ANSWER Berlin Airlift, Korean War, Vietnam War, Soviet Invasion of
Afghanistan
Which event could be added to the time line to show the continued
advance of democratic ideals? A.Athenian democracy, B. Roman
Republic, C. Magna Carta, D. Glorious Revolution - CORRECT ANSWER
E.American Revolution
How did the Black Death affect medieval Europe? - CORRECT
ANSWER It caused economic and social instability by drastically
reducing the workforce.
A primary reason European languages are spoken in Africa today is
that — - CORRECT ANSWER European explorers and merchants
established colonies throughout the continent
Which trade route correctly completes the excerpt? "Buddhims came
to China from India this way, along the northern branch of the route
"Oliver Wild. - CORRECT ANSWER Silk Road
, Most of the major battles of World War I were fought within the
countries and/or territory of the Central Powers. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
Identify the historical name for the decade when banks failed, global
trade shrank by over 66 percent, commodities prices dropped, and
millions faced unemployment. - CORRECT ANSWER Great Depression
Identify the political leader who fully rejected the appeal of Western-
style mass production and mass consumerism. - CORRECT ANSWER
Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi"
Kemal Atatürk and Mahatma Gandhi used similar anticolonial methods
and shared similar values. - CORRECT ANSWER False
The chapter suggests that Japan's economy benefited from World War
I and was not significantly affected by the Great Depression.
Considering the causes and effects of the Great Depression elsewhere
in the world, why might that have been the case? - CORRECT ANSWER
Japan used government spending to create jobs and expanded the
money supply.
Japan's government support for zaibatsu was a radical departure from
its established laissez-faire capitalist practices. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
The anticolonial movement in Kenya at this time was successful in
providing self-determination for the Kenyan people. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
state control of all economic activity - CORRECT ANSWER Socialism
state cultivation of politically active interest groups - CORRECT
ANSWER Corporatism
extreme nationalism, coupled with strong cooperation between
government and monopolistic businesses - CORRECT ANSWER
Fascism
