World History: Review Test #2

1. In the 1800’s and 1900’s, some European countries developed colonies in Africa, Asia and other places around the world. What was the purpose?

2. What effect did the American Revolution have on France?

3. During WWI, the American President, Woodrow Wilson, drew up the 14 points. What was the 14 points?

4. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the rise of Hitler in Germany?

5. Fascism and communism are types of governments in which the state has supreme control over the people’s lives. One key difference between fascism and communism is that

6. The Industrial Revolution began in the 1700’s in the country of

7. Which of the following groups was not part of the third estate in France?

8. What is the advantage of geographic isolation?

9. Prince Henry’s school of Navigation

10. The United Nations was born out of

11. Many people came to the New World to escape

12. The French who settled in Canada were

13. Which of the following would be a long-term effect of the creation of the automobile?

14. Which of the following is an example of the influence European colonization has had on America?

15. Which of the following is NOT an enlightenment idea found in our current political system?

16. Which of the following was NOT a leading cause of WWI?

17. What European country colonized most of South America, Mexico and the Western United States?

18. The concept of Habeas Corpus in English law means that

19. James II was like his grandfather, James I, in that they both

20. An area has the same language, religion, economy and government. What definition of “region” does this describe?

21. Which of the following is NOT a reason the French Revolution occurred?

22. England has a long a great Naval tradition. Considering the geography of England, why might they have placed so much emphasis on Naval service?

23. Why did Columbus think he could reach Asia by sailing west?

24. Whose voyage proved Columbus’ idea that the world was round?

25. What economic idea, French for “to leave alone.” Holds that government should not regulate business?