French Revolution
What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
A) Economic inequality
B) Natural disasters
C) Foreign invasion
D) Technological advancements
A) Economic inequality
What were the primary motivations behind European imperialism in Africa?
A) Scientific discovery
B) Economic gain
C) Cultural exchange
D) Environmental protection
B) Economic gain
What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
A) Democracy vs. Fascism
B) Capitalism vs. Communism
C) Nationalism vs. Globalism
D) Militarism vs. Pacifism
B) Capitalism vs. Communism
What was the main goal of decolonization movements in the 20th century?
A) To gain independence
B) To form new empires
C) To maintain colonial rule
D) To increase trade
A) To gain independence
What were the primary causes of World War I?
A) Economic prosperity
B) Nationalism, militarism, alliances, imperialism
C) Technological advancements
D) Cultural exchanges
B) Nationalism, militarism, alliances, imperialism
Who were the main Axis powers during the war?
A) USA, UK, USSR
B) Germany, Italy, Japan
C) France, Spain, Belgium
D) China, India, Brazil
B) Germany, Italy, Japan
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
Who was Maximilien Robespierre, and what role did he play during the Revolution?
A) A king who replaced King Louis XVI
B) A revolutionary leader responsible for the Reign of Terror
C) A foreign diplomat who hid Napoleon Bonaparte
D) A military general who annexed Prussia
B) A revolutionary leader responsible for the Reign of Terror
What event in India represented resistance to British imperialism?
A) The Sepoy Rebellion
B) The Cultural Revolution
C) Apartheid
D) The Opium Wars
A) The Sepoy Rebellion
Name one significant event that escalated tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
A) The Berlin Wall
B) The Great Depression
C) The War of 1812
D) The Renaissance
A) The Berlin Wall
Who was Toussaint L’Ouverture and what was his significance in the Haitian Revolution?
A) A French general
B) A key leader of the revolution
C) A British colonist
D) A Haitian king
B) A key leader of the revolution
Describe the concept of trench warfare and its impact on the war.
A) It led to rapid victories
B) It caused a stalemate
C) It was ineffective
D) It resulted in quick peace
B) It caused a stalemate
What event is commonly considered the starting point of World War II?
A) The bombing of Pearl Harbor
B) The invasion of Poland
C) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
D) The Great Depression
B) The Invasion of Poland
Who is Mufasa’s brother?
Scar
Describe the impact of the French Revolution on other revolutionary movements globally.
A)It had no impact in Europe
B) It inspired other revolutions, especially in Latin America
C) It discouraged revolutions in Africa
D) It was only influential in Europe
B) It inspired other revolutions, especially in Latin America
What was the significance of the "sphere of influence" in China?
A) It allowed for equal trade
B) It was a form of colonial rule
C) It limited foreign control
D) It facilitated foreign investments
B) It was a form of colonial rule
Describe the concept of "containment" in the context of the Cold War.
A) Stopping the spread of Communism
B) Promoting democracy
C) Expanding military bases
D) Encouraging trade
A) Stopping the spread of Communism
What was the impact of Simon Bolivar's leadership in South America?
A) He led the continent to war
B) He united South America
C) He promoted imperialism
D) He established a monarchy
B) He united South America
What role did the Treaty of Versailles play in post-war Europe?
A) It established peace
B) It blamed Germany for the war
C) It promoted unity
D) It ignored the conflict
B) It blamed Germany for the war
Describe the impact of the Holocaust on European society.
A) It had no impact
B) It led to increased anti-Semitism
C) It resulted in widespread genocide
D) It united European nations
C) It resulted in widespread genocide
Whose face is on the 10 dollar bill?
Alexander Hamilton
How did Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power change France?
A) Restored monarchy and brought back divine right
B) Established a republic based on democracy
C) Stabilized the country and created an empire
D) Started a civil war
C) Stabilized the country and created an empire
Describe Japan's reaction to Western imperialism in the late 19th century.
A) Total submission
B) Isolationism
C) Rapid modernization
D) Military conflict
C) Rapid Modernization
What role did the Cuban Missile Crisis play in Cold War dynamics?
A) It ended the Cold War
B) It escalated tensions
C) It resulted in peace treaties
D) It promoted military alliances
B) It escalated tensions
An example of Gandhi's nonviolent approach to decolonization was?
A) Organization of the African National Congress
B) Protests on Wall Street
C) The Salt March
D) The Sepoy Rebellion
B) The Salt March
The Great Depression and crippling effects of the Treaty of Versailles led to
A) The creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
B) The Cold War
C) Totalitarian Dictatorships
D) Worldwide peace
C) Totalitarian Dictatorships
What were the major turning points in World War II?
A) Invasions of neutral countries
B) Key battles like Stalingrad and Midway
C) Economic factors
D) Diplomatic solutions
B) Key battles like Stalingrad and D-Day
What are the top 3 shoe brands in the US based on popularity?
Nike, Adidas, Converse
What historical period inspired the French Revolution?
The Enlightenment
Gandhi - India
Mandela - South Africa
Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam
Kwame Nkrumah - Ghana
Simon Bolivar - Latin America
Toussaint L'Overture - Haiti
Identify the names of the alliances during the Cold War.
NATO versus Warsaw Pact
Define Nationalism and give an example of a Nationalist Leader.
Pride in one's country and desire for self-rule.
What were three conditions of the Treaty of Versailles?
1. Germany had to pay reparations
2. Germany had to demilitarize
3. Germany had to decolonize
4. Germany had to take blame for the war
What war began immediately following WWII? Why?
The Cold War - Nuclear Proliferation
Who was the longest-serving ruler of a recognized state?
Louis XIV (72 Years) Queen Elizabeth (70 Years)