Pre-Revolutionary France (right before the French Revolution) there were 3 Estates. The Third Estate (made up of the Commoners) supported the other 2 Estates by paying all or most of the taxes. The other 2 Estates were made up of these two groups...
What are... the Clergy & the Nobility
This leader is considered to be the worst mass-murder in history
Who is Mao Zedong?
He is the father of the Modern Zionist movement..
Who is Theodore Herzl?
The significance of the events shown on this timeline is that they represent...
Choose the best option below...
A- attempt to force empires to decolonize
B- efforts by Manchuria and Czechoslovakia to maintain the balance of power
C- the expansion of communist forces into Europe and Asia
D- underlying causes of World War II
What is choice D...
Underlying causes of World War II
It was during this conference that the Europeans partitioned Africa.
What is... the Berlin Conference
After the French Revolution, not only was the King (Louis XVI) beheaded, but also France became this type of government.
What is... a Republic
When the British controlled India and taxed goods like salt, Gandhi marched to the sea and encouraged his fellow countrymen to create their own salt. Actions such as these showed Gandhi's commitment to this policy that he and other Indians began to practice-the act of defying British laws.
What is... civil disobedience
The Hat Law of 1925 was passed in this country, banning this traditional red-felt cap worn by the men and replaced by the European-style top hats.
What is Turkey?
A consequence or effect of WW2 was the formation of this world organization that seeks to keep peace and stability around the world (side note: headquarters are located in NYC!)
What is... the United Nations (UN)
Which of the following statements is true following the partition of Africa by European countries in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
A- Most local African rulers had power equal to that of European leaders
B- The economic prosperity of the African nationalist leaders increased their power
C- African leaders willingly adopted European forms of governance including constitutions.
D- The boundaries that were established by the Europeans led to the division of traditional cultures and commerce.
What is choice D...
The boundaries that were established by the Europeans led to the division of traditional cultures and commerce.
Simon Bolivar liberated many places in this region from Spain.
What is... Latin America
This communist leader was flexible in his economic reforms
Who is... Deng Xiaoping or Vladimir Lenin
Even though Mustafa Kemal Ataturk modernized Turkey in the image of European nations, there were tensions between reformers and this other particular group (the opposite).
What are ... traditionalists.
While the Soviet Union attempted to expand communism, the United States was committed to stopping its spread by practicing this foreign policy throughout the Cold War.
What is ... the policy of containment
This African state organized the most successful resistance movement to European imperialism.
What is ... Ethiopia
Latin American liberators like Simon Bolivar, José de San Martín, and Toussaint L'ouverture were influenced by these types of thinkers.
Who are ... Enlightenment thinkers
It was during this historical development that Mao Zedong tried to brainwash the youth and a cult of personality was created (where Mao was deliberately presented to the people as a great person who should be admired and loved).
What was .... the Cultural Revolution
This country led the Arab world in its attack against Israel in the 1960s..
What is Egypt?
The first country to reach space..
What is Russia?
Diamonds were first discovered in this country...
What is South Africa
During the Industrial Revolution, child labor and working conditions became terrible.. this British politician published a report which led reforms/laws to better working conditions
Who was Michael Sadler/Sadler Report?
From 1857-1859, the Sepoy Rebellion failed and became a turning point in the history of India because it resulted in India coming to be ruled directly by the British government/Queen- also known as....
The Raj
This Arab leader led the attacks against Jews in Palestine during the British Mandate of Palestine
Who is Hajj Amin al Hussieni?
The two superpowers (U.S. & Soviet Union) created the following 2 military alliances
NATO and Warsaw Pact
This missionary/explorer became a trail blazer- showing interior Africa is navigable
Who is Dr. David Livingstone?