UNIT ONE: GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE



UNIT TWO: HISTORY OF EUROPE

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DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST. All of your answers should be recorded on the test answer sheet.

SECTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE SS6H6a

1. Spices were an important good that many Europeans wanted. Where were these spices located?

a. Asia

b. Australia

c. North America

d. South America

2. The term for Europeans sailing away from their homes to see new places and then returning home to tell their home countries about their discoveries is:

a. Exploration

b. Colonization

c. Imperialism

d. Navigation

3. Europeans colonized the world by setting up towns during their explorations. Why was colonization so popular during the age of exploration?

a. Colonies were only set-up in Africa.

b. Colonization aided in empire building.

c. All of the European countries were over-populated.

d. Colonization meant better clothing options.

SS6H6b

4. Which continent(s) was/were affected by European colonization?

a. North America

b. South America

c. Africa

d. all of the above

5. This empire was bigger than all the others and included parts of the United States, Canada, India, and Australia. Some say the sun never set on this empire.

a. British

b. French

c. Spanish

d. Portuguese

SS6H6d

6. What happened to African culture as a result of European imperialism?

a. Nothing. It stayed the same.

b. African culture, and especially African religion, was damaged because people were

forced to become Christians like the Europeans.

c. Europeans started practicing African religions.

d. Africans could choose between continuing to practice their African culture or trying the new European culture.

7. A feeling of extreme pride in your country and a willingness to die for it is:

a. Neutrality

b. Isolationism

c. Nationalism

d. Imperialism

8. A conflict between Serbia and Austria-Hungary turned into a world war because of agreements that European countries made to support each other in all wars. What word describes this agreement?

a. Alliances

b. Militarism

c. Nationalism

d. Imperialism

SS6H7a

9. The Russian Revolution had what effect on World War I?

a. It increased the number of Russian troops against Germany.

b. It stopped Russia’s participation in the war.

c. It helped end the war for every nation involved.

d. It provided a place for U.S. troops to fight.

10. World War I was won by the:

a. Allied Powers

b. Central Powers

c. Neutral Powers

d. Axis Powers

11. The Treaty of Versailles was the treaty that formally ended World War I. Which statement best explains the treaty?

a. It placed the blame for the war on Austria-Hungary.

b. It gave Great Britain permission to keep its colonies.

c. It stated Italy had to give up some of its territories.

d. It made Germany take full responsibility for the war.

12. Which was an effect of the world-wide depression?

a. Employment rose and wages (salaries) fell.

b. Farmers gained land and business grew.

c. People had more money and better jobs.

d. Workers lost their jobs and banks closed.

SS6H7b

13. During the Holocaust, how many Jews were killed?

a. Six hundred

b. Six hundred -thousand

c. Six million

d. Six billion

14. Why was the Berlin Wall built?

a. To keep Hitler out of Berlin

b. To separate the communist part of Berlin from the democratic parts.

c. To protect Berlin from attack by the Russian army.

d. The United States government ordered the wall in Berlin.

15. From World War II, two superpowers emerged: the United States and:

a. the Soviet Union

b. Germany

c. Japan

d. Great Britain

16. Which condition is required to be considered a superpower?

a. A space program

b. Membership in NATO

c. Democratic government

d. Influence over world events

17. Why was the Cold War called the Cold War?

a. Most of the fighting took place near the North Pole.

b. The US and the Soviet Union were fighting over Antarctica.

c. The two sides never actually fought each other with weapons.

d. The two sides would not talk to each other.

SS6H7c

18. Which two events ended the Cold War?

a. The fall of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union falling apart.

b. The end of World War II and the attack on Pearl Harbor.

c. Prince Henry’s first expedition and the Marshall Plan.

d. The emergence of Russia and the death of Hitler.

19. Which was the largest country created from the former Soviet Union?

a. Belarus

b. Germany

c. Russia

d. Ukraine

SECTION 2: WRITING

SS6H6a

20. What are the 3 G's of exploration? Explain each one as it relates to exploration.

21. Describe Prince Henry the Navigator's impact on European exploration and colonization. Provide at least two contributions.

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SS6H6d

22. Describe what is happening in the cartoon above. What do you think the artist is saying about European imperialism and colonization in Africa?

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SS6H7a

23. The image above shows Russian citizens revolting against Tsar Nicolas II. What happened during World War I that causes the Russian citizens to revolt against the leaders of Russia? Provide at least two reasons.

SS6H7b

24. Adolf Hitler and the Nazis murdered millions of people because of racism, but when they came to power in Germany they were very popular. Why were people in Germany willing to support, and even vote for the Nazis? Include Adolf Hitler's role in World War II?

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25. Analyze the map of Germany after WWII above. Include the countries involved, their form of government, and explain what happened to the capital city of Berlin.

26. In the years after WWII, the U.S. and the Soviet Union were not on friendly terms. Explain why using at least two reasons discussed in class.

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