World History (1800 – present)



World History (1750 – present) Name:__________________________

Mr. Clarke Per:________

______ / 20 points

(Online) Textbook Scavenger Hunt

Note: for some questions, the text Index will be helpful. You can access the Index via the “References” tab along the top of the page.

1) Based on the course outline described in the course syllabus, and as outlined on my teacher Web Page, what do you think our first chapter of study will be? What is the name of this chapter? Use the drop-down menu at the top of the page in your online textbook.

2) In what nation did the industrial revolution begin?

3) What nation did Otto von Bismarck help to unite?

4) Go to page 365 from Chapter 11, Section 5. In what land was Queen Liliuokalani a ruler?

5) Go to Chapter 13. Which nations were members of the “Central Powers”?

6) Go to the maps on page 426 of Chapter 13, Section 4. What nation was re-established between Germany and Russia?

7) Referencing that same map, identify something different about Russia in comparing the top and bottom maps.

8) Examine the chart on page 474, titled “Unemployment Rate, 1928-1938”. Which nation suffered the highest unemployment rate during this period? What rate? Which nation had the lowest unemployment rate? What rate?

9) Click on the History channel video link on page 478. View the brief (2 ½ minute) biography on Benito Mussolini. What nation did he lead? What was the name of the political party he formed?

10) Examine the chart on page 505 of Chapter 16, Section 3. Which nation experienced the worst effects of the Holocaust, both in terms of actual number and percentage of those killed by Nazis?

11) Examine the map on page 532 of Chapter 17, Section 1. What was the dividing line between the communist and non-communist countries of Europe called?

12) Who was Mao Zedong?

BONUS: Examine the map on page 584 of Chapter 18, Section 4. Identify the names of the TWO territories that are under at least some control by the Palestinian Arabs. (1 point for each identified territory)

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