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Milestone Review-History of Europe
European ExplorationThere were many reasons for the exploration of the world by the Europeans starting in the 1400’s. Some of those reasons are:
To find a sea route to the spices of Asia.
To find gold, silver, and precious stones.
To expand their knowledge of the world.
To build and control larger empires.
To expand the Christian religion.
To find natural resources for their newly created factories
To open up new markets for their newly created products.
112. Which statement best summarizes the reasons for European exploration?
A. European explorers were trying to prove that the earth was not flat.
B. Europeans were looking to find ways to ease overcrowding in their cities.
C. The monarchs of Europe were trying to develop and use new sailing technologies.
D. The Europeans were trying to expand their territories, gather riches, and spread their religion.
European Exploration113. Why did Prince Henry the Navigator want to send ships south to Africa?
A. He hoped to learn more about marine life.
B. He wanted to prove the world was not flat.
C. He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets.
D. He wanted to collect gold, silver, and diamonds out of Africa.
European Exploration114. Which statement best describes how economics played a role in European colonies in the nineteenth century?
A. The desire for international tourism increased.
B. Europe felt Asia’s growing population was a threat to expansion.
C. Europe wanted more sources of raw materials needed for manufacturing.
D. Trade routes to Asia from Europe were less important than before.
European Exploration-Match the country to the areas they explored.
115. Great Britain
116. Spain
117. France
118. Portugal
A. Louisiana and the Mississippi, Canada (Quebec Region), Haiti
B. Eastern North America and Canada
C. Coastal Africa and Brazil
D. Most of Central and South America (Excluding Brazil), Southern North America
European Exploration119. What was Prince Henry the Navigator’s greatest accomplishment?
A. He was the 1st European explorer to reach India going around Africa.
B. He set up a navigational school to teach Europeans how to explore using ships and new technology.
C. He became the 1st European to reach South America and Brazil.
D. He set up an all land route to Asia for Portugal.
European ExplorationThe percentage of Africa under European control increased greatly between 1881 and 1914.
Britain, France, and Germany used their African colonies as a way to compete with each other.
In 1905, Germany and France nearly fought over the African territory ofMorocco.
120. Which of these would be the BEST title for the bulleted information?
A. Examining Modern Africa
B. The Strategic Benefits of Imperialism
C. How Colonialism in Africa Led to World War?
D. Why European Powers Explored New Lands?
European ExplorationThere were many reasons for the exploration of the world by the Europeans starting in the 1400’s. Some of those reasons are:
To find a sea route to the spices of Asia.
To find gold, silver, and precious stones.
To expand their knowledge of the world.
To build and control larger empires.
To expand the Christian religion.
To find natural resources for their newly created factories
To open up new markets for their newly created products.
112. Which statement best summarizes the reasons for European exploration?
A. European explorers were trying to prove that the earth was not flat.
B. Europeans were looking to find ways to ease overcrowding in their cities.
C. The monarchs of Europe were trying to develop and use new sailing technologies.
D. The Europeans were trying to expand their territories, gather riches, and spread their religion.
European Exploration113. Why did Prince Henry the Navigator want to send ships south to Africa?
A. He hoped to learn more about marine life.
B. He wanted to prove the world was not flat.
C. He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets.
D. He wanted to collect gold, silver, and diamonds out of Africa.
European Exploration114. Which statement best describes how economics played a role in European colonies in the nineteenth century?
A. The desire for international tourism increased.
B. Europe felt Asia’s growing population was a threat to expansion.
C. Europe wanted more sources of raw materials needed for manufacturing.
D. Trade routes to Asia from Europe were less important than before.
European Exploration-Match the country to the areas they explored.
115. Great Britain
116. Spain
117. France
118. Portugal
A. Louisiana and the Mississippi, Canada (Quebec Region), Haiti
B. Eastern North America and Canada
C. Coastal Africa and Brazil
D. Most of central and south America (Excluding Brazil), Southern North America
European Exploration-Match the country to the areas they explored.
115. Great Britain
116. Spain
117. France
118. Portugal
A. Louisiana and the Mississippi, Canada (Quebec Region), Haiti
B. Eastern North America and Canada
C. Coastal Africa and Brazil
D. Most of Central and South America (Excluding Brazil), Southern North America
European Exploration-Match the country to the areas they explored.
115. Great Britain
116. Spain
117. France
118. Portugal
A. Louisiana and the Mississippi, Canada (Quebec Region), Haiti
B. Eastern North America and Canada
C. Coastal Africa and Brazil
D. Most of central and south America (Excluding Brazil), Southern North America
European Exploration-Match the country to the areas they explored.
115. Great Britain
116. Spain
117. France
118. Portugal
A. Louisiana and the Mississippi, Canada (Quebec Region), Haiti
B. Eastern North America and Canada
C. Coastal Africa and Brazil
D. Most of central and south America (Excluding Brazil), Southern North America
European Exploration119. What was Prince Henry the Navigator’s greatest accomplishment?
A. He was the 1st European explorer to reach India going around Africa.
B. He set up a navigational school to teach Europeans how to explore using ships and new technology.
C. He became the 1st European to reach South America and Brazil.
D. He set up an all land route to Asia for Portugal.
European ExplorationThe percentage of Africa under European control increased greatly between 1881 and 1914.
Britain, France, and Germany used their African colonies as a way to compete with each other.
In 1905, Germany and France nearly fought over the African territory ofMorocco.
120. Which of these would be the BEST title for the bulleted information?
A. Examining Modern Africa
B. The Strategic Benefits of Imperialism
C. How Colonialism in Africa Led to World War?
D. Why European Powers Explored New Lands?
Intra war Years121. Which of these was a significant challenge facing Europe in the years immediately following World War I?
A. the Cold War
B. protests against war
C. an economic depression
D. the reunification of Germany
Intra war YearsUse the statements below to
answer question 122.
Hitler promised to rebuild
Germany’s military.
The Treaty of Versailles
angered Germans.
Hitler said he would get back
Germany’s lost land.
122. Which statement explains what these bullet points are about?
A. Events that led to WWI
B. Feelings Germans had about other countries
C. Ways that German leaders tried to rebuild their country
D. Reasons why Hitler and the Nazis came to power in Germany
Intra war years123. Which was a cause of the Russian Revolution?
A. The czar was executed.
B. There were food shortages and poverty in Russia.
C. The Germans showed signs of surrender.
D. The czar became a dictator.
INTrA WAR YEARSThe acronym B.R.A.T. is used to explain the Treaty of Versailles. What does each letter stand for?
124. B
125. R
126. A
127. T
INTRA WAR YEARS1. Hitler was named chancellor
of Germany.
2. France and Great Britain
declared war on Germany.
3. Germany invaded Poland.
4. Germans were unhappy
because of high unemployment
and poverty.
128. Put the following events in the order in which they happened.
A. 1,2,4,3
B. 1,4,3,2
C. 4,3,2,1
D. 4,1,3,2
INTRA WAR YEARS129. Why did business come to a halt after the stock market crash of 1929?
A.Everyone was waiting for prices to come down.B.Businesses were moving their factories to Europe.C.People thought they could get a good deal on goods made in Europe.D.People did not have money to spend, or they were afraid to spend what
money they did have.
INTrA WAR YEARSdid not protect the Russian royal family
changed Russia’s name to the Soviet Union
made a treaty with Germany to end the war
gave up large amounts of Russian land to Germany
130. Which person is represented by the actions listed?
A. Vladimir Lenin
B. Czar Nicholas II
C. Emperor Wilhelm I
D. Joseph Stalin
Intra war Years121. Which of these was a significant challenge facing Europe in the years immediately following World War I?
A. the Cold War
B. protests against war
C. an economic depression
D. the reunification of Germany
Intra war YearsUse the statements below to
answer question 122.
Hitler promised to rebuild
Germany’s military.
The Treaty of Versailles
angered Germans.
Hitler said he would get back
Germany’s lost land.
122. Which statement explains what these bullet points are about?
A. Events that led to WWI
B. Feelings Germans had about other countries
C. Ways that German leaders tried to rebuild their country
D. Reasons why Hitler and the Nazis came to power in Germany
Intra war years123. Which was a cause of the Russian Revolution?
A. The czar was executed.
B. There were food shortages and poverty in Russia.
C. The Germans showed signs of surrender.
D. The czar became a dictator.
INTrA WAR YEARSThe acronym B.R.A.T. is used to explain the Treaty of Versailles. What does each letter stand for?
124. Blame- Germany had to accept blame for starting WWI
125. R
126. A
127. T
INTrA WAR YEARSThe acronym B.R.A.T. is used to explain the Treaty of Versailles. What does each letter stand for?
124. Blame- Germany had to accept blame for starting WWI
125. Reparations- Germany had to pay fines to the winners of WWI
126. A
127. T
INTrA WAR YEARSThe acronym B.R.A.T. is used to explain the Treaty of Versailles. What does each letter stand for?
124. Blame- Germany had to accept blame for starting WWI
125. Reparations- Germany had to pay fines to the winners of WWI
126. Army- Germany could not have an army
127. T
INTrA WAR YEARSThe acronym B.R.A.T. is used to explain the Treaty of Versailles. What does each letter stand for?
124. Blame- Germany had to accept blame for starting WWI
125. Reparations- Germany had to pay fines to the winners of WWI
126. Army- Germany could not have an army
127. Territory- Germany had to give up land and colonies to the winners
INTRA WAR YEARS1. Hitler was named chancellor
of Germany.
2. France and Great Britain
declared war on Germany.
3. Germany invaded Poland.
4. Germans were unhappy
because of high unemployment
and poverty.
128. Put the following events in the order in which they happened.
A. 1,2,4,3
B. 1,4,3,2
C. 4,3,2,1
D. 4,1,3,2
INTRA WAR YEARS129. Why did business come to a halt after the stock market crash of 1929?
A. Everyone was waiting for prices to come down.B. Businesses were moving their factories to Europe.C. People thought they could get a good deal on goods made in Europe.D. People did not have money to spend, or they were afraid to spend what money they did have.
INTrA WAR YEARSdid not protect the Russian royal family
changed Russia’s name to the Soviet Union
made a treaty with Germany to end the war
gave up large amounts of Russian land to Germany
130. Which person is represented by the actions listed?
A. Vladimir Lenin
B. Czar Nicholas II
C. Emperor Wilhelm I
D. Joseph Stalin
Post WWII131. Which country was the leader of the Warsaw Pact?
A. East Germany
B. Soviet Union
C. Poland
D. United States
Post WWII132. What are the two terms used to describe the dividing line between eastern and western, communist and noncommunist areas?
A. NATO and Warsaw Pact
B. Berlin Wall and Iron Curtain
C. Allied Powers and Axis Powers
D. Nazi Germany and Free Germany
Post WWII133. Which was one of the areas of disagreement between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War?
A. how to defeat Nazi Germany
B. best type of economic system
C. the danger of nuclear weapons
D. the need to work with other countries
Post WWII134. During the Cold War Era, the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of
A. the role of the United Nations.
B. pressure from neutral nations.
C. the potential for global nuclear destruction.
D. increased tensions in Europe.
Post WWII135. Which of the following terms is best used to describe the Holocaust?
A. Genocide
B. Fascism
C. Homicide
D. Racism
Post WWII136. Hitler’s Final Solution included
A. attacking the Soviet Union to take complete control of Europe.
B. less restrictive laws benefiting Germany’s Jewish population.
C. concentration camps and death camps.
D. sending German Jews out of Europe.
Post WWII137. What actions did the United Nations take as result of the Holocaust?
A. defeated Hitler and freed the Jews
B. helped the Jews find jobs and shelter
C. created a Jewish country and made genocide a crime.
D. divided Germany in East and West Germany.
Post WWII138. 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
Post WWII139. When was the Cold War?
A. before World War I
B. after WWII
C. between WWI and WWII
D. before the world wide depression
Post WWII-The United states and the soviet union disagreed on how to rebuild Europe after WWII. This led to the Cold War and the threat of WWIII.
Match the Cold War Political System and economy to the correct country.
140. United States-economy
141. Soviet Union-Economy
142. United States-Government
143. Soviet Union-government
A. Communism
B. Market
C. Command
D. democracy
Post WWII131. Which country was the leader of the Warsaw Pact?
A. East Germany
B. Soviet Union
C. Poland
D. United States
Post WWII132. What are the two terms used to describe the dividing line between eastern and western, communist and noncommunist areas?
A. NATO and Warsaw Pact
B. Berlin Wall and Iron Curtain
C. Allied Powers and Axis Powers
D. Nazi Germany and Free Germany
Post WWII133. Which was one of the areas of disagreement between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War?
A. how to defeat Nazi Germany
B. best type of economic system
C. the danger of nuclear weapons
D. the need to work with other countries
Post WWII134. During the Cold War Era, the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of
A. the role of the United Nations.
B. pressure from neutral nations.
C. the potential for global nuclear destruction.
D. increased tensions in Europe.
Post WWII135. Which of the following terms is best used to describe the Holocaust?
A. Genocide
B. Fascism
C. Homicide
D. Racism
Post WWII136. Hitler’s Final Solution included
A. attacking the Soviet Union to take complete control of Europe.
B. less restrictive laws benefiting Germany’s Jewish population.
C. concentration camps and death camps.
D. sending German Jews out of Europe.
Post WWII137. What actions did the United Nations take as result of the Holocaust?
A. defeated Hitler and freed the Jews
B. helped the Jews find jobs and shelter
C. created a Jewish country and made genocide a crime.
D. divided Germany in East and West Germany.
Post WWII138. 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
Post WWII139. When was the Cold War?
A. before World War I
B. after WWII
C. between WWI and WWII
D. before the world wide depression
Post WWII-The United states and the soviet union disagreed on how to rebuild Europe after WWII. This led to the Cold War and the threat of WWIII.Match the Cold War Political System and
economy to the correct country.
140. United States-economy
141. Soviet Union-Economy
142. United States-Government
143. Soviet Union-government
A. Communism
B. Market
c. Command
d. democracy
Post WWII-The United states and the soviet union disagreed on how to rebuild Europe after WWII. This led to the Cold War and the threat of WWIII.
Match the Cold War Political System and economy to the correct country.
140. United States-economy
141. Soviet Union-Economy
142. United States-Government
143. Soviet Union-government
a. Communism
b. Market
c. Command
d. democracy
Post WWII-The United states and the soviet union disagreed on how to rebuild Europe after WWII. This led to the Cold War and the threat of WWIII.
Match the Cold War Political System and economy to the correct country.
140. United States-economy
141. Soviet Union-Economy
142. United States-Government
143. Soviet Union-government
a. Communism
b. Market
c. Command
d. democracy
Post WWII-The United states and the soviet union disagreed on how to rebuild Europe after WWII. This led to the Cold War and the threat of WWIII.
Match the Cold War Political System and economy to the correct country.
140. United States-economy
141. Soviet Union-Economy
142. United States-Government
143. Soviet Union-government
a. Communism
b. Market
c. Command
d. democracy
End of the Cold War144. Why did Gorbachev reduce government control of the Soviet Union’s economy?
A. Citizens demanded more personal freedom.
B. Other Eastern Bloc countries were reducing control.
C. An unstable economy due to increase military spending.
D. Threat of invasion by NATO and the United States.
End of the Cold War145. What event marked the end of the Cold War?
A. The rule of Gorbachev
B. The creation of Russia
C. The break-up of the Soviet Union
D. The destruction of the Berlin Wall
End of the Cold War146. The destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989 is symbolic of the
A. end of the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
B. declining power of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
C. fall of the German Republic
D. collapse of the European Union
End of the Cold War147. What was the largest country created from the former Soviet Union?
A. Belarus
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. Ukraine
End of the Cold War148. Why was German reunification able to happen after 1989?
A. Hitler was killed and the allies allowed Germany to become one country again.
B. The United Nations voted to reunify Germany into one country.
C. The collapse of the Soviet Union allowed East Germans and West Germans to begin talks of reunification.
D. The East German army with the support of the Soviet Union invaded West Germany making them one country again.
End of the Cold War149. What factors led to the creation of East and West Germany and the splitting of the capital Berlin after WWII?
A. The allies spilt Germany up and the Soviet Union made East Germany communist and the rest of the allies created a democratic West Germany.
B. Adolph Hitler split Germany into two countries before his death.
C. The United Nations split Germany into two countries as a punishment for Germany starting WWII.
End of the Cold War150. What factor led to the collapse of the Soviet Union?
A. The Soviet Union could not keep up militarily and economically with the United States.
B. The Soviet Union surrendered to the United States after the United States invaded.
C. The United States asked the United Nations to passed a resolution dissolving the Soviet Union and creating the country of Russia.
D. The United States had no impact on the collapse of the Soviet Union.
End of the Cold War151. During the 1980’s in the Soviet Union, a major element of the new policy of Perestroika was
A. increasing Soviet control of the economy.
B. allowing people and local governments more decisions in the economy.
C. the Soviet government being more transparent to the world.
D. an emphasis on the redistribution of wealth.
End of the Cold War144. Why did Gorbachev reduce government control of the Soviet Union’s economy?
A. Citizens demanded more personal freedom.
B. Other Eastern Bloc countries were reducing control.
C. An unstable economy due to increase military spending.
D. Threat of invasion by NATO and the United States.
End of the Cold War145. What event marked the end of the Cold War?
A. The rule of Gorbachev
B. The creation of Russia
C. The break-up of the Soviet Union
D. The destruction of the Berlin Wall
End of the Cold War146. The destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989 is symbolic of the
A. end of the Soviet domination of Eastern Europe
B. declining power of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
C. fall of the German Republic
D. collapse of the European Union
End of the Cold War147. What was the largest country created from the former Soviet Union?
A. Belarus
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. Ukraine
End of the Cold War148. Why was German reunification able to happen after 1989?
A. Hitler was killed and the allies allowed Germany to become one country again.
B. The United Nations voted to reunify Germany into one country.
C. The collapse of the Soviet Union allowed East Germans and West Germans to begin talks of reunification.
D. The East German army with the support of the Soviet Union invaded West Germany making them one country again.
End of the Cold War149. What factors led to the creation of East and West Germany and the splitting of the capital Berlin after WWII?
A. The allies spilt Germany up and the Soviet Union made East Germany communist and the rest of the allies created a democratic West Germany.
B. Adolph Hitler split Germany into two countries before his death.
C. The United Nations split Germany into two countries as a punishment for Germany starting WWII.
End of the Cold War
150. What factor led to the collapse of the Soviet Union?
A. The Soviet Union could not keep up militarily and economically with the United States.
B. The Soviet Union surrendered to the United States after the United States invaded.
C. The United States asked the United Nations to pass a resolution dissolving the Soviet Union and creating the country of Russia.
D. The United States had no impact on the collapse of the Soviet Union.
End of the Cold War151. During the 1980’s in the Soviet Union, a major element of the new policy of Perestroika was
A. increasing Soviet control of the economy.
B. allowing people and local governments more decisions in the economy.
C. the Soviet government being more transparent to the world.
D. an emphasis on the redistribution of wealth.