Global History & Geography Sample Exam

MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

1) "When China wakes, it will shake the world."‡‡Napoleon, 1817

In this quotation, Napoleon was referring to theA) ability of China to control world trade routesB) policy of rapid industrialization in ChinaC) potential of China as a great world powerD) European fear of Chinese culture and traditions

2)

The cartoon illustrates India's problems withA) conflict between religions groupsB) the monsoon cycleC) inefficient government agenciesD) an inadequate transportation system

3) The Roman Catholic Church of the Middle Ages has beencompared to a modern-day government because the ChurchA) insisted on the importance of religion in bringing order

to societyB) employed artists who might otherwise have starvedC) provided for regularly held elections to select members

of legislative bodiesD) was responsible for providing many services needed by

the people

4) With which nation were Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge, andgenocide associated?A) Myanmar (Burma)B) Cambodia (Kampuchea)C) JapanD) Korea

5) Before World War II, Great Britain adopted a policy ofappeasement in order toA) demilitarize the frontiers of France and the former Soviet

UnionB) promote democracy in eastern EuropeC) avoid war with GermanyD) form an alliance with Italy

6) "Kings sit upon God's throne and rule according to God'slaw."

This statement would most likely have been made by aperson who believed inA) glasnostB) absolutism

C) democracyD) oligarchy

7)

What is the main idea of the cartoon?A) Western imperialism led to the exploitation of people

and resources in the colonies.B) Many job opportunities were created by Western

colonization.C) Western imperialism improved the quality of life for

people in the colonies.D) Many people assisted Western nations in acquiring

overseas colonies.

8) A major goal of the Green Revolution was toA) prevent global warfareB) increase agricultural productionC) limit environmental pollutionD) decrease population growth

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9)

Which action will help slow the trend indicated by thegraph?A) using alternative energy sourcesB) lowering worldwide oil pricesC) expanding Green Revolution technologyD) increasing industrialization in developing nations

10) During the 1970's and 1980's, India and China attempted toimprove the quality of life for their people and to increaseeconomic growth byA) seeking overseas coloniesB) changing the political structureC) adopting policies to limit population growthD) encouraging farmers to move to the cities

11) One reason North Korea was the focus of worldwideattention in the mid-1990's is because of itsA) commitment to increasing political freedomsB) development of a strong and expanding economyC) nuclear weapons development programsD) efforts to revive communism in Eastern Europe

12)

This map reflects the concept ofA) cultural uniformityB) balance of powerC) ethnic diversityD) topographic variety

13)

The main idea of the cartoon is that in the early part of the20th centuryA) the Monroe Doctrine was no longer enforceableB) the United States forcefully extended its influence into

South AmericaC) international cooperation maintained peace in South

AmericaD) South Americans asked the United States to protect

them

14) Which idea of Marxism was violated by the practices of theCommunist Party in the former Soviet Union?A) Communism will bring about a close relationship

between the fine arts and the communist system.B) Power will be consolidated to be used in the name of

the people.C) The old order will not be free to oppose communism

once the revolution is successful.D) Privilege and class distinctions will not exist in a

communist society.

15) Which letters on the continuum below indicate theappropriate positions of a revolutionary society and afeudal society?

A) revolutionary society at A, feudal society at DB) revolutionary society at D, feudal society at AC) revolutionary society at B, feudal society at CD) revolutionary society at B, feudal society, at D

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ESSAY QUESTIONS

16) Throughout history, the strategic location of certain waterways has affected the world.

Choose three strategic waterways from the map and for each one chosen:

(1) Identify one nation, other than the United States, for which this waterway has been significant.(2) Explain why this waterway has been significant to that nation.(3) Explain how this waterway has affected that nation's policies or actions.

17) The drawing below depicts an economic situation in theworld today.

(1) Describe the economic situation illustrated by thedrawing.

(2) For each of the two sections of the world pictured,describe a specific economic problem that hasresulted from the situation.

(3) Discuss how nations or regions within one of thesections of the world pictured have attempted tochange the situation.

18) Newspaper headlines often provide a means tounderstanding important historical events or situations. Ifnewspapers had existed throughout history, the followingheadlines might have appeared when these events occurred.

HEADLINES:Ottomans Conquer ConstantinoplePizarro Destroys Inca CapitalCatherine the Great Encourages WesternizationManchester Textile Factory Hires Many WomenCommittee of Public Safety Executes RobespierreEmperor Meiji Given Authority To RuleNew Constitution Ends Caste System

Choose three headlines from the list and for each onechosen:

(1) Identify the nation or region that is referred to inthe headline.

(2) Explain one cause of the event or situationassociated with this headline.

(3) Discuss one effect of that event or situation on theidentified nation or region.

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Document-Based Questions

19) Cultural diffusion has brought both benefits to and put pressures on many cultures of the world.

The given document(s) relate to the process of cultural diffusion. Analyze the document and write three to four sentences toanswer the question that follows the document.

DOCUMENT:

Explain how the peoples of the world today have benefitted from cultural diffusion.

20) Throughout history societies have defined human rights in different ways.

The given document(s) relate to the problems of human rights in different societies. Analyze the document and write three to foursentences to answer the question that follows the document.

DOCUMENT:

Explain the situation that forced the people to flee Kosovo in the picture above.

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