Uint 2 Practice Test

1. In the 1930s and 1940s, Adolf Hitler was responsible
for killing millions of Jews in Europe. This event is known
as which of the following?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Reformation
Reconstruction
Cold War
Holocaust
2. In the 15th century, Prince Henry the Navigator
sponsored many voyages. What part of the world did
people sailing for Henry the Navigator explore?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A. Africa's west coast
North America
Australia
Southeast Asia
3. Colonialism was important to many European
countries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as
they colonized parts of Africa and Asia. Which of the
following explains how colonialism might have helped
cause World War I?
A. Colonization increased cooperation between
countries in Africa.
B. Colonization decreased tensions between
countries in Asia.
C. Colonization increased cooperation between
European countries.
D. Colonization increased tensions between
European countries.
4. The economic depression in Germany following WWI
A. Is one of the reasons Hitler was able to come to
power
B. Began several years before WWI
C. Only lasted about two years.
D. Actually had its beginnings in Great Britain.
5. England claimed _______ in 1770. It established
colonies in the region and gained more control over it
than any other European empire.
A.
B.
C.
D.
West Africa
Antarctica
South America
Australia
6. Which of these South American countries was
originally colonized by the Portuguese?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Peru
Colombia
Chile
Brazil
7. Why was colonialism, or the building of empires, so
important to European nations in the late 19th and early
20th centuries?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Colonies provided cheap labor.
Colonies decreased their trade.
Colonies cost a lot of money.
Colonies provided raw materials.
8. European countries were interested in establishing
colonies in Asia because they wanted to control which
industry?
A.
B.
C.
D.
the fishing industry
the spice trade
the cattle industry
the fur trade
9. Which of the following is true about the Treaty of
Versailles?
A. The treaty destroyed the U.S. economy
B. France was forced to accept responsibility for the
war
C. The United Kingdom had to give up its colonies
D. Germany was forced to pay reparations to the
Allied powers.
10. What signified the end of the Cold War in 1989?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The tearing down of the Berlin Wall
The reunification of Germany
United States bombing the Soviet Union
The Cuban Missile Crisis
11. Which of the following contributed to the outbreak of
World War I?
A.
B.
C.
D.
fear of the spread of communism
an explosion on the battleship Maine
the Japanese invasion of the Philippines
European empire building in Africa and Asia
There 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.
12. 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.
13. Which was not a reason for the establishment of
European overseas colonies?
A. Europeans wanted to spread Christianity to other
peoples.
B. European industry needed more sources of raw
materials.
C. Europeans were interested in learning from other
cultures.*
D. Europeans thought that colonies would buy
European products.
14. In the 1400s, this man helped Portugal take an early
lead in exploration by providing money to study
navigation, develop better boats, and encourage voyages
along the coast of Africa. Who was he?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Prince Henry
Christopher Columbus
Francisco Pizarro
James Cook
15. Which was a cause of the Russian Revolution?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The czar was executed.
There were food shortages in Europe.
The Germans showed signs of surrender
Soldiers did not know how to use their weapons.
16. Which part of the Treaty of Versailles was most
damaging to the German economy?
A. Germany lost its colonies.
B. The German emperor was put on trial.
C. Germany had to pay the Allies large sums of
money.
D. Germany was not allowed to have a large army
and navy.
17. Withdrawal from WWI, poverty, starvation,
overthrow of the czar, civil war and communism are
associated with the
A.
B.
C.
D.
Chinese Revolution.
Russian Revolution.
French Revolution.
Spanish Revolution.
18. When was the Cold War?
A.
B.
C.
D.
After WWII
Before WWI
Between WWI and WWII
Before the worldwide economic depression
19. What marked the end of the Cold War?
A.
B.
C.
D.
The rule of Gorbachev
The creation of Russia
The break-up of the Soviet Union
The destruction of the Berlin Wall
20. Which of the following was a major cause of tensions
leading to WWI?
A. The fact that all of Europe used the same currency
B. The race between the European powers to
establish colonies overseas
C. The strong alliance between Germany and France
D. France’s desire to gain territory in the United Kingdom.
Constructed Response:
Explain the impact of WWII in terms of the Holocaust, the origins of the Cold War, and the rise
of Superpowers.
Student Name: ______________________
Teacher:
______________________
District:
GAClayton
Assessment:
06 Social Studies Social Studies Test 1
Description:
District 6th Grade Unit 2 Assessment
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