1. Which South American leader fought for independence in Venezuela and after approximately 10 years, had freed most of Southern America from Spanish rule? (Points : 1)
Toussaint L'Ouverture
Simon Bolivar
Jose de San Martin
Napoleon
2. Simon Bolivar and Jose de San Martin were two key figures who led movements in South America's struggle for independence from Spain. (Points : 1)
True
False
3. Otto von Bismarck united Russia in the late 1800s after wars with Austria and France. (Points : 1)
True
False
4. Alsace and Lorraine were disputed territories between France and Germany as Otto von Bismarck tried to unify Germany. (Points : 1)
True
False
5. Lenin created the October Manifesto in which he promised to give more rights to the Russians. (Points : 1)
True
False
6. What group fought against the British control in India? (Points : 1)
Indian National Congress
Sepoys
Muslim League
both a and c
7. The majority of Portugal's colonies in Africa were located in Eastern Africa. (Points : 1)
True
False
8. The Berlin Conference was an event where European nations met and informed others when claiming a new African territory. (Points : 1)
True
False
9. Strong feelings of devotion towards ones own country is called nationalism. (Points : 1)
True
False
10. Which of the following was NOT one of the causes of World War I? (Points : 1)
a buildup of military power in European nations
the desire of European nations to remain isolated, not forging relationships with neighbors
rivalries to seek and create empires in other regions for raw materials and resources
strong feelings of devotion to one's nation
11. Which of the following was an effective weapon in WWI because the vapors given off caused burning, swelling of nose, throat, and eyes, and often death? (Points : 1)
submarines
gas
trenches
zeppelins
12. The Treaty of Versailles officially ended Russia's participation in World War I. (Points : 1)
True
False
13. Gandhi was the leader of the Communist supporters in China. (Points : 1)
True
False
14. European leaders met in Germany in 1884 to discuss the division of India. This Berlin Conference resulted in the requirement of any European nation to inform others when claiming new territory in India. (Points : 1)
True
False
15. Gandhi was an extremely peaceful leader and his protest movement resulted in the boycott of many British goods. (Points : 1)
True
False
16. Which nation gained independence after years of protest and opposition led by Mohandas Gandhi? (Points : 1)
China
India
Egypt
Germany
17. Africans who fought with the British during World War I had hoped to be free from European control once the Allies were victorious. What African nation was finally freed from Britain in 1922, after protests? (Points : 1)
Madagascar
South Africa
Sudan
Egypt
18. World War I left millions dead, political boundaries modified, and economies unstable. (Points : 1)
True
False
19. The stock market crashed on Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929. (Points : 1)
True
False
20. Many Americans were able to purchase large ticket items such as cars, vacuums, and sewing machines because companies extended credit to them, allowing them to pay off the balance in increments. (Points : 1)
True
False