SDC World History Exam Review

The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644. During that time, Chinese shipbuilding and navigation techniques were developed. These innovations allowed enormous Chinese fleets to sail the oceans as far away as Africa. How did this affect global trade?

• Chinese ports were closed to foreign merchants.

• International trade relied on the production of Chinese goods.

• Chinese advancements helped explorers navigate across oceans.

• Merchants were forced to use the Chinese language to communicate.

What resulted from the medieval innovations pictured?

• International trade decreased as manors became more self-sufficient.

• European populations increased as agricultural productivity improved.

• Town sizes decreased as more peasants were needed to work farms.

• Famines increased as farmers became more dependent on fall harvests.

What is significant about the Act below?

Albeit the king’s Majesty justly and rightfully is . . . the supreme head of the Church of England, and so is recognized by the clergy of this realm . . . be it enacted, by authority of this present Parliament, that the king, our sovereign lord, his heirs and successors, kings of this realm, shall be . . . the only supreme head in earth of the Church of England. . . . —Act of Supremacy, Henry VIII, 1534

• It allowed the monarch to override laws passed by Parliament.

• It increased tensions during the Protestant Reformation.

• It improved political relations among the leaders of Parliament.

• It led to the events that prompted the Renaissance.

The diagram above shows which development related to European colonialism?

• the discovery of methods for harvesting crops

• the overseas transfer of industrial technology

• the agricultural exchange between continents

• the effects of increased food production on cities

During the 20th century, which ideology called for overthrowing existing governments to create a classless society?

• capitalism

• communism

• fascism

• monarchism

Prior to World War I, why were the Balkans known as the “powder keg of Europe”?

• The Ottoman Empire’s aggressive foreign policy disrupted the balance of power.

• Nationalistic rivalries between major nearby states resulted in conflict.

• The Serbian nationalists supported an invasion of Russia.

• Economic disparity caused instability in the region.

How are Japan’s invasion of China in the 20th century and Germany’s invasion of Western Europe similar?

• Both of the invading countries were forced to attack British allies to ensure victory.

• Both of the invading countries sought to implement plans to eliminate a religious group.

• Both of the invading countries were forced to attack U.S. ships to secure natural resources.

• Both of the invading countries sought to gain territory through military force.

Which motivation for imperialism is best reflected in this quotation?

"Why should we not form a secret society with but one object, the furtherance of the British Empire and the bringing of the whole world under British rule . . . for making the Anglo Saxon race but one Empire?" -Cecil Rhodes, British Imperialist, 1877

• the demand for raw materials

• a belief in a superior culture

• the need to expand foreign markets

• a desire to expand democracy

How did the English Bill of Rights limit the power of the monarch?

• The monarch was forbidden to suspend laws without the consent of Parliament.
• The monarch was given the exclusive power to raise an army.
• The king and queen were executed.
• All royal lands were given to the third estate.

Which group made up the first estate?

• The Nobility
• The urban lower class
• Roman Catholic Clergy
• The peasant farmers