World History semester 2.5 Review

What did Karl Marx believe would eventually transform society?

• a return to agrarian life

• the spread of democracy

• the works of strong leaders

• a revolution of the working class

Which statement BEST describes Karl Marx’s view of laissez-faire capitalism?

• He believed it would result in a workers’ revolution.

• He believed it would lead to the end of industrialization.

• He believed it would cause a reduction in national wealth.

• He believed it would increase workers’ standard of living.

Which of the following BEST describes Japan and Germany’s rise as modern nation-states?

• Pressure from foreign powers was a motivation for major change.

• Colonies in Africa helped put them on the map with other world powers

• They reached the power of the other industrialized nations in only a few decades

• Emperors were removed to make way for more democratic governments

Which type of political and social order is shown in the image?

• fascism

• feudalism

• theocracy

• tribal

Which Enlightenment philosopher advocated for civil rights, freedom of speech, separation of church and state, and religious Freedoms in France?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Marquis de Sade

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

Why were many samurai unhappy with their social standing under the Tokugawa shoguns?

• because they could not grow independently wealthy

• because they were not permitted to engage in trade

• because they held the same social status as artisans

• because they had to pay more taxes than other groups

The first Kaiser of a unified Germany

• Victor Emanuel

• Wilhelm I

• Nicholas I

• Charles I

What was the benefit to the Ming dynasty of building the Great Wall of China and the Grand Canal?

• in order to improve agriculture

• in order to increase local autonomy

• in order to increase civic engagement

• in order to improve trade and defense

How were the ways that Louis XIV and Peter the Great rose to and consolidated power similar?

• Both had to significantly modernize their countries.

• Both took great efforts to build up their navies.

• Both faced civil unrest in their colonies.

• Both felt threatened by the Church.

Which of the following did Bismarck promote to make Germany more powerful?

• The Catholic Church

• Industrialization

• Socialism

• None of the above