World War I Begins — Unit test Answers

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What was social Darwinism?

A
the change from nation to empire through imperialism
B
the belief that social values should be shared with other nations
C
the aim of imperialists to settle new land
D
the application of Darwin's theories to human societies
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In the 1900s, an arms race occurred when which two countries began to compete over the size of their navies?

A
Great Britain and Italy
B
Italy and Spain
C
Germany and Great Britain
D
Spain and Germany
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Under New Imperialism, Europe did not need large numbers of people to control colonies because of

A
decades of proven leadership under old imperialism.
B
improved transportation, communication, and other advantages.
C
carefully forged relationships with colonies’ existing governments.
D
strong central control from within European nations.
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Why did the Suez Canal increase European interest in the Ottoman Empire?

A
The empire monopolized all trade through the canal.
B
The canal made it easy for Europe to attack the empire’s lands.
C
The canal went through Muslim-controlled waterways to Asia.
D
The empire opposed expanding the canal to new trade destinations.
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

A
China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.
B
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
C
It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.
D
It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.
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What event immediately preceded Russia’s decision to withdraw from World War I?

A
the German capture of Moscow
B
the withdrawal of Allied support
C
the overthrow of the tsar
D
the US entry into the war
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The map shows territories held by countries in 1914.Which two countries held the most territory in 1914?

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A
Russia and Portugal
B
United States and United Kingdom
C
United Kingdom and Russia
D
Russia and United States
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Which statement best explains the concept of “home rule” advocated by the nationalists in India?

A
Under home rule, Indian citizens would be ruled by the East India Company and its private army.
B
Under home rule, Indian citizens would remain part of the British empire but would govern themselves.
C
Under home rule, Indian citizens would be ruled by British civil servants and a viceroy who represented the British monarch.
D
Under home rule, Indian citizens would sever all ties to Great Britain and assume complete control of the government.
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Which most likely was Persia’s most valuable asset?

A
its canals
B
its cotton crop
C
its mines
D
its oil supply
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The British established the East India Company to acquire

A
oil and other natural resources in Asia.
B
spices and other goods found in Asia.
C
soldiers for their armies and navies.
D
workers for their factories and mills.
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What did Austria-Hungary do in 1908 that increased pre-war tensions in Europe?

A
It annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina.
B
It annexed Serbia and Herzegovina.
C
It attacked Serbia and Herzegovina.
D
It attacked Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Why did US influence in Hawaii increase during the 1800s? Check all that apply.The US sent its military to Hawaii to overthrow the queen.US settlers purchased land in order to start plantations.US plantation owners dominated Hawaiian politics.The US encouraged residents to vacation in Hawaii.The US began to import many goods from Hawaii.The US negotiated a deal to buy Hawaii from Spain.

A
The US sent its military to Hawaii to overthrow the queen.
B
US settlers purchased land in order to start plantations.
C
US plantation owners dominated Hawaiian politics.
D
The US encouraged residents to vacation in Hawaii.
E
The US began to import many goods from Hawaii.
F
The US negotiated a deal to buy Hawaii from Spain.
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When World War I began in August 1914, many people anticipated that the war would end by Christmas of that year. Which event extended the war into 1915 and beyond?

A
The Americans entered the war.
B
The French stopped the German advance in the west.
C
The Russian Revolution expanded the war in the east.
D
The Russians stopped the German advance in the east.
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A
Revolution
B
Revival
C
Renaissance
D
Renegade
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During British rule, most ordinary Indian citizens suffered because of

A
poor sanitation.
B
famines.
C
crumbling infrastructure.
D
inadequate transportation.
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China was easily defeated by the British in the first Opium War because

A
China’s navy was no match for Britain’s advanced weaponry.
B
Britain had help from its allies in Europe to fight the Chinese.
C
China never had a chance after Britain’s surprise attack.
D
Britain’s navy outnumbered the Chinese navy by fifty to one.
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Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

A
Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.
B
Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.
C
Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.
D
Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.

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