1

4

2

3

The Berlin Wall was built in this country in 1961:A.FranceB.UkraineC.RussiaD.Germany

Which country was the first to begin exploring the west coast of Africa, looking for a route to Asia? (Prince Henry the Navigator is also from this country.)A.FranceB.PortugalC.SpainD.United Kingdom

After World War II, which two superpowersengaged in the Cold War?A.United States and the Soviet UnionB.Germany and ItalyC.United States and GermanyD.Soviet Union and Germany

The Holocaust is associated with which conflict?A.World War IB.World War IIC.The Cold WarD.Russian Revolution

5

8

6

7

Who was the leader of the Nazi party in Germany?A.Adolf HitlerB.Vladimir LeninC.Wilhelm IID.Woodrow Wilson

Which country was divided during the Cold War:A.FranceB.UkraineC.RussiaD.Germany

The time of tension without direct warfarefrom 1945 to 1991 is called:A.World War IIB.NazismC.Cold WarD.Holocaust

What happened to people who spoke out against Hitler?A.They were sent to Siberia.B.They were allowed to leave Germany.C.Some were put in prison; others were murdered.D.Nothing; freedom of speech

was allowed.

9

12

10

11

After World War I, how did the Allied countries hope to keep Germany from becoming too powerful again?A.United States took over German military bases.B.Germany was not allowed to have a large army or navy.C.Germany was allowed to keep its colonies.D.Germany did not have to pay any war debts to the Allied countries.

The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, but some of the terms of the treaty contributed to the beginning of World War II. Which was one of the terms of the treaty?A.Germany was forced to pay reparations to the

Alliedcountries.B.Germany could develop a strong army and navy.C.It divided Germany into East and West.D.It made Germany a world power.

What was a goal of France in the Treaty of Versailles?A.to help Germany rebuild its industryB.to build better roads and factories

in GermanyC.To make sure Germany did not invade France in the futureD.To give Great Britain and the United

States creditfor their help in WWI

Which person did the actions listed in the box?A.Vladimir LeninB.Czar Nicholas IIC.Emperor Wilhelm IID.Woodrow Wilson

Did not protect the Russian royal familyChanged Russia’s name to the Soviet UnionSet up a communist government in Russia

13

16

14

15

Which was a CAUSE of the Russian Revolution?A.The czar was executed.B.There were food shortages in Russia

and theserfs were starving.C.The Germans showed signs of

surrender.D.Soldiers did not know how to use theirweapons.

What war was a result of militarism and nationalism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?A.Civil WarB.Revolutionary WarC.World War ID.Cold War

Which European countries established extensiveempires in Asia, Africa, and the Americas?A.France, Belgium, Spain, PortugalB.France, United Kingdom, Spain,

PortugalC.Germany, France, United Kingdom,

SpainD.Italy, France, Portugal, Spain

Which religion did the early European explorers hope to spread to Asia, Africa, & the Americas?A.IslamB.HinduismC.JudaismD.Christianity

17

20

18

19

Why was Prince Henry nicknamed “the Navigator”? A He was the Prince of Portugal.B He discovered a trade route around the Americas to Asia.C He funded many voyages and set up the first school of navigation.D He funded the first voyage around the world.

Hitler contributed to the rise of Nazism by promising the German people several things. Which of the following promises did he NOT make?A.to bring communism to GermanyB.to break the Treaty of VersaillesC.to rebuild the militaryD.to reclaim lost territory

What was the US’ goal duringthe Cold War?

What European country colonized Australia?

21

24

22

23

Americas?

period?

What are the three main reasons for European exploration?

Why did the Soviet Unioncollapse?

German money becameuseless during which time

Which 4 European countries had colonies in the

25

28

26

27

Russia in the early 1900s?

What was the GreatDepression?

What were three main termsof the Treaty of Versailles?

What type of governmentdid Czar Nicholas II have in

What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?

Euro pe’s History Answer Sheet

Name: ________________________

1 2 3 45 6 7 89 10 11 1213 14 15 1617 18 19 2021 22 23 24

25 26 27 28

Euro pe’s History Answer KEY1 D 2 B 3 A 4 B

5 A 6 D 7 C 8 C9 B 10 A 11 C 12 A13 B 14 C 15 B 16 D17 C 18 A 19 To end the

spreadof communism

20 England

21 Gold, God, Glory

22 Increased poverty& calls for democracy

23 Worldwide Depression

24 England, Spain, Portugal, France

25 People lost jobs, hadno money, inflation

26 Pay reparations, giveback land, lose military

27 Autocracy 28 To stop people from fleeing from East Germany to West Germany