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World History Pre Assessment

Directions: This is not a graded test. This is simply an assessment to see what kind of knowledge you are entering the class with. Read each question carefully and circle the best possible answer.

1. How many continents cover the earth’s surface?a. 10 b. 5 c. 7 d.3

2. Which ocean lies in between North America and Europe?

a. Pacific b. Atlantic c. Indian d. Arctic

3. Please label the cardinal directions on the compass below

4. Select the best definition for the term democracy.

a. A system of government with a single leader who leads by force.

b. A system of government that is ruled by a king and leadership is passed down through family.

c. A system of government where citizens can participate in making decisions for the country.

d. A system of government that is ruled by a very small group of people.

5. Select the best definition for the term revolution.

a. An uprising in an attempt to overthrow the people in power.

b. A war waged between two groups within one country.

c. A war waged between two neighboring countries.

d. The systematic killing of a group of people within a country.

6. Which of the following countries did not participate in World War I?

a. The United States of America b. Russia c. Germany d. China

7. Which of the following events caused the U.S. to finally enter WWII?

a. The Holocaust b. The Armenian Genocide

c. The bombing of Pearl Harbor d. The assassination of Franz Ferdidnand

8. Why was the 50 year period of increased tension between the Soviet Union and the United States called a Cold War?

a. The Climate in Russia is extremely cold

b. Shots were never fired between the two super powers

c. New technology allowed all weapons to deployed without gun powder

d. The weapons used were all nuclear

9. Which of the following Latin American nations has suffered instability due to the international drug trade?

a. Ecuador b. Honduras c. Belize d. Colombia

10. One of the European Union’s first goals was to establish:

a. A common European currency

b. A common European tax

c. A common language

d. A unified European military

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