Question 1

By 1820, Europeans controlled 90 percent of Africa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
Russo-Japanese War

Accepted Answer

The Russo-Japanese War was a conflict fought between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan from 1904 to 1905. It was primarily a struggle for control over Manchuria and Korea, and it ended with a Japanese victory. The war was significant as it marked the first time in modern history that an Asian power had defeated a European power, challenging the traditional dominance of Western nations. The defeat of the Russian Empire also contributed to the growing unrest and dissatisfaction within Russia, eventually leading to the Russian Revolution of 1905. Additionally, the Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the war, was mediated by U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and earned him the Nobel Peace Prize, making it a significant event in international diplomacy.

Question 3

In what ways is it accurate to identify Europe in the period between 1894 and 1914 as possessing a worldview dominated by the ideas of Social Darwinism? In what ways is that assessment inaccurate?

Accepted Answer

It is accurate to identify Europe in the period between 1894 and 1914 as possessing a worldview dominated by the ideas of Social Darwinism in several ways. Firstly, Social Darwinism, which applied Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection to human societies, was widely embraced by European intellectuals and political leaders during this time. This ideology justified imperialism, colonialism, and the belief in the superiority of certain races over others, leading to the exploitation and subjugation of non-European peoples. Additionally, the rise of nationalism and militarism in Europe during this period can also be attributed to the influence of Social Darwinism, as it fueled the belief in the survival of the fittest and the need for nations to compete for dominance.

However, it is also important to recognize that the assessment of Europe as solely dominated by the ideas of Social Darwinism during this period is inaccurate. While Social Darwinism certainly had a significant impact on European thought and actions, it was not the only ideology at play. There were also competing ideologies such as socialism, liberalism, and conservatism that influenced European politics and society. Furthermore, not all Europeans subscribed to the ideas of Social Darwinism, and there were individuals and movements that actively opposed and critiqued its principles.

In conclusion, while it is accurate to identify Europe in the period between 1894 and 1914 as possessing a worldview dominated by the ideas of Social Darwinism, it is also important to acknowledge the presence of alternative ideologies and the diversity of perspectives within European society during this time.

Question 4

The Congress of Berlin granted home rule to Ireland.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What did Friedrich von Bernhardi see as essential for human progress?

Accepted Answer

A) War 
B) Tolerance 
C) Equality 
D) Slavery 
E) Peace 
A) War 
B) Tolerance 
C) Equality 
D) Slavery 
E) Peace

Question 6

What was the Dreyfus affair, and how did it symbolize European anti-Semitism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Accepted Answer

The Dreyfus affair was a political scand

Question 7

Which revolutionary leader helped to overthrow the Manchu dynasty of China in 1912?

Accepted Answer

A) Mao Tse-tung 
B) Chou En-lai 
C) Sun Yat-sen 
D) Chiang Kai-shek 
E) Mutsushito 
A) Mao Tse-tung 
B) Chou En-lai 
C) Sun Yat-sen 
D) Chiang Kai-shek 
E) Mutsushito

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT an argument to justify imperialism at the turn of the century?

Accepted Answer

A) the "white man's burden" 
B) Social Darwinism 
C) the need for military bases 
D) to lessen the burden of excess European population, especially criminals and other "undesirables" 
E) national prestige 
A) the "white man's burden" 
B) Social Darwinism 
C) the need for military bases 
D) to lessen the burden of excess European population, especially criminals and other "undesirables" 
E) national prestige

Question 9

Why does Maria Montessori exemplify the "new woman" of modern times?

Accepted Answer

A) She became a leading advocate of the vote for women. 
B) She entered Italian politics as a liberal. 
C) She created the International Women's League for Peace and Freedom. 
D) She obtained a professional degree and applied her expertise to new fields of inquiry like early childhood development. 
E) She was the first professional woman who received equal pay for equal work. 
A) She became a leading advocate of the vote for women. 
B) She entered Italian politics as a liberal. 
C) She created the International Women's League for Peace and Freedom. 
D) She obtained a professional degree and applied her expertise to new fields of inquiry like early childhood development. 
E) She was the first professional woman who received equal pay for equal work.

Question 10

Who said, "All this colonial business is a sham, but we need it for the elections"?

Accepted Answer

A) David Lloyd George 
B) Cecil Rhodes 
C) Otto von Bismarck 
D) Leopold II 
E) Henry Stanley 
A) David Lloyd George 
B) Cecil Rhodes 
C) Otto von Bismarck 
D) Leopold II 
E) Henry Stanley

Question 11

By the late nineteenth century, which of the following groups had emerged as labor's dominant voice in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) the Congress of Industrial Organizations. 
B) the American Federation of Labor. 
C) the Industrial Workers of the World. 
D) the Knights of Labor. 
E) the Socialist Worker's Party. 
A) the Congress of Industrial Organizations. 
B) the American Federation of Labor. 
C) the Industrial Workers of the World. 
D) the Knights of Labor. 
E) the Socialist Worker's Party.

Question 12

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
Alfred Dreyfus

Accepted Answer

Alfred Dreyfus was a French artillery of

Question 13

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
Max Planck and quanta

Accepted Answer

Max Planck was a German theoretical phys

Question 14

Because of the lasting influence of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, there was little evidence of anti-Semitism in France at the end of the nineteenth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Theodor Herzl wanted to establish a Jewish state in

Accepted Answer

A) eastern Poland. 
B) South America. 
C) Palestine. 
D) western Germany. 
E) Canada. 
A) eastern Poland. 
B) South America. 
C) Palestine. 
D) western Germany. 
E) Canada.

Question 16

The Boxers in China were successful in limiting the influence of the European nations and Japan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What was the greatest difference between naturalism and realism in literature?

Accepted Answer

A) Realism dealt more with themes like human suffering. 
B) Naturalism was more popular than realism. 
C) Naturalism was generally more pessimistic than realism. 
D) Realism was simply a continuation of naturalism. 
E) Realism was more generally pessimistic than naturalism. 
A) Realism dealt more with themes like human suffering. 
B) Naturalism was more popular than realism. 
C) Naturalism was generally more pessimistic than realism. 
D) Realism was simply a continuation of naturalism. 
E) Realism was more generally pessimistic than naturalism.

Question 18

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. 
Triple Entente

Accepted Answer

The Triple Entente refers to the allianc

Question 19

The primary antagonists in the Balkans region were

Accepted Answer

A) Serbs and Austrians. 
B) Russians and French. 
C) English and Germans. 
D) Serbs and Croats. 
E) Russians and Serbs. 
A) Serbs and Austrians. 
B) Russians and French. 
C) English and Germans. 
D) Serbs and Croats. 
E) Russians and Serbs.

Question 20

In the First Balkans War, the Balkan League defeated

Accepted Answer

A) the Ottoman Empire. 
B) Russia. 
C) Austria. 
D) Italy. 
E) Serbia. 
A) the Ottoman Empire. 
B) Russia. 
C) Austria. 
D) Italy. 
E) Serbia.

Exam 24: An Age of Modernity, Anxiety, and Imperialism, 1894-1914

By 1820, Europeans controlled 90 percent of Africa.

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Russo-Japanese War

In what ways is it accurate to identify Europe in the period between 1894 and 1914 as possessing a worldview dominated by the ideas of Social Darwinism? In what ways is that assessment inaccurate?

The Congress of Berlin granted home rule to Ireland.

What did Friedrich von Bernhardi see as essential for human progress?

What was the Dreyfus affair, and how did it symbolize European anti-Semitism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?

Which revolutionary leader helped to overthrow the Manchu dynasty of China in 1912?

Which of the following was NOT an argument to justify imperialism at the turn of the century?

Why does Maria Montessori exemplify the "new woman" of modern times?

Who said, "All this colonial business is a sham, but we need it for the elections"?

By the late nineteenth century, which of the following groups had emerged as labor's dominant voice in the United States?

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Alfred Dreyfus

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Max Planck and quanta

Because of the lasting influence of the Enlightenment and the French Revolution, there was little evidence of anti-Semitism in France at the end of the nineteenth century.

Theodor Herzl wanted to establish a Jewish state in

The Boxers in China were successful in limiting the influence of the European nations and Japan.

What was the greatest difference between naturalism and realism in literature?

For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Triple Entente

The primary antagonists in the Balkans region were

In the First Balkans War, the Balkan League defeated

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The Recovery and Growth of European Society in the High Middle Ages

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Recovery and Rebirth: the Age of the Renaissance

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