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US Global History Test 2

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20 questions · All questions on one page

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History Global History (University) University (USA History) USA USA History Standards & AP
What is this test? for University History, USA — University (USA History) level, USA.
For University students studying History in the USA
Section: History Global History (University) · Education: University · Part: History Global History (University) · Country: USA

Knowledge of history is essential for understanding the vast accumulation from past to present and for establishing cause-and-effect relationships among historical events.

This test will help you develop chronological thinking and prepare for history questions on your exams.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1
What was EU?
A) European bloc
B) Asian pact
C) World court
D) Trade ship
Question 2
Where was writing first used?
A) Rome
B) Mesopotamia (cuneiform)
C) Egypt
D) Greece
Question 3
What was NATO?
A) Trade bloc
B) Court
C) 1949 alliance
D) Asian pact
Question 4
Name the first emperor of Rome.
A) Julius Caesar
B) Nero
C) Caligula
D) Augustus
Question 5
What best defines Russian Revolution?
A) 1917 czar fall
B) Reform calm
C) No change
D) Monarchy kept
Question 6
Provide the definition of decolonization:
A) More colonies
B) Empire breakups
C) No change
D) Trade bloc
Question 7
Provide the definition of Egypt's pyramids:
A) temples
B) palaces
C) pharaoh tombs
D) markets
Question 8
Which of the following best defines Vietnam War?
A) WWII battle
B) Korea fight
C) Gulf war
D) 1955 to 1975 conflict
Question 9
What was Vietnam War?
A) 1955 to 1975 conflict
B) WWII battle
C) Korea fight
D) Gulf war
Question 10
Which of the following best defines NATO?
A) Trade bloc
B) 1949 alliance
C) Court
D) Asian pact
Question 11
What best defines the Roman Empire known for?
A) knights
B) pyramids
C) roads, laws, aqueducts
D) printing
Question 12
In which year did India free?
A) 1937
B) 1957
C) 1967
D) 1947
Question 13
What best defines League of Nations?
A) Failed peace group
B) Trade bloc
C) War alliance
D) Court
Question 14
Which term means "US-Soviet rivalry"?
A) Egypt's pyramids
B) Cold War
C) the Roman Empire known for
D) aqueducts
Question 15
What started WWI?
A) Treaty
B) Election
C) Archduke killing 1914
D) Accident
Question 16
What was Versailles?
A) Trade pact
B) Alliance
C) No treaty
D) 1919 peace punishment
Question 17
Which Indian religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama?
A) Buddhism
B) Hinduism
C) Sikhism
D) Jainism
Question 18
Which person were pharaohs?
A) Roman priests
B) Egyptian kings
C) Greek soldiers
D) Chinese merchants
Question 19
Provide the definition of League of Nations:
A) Trade bloc
B) War alliance
C) Failed peace group
D) Court
Question 20
Which Chinese dynasty built the Great Wall?
A) Song
B) Tang
C) Ming
D) Qin/Han

About This Test

For Elementary to University (USA) — U.S. History from Colonial to modern era and World History across ancient to contemporary, including state history and AP. Section: History, USA.

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