First Semester Exam Review

Modern World History

Ms. Portman

Format for the Exam (100 Points Total) 10% of Semester Grade

25 Multiple Choice (1 Point Each)
Map Section and Short Answer (5 Points Identification, 25 Points Paragraph)
One Required Essay (50 Points)

Multiple Choice:

Review multiple choice questions from previous tests (chapters 5 and 6 part 2).
Review notes- all questions will come from there

Map Section:

You will be asked to identify 5 locations on the map (regions, empires, national boundaries).
Based on the map and areas of location, you will be asked an interpretive question about the map, which you should answer in one to two paragraphs.
Review your handouts, the maps in the book, and the geographical themes we have discussed in class (empires, war, trade, colonialism).

Essay Question Choices:

Two of these essays will show up on your exam. You will choose to answer one. You must use concrete historical examples in your answer. Remember, more does not always mean that it is better. Keep your answers on the topic.

Dinesh D’Souza, in his article “Two Cheers for Colonialism,” says that colonialism, despite its negative attributes, “was the transmission belt that brought to Asia, Africa, and South America the blessings of Western civilization.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
How did nation-building and territorial expansion alter global economics in the late 19th century? Give three concrete examples.
While Europe’s power rose considerably from 17th to early 20th centuries, the same time period saw China’s power fall. Identify and explain three factors that account for this change in status for both regions.
Why was Japan able to confront western imperialism so successfully and transform its society so quickly, as compared with China? What specific factors may have set Japan apart from other nations in Asia and Africa?

YOU MAY NOT USE THE RESTROOM DURING THE EXAM!

Dinesh D’Souza, in his article “Two Cheers for Colonialism,” says that colonialism, despite its negative attributes, “was the transmission belt that brought to Asia, Africa, and South America the blessings of Western civilization.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

How did nation-building and territorial expansion alter global economics in the late 19th century? Give three concrete examples.

While Europe’s power rose considerably from 17th to early 20th centuries, the same time period saw China’s power fall. Identify and explain three factors that account for this change in status for both regions.

Why was Japan able to confront western imperialism so successfully and transform its society so quickly, as compared with China? What specific factors may have set Japan apart from other nations in Asia and Africa?