Unit 2 In Review Electronic Study Guide Directions
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Unit 2 In Review Electronic Study Guide
Directions • Read through the Power. Point and answer the questions. • The first slide will be a question. • The very next slide will be the answer to the question so that you can check to see if you are right! • REMEMBER: You may use any notes for 7 minutes during the test!
Exploration • Spices were an important good that many Europeans wanted. • Where were these spices located?
Answer • ASIA!
Exploration • The term for Europeans sailing away from their homes to see new places and then returning home to tell their home countries about their discoveries is called….
Answer • That is the definition of…… • EXPLORATION!!!!!
Exploration • What does this image show us?
Answer • This image shows us the trade routes European explorers took during their explorations. • They were searching for the three G’s
Exploration • Name three G’s of exploration. • G • G
Answer • GOLD • GLORY • GOD
Colonization • Europeans colonized the world by setting up towns during their explorations. Why was colonization so popular?
Answer • The countries in Europe were becoming too populated. • This means that too many people were living there. • They were running out of room for all the people. • Remember, they didn’t have buildings with more than one level at this time.
Colonization • Prince Henry – Who was he? – What did he do? – Where did his explorers go? – How did his explorers get to their destination?
Answer • Who – The Prince of Portugal – A navigator – he told explorers where to go • What – Paid for explorers to explore for Portugal – Was the first country to reach Asia by sea • Where – Asia – India in particular • How – South from Portugal, along the west coast of Africa, up to India
Colonization • How many continents were colonized by Europeans?
Answer • 7! ALL! • Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Antartica, Australia
Empire Building • Complete this sentence. • The sun never set on the __________ empire.
Answer • BRITISH
Empire Building • What happened to African culture as a result of European imperialism?
Answer • African’s were forced to convert religions to Christianity. • African’s were forced into slavery. • African culture and language were forgotten and lost.
M. A. I. N. • What does M. A. I. N. stand for? • M… • A… • I… • N…
Answer • Militarism • Alliance • Imperialism • Nationalism
M. A. I. N. • What is militarism?
Answer • When a country spends lots of money to make their armed forces (airforce, navy, and army) the best. • They make it bigger (more people) • They get better weapons (guns, tanks, planes, etc. )
M. A. I. N. • What is an alliance?
Answer • An alliance is when you join teams with someone else. • They have your back and you have theirs. • They help you and you help them. • Best friends forever! (BFF)
M. A. I. N. • What is imperialism?
Answer • Imperialism is when a country takes control of land belonging to someone else. • They steal it/take it without permission. • Imperialism usually ends in people dying.
M. A. I. N. • What is nationalism?
Answer • Nationalism is when you LOVE your country! • You show pride in your country and will do anything to help them and support them.
Russian Revolution • The Russian Revolution had what effect on WWI?
Answer • It stopped Russia’s participation in the war.
Russian Revolution • What happened during WWI that caused the Russian citizens to revolt against the leaders of Russia?
Answer • The Russian soldiers were not provided with enough weapons, supplies, clothing, and food. • The Russian citizens were angry that the economy was so bad. • Russian citizens were poor and had no money to support their families.
WWI • What were the two sides called who were fighting against each other during WWI? • Which side won the war?
Answer • Allied Powers – USA and friends • Central Powers –Germany and friends • The Allied Powers won the war
Treaty of Versailles • What did the Treaty of Versailles do to WWI?
Answer • Ended the war • Blamed Germany – Had to pay billions of dollars to other countries – Had to get rid of most of their army – Were forced to get rid of most of their land
Worldwide Depression • Which was an effect of the world-wide depression?
Answer • Workers lost their jobs and banks closed.
Holocaust • What was the Holocaust?
Answer • Hitler and the Nazi’s killed Jewish people. • They put them in concentration camps, tortured them, poisoned them, and killed them. • Woman and children were usually put into gas chambers and killed immediately. • Men were forced to work as slaves. • About six million Jews were killed.
Cold War • What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?
Answer • The Berlin Wall was built to divide Germany into two sides. • One side was controlled by the Soviet Union (East) – communist • One side was controlled by the USA, UK, and France (West) – democratic
Nazi’s and Holocaust • Adolf Hitler and the Nazi’s murdered millions of people because of racism, but when they came to power in Germany they were very popular. Why were people in Germany willing to support, and even vote for the Nazi’s?
Answer • Hitler promised the German’s that he would make Germany the most powerful country in the world – nationalism! • Hitler also promised to get back the land taken from Germany when they signed the Treaty of Versailles. – More land would mean more money and more jobs for the German people
Cold War • Which condition is required to be considered a superpower?
Answer • To be considered a superpower a country must have influence over other countries and world events.
Cold War • What makes a war “cold”?
Answer • Lack of actual fighting. • War of words. • Arguing and trash talking • Bucking
Cold War • How did the Cold War end?
Answer • The Soviet Union fell apart – Their allies broke the alliance and left • The Berlin Wall was destroyed • The Soviet Union ran out of money – Their economy was failing
Cold War • Which countries were created after the Soviet Union fell?
Answer • • Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Estonia Georgia Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan • • Latvia Lithuania Moldova Russia Tajikistan Turkmenistan Ukraine Uzbekistan