European History Review
A Grade 12 European History worksheet covering key periods and concepts from the Renaissance to the Cold War.
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European History Review
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet covers major events and concepts in European History.
1. Which of the following events is considered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
The Council of Trent
The Edict of Nantes
Martin Luther posting the Ninety-five Theses
The Peace of Westphalia
2. The Treaty of Versailles, signed after World War I, primarily aimed to:
Promote economic cooperation among European nations
Punish Germany and prevent future aggression
Establish a global peacekeeping organization
Redraw the map of Eastern Europe based on ethnic lines
3. The intellectual and cultural movement known as the emphasized human potential and achievements.
4. The was a period of political and ideological tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.
5. The French Revolution led to the establishment of a lasting democratic government in France immediately after its conclusion.
True
False
6. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain and was characterized by significant technological advancements and urbanization.
True
False
7. Briefly explain the concept of the 'Balance of Power' in 19th-century European diplomacy.
Match each historical figure with their significant contribution.
8. Otto von Bismarck
a. Leader of the Bolshevik Revolution
9. Vladimir Lenin
b. Architect of German unification
10. Napoleon Bonaparte
c. French military and political leader who rose to power during the French Revolution
Refer to the map below to answer the following question.
11. Identify two major empires that existed in Europe prior to World War I, and indicate their approximate geographical locations on the map.