Modern World History Review

Modern World History Review

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

1. The period of renewed interest in classical art, literature, and learning that began in Italy and spread throughout Europe is known as the:

2. Which invention played a crucial role in spreading ideas during the Reformation?

3. The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and culture between the Old World and the New World following Columbus's voyages is known as the  .

4. The   was a philosophical movement that emphasized reason, individualism, and skepticism.

5. The French Revolution led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.

6. The Industrial Revolution began in the United States.

7. Briefly explain the concept of 'imperialism' in the context of modern world history.

8. Name two major causes of World War I.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

9. The process by which colonies gained independence from imperial powers after World War II is known as  .

10. The period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies after World War II was called the  .

11. Look at the world map below. Identify two regions that were heavily impacted by European colonization during the modern era and explain one consequence of this colonization for each region.