Modern World History Review
A Grade 8 worksheet covering key events and concepts in Modern World History.
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Modern World History Review
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following events is generally considered to be the start of the Modern Era?
Fall of the Roman Empire
Discovery of the Americas by Columbus
Start of the Industrial Revolution
End of World War II
2. The Enlightenment emphasized the importance of:
Tradition and religious authority
Reason and individualism
Absolute monarchy
Military conquest
3. The Industrial Revolution began in in the late 18th century.
4. The concept of 'natural rights' was a central idea of the .
5. The French Revolution led to the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
True
False
6. Imperialism was driven by the desire for raw materials and new markets.
True
False
7. Explain the main causes of World War I.
8. Describe one significant impact of colonialism on a colonized region.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. After World War II, many African and Asian countries achieved independence through a process known as .
10. The period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II was called the .
11. Look at the world map above. During the era of imperialism, European powers established colonies across different continents. Identify two continents that were heavily impacted by European colonization and briefly explain how.