Semester Final Review
Semester Final
• Part 1: Multiple Choice (1 pt each)
– 50 MC Questions, approx. 10 per unit
• Part 2: Short Answer / Terms (5 pts each)
– 4 units/categories – 4 terms each
– You choose 6 terms to define, at least 1 per
unit/category
TOTAL POINTS: 80 POINTS
WORTH approx. 10% TOTAL GRADE!!!
Part 2: Short Answer/ Terms
Format
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Term 1
Term 5
Term 9
Term 12
Term 2
Term 6
Term 10 Term 13
Term 3
Term 7
Term 11 Term 14
Term 4
Term 8
Term 12 Term 15
**You choose 6 Terms TOTAL to respond to for
the Short Answer portion – at least one from
each unit**
Part 2: Short Answer PROMPT
On your answer document, please define SIX of
the terms listed below. You must choose at least
one from each unit/category.
In your definition, please define the term and
answer the following questions: Who? What?
Where? When? Why? How? Significance? Your
responses should be at least 2 sentences in
length.
MORE DETAIL = MORE POINTS!!!
Part 2: Short Answer Terms
Guideline
• Guess!! – you get one “pity” point for
attempting an answer
• Write everything you think you know about
the term – it might be correct, get no
penalties for being incorrect
• DO EXTRA CREDIT!!! (if you have time) – only
opportunity to get points back for this section
SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER
TERM: Autocracy
1 point answer: Autocracy is a form of
government.
2 point answer: Autocracy is a form of
government where there is one person who has
all of the power.
SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER
TERM: Autocracy
3 point answer: Autocracy is a form of
government where there is one person who has
all of the power. An example of an autocracy is
a dictator.
SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER
TERM: Autocracy
4 point answer: Autocracy is a form of
government where there is one person who has
all of the power. Examples of an autocracy
include a dictator, a tyrant, and a monarch.
Autocracy is the oldest form of government.
SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER
TERM: Autocracy
5 point answer: Autocracy is a form of government
where there is one person who has all of the power.
Examples of an autocracy include a dictator, a
tyrant, and a monarch. Autocracy is the oldest form
of government. The advantages to an autocracy are
that there are quick decisions and no arguments.
The disadvantages to an autocracy are that the
people do not have a say in their government and if
the leader is a bad leader, the people suffer.
SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER
TERM: Dictatorship
1 point answer: A dictatorship is a form of
government.
2 point answer: A dictatorship is a form of
government where there is one person who has
all of the power.
SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER
TERM: Dictatorship
3 point answer: A dictatorship is a form of
government where there is one person who has
all of the power. A dictatorship is a type of
autocracy/autocratic government.
SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER
TERM: Dictatorship
4 point answer: A dictatorship is a form of
government where there is one person who has
all of the power. A dictatorship is a type of
autocracy/autocratic government. Examples of a
dictator include Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini.
SAMPLE SHORT ANSWER
TERM: Dictatorship
5 point answer: A dictatorship is a form of government
where there is one person who has all of the power. A
dictatorship is a type of autocracy/autocratic
government. Examples of a dictator include Hitler, Stalin,
and Mussolini. The advantages to a dictator are that
there are quick decisions and no arguments. The
disadvantages to a dictator are that the people do not
have a say in their government and if the leader is a bad
leader, the people suffer.