European History

Question 1

During the Cold War, which country was divided into 2 separate countries?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 2

A bad economy and resentment from World War I led to what event?

Accepted Answer

Rise of Nazism in Germany

Question 3

What event symbolized the end of the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

Destruction of the Berlin Wall & reunification of Germany

Question 4

Which religion was targeted during the Holocaust?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 5

_________ is a policy of countries taking over land to create colonies and gain resources

Accepted Answer

Imperialism

Question 6

Which 2 countries with the "Superpowers" of the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

USA and Soviet Union

Question 7

Which document officially ended World War I?

Accepted Answer

Treaty of Versailles

Question 8

Which empire was so large it was called the "empire on which the sun never sets"

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

Question 9

Which was NOT a reason for continued European exploration of the world?

Accepted Answer

Guns

Question 10

Which requirement of the Treaty of Versailles made the German people the most resentful?

Accepted Answer

Blame

Question 11

Why did the Russian Revolution begin?

Accepted Answer

Food shortages and losing WWI

Question 12

What two things symbolized the divide between Communism and Democracy in the Cold War?

Accepted Answer

Berlin Wall and Iron Curtain

Question 13

What was the title of the rulers in Russia?

Accepted Answer

Tsar

Question 14

Why were the USA and Soviet Union considered "Superpowers"?

Accepted Answer

They could influence other nations

Question 15

________ is when countries build up their militaries and are constantly ready for war.

Accepted Answer

Militarism

Question 16

Which country was blamed for starting World War I

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 17

____ is when one country lets another get away with something in order to avoid conflict or war

Accepted Answer

Appeasement

Question 18

Which country had a revolution in 1917 and withdrew from World War I?

Accepted Answer

Russia

Question 19

Which country is formed after the Russian Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Soviet Union

Question 20

_______ is extreme pride in your country and thinking your country is better than others

Accepted Answer

Nationalism

Question 21

Why did Europeans begin the Age of Exploration?

Accepted Answer

To find a new trade route to Asia

Question 22

Which country was create by the United Nations as a result of the Holocaust?

Accepted Answer

Israel

Question 23

True or False: the Cold War was the deadliest war in history.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 24

Who was the last Tsar of Russia?

Accepted Answer

Nicholas II

Question 25

Which of the following was NOT a requirement of the Treaty of Versailles?

Accepted Answer

Rearmament

Question 26

What religion did Europeans want to spread to other parts of the world?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 27

_______ are agreements between countries to form teams and help or protect each other.

Accepted Answer

Alliances

Question 28

Who was assassinated in 1914 leading to the start of World War I?

Accepted Answer

Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 29

Following World War II, what happened to Germany?

Accepted Answer

The country was divided into 4 occupation zones

Question 30

What were the effects of the worldwide economic depression?

Accepted Answer

Unemployment rose, farmers lost their land, and banks closed

Question 31

What conflict ended at 11 am on November 11, 1918?

Accepted Answer

World War I

Question 32

What type of government did Russia have under the Tsars before the Russian Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Autocracy

Question 33

Who helped lead the Russian Revolution and became a leader in the Soviet Union?

Accepted Answer

Vladimir Lenin

Question 34

The Soviet Union was communist with strong government control...what type of economy is this?

Accepted Answer

Command

Question 35

Who became Chancellor of Germany in 1933?

Accepted Answer

Adolf Hitler

Question 36

Which requirement of the Treaty of Versailles damaged Germany's economy the most?

Accepted Answer

Reparations

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