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Unit 11 World History Exam
Unit 11 World History Exam
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1
What led to a significant increase in U.S.-Soviet tensions and the end of détente?
Soviet intervention in Afghanistan
Soviet glasnost and perestroika policies
U.S. involvement in the Gulf War
U.S. funding of the anti-Marxist Contras
2
This quotation shows Oppenheimer's concern about the—
need for peaceful development of atomic energy.
potential dangers of an unchecked arms race.
quickly increasing power of atomic bombs.
extreme costs of developing nuclear weapons.
3
How did Hideki Tojo affect the outcome of World War II?
He ordered the attack on Pearl Harbor
He commanded the Japanese invasion of China
He defeated U.S. forces at the Battle of Iwo Jima
He led Japanese forces during their defeat at the Battle of Okinawa
4
With which of the following movements are these news reports connected?
Soviet efforts to control Eastern European countries
German efforts to conquer European neighbors
Czechoslovakian efforts to liberalize communist rule in their country
Polish efforts to loosen autocratic rule in their country
5
Which of the following is a difference between the Korean War and the Vietnam War?
Though the US played a role in Vietnam, it was minimally involved in Korea
The US used tactical nuclear weapons in Korea, but not in Vietnam.
The UN played a role in Vietnam but refused to become involved in Korea.
Korea remained a divided nation, but Vietnam was reunited as a Comm gov
6
The Berlin airlift, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and the nuclear arms race are all associated with the following eras?
Cold War
Enlightenment
Age of Imperialism
Scientific Revolution
7
This quotation expresses Oppenheimer's concern about the —
environmental threats associated with economic development.
economic costs of World War II.
dangers of the Cold War.
differences between command and market economies.
8
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
Innovations in military tech are bringing nations closer together.
As worldwide population growth rises, the world's food supply is dwindling.
The proliferation of military weapons could destroy the world.
The land masses of the northern and southern hemispheres are shifting.
9
With which of the following are these headlines associated?
Adolf Hitler's efforts to promote national socialism
Soviet efforts to strengthen the control of the Communist Party
Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and perestroika
Capitalist reforms implemented by the leaders of the Soviet Union
10
Which of the following resulted from the political climate of the Cold War?
The United States and the USSRn competed economically and militarily.
The US and the USSR cooperated to halt the expansion of communism.
The US and the Soviet Union attempted to colonize Africa and Asia.
The US and the Soviet Union worked to protect human rights worldwide.
11
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the initial purpose of NATO and the Truman Doctrine?
To protect the rights of freedom of speech from being suppressed in the US
use econ aid & military power to halt the spread of Islamic fundamentalism
To stop the spread of communism by providing economic and military support
To supply military forces to end ethnic warfare in Eastern Europe
12
Based on this list, what conclusion can be drawn about the Cold War era?
The United Nations played a key role in reducing tensions
Neither country were interested in resolving their conflicts during the CW
The level of tension that existed between the US and the USSR varied
Conflicts during the Cold War were all caused by economic issues
13
Historians believe Hitler and Napoleon each made a strategic military error by —
dividing their forces in order to lead ground and naval assaults.
attacking Great Britain by land.
invading Russia with limited supply lines.
using conquered peoples and prisoners of war as slave laborers.
14
Which statement best explains why communist govs were established in Eastern Europe in the years following World War II?
Countries in the region believed ag prod would improve with comm leadership
Communist principles had a long history among the Eastern European pop.
Popular support for communist candidates allowed them to win elections
The threat of military action to force them to install communist gov
15
Which scientific advancement directly resulted from the Cold War arms race?
antibiotic medicine
artificial intelligence
green energy
space exploration
16
In which of the following ways were the Vietnam War and the Korean War similar?
Both were fully resolved through the diplomatic efforts of the UN.
Both were the result of differing political ideologies during the Cold War.
Both conflicts were primarily political and involved little actual warfare.
Both conflicts were the result of competing religious ideologies.
17
In which of the following ways were Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini similar?
Both limited defense spending until the outbreak of World War II.
Both were leaders of fascist states.
Both consolidated and expanded their power following World War II.
Both strongly supported communist reforms.
18
In this quotation, Churchill is criticizing —
the policy of appeasement.
political brinkmanship.
the policy of containment.
nuclear deterrence.
19
Which of the following events is most closely associated with the beginning of of World War II?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The annexation of Alsace-Lorraine
The Nazi invasion of Poland
The construction of the Berlin Wall
20
Which of the following best describes the main idea of this quotation?
The Soviets continue to fund communist revolutions throughout Asia.
The Soviet Union has expanded its influence throughout Eastern Europe.
Dem gov in Western Europe have stopped the spread of Soviet influence.
The standard of living in Eastern Europe has improved by the Soviet Union.
21
To which Cold War event did the US foreign policy of “containment” lead?
Hungarian Revolution
Korean War
Chinese Revolution
Berlin Airlift
22
Which of the following nations were divided into communist and non-communist parts throughout most of the Cold War Era?
Mongolia and Taiwan
Greece and Poland
Korea and Vietnam
Pakistan and Iran
23
Which of the following directly resulted in the expansion of communism into Eastern Europe?
The Balkan Wars
World War II
World War I
The Crimean War
24
Why would the US and the Soviet Union be reluctant to engage in direct military conflict during the Cold War era?
Because of increased tensions among various ethic groups in the Middle East
Because of pressure from nations that did not choose a side in the conflict
Because of the potential for global nuclear destruction
Because of the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations
25
What was the primary reason for US involvement in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s?
To establish new colonies
To halt the spread of communism
To gain access to foreign oil reserves
To find new markets for exports
26
Which of the following was a major difference between East and West Germany?
West Germany received economic support from the Soviet Union.
West Germany was able to join the Warsaw Pact.
West Germany elected a fascist leader as the head of government.
West Germany was able to develop a market economy.
27
Which of the following was a result of economic aid awarded via the Marshall Plan?
The West German economy was much stronger than the East German economy
Soviet forces invaded West Germany.
Germany was able to reunify by 1955.
East Germany quickly outpaced West Germany in industrial production
28
Prior to World War II, the leader most closely associated with the rise of fascism in Italy was —
Mao Zedong.
Francisco Franco.
Leon Trotsky.
Benito Mussolini.
29
Which of the following did not result from the implementation of the Marshall Plan?
A significant decline in the influence of communism in Western Europe
An increase in industrial production throughout Western Europe
A closer relationship between the Soviet Union and Western European nations
A sharp decrease in poverty and starvation in Western European nations
30
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of these events?
III → I → II
I → III → II
II → I → III
I → II → III
