What is similar about Hitler’s rise to power in Germany and Mussolini’s rise to power in Italy?

they both used secret police to eliminate political rivals

What was the significance of the Battle of El-Alamein?

The battle was the turning point in the war in North Africa

What was the goal of Karl Marx as written in his book, The Communist Manifesto?

create a classless society after a revolution lead by worker

What countries were formed as a result of the break-up of the Soviet Union?

Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and the Baltic States

What has been the biggest challenge to countries in Eastern Europe following the end of USSR?

The switch from a command economy to a free market economy

What was the effect of the bombing of Pearl Harbor (December 7th, 1941)?

The US officially entered the War (World War II)

Which of the following would be a good summary of the writings of Voltaire?

Society should be tolerant of various religious beliefs

What idea did Adam Smith support in his book, The Wealth of Nations?

Said that the government should not interfere in the economy

What is the direct cause of the American Revolution?

Heavy Taxation with no voice in Parliament

What happened as a result of the Glorious Revolution in England?

The Monarchy agreed to limit its powers

What best describes the United States influence in the United Nations?

US is one of the permanent members of the Security Council

What is a result of the revolution in Haiti?

Haiti became an independent nation

How has terrorism effected travel?

Less people are willing to travel internationally

Why did many Latin American countries break away from Spain in the 1800’s?

Spain was weak from the Napoleonic Wars

What condition during the Indust. Revolution led to support to the ideas of Marx and Communism?

the majority of the people were poor

What events caused the Japanese to surrender during World War II?

The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

What is an example of Militarism that helped cause World War I?

European powers became involved in an arms race

Why was the Balkans referred to as the “Powder Keg” of Europe?

Ethnic conflicts and an assassination led to World War I

Why was England the first nation to industrialize?

it had many rivers and canals used for power and transport

In what way did Mao Zedong win the Chinese Civil War?

Zedong wanted to give the Chinese peasants land

Why was the United Nations (U.N.) created in 1945?

Nations wanted to preserve peace and avoid future conflicts

How has terrorism impacted the world’s energy supply?

More nations seek to be self-reliant in its energy supplies

How has terrorism influence the global stock market?

It has caused many to become reluctant to invest uncertainty

What is one thing that helped Hitler rise to power in Germany?

The weakness of the Weimar Republic

What happened on D-Day (June 6th, 1944)?

The U.S. and its allies invaded France

How was Japan’s government run under Emperor Hirohito?

The military controlled public policy

How are the movements in post-World War II India, China, and Ghana similar?

China fought for independence from outsiders

What is the main view point of the terrorist group al-Qaeda?

All western influences in the world must be removed.

What was the result of the failure of Communist nations to thrive economically?

The Soviet Union dissolved; members declared independence

What is the difference between the terrorist groups Hamas and the Red Brigade?

Hamas seeks a Palestinian state. Red brigade does not.

What are some examples of Imperialism in the early 1900’s that helped to cause World War I?

European Powers competed to seize lands in Africa and Asia

What describes the state of Japan following World War II?

Post-War Japan experienced democracy and demilitarization

What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan following World War II?

It sought to help rebuild Europe economically after the war

Which of following does not describe fascism?

Compromising with other political parties and ideologies

Which of the following is not an example of Nationalism that led up to World War I?

European countries building up their militaries

What is the best way to describe the movements of Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru?

They served as leaders of the Indian independence movement

What was the effect of the Battle of Stalingrad on World War II?

It served as the turning point on Europe’s eastern front

What is an example of the Alliance system that helped to cause World War I?

France had to fight with Russia after Russia was attacked

What was General Douglas MacArthur’s job following the end of World War II?

He was charged with overseeing Post-War Japan

What came about as a result of Enlightenment thinkers such as Locke, Voltaire and Rousseau?

The establishment of a democratic governments.

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1
What is similar about Hitler’s rise to power in Germany and Mussolini’s rise to power in Italy?
Seize control of the military and then took control of gov't
they both used secret police to eliminate political rivals
both followed the leadership of the League of Nations
used a violent coup to seize power
2
What was the significance of the Battle of El-Alamein?
The battle was the turning point in the war in North Africa
it was the second battle fought in Africa
the Axis powers were not concerned with controlling Africa
Russia played a vital role in the battle
3
What was the goal of Karl Marx as written in his book, The Communist Manifesto?
create a classless society after a revolution lead by worker
encourage peaceful protests by factory workers
wanting to have a laissez faire economy
encourage factory owners to rule over the country
4
What countries were formed as a result of the break-up of the Soviet Union?
Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and the Baltic States
Prussia, Mongolia, Greece
Poland, Czechoslovakia, Denmark
Kashmir, Afghanistan, and Burma
5
What has been the biggest challenge to countries in Eastern Europe following the end of USSR?
decision on to dispose of Nuclear weapons
The switch from a command economy to a free market economy
changes in social structure
power struggles with the Orthodox Churhc
6
What was the effect of the bombing of Pearl Harbor (December 7^th, 1941)?
President Roosevelt placed Russians in relocation centers
The Japanese joined the Axis powers
The US officially entered the War (World War II)
Japan conquered Australia
7
According to Rousseau, who should be in charge of the government?
religious leaders
military generals
all Citizens
A king
8
Which of the following would be a good summary of the writings of Voltaire?
Wealth should be shared amongst the workers
France was destined to dominate Europe
Faith should guide our decisions
Society should be tolerant of various religious beliefs
9
What idea did Adam Smith support in his book, The Wealth of Nations?
explained the rise of Christianity
the Scientific method
Attacked the idea of warfare
Said that the government should not interfere in the economy
10
How did the breakup of the Soviet Union impact the Cold War?
The US took over parts of the Soviet Union
It led to the abolishment of nuclear weapons
Led to an increase in the arms race
It ended the Cold War
11
What is the direct cause of the American Revolution?
Impressment and Slavery
Heavy Taxation with no voice in Parliament
Class warfare
Resistance to the Catholic Church
12
What happened as a result of the Glorious Revolution in England?
The Monarchy agreed to give control to the Church
The Monarchy agreed to limit its powers
The Monarchy increased its powers
The Monarchy was subject to elections
13
Who was the last Premiere (leader) of the Soviet Union?
Vladimir Putin
Joseph Stalin
Ronald Reagan
Mikhail Gorbachev
14
What movement did Kwane Nkrumah push for?
Ghanaian independence
he wanted Nigeria to invade Senegal to stop slavery there
to trust European countries in Africa
Indian Independence
15
What best describes the United States influence in the United Nations?
US is one of the permanent members of the Security Council
An american diplomat serves on each UN committee.
The head of the UN is the Vice President of the US
The US can veto any resolution passed in the Gen. Assembly
16
What is a result of the revolution in Haiti?
Haiti became an independent nation
Christianity was outlawed
France regained control of Haiti
Americans were inspired to rebel against England
17
How has terrorism effected travel?
Less people are willing to travel internationally
It takes less time to board a plane
More airlines offered direct flights to the Middle East
Governments have decrease regulations over airlines
18
Why did many Latin American countries break away from Spain in the 1800’s?
Formed an alliance with China
Borrowed Money From Russia
Spain was weak from the Napoleonic Wars
Gained help from the United States
19
Which of the following was not a factor that were caused by industrialization?
Women entering the workforce
Urbanization
Feudalism
Growth of Factories
20
What condition during the Indust. Revolution led to support to the ideas of Marx and Communism?
the majority of the people were poor
People moved from the cities to the countryside
There were more material goods and ppl could afford them
Famine was not an issue
21
What events caused the Japanese to surrender during World War II?
The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
constant air raids on Tokyo by the Russians
kamikaze attacks by the Japanese on US battleships
the Fall of Berlin and Paris to the allies
22
What is an example of Militarism that helped cause World War I?
European powers became involved in an arms race
Britain signed a Treaty with France
Europeans wanted colonies in Africa
The Black Hand wanted to unite all Serbians
23
Why was the Balkans referred to as the “Powder Keg” of Europe?
Last battle of the war took place in Greece
explosion of German U-boat there led Austria to declare war
Ethnic conflicts and an assassination led to World War I
the Balkans has the largest military during the war
24
Why was England the first nation to industrialize?
it had many rivers and canals used for power and transport
Socialism was supported by the government
it had a strong army and navy
it had few natural resources
25
In what way did Mao Zedong win the Chinese Civil War?
Zedong wanted to give the Chinese peasants land
Won the support of the United States
by using hatred of the Mongolians to gain support
He wanted to make Japan a democracy
26
Why was the United Nations (U.N.) created in 1945?
to control third world countries
Nations wanted to preserve peace and avoid future conflicts
to stop the spread of Communism
to unite the worlds economy
27
How has terrorism impacted the world’s energy supply?
Gas prices have dropped dramatically
Middle Eastern nations make less money every year
More nations seek to be self-reliant in its energy supplies
More Americans want to get oil from the Middle East
28
How has terrorism influence the global stock market?
It has led to the US dominating the world market for 10 year
Caused the value of precious metals to decrease in value
Caused Middle Eastern nations to become bankrupt
It has caused many to become reluctant to invest uncertainty
29
What is one thing that helped Hitler rise to power in Germany?
He protected the liberty of all citizens
He respected and compromised with his rivals
The weakness of the Weimar Republic
He modeled his political career on the leaders of Britian
30
What happened on D-Day (June 6^th, 1944)?
The US agreed to send supplies to Britain
The Axis powers seized control of France
The U.S. and its allies invaded France
The Russian Army invaded the city of Berlin
31
What movement caused society to be more secular, progressive and individualistic?
Socialism
The Scientific Revolution
The Enlightenment
The Renaissance
32
How was Japan’s government run under Emperor Hirohito?
The emperor was an absolute monarch
The military controlled public policy
The Diet formed economic policy
Landowners voted on all matters
33
How are the movements in post-World War II India, China, and Ghana similar?
China fought for independence from outsiders
The US supported all of the revolutions
Indians want to stay in the British Empire
Muslims fought for control in India and China
34
Who said that “Natural rights are…..universal and inalienable”?
Adam Smith
Karl Marx
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
35
What is the main view point of the terrorist group al-Qaeda?
Followers of Islam must be tolerant of other religions
Islam needs to accept communist ideas
That Israel needs to be protected
All western influences in the world must be removed.
36
What was the result of the failure of Communist nations to thrive economically?
the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan and Iran
The Soviet Union left the United Nations
The Soviet Union became more aggressive in the Cold War
The Soviet Union dissolved; members declared independence
37
What is the difference between the terrorist groups Hamas and the Red Brigade?
Red Brigade used suicide bombers. Hamas does not.
Hamas seeks a Palestinian state. Red brigade does not.
Hamas fights Islam in the world. Red Brigade does not.
Red Brigade supports fascism. Hamas does not
38
What was the main cause of the French Revolution?
Checks and Balances
Religious conflicts
The Napoleonic Wars
Enlightenment Ideas
39
What are some examples of Imperialism in the early 1900’s that helped to cause World War I?
Britain joined the Triple Entente with France and Russia
European Powers competed to seize lands in Africa and Asia
British army built many Tanks
Ethnic minorities fought against Austria-Hungry
40
What describes the state of Japan following World War II?
they became a communism ruled country
experienced an economic depression for 40 years
Post-War Japan experienced democracy and demilitarization
They abandoned ancient beliefs in favor of atheism
41
What British colony in Africa was the first to achieve its independence?
Liberia
United States
Ghana
Senegal
42
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan following World War II?
to unite all Allied forces under US controll
It sought to help rebuild Europe economically after the war
To help spread communism
place war criminals on trial for crimes against humanity
43
Which of following does not describe fascism?
Compromising with other political parties and ideologies
power held by a strong ruler
A strong sense of Nationalism
strong military
44
Which of the following is not an example of Nationalism that led up to World War I?
The Black Hand desired to unite the Serbian people
Austria-Hungry rules over minority groups in the Balkans
the Assassination of Francis Ferdinand
European countries building up their militaries
45
What is the best way to describe the movements of Mohandas Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru?
They served as leaders of the Indian independence movement
they were the first peaceful protestors to die
Served as India's ambassadors to the United Nations
they raised money to help post-war India recover
46
What was the effect of the Battle of Stalingrad on World War II?
Proved the strength of the German military against the Rusia
Proved Hitler could not be trusted by the Allies
Germany gained access to oil fields and prolonged the war
It served as the turning point on Europe’s eastern front
47
What is an example of the Alliance system that helped to cause World War I?
France had to fight with Russia after Russia was attacked
Britain wanted to maintain their colonies in Africa
The USA was upset over unrestricted submarine warfare
Germany built up its U-boats
48
What form of government is similar to fascism?
Democracy
internationalism
humanism
Authoritarianism
49
What was General Douglas MacArthur’s job following the end of World War II?
Overseeing the allied forces in Europe
He was charged with overseeing Post-War Japan
He was charged with war crimes in the Nuremburg Trials
He wasn't given a job, He died during the war
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What came about as a result of Enlightenment thinkers such as Locke, Voltaire and Rousseau?
the teachings of the Protestant Reformation.
Development of Feudalism
Calling for religious Crusades
The establishment of a democratic governments.

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