In 1958, Mao Zedong introduced theGreat Leap Forward. What was a result of this plan?

It caused a severe economic depression

What effect did the policy of apartheid have on South Africa?

It deprived black South Africans of basic human rights.

Why did the United States become involved in Vietnam during the 1960's and early 1970's?

To stop the spread of communism in Asia

Why did the modern Pan-Africa movement grow in the early 1900s?

It provided unity & independence for blacks in Africa

Which phrase best describes 1 of Nelson Mandela's most important contributions to South Africa?

leading the civil rights movement in South Africa

Which event in South Africa's history is MOST closely associated with the end of apartheid?

the election of Nelson Mandela as president

As a result of the Holocaust in Europe during WWII,

there was importance placed on creating a homeland for Jews.

During China's Cultural Revolution, led by Mao Zedong, which event occurred?

Chinese intellectuals were persecuted, exiled, & executed.

The United States sent military to support South Vietnam during the 1960s & 1970s in an attempt

to prevent the expansion of communism in Southeast Asia

What was one effect the end of apartheid had on South Africa's politica lsystem?

Black South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.

What is the effect of extensive deforestation along the southern edge of the Sahara Desert?

Erosion has led to barren / unfarmable land

Why is Nelson Mandela's election as president of South Africa significant?

He was the first non-white elected president.

Africa's literacy rate is rising. Why is "literacy rate" important to a country?

It increases the skill level of the human capital

Why has conflict and civil war occurred in many African nations after independence?

European powers set artificial political boundaries

Since the end of World War II, in which way have seas and oceans most benefited Japan's economy

by providing transportation routes

What was the MAIN purpose of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward program?

to end the private ownership of land and businesses

How has China attempted to increase its GDP since the end of the 20th century?

They have increased their education programs.

How are new leaders of India's government chosen today?

A small ruling committee selects a new leader.

How did Mohandas Gandhi challenge British rule in India?

He resisted with nonviolent protest

Which is TRUE about the impact of civil war & conflict on the regions of Africa?

The quality and quantity of food is reduced

Why did the Nationalist party in South Africa set up the system of apartheid?

to separate the races and discriminate against non-whites

Which of the following is the main reason Japan has become involved in the world community?

Limited resources forced Japan to seek foreign markets.

Since apartheid was abolished, how has South Africa created a democratic government?

The white minority and the black majority have equal rights

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1
In 1958, Mao Zedong introduced theGreat Leap Forward. What was a result of this plan?
It encouraged the growing of cash crops
It allowed capitalism to begin
It caused a severe economic depression
It severely restricted wages
2
What effect did the policy of apartheid have on South Africa?
It deprived black South Africans of basic human rights.
It made South Africa the most prosperous country in Africa.
encouraged black South Africans to participate in government
provided jobs for migrant workers in other parts of Africa
3
Why did the United States become involved in Vietnam during the 1960's and early 1970's?
To stop colonial powers from removing natural resources
To stop the spread of communism in Asia
To help Vietnam develop its tourist industry
To help the Vietnamese hold more elections in the nation.
4
What was the main reason for US involvement in Korea and Vietnam's wars?
stop terrorism
improve trade
containment of communism
prevention of biological warfare
5
Why did the modern Pan-Africa movement grow in the early 1900s?
It led to the end of discrimination and segregation.
It provided unity & independence for blacks in Africa
It unified Africa against the calls for war against Germany.
It was a protest against the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
6
Which phrase best describes 1 of Nelson Mandela's most important contributions to South Africa?
negotiating with Britain for South African independence
Being South Africa's first ambassador to the United Nations
preventing communism from overthrowing the government
leading the civil rights movement in South Africa
7
Who was the first black African to be elected president of South Africa?
Desmond Tutu
Nelson Mandela
Josia Thugwana
Mohandas Gandhi
8
Which event in South Africa's history is MOST closely associated with the end of apartheid?
the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Desmond Tutu
the establishment of the Pan-African Congress
the election of Nelson Mandela as president
the withdrawal of the British colonial government
9
What is the role of the emperor in modern Japan?
military leader
elected leader
symbolic leader
economic leader
10
As a result of the Holocaust in Europe during WWII,
there was importance placed on creating a homeland for Jews.
European Jews won control of Germany & rebuilt it.
Middle East encouraged Jews to relocate to Palestine
Western Europe set up safe zones for their Jewish citizens
11
During China's Cultural Revolution, led by Mao Zedong, which event occurred?
Intellectuals were given many high governmental positions
Chinese intellectuals were persecuted, exiled, & executed.
Military forces attempted to start a civil war.
China participated in conferences to celebrate its arts
12
The United States sent military to support South Vietnam during the 1960s & 1970s in an attempt
to introduce modern technology to south Vietnam
to expand new markets for trade throughout Southeast Asia
to prevent the expansion of communism in Southeast Asia
to preserve religious freedom in south Vietnam
13
What was one effect the end of apartheid had on South Africa's politica lsystem?
White South Africans were allowed 2 vote,but not hold office
White South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.
Black South Africans were allowed 2 vote,but not hold office
Black South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.
14
What is it when one person is not elected, cannot be voted out of office & has absolute power?
democratic
oligarchic
autocratic
federal
15
What is the effect of extensive deforestation along the southern edge of the Sahara Desert?
The Sahara has shrunk dramatically because of so many farms
Erosion has led to barren / unfarmable land
Tropical rain forests have grown to fill the cleared areas.
People have moved to other countries with more forests.
16
Why is Nelson Mandela's election as president of South Africa significant?
He was elected by the members of the United Nations
He was the citizen of a different country.
He was the first non-white elected president.
He received 100% of the vote.
17
The idea of containing communism was involved with America's entry into which war?
Vietnam War
WWII
WWI
Gulf War
18
Africa's literacy rate is rising. Why is "literacy rate" important to a country?
It increases the amount of money the country can borrow
It increases the skill level of the human capital
It increases the life span of citizens.
It increases the number of citizens living in a country
19
Why has conflict and civil war occurred in many African nations after independence?
European powers set artificial political boundaries
Some African leaders tried to conquer all of Africa.
Colonial powers tried to reestablish colonies
Many leaders in Africa supported Communism
20
Since the end of World War II, in which way have seas and oceans most benefited Japan's economy
by providing water for desalinization
by providing a source for electricity
by providing transportation routes
by providing a source of valuable minerals
21
Which leader was responsible for establishing communism in China?
Emperor Hirohito
Mao Zedong
Mohandas Gandhi
Chiang Kai Shek
22
What was the MAIN purpose of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward program?
to end the private ownership of land and businesses
to control the land and the peasants' lives
to develop a modern economy in China
place productive resources under central government control
23
How has China attempted to increase its GDP since the end of the 20th century?
They have encouraged people to move into cities.
They have reduced their world trade
They have increased their education programs.
They have ended their free market system.
24
What three major religions have their origins in the Middle East?
Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
25
How are new leaders of India's government chosen today?
The new leader is chosen by members of the upper class.
The people of India vote to elect a new leader
The current leader chooses who will rule the country next
A small ruling committee selects a new leader.
26
How did Mohandas Gandhi challenge British rule in India?
He punished all Indians resistant to change
He resisted with nonviolent protest
He encouraged war with Britain
He bathed in the Ganges River to purify himself.
27
Which is TRUE about the impact of civil war & conflict on the regions of Africa?
Agricultural production increases.
The quality and quantity of food is reduced
Children's health care improves.
Human and civil rights are upheld.
28
Why did the Nationalist party in South Africa set up the system of apartheid?
to give all people of South Africa the right to vote
to create industrial jobs for rural South Africans
to separate the races and discriminate against non-whites
create an education system that would modernize the country
29
Which of the following is the main reason Japan has become involved in the world community?
The government became communist along with the Soviet Union
Limited resources forced Japan to seek foreign markets.
government needed military intervention to stop civil war.
Religious leaders instructed the emperor westernize
30
Since apartheid was abolished, how has South Africa created a democratic government?
It has become a constitutional monarchy
The white minority and the black majority have equal rights
The central government has given power to local government
It has adopted a free enterprise economy based on property.

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