Why did people around the world come to support a Jewish home in the Palestine mandate?

Nazi genocid convincd them of a need 4 a safe haven for Jews

one factor that has led to increased conflict and division in some areas in the Middle East?

the growth of radical Islamic fundamentalism

How did Stalin's five-year plans affect industry and agriculture?

decreased the output for agriculture but improved industry.

What did the Salt March symbolize?

Indian protest against British oppression

The term "boat people" refers to

South Vietnamese who fled the communist victors.

How did World War II affect African independence efforts?

war helped independence efforts weakening European countries

What is 1 reason that peace between Israel and the Palestinians has been so difficult to achiev

Both Israel and the Palestinians claim Jerusalem

Why were U.S. forces unprepared for the Viet Cong Tet Offensive?

because it took place on a national holiday

How did the Russian provisional government contribute to the outbreak of the October Revolution

by keeping Russia in World War I

How did the entrance of the Ottoman empire on the side of the Central Powers affect the war?

The Allies lost a valuable supply line to Russia.

U.S. leaders withdrew troops from Vietnam because

they realized that they could not win the war.

Which following BEST characterizes the situation in the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s?

There was very little p.freedom+the economy was stagnating.

What was one similarity between Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran?

took steps to reduce foreign influence in their nations

How was Lenin’s “war communism” similar to tsarism?

Both relied on secret police, terror, and autocratic rule.

Which of the following events led to the displacement of many Palestinians?

the Arab rejection of the two-state solution in 1947

How has Malaysia avoided extreme violence, despite being an ethnically diverse nation?

maintaining an equal distribution of wealth among all groups

What was the result of the Allies' intervention in Russia's civil war?

The Reds urged Russians to drive out the foreigners.

Which of the following statements represents an example of silent Jewish resistance?

Jewish people meeting to celebrate their religon and culture

What was the main reason that Britain entered the war?

because Germany invaded neutral Belgium

Which factor was a cause of BOTH revolutions in Russia in 1917?

Russia's involvement in World War I

What was the main impact of the Amritsar massacre on the Indian independence movement?

It convinced many Indians that they needed full independence

Why did Sunni control of government in Iraq create tension in that country?

The Sunnis did not share power with other groups in Iraq.

How did the Pan-African Congress work to end colonial rule?

called on colnial powrs to aprove a charter for Afrcan right

Why did Japan attack the United States?

United States was interfering with Japan's plan to expand

Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?

It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the Ottoman empire?

It took awy Ottoman land+redistributed it as mandate to Alys

The United Nations intervened in North Korea because the

North Koreans invaded South Korea.

Which group would have been most likely to support the following from the Balfour Declaration?

Arab residents of Palestine Mandate

Which provides evidence that Vietnamese did not support the new governmnt in the united Vietnam

“Boat people” fled to other countries.

What was the main reason for the partition of South Asia?

The Muslim minority feared discrimination by Hindus.

In contrast to Lenin's "war communism," his New Economic Policy of 1921

allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit.

How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I?

It increased the number of casualties.

Why has the United Nations sometimes proved ineffective?

composed of many independent nations often disagree on goals

What were the Fourteen Points?

Wilson's plan for ending the war and preventing future wars

Why did Atatürk want to westernize Turkey?

he wanted to strengthen and modernize Turkey as a nation.

Which of the following is an example of the policy of containment?

the United States supporting Greeks fighting communism

76. What was one result of Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union?

Churchill and Stalin became allies.

What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

to declare that war was no longer a foreign policy tool

How was the conflict in Darfur similar to the conflict in Rwanda?

gov targeted a minority group in an effort to eradicate it.

How were economic and political nationalism in Latin America related?

Both developed from a growing wish to end foreign dependence

What was one long-term effect of the Salt March?

international attention forced Britain grant Indians rights

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1
In the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan and the Republican Party
reduced military spending.
increased education spending.
expanded the welfare state.
cut taxes and social programs.
2
Why did people around the world come to support a Jewish home in the Palestine mandate?
Nazi genocid convincd them of a need 4 a safe haven for Jews
Many Jews were homeless following World War I.
Jews had lost their homeland in Russia
3
WHos the best person ever
Manel
pillusbery man
Joseph
edna
4
one factor that has led to increased conflict and division in some areas in the Middle East?
the growth of radical Islamic fundamentalism
creation of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countrie
continued to reduce conflicts between Israel and Palestine
5
How did Stalin's five-year plans affect industry and agriculture?
They improved the output for agriculture ,decreased industry
They improved the output for both industry and agriculture.
decreased the output for agriculture but improved industry.
They decreased the output for both industry and agriculture.
6
What did the Salt March symbolize?
India’s ability to govern itself
Indians’ dependence on British salt
India’s attack on the government
Indian protest against British oppression
7
The term "boat people" refers to
Vietnamese villagers who fought Americans on the rivers.
South Vietnamese who fled the communist victors.
Vietnamese guerrillas who fought the Viet Cong on boats.
Cambodians who sailed
8
How did World War II affect African independence efforts?
war helped independence efforts weakening European countries
had little effect because very little of the war was fought
caused African countries to slow their effort 4 independas
9
What is 1 reason that peace between Israel and the Palestinians has been so difficult to achiev
Palestinians seized the Gaza Strip in the 1967 war.
Israel has refused to return the Sinai to Egypt.
No Arab nations are willing to make peace with Israel.
Both Israel and the Palestinians claim Jerusalem
10
Why were U.S. forces unprepared for the Viet Cong Tet Offensive?
because the Viet Cong used napalm, a new chemical agent
because they were waiting on fresh troops to arrive
because it took place on a national holiday
because the fighting was mainly in the jungles
11
How did the Russian provisional government contribute to the outbreak of the October Revolution
by restoring power to the tsar
by giving Lenin a position of leadership
by keeping Russia in World War I
by redistributing land to peasants
12
How did the entrance of the Ottoman empire on the side of the Central Powers affect the war?
The Allies lost a valuable supply line to Russia.
The war ended more quickly.
The Arabs went to war against the Allies.
The Arabs gained access to desperately needed supplies.
13
U.S. leaders withdrew troops from Vietnam because
they realized that they could not win the war.
they believed the South Vietnamese could win it on their own
the Soviet Union began bombing the south.
the Viet Cong built supply trails in Cambodia.
14
Which following BEST characterizes the situation in the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s?
Peoples' freedoms were limited,
There was very little p.freedom+the economy was stagnating.
There was greater political freedom,
The economy was stagnating,
15
What was one similarity between Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran?
saw westernization and modernization as keys to prosperity.
wanted to establish governments based on Islamic law.
led military coups that overthrew established rulers.
took steps to reduce foreign influence in their nations
16
How was Lenin’s “war communism” similar to tsarism?
Both were based on the inherited power
Both relied on secret police, terror, and autocratic rule.
Both were based on the popular appeal of a strong leader.
Both furthered the rights of individuals over the state.
17
Which of the following events led to the displacement of many Palestinians?
the Arab rejection of the two-state solution in 1947
the creation of OPEC
the Islamic Revolution in Iran
the Arab Spring
18
How has Malaysia avoided extreme violence, despite being an ethnically diverse nation?
by severely limiting foreign trade
by stopping any potential uprising with military force
by enforcing a religious policy of peaceful coexistence
maintaining an equal distribution of wealth among all groups
19
What was the result of the Allies' intervention in Russia's civil war?
The Reds urged Russians to drive out the foreigners.
A democratic provisional government was installed.
The Communists assassinated the royal family.
The war came to a rapid conclusion,
20
Which of the following statements represents an example of silent Jewish resistance?
Jewish people meeting to celebrate their religon and culture
Jewish people moving to the United States to avoid life
Jewish people organizing an uprising in the Warsaw ghetto.
21
What was the main reason that Britain entered the war?
because Germany invaded neutral Belgium
because it was an ally of France
because it supported Slavic nationalism
because Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated
22
Which factor was a cause of BOTH revolutions in Russia in 1917?
Rasputin's influence over the tsarina
the Provisional government's failure to address the problems
the tsar's ineffective leadership of the troops at the front
Russia's involvement in World War I
23
What policy did Stalin follow to bring agriculture under state control?
the Great Purge
forced collectivization
the Comintern
Russification
24
What was the main impact of the Amritsar massacre on the Indian independence movement?
It motivated the National Congress party to elect Gandhi.
It led foreign countries to intervene on behalf of Indians.
It intimidated the Indian people into ending mass protests.
It convinced many Indians that they needed full independence
25
Why did Sunni control of government in Iraq create tension in that country?
The Sunnis did not share power with other groups in Iraq.
The Sunnis called for the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
The Sunnis angered the United States by invading Kuwait.
The Sunnis supported Kurdish calls for independence.
26
How did the Pan-African Congress work to end colonial rule?
called on colnial powrs to aprove a charter for Afrcan right
encouraged Africans to create a separate government
stressed the importance of African arts and literature.
It embraced Western culture and institutions.
27
Why did Japan attack the United States?
Japan wanted to gain control of Hawaii.
United States was interfering with Japan's plan to expand
United States had sent troops Asia to support Britain..
28
Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?
It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.
It led to the formation of the Triple Alliance.
It encouraged the growth of Serbian nationalism.
It created an alliance between Russia and Germany.
29
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the Ottoman empire?
forced Turkey and Persia 2 modernize + adopt Western culture
It took awy Ottoman land+redistributed it as mandate to Alys
It dissolved the Ottoman empire.
created the League of Nations, which oversaw Ottoman lands.
30
The United Nations intervened in North Korea because the
South Koreans invaded North Korea.
North Koreans invaded South Korea.
Chinese invaded the Korean Peninsula.
Soviets backed the South Korean government.
31
Which of the following was one of the root causes of the Great Depression?
overproduction by factories
too much regulation of the stock market
lower interest rates set by the Federal Reserve
overspending by farmers
32
Which group would have been most likely to support the following from the Balfour Declaration?
Jewish residents of Palestine Mandate
Arab residents of Palestine Mandate
European Zionists
Ottoman rulers
33
Which provides evidence that Vietnamese did not support the new governmnt in the united Vietnam
Vietnamese opposed the authoritarian government
S.Vietnamese convinced the United States to place an embargo
“Boat people” fled to other countries.
Recovery from the war proved slow and costly.
34
What was the main reason for the partition of South Asia?
Natural borders caused natural separations.
The Muslim minority feared discrimination by Hindus.
Different colonial powers controlled the territories.
Hindu leaders did not want Muslims in their nation.
35
In contrast to Lenin's "war communism," his New Economic Policy of 1921
rejected most of Marx's economic ideas.
outlawed all capitalist activities.
allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit.
led to severe food shortages and a drop in production.
36
How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I?
It increased the number of casualties.
It brought the European colonies into the war.
It allowed battle fronts to move widely.
It shortened the length of the war.
37
Why has the United Nations sometimes proved ineffective?
Genral Asembly is undr the control of the Securty Council
composed of many independent nations often disagree on goals
It allows only five countries to make all its decisions.
38
What were the Fourteen Points?
Great Britain's plans for ending the war+ rebuilding Germany
Wilson's plan for ending the war and preventing future wars
the Allies' plan for punishing Germany and Austria-Hungary
Wilson's plan for entering and winning the war.
39
Why did Atatürk want to westernize Turkey?
he wanted to strengthen and modernize Turkey as a nation.
wanted to expand Turkey by defeating the Ottoman Empire.
wanted to ensure that Muslim religion and culture was strong
wanted to expel the Greeks and British from Turkey.
40
Germany France and Russia were drawn into the war of AustriaHungary and Serbia as a result of
naval arms race.
second Balkan War.
Schilieffen plan.
alliance system.
41
Which of the South Saharan African nations was the first to gain independence?
Rwanda
Kenya
Ghana
Nigeria
42
Which best describes the sequence of events in Hitler’s campaign against the Jews of Germany?
all of the above
Nuremberg Laws issued,
persecution begins, concentration camps created
death camps created
43
Which of the following is an example of the policy of containment?
the Soviet Union imprisoning its critics
the Soviets intervening in Czechoslovakia
United States insisting on free elections in West Germany
the United States supporting Greeks fighting communism
44
76. What was one result of Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union?
Churchill and Stalin became allies.
Germany gained access to Soviet factories and farms.
Germany was able to take control of Leningrad.
Stalin fled the Soviet Union.
45
What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
to redistribute territory among the Allies
to declare that war was no longer a foreign policy tool
to condemn Japan's invasion of Manchuria
to reduce the size of armed forces
46
How was the conflict in Darfur similar to the conflict in Rwanda?
violence erupted between Hutu and Tutsi groups.
gov targeted a minority group in an effort to eradicate it.
primary target was oil reserves held by specific populations
47
How were economic and political nationalism in Latin America related?
Both developed from a growing wish to end foreign dependence
Both developed from the Good Neighbor Policy with the U.S
Both developed from the need to expand international trade
Both developed from the desire to reflect their culture
48
Other than independence, what else did Gandhi want for Indians?
equal rights for all castes
an Indian army
punishment of British colonial rulers
rapid Westernization
49
What 1929 event helped spark the Great Depression?
The U.S. stock market crashed.
The general strike took place in Britain.
The New Deal was enacted.
The Dust Bowl began.
50
What was one long-term effect of the Salt March?
It led other colonial rulers to support the British empire.
international attention forced Britain grant Indians rights
international attention forced Gandhi to change his methods.
led to a worldwide boycott on salt made by the British
51
What is the term for the period of political and social unrest in the Middle East in 2011?
the Arab Spring
the Intifada
the Arab-Israeli War
the Islamic Revolution
52
why was NATO and the Warsaw Pact were important in maintaining the balance of power
there were no longer any neutral countries
fear of the other’s miltary capabilty kept ech from atacking
each superpower had the same number of countries in alliance
the member countries could attack each other at will.
53
How did the Japanese invasion help to unify China?
control and unified all of China under one political power
The Communists worked with the Japanese to win
Communists and Guomindang were united to fight the Japanese
Japnese suported the G unifying political powr under a group
54
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt promote the Good Neighbor Policy?
to end Latin American dependence on goods
to increase United States influence in Latin America
improve relations between the United States and Latin Amerca
to end social inequality in Latin American nations
55
What is the difference between perestroika and glasnost?
P is freedom; g is a restructuring of government.
P means reforms in Eastern Europe; gmeans Soviet reforms.
P refers to Soviet reforms; g refers to E.European reforms.
P is a restructuring of government; g is openness.
56
Which of the following statements correctly describes Hitler's "Final Solution"?
creation of extermination camps for European Jews
deportation of European Jews to other countries
laws to end Jewish influence in government and school
the opening of a second front in Western Europe
57
Why did many members of Mexico's elite class support the Mexican Revolution?
They wanted to lessen the influence of the Catholic Church.
They wanted fairer distribution of land.
They wanted greater social equality.
They wanted to reduce foreign control of Mexican business.
58
Which of the following was an indirect result of the work of Einstein and Curie?
psychoanalysis
the atomic bomb
penicillin
the theory of relativity
59
Why did Bangladesh separate from Pakistan?
East Pakistan had greater resources than West Pakistan
ethnic+political differences divided East and West Pakistan
Bengali people wanted to continue to be a British colony
Indian government restricted travel between East and West
60
How was imperialism a cause of World War I?
Rivalry over oversea territorys increased tensions in Europe
overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.
trade increased tensions in European colonies.
efforts to gain independence increased tensions in Europe.
61
Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front because
the Central Powers were unable to advance into France.
both sides suffered from a shortage of weapons and soldiers.
it was difficult for either side to launch an offensive.
the high casualty rate brought an end to battles quickly.
62
Why was the League of Nations significant?
helped draft the peace treaties that brought an end to WW1
attempt to create organization where nations worked together
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63
What was one effect of Latin American economic nationalism?
the increase in demand for foreign oil
the more equal distribution of wealth
the policy of the good neighbor
the development of domestic industry
64
What was the purpose of the policy of nonalignment?
create a third Cold War superpower made up of smaller nation
gain independence for nations of Southeast Asia
strengthen relations between Southeast Asian nations
separate smaller independent nations from the superpowers
65
What effect has ethnic and religious diversity had on the conditions in Indonesia?
Indonesia has experienced violence as a result of infighting
Indonesia has taken steps to reduce ethnic diversity.
66
76. What was one result of Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union?
Germany gained access to Soviet factories and farms.
Stalin fled the Soviet Union.
Churchill and Stalin became allies.
Germany was able to take control of Leningrad.
67
Why did a crowd of Indians gather at an enclosed field in Amritsar?
to hear Gandhi’s first public speech
to demand independence from Britain
to confront General Dyer
to protest the Rowlatt Acts
68
Which of the following accurately compares the paths to independence of Ghana and Algeria?
Both nations achieved independence peacefully.
G=independence peacefully, Algeria=through armed struggle.
Both nations achieved independence through armed struggle.
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69
What method did Germany's totalitarian government use to spread Hitler's beliefs?
Hitler launched worker education programs
Schoolbooks were rewritten to reflect his racial views
Woman were encouraged to attend universit
Hitler banned traditional German myths
70
Why did Korea remain divided after the Korean War?
N and S Korea negotiated a ceasefire not a peace treaty
South Korea remained communist.
China and the United States insisted on it.
The Soviet Union's influence decreased.
71
Novels such as The Sun Also Rises and The Great Gatsby most clearly reflect what literary theme
the desire to return to prewar values and stability
a sense of loss of purpse of the poswar genration of writers
the horrors of the experience of World War I
the secret workings of the subconscious mind
72
What role did women play in the war effort during World War I?
They joined the pacifist movement.
They worked in war industries manufacturing weapons+supplies
They fought on the front lines and in the trenches by men.
They refused to support the war effort
73
What was one effect of the Great Depression in Japan?
The Communists gained power.
The ultranationalists gained power.
Exports increased.
Imports increased.
74
Stalin's "five-year plans" were aimed at
allowing limited capitalism to help the economy grow
raising the standard of living of the peasantry.
confiscating the land of wealthy factory owners.
building heavy industry and improving transportation
75
What were the main goals of the Allies' post-war policies toward the defeated Axis countries?
encourage democratic governments
punish war criminals
protect basic rights,
all of the above
76
How did Lenin plan to apply Marxism to Russia?
by instituting widespread suffrage reform
creating an elite Socialist ruling party to lead revolution
by spontaneously overthrowing capitalism
by putting Mensheviks in charge of government policy
77
How did French nationalism increase tensions in Europe?
France considered Alsace and Lorraine to belong to France,
France and Germany wer rival in a race for naval superiority
France was a strong supporter of pan-Slavism.
France and Britain clashed over control of Morocco.
78
What is the main reason Mao Zedong was able to make China communist?
warlords supported him because he promised them tax revenues
owners supported him because he wanted to industrialize
The peasants supported him because he promised them land.
The landlords supported him because he demanded obedience.
79
What is 1 reason many African nations were able to gain independence through peaceful means ?
African colonies were able to join forces to resist
made African natural resources less valuable to colonia
had drained European resources and made them less willing
80
Why did Ferdinand Marcos lose power?
He was assassinated.
He was overthrown in a military coup.
He lost a free election.
He fled from a foreign invasion.
81
Which of the following was one of the sources of upheaval for the new Chinese Republic ?
harsh treatment of peasants by Communists
constant harassment of the Guomindang
lack of support for a puppet government
resentment toward Japanese foreign imperialism
82
Which statement best describes Malaysia’s economic activity since independence?
Malaysia has struggled as a market economy.
Malaysia has adopted communism.
Malaysia has limited trade with other countries.
Malaysia has prospered financially.
83
Which of the following factors was a cause of Russia’s March Revolution ?
Russia’s economy remained solely focused on agriculture.
The war in 1914 fueled national pride and united Russians.
food and fuel shortages and huge casualties in World War I.
Nicholas was a strong ruler who used force
84
What did the Pan-African Congress accomplish?
forced Western leaders to revise their negatives of Africa.
established a cooperation among African and African American
helped few African colonies gain independence from rulers.
Africans that was approved by Western leaders.
85
How did the Paris Peace Conference affect Arabs?
Some Arab lands were made mandates of European powers.
Separate Jewish and Arab states were created.
Arabs were freed from foreign domination.
Egypt and the Palestine Mandate gained independence.
86
Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany after the invasion of Poland?
They wanted to oppose the Nazi-Soviet Pact.
They wanted to destroy Germany's military buildup.
They realized the policy of appeasement failed.
They wanted to spread democracy.
87
Following World War I, Italian nationalists were outraged that
the Italian navy was drastically reduced in size.
Italy did not receive all the territory it had been promised
France and Britain signed the Kellogg-Briand Pact.
Mussolini had tried to take over the government.
88
Why did Gandhi call for boycotts on British goods?
He wanted Indians to rely less on material goods.
He wanted to create Indian monopolies.
He wanted Indians to be self-sufficient.
He wanted Britain to lose money.
89
Which of the following statements best describes Nazi ideology?
hurray
they come from a superior race+need to destroy their enemies
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90
Since the end of the Cold War,
China has become more strictly communist.
North Korea has begun to introduce reforms.
Vietnam has remained committed to communist ideals.
Cuba has remained committed to communist ideals.
91
What were two obstacles to progress that the fledgling Chinese republic faced?
warlord rule and nationalism
Marxism and nationalism
warlord rule and foreign imperialism
Marxism and foreign imperialism
92
What was one long-term effect of the Long March?
Mao won support because he treated peasants fairly.
Jiang captured Beijing from the Communist government.
The peasants embraced the Guomindang.
The event inspired the May Fourth Movement.
93
How did Africans think fighting in World War I would impact their lives?
They thought that their lives would remain unchanged.
They thought the victorious nations would abolish
They thought would be granted more rights and opportunities
thought that colonial restrictions would grow even tighter
94
Rationing and war bond drives were two ways that the Allies
sure they had the resources needed to support the war effort
increased enlistments in the armed forces.
shifted production from consumer goods to war materials.
encouraged loyalty and stifled dissent.
95
Why were East Germans in a worse financial position than West Germans?
East Germany suffered greater devastation in World War II.
East Germans frequently fled the country.
East Germany had fewer natural resources.
The communist command economy limited economic prosperity.
96
Japan’s recovery after World War II was different from Germany’s because
Japan was not divided into occupation zones by the Allies.
Germany had been an industrial power before the war.
Japan had a growing trade surplus.
Japan had been bombed by the Allies.
97
What decision led to Indira Gandhi’s assassination?
sending troops into the Golden Temple
encouraging family planning
creating equal opportunities for people in low castes
entering a nuclear arms race against Pakistan
98
Why did Mao Zedong claim the Long March was a victory for the Communists?
helpd to win many converts to comunsm + as a symbl of hroism
The Communists lacked organization and discipline
The majority of people survived
the Communists defeated the Guomindang in an epic battle.
99
When China’s alliance with the Soviet Union collapsed, the United States
stayed neutral and uninvolved with China.
joined with the Chinese in an alliance against the Soviets.
played the “China card” to isolate the Soviets.
grew closer to the Soviets because of the situation in Korea
100
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101
What caused many people in the urban middle class to oppose Díaz....?
They wanted more land and better lives.
They wanted better wages and homes.
They wanted control of their companies.
They wanted a democratic government.
102
Why did the British partition of India cause a refugee crisis?
People from West Pakistan flooded India
Fearin violence Muslms and Hindus each left areas in minoity
The British government closed all borders
People of British descent rushed to gain access to property
103
How did the Treaty of Versailles create a climate that might cause another war in Europe?
C.Powrs and Rusia were secretly planing to disrpt peace talk
Allies held Russia in contempt for negotiating its own peace
Germany was forced to accept harsh treaty terms........
France was dissatisfied with the terms of the treaty
104
Why was the Allied advance on Japan so difficult?
controlled most Pacific islands scattered over a wide area.
win the war in Europe before sending troops to the Pacific.
Japan had strong support from Germany and Italy
Allies did not have enough resources
105
Why was Operation Sea Lion a failure?
The British navy repelled invading Nazi armies.
British citizens joined the war effort
Nazi forces couldn’t tolerate the harsh British winter.
German air force was unable to defeat the British air force
106
Which two groups continue to clash in Iraq, even after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein?
Lebanese and Syrians
Israelis and Palestinians
Sunnis and Shiites
Muslims and Jews
107
How did the collaboration of Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin help end World War II?
established a system of trust among their countries'
adopted a unified strategy to defeat the Axis powers
offered moderate surrender terms to Germany to ensure peace.
108
Which of the following was a step the U.S. government took to ensure equal rights in the 1960s?
establish extensive welfare programs
implement women’s suffrage
end segregation in public places
decrease public spending
109
Why did the Ottoman empire suffer important losses in the Middle East?
The Armenian army fought well in the Middle East.
The Arabs revolted against their Ottoman rulers.
The French did not provide the Ottomans with enough support.
The Ottomans were weakened by the Alied success at Gallipoli
110
Gandhi's actions in the independence movement were largely inspired by
English law and tradition.
Muslim legal codes.
the United States Constitution.
ahimsa and civil disobedience.
111
Why did Stalin target the Russian Orthodox Church?
He favored freedom of religion.
He saw the Church as a threat to his power.
He wanted to enforce Russification.
He wanted to replace religious art with socialist realism.
112
How did the new technology of splitting the atom end World War II?
US scientists created a new bomb that was used against Japan
The threat of nuclear warfare forced Germany to surrender.
scientists used technology to destroy Axis forces in Europe
The Allies developed a new energy supply to power aircraft.
113
Why was there conflict between northern and southern Sudan?
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N.Sudan dominated sothern Sudan and some S.Sudanese rebelled
Southern Sudan felt threatened by the rebels in Darfur.
114
How did attacks on Israel by groups in Lebanon affect Lebanon?
Lebanon became a major trading center.
Lebanon allied itself with Israel.
Lebanon declared war on Israel.
Lebanon became a battleground.
115
What was one effect of the failure of Germany’s Schlieffen Plan to quickly defeat France?
Germany had to make an alliance with France.
Germany was able to concentrate only on the Eastern Front.
fighting the war on both the Eastern and the Western Front.
was not able to bring AustriaHungary into the war as its aly
116
What was the most significant effect of U-boat attacks on the fighting on land?
They created a stalemate.
They kept soldiers from the front lines.
They destroyed vital supplies.
They killed many soldiers.
117
Which of the following is a key goal of Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
maintaining isolation
supporting free trade
establishing spheres of influence
honoring secret treaties
118
Japan became an economic power by
keeping its tariffs high.
fully funding its military.
reducing its social budget.
lowering its tariffs.
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What was the main goal of the D-Day invasion?
to destroy Germany's capacity to make weapons
to force Hitler's immediate surrender
to force Germany to fight on two fronts
to end Italy's participation in the war
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Why is control of Jerusalem a major obstacle to peace?
It is strategically located for defense.
It is claimed as a capital by both sides.
It is located on disputed land in the Gaza Strip.
It is a major industrial center.
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What event launched the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
the creation of mandates after World War I
the overthrow of the Shah by Islamist activists
the creation of OPEC
the establishment of the State of Israel
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What was the main platform of the nonaligned movement?
cooperation among ethnic and religious groups
independence from colonial rule
dissociation from Cold War superpowers
economic advances for developing nations
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Why did Islamists, or Islamic fundamentalists, emerge in the 1970s?
They wanted an increased role for women.
They wanted to move toward greater democracy.
They wanted all Arab states to unify.
They wanted to fight the influence of the West .....
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How did Einstein's theories challenge accepted views of the universe?
proposed that measurement of time and space were relative...
He rejected atomic theory.
He formulated absolute laws of time and motion
He questioned traditional notions of morality, spirituality
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The Eastern bloc became dominated by the Soviets
result of democratic elections administered by the Soviets.
when the Red Army supported their communist governments.
their governments chose to participate in the Marshall Plan.
because the United States cut the lines of supplies to them.
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During the 1920s, Japan became
more prosperous but less democratic.
more prosperous and more democratic.
less prosperous but more democratic.
less prosperous and less democratic.
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Why did support for Hitler increase in the early 1930s?
Hitler had successfully proven himself as government leader.
Germans wanted a leader who would institute Marxist policies
The German people wanted a strong leader to end economc woes
Germans believed he had given up his extreme ideas
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What is a reason many African nations were able 2 gain indepndnce through largely peaceful mean
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How did Austria's alliance with Germany affect Austria reaction to the killing of F. Ferdinand
It prompted Austria to go to war with Germany.
It prompted Serbia to send Austria an ultimatum.
It prompted Austria to take a firmer stand against Serbia.
It prompted Austria to negotiate with Serbia.
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Which of the following examples is a characteristic of total war?
Governments loosen economic controls.
Factories scale back on production to save energy
The press is censored to control public opinion.
A stalemate bogs down the war for an extended time.
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Which action of Hitler was a direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles?
He used schools to teach Nazi ideology.
He built up the German military.
He began a systematic campagn of discrimination against Jews
He created a one-party totalitarian state.
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How did Arab nations respond to the creation of Israel?
They agreed to the UN Partition Plan.
They occupied large parts of Israeli territory.
They engaged in four wars against Israel.
petitioned the United Nations to limit the size of Israel.
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What was the purpose of the war crimes trials?
to decide the future of Eastern Europe
to reestablish Europe's pre-war borders
punish Germany and Japan for their participation in the war
to hold Axis leaders accountable for their wartime actions
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Why did Gandhi become such an influential leader in the Indian independence movement?
His part in the Amritsar massacre made him a national hero.
His English law degree made him a shrewd politician.
He stressed the need for Hindu control of India.
His emphasis on equality had widespread appeal.
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Germany's rapid success in the first months of the war was largely due to the
use of the blitzkrieg, which caught countries unprepared.
continuing appeasement policy of Britain and France.
superiority of German naval forces.
support of the League of Nations.
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Most of the communist governments of Eastern Europe fell because
the Soviets allowed them to change their command economies
the military support promised by the Soviets
their citizens staged large protests+the Soviet didn't fight
their citizens staged armed rebellions.
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Which event was a root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
the annexation of East Jerusalem by Israel
the Lebanese civil war
Arab rejection of the UN partition plan
the founding of the PLO
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What is one way in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict affected Lebanon?
Lebanon was forced to give up its claims on Jerusalem.
Lebanon was forced to give up its claims on Jerusalem.
Palestinian refugees contributed to the unrest in Lebanon.
Israel has seized territory formerly belonging to Lebanon.
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In what way did the post–World War I peace conference negatively impact the Middle East?
The borders of new nations were artificially drawn.
Middle Eastern nations were given independence
The nations of the Middle East were given self-rule.
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In what ways did fascists differ from communists?
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How did America respond to the threat of communism at home and overseas?
Americans tolerated communism at home and abroad.
US outlawed communism at home while the WP talked communism
US =remove comunist influences at home+contan comunism abrod
NATO removed communism in the United States
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Why did many new nations in Africa have difficulty building democratic governments?
divisions created by old boundaries often caused distrust
nations preferred to remain colonies rather than independent
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What was one effect of the Négritude movement?
It introduced new forms of Western art and writing.
It introduced Africans to different foreign cultures.
It inspired many Africans to protest colonial rule.
It called on people to wage war against the British.
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How has OPEC influenced global events?
by developing energy alternatives to petroleum
by using oil wealth to encourage democratic reform
by encouraging trade between oil-dependent states
by controlling the supply of oil
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How did Hitler establish a totalitarian state in Germany?
formed a coalition government with Communists
established a military government.
.....................made Germany a one-party state.
successful coup in Munich that took over the government.
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The final defeat of the Nazis was due to the
German people turning against Hitler.
capture of Hitler and his top generals.
ability of Allied forces to surround Germany.
weakening of the Nazi alliance with the Soviet Union.
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What was a major theme of Mexican muralists such as Diego Rivera?
a celebration of trade and industrial growth
the dangers of war and the revolution
the struggles of the Mexican people for liberty
the need for a strong, authoritarian government
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What is one way in which oil wealth has affected the nations of the Middle East?
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oil-rich monarchies have become extremely wealthy.
nations in the Middle East have shared in the great wealth
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How did the government of the United States react to the Great Depression?
It immediately provided major assistance to the needy......
provided minimal assistance initially but increased later..
It immediately took control of the stock market
It eventually raised interest rates
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Under Mussolini, Italy became a
parliamentary democracy.
fascist dictatorship.
constitutional monarchy.
communist state.

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