Democracy in modern Japan resulted primarily from

reforms imposed by the United States after World War II

Which statement about both the Revolution in Russia and fascism in Germany and Italy is true?

Economic conditions led to political change

What was one reason that dictatorships gained power in Europe between WWI and World War II?

Governments failed to meet the needs of the people

"For Fascism the State is absolute, individuals and groups relative" main idea of the passage?

The state is more important than the individuals within it

The Nuremberg laws are best described as

anti-Semitic laws of 20th-century Germany

This World War II cartoon is showing the relationship between climate and the

inability of Nazi forces to defeat the Soviet Union

Which action illustrates the concept of genocide?

the Nazi armies eliminating the Jews and the Final Solution

Why were the leaders of Western Europe surprised by the event addressed in this cartoon?

The ideologies of these nations were opposite

"The German stood by and watched" This 1938 passage criticizes those German people who did not

condemn the violent acts of Kristallnacht

Which reform took place in Japan after World War II?

Japan became a representative democracy

During World War II, which event occurred last?

United States bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

One similarity between the pogroms in Russia and the Nazi Holocaust is that both

violated the human rights of Jews

Which statement about the Weimar Republic before November 1933 is supported by the the chart?

Many different political ideologies were represented

Which event caused the Emperor to announce that he was "only human after all"?

defeat of the Japanese in World War II

Since the end of World War II, military rearmament in Japan has been limited by

specific restrictions in Japan's constitution

Which headline is most closely associated with the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

"Nuclear Bombs Dropped on Japan"

Since 1945, many Japanese have opposed an expanded role for their military forces because of

military domination of the government before and during WWII

In the 1930s, which was common to Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia?

one-party system that denied basic human rights

A major result of the Nuremberg trials after World War II was that

Nazi political and military leaders were held accountable

Under the weight of winter snow The pine tree's branches bend But do not break.Emperor Hirohito

Although Japan had been defeated, the nation would recover.

The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to

an increase in Germany's desire to regain its power

What was one reason the Nazi programs and policies of 1930s appealed to many people in Germany?

The people were upset with economic and political situation

"fully, and fearlessly discussed," it will become "a dead dogma, not a living truth."

Frequent discussion of the historical evidence is desirable

One similarity of Fascism and Communism as practiced in the 1930s was that both generally

suppressed the views of the opposition

Which action taken by both Hitler and Napoleon is considered to be a strategic military error?

invading Russia with limited supply lines

"But this trial has shown that under the stress of a national crisis"–Judgment at Nuremberg

actions taken against Jews and others in the Holocaust

Based on the information in this chart, which situation gave rise to Nazi power in Germany?

political and economic instability

Which geographic factor helped the Soviet Union withstand German attacks in World War II?

Distance and harsh winters disrupted German supply lines

During World War II, the Allied invasion of France on D-Day was significant because it

forced Germans to fight a two-front war

Which important principle was established as a result of the Nuremberg trials?

Individuals held accountable for "crimes against humanity."

"Surrender, Otherwise, we shall resolutely employ this bomb and forcefully end the war."

Japanese civilians of a United States attack

A reason the Japanese government accepted a new constitution after World War II was that

the new constitution was imposed by the US military govt

12) Fascist leaders in Italy and Germany came to power in the 1920s and 1930s because they

exploited economic hardships to gain popular support

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1
Which political leader gained power as a result of the failing economy of the Weimar Republic?
Benito Mussolini
Charles de Gaulle
Adolf Hitler
Francisco Franco
2
Democracy in modern Japan resulted primarily from
a history of justice under the constitution of the Emperor
the diffusion of ideas and practices from China and Korea
reforms imposed by the United States after World War II
Shinto and Buddhist beliefs about equality and justice
3
Which statement about both the Revolution in Russia and fascism in Germany and Italy is true?
Communist ideals fueled both movements
Industrialization hindered national development
Goals were achieved by peaceful means
Economic conditions led to political change
4
What was one reason that dictatorships gained power in Europe between WWI and World War II?
Famine and AIDS spread throughout Europe
Governments failed to meet the needs of the people
Trade was banned between western and eastern Europe
Monarchies were reinstated in many nations
5
Which term is often used to describe the actions of Adolf Hitler and Pol Pot in Cambodia?
nonalignment
scorched-earth policy
neocolonialism
genocide
6
"For Fascism the State is absolute, individuals and groups relative" main idea of the passage?
The state is more important than the individuals within it
The people have a right to overthrow ineffective governments
The state gets its authority from the power of individuals.
The establishment of an empire will cause division and chaos
7
Which geographic features contributed to the Soviet Unions defense against the German invasion?
Atlantic ports and rivers
deposits of many natural resources
size and climate
mountainous territory and desert areas
8
The Nuremberg laws are best described as
anti-Semitic laws of 20th-century Germany
major articles in the Declaration of the Rights of Man
specific laws contained in Justinian’s Code
efforts of the Roman Catholic Church to punish heresy
9
This World War II cartoon is showing the relationship between climate and the
success of Allied troops after D-day
efforts by Allied troops to control Berlin
casualties suffered by the Soviet Union
inability of Nazi forces to defeat the Soviet Union
10
Which action illustrates the concept of genocide?
Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin signing a nonaggression pact
German generals plotting against Adolf Hitler
the Nazi armies eliminating the Jews and the Final Solution
British planning peace with Hitler during Munich Conference
11
Why were the leaders of Western Europe surprised by the event addressed in this cartoon?
The USSR had a history of close relations with Great Britain
The ideologies of these nations were opposite
the official policy of the USSR had supported isolationism.
The Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were both democratic
12
Which conflict is most closely associated with events in Nanjing, Dunkirk, and Hiroshima?
World War II
Korean War
Russian Revolution
Cultural Revolution
13
One similarity between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini is that both
remained in power after World War II
rejected militarism
supported communism
led fascist states
14
"The German stood by and watched" This 1938 passage criticizes those German people who did not
support the government's policy in Austria
participate in these demonstrations
resist the war effort
condemn the violent acts of Kristallnacht
15
Which reform took place in Japan after World War II?
Japan became a representative democracy
The emperor's position was abolished
Labor unions were declared illegal.
Japan's industrial capability was greatly reduced.
16
The Holocaust is an example of
conflict between political parties
limited technological development
violations of human rights
geography’s influence on culture
17
During World War II, which event occurred last?
Japanese invasion of Manchuria
United States bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Russian defense of Stalingrad
German invasion of Poland
18
One similarity between the pogroms in Russia and the Nazi Holocaust is that both
prohibited government censorship
expanded the power of labor unions
violated the human rights of Jews
limited the powers of European rulers
19
Which statement about the Weimar Republic before November 1933 is supported by the the chart?
The Social Democrats continued to gain support.
Diverse political ideas were discouraged by the government
Many different political ideologies were represented
Political representation of various groups was limited
20
Which event caused the Emperor to announce that he was "only human after all"?
his overthrow by communist forces
defeat of the Japanese in World War II
signing of the Versailles Treaty
conclusion of the Russo-Japanese
21
Since the end of World War II, military rearmament in Japan has been limited by
the United Nations refusal to sell weapons to the Japanese
a scarcity of technology and resources in Japan
Japan's refusal to sign a nuclear nonproliferation treaty
specific restrictions in Japan's constitution
22
Which headline is most closely associated with the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
"Nuclear Bombs Dropped on Japan"
"Japan Hosts Discussion on Greenhouse Gases"
"Japan Signs Treaty of Kanagawa"
"Japan Invades Korea"
23
Since 1945, many Japanese have opposed an expanded role for their military forces because of
Japanese military alliance with the Soviet Union
nonviolent teachings of Shinto
ancient code of bushido
military domination of the government before and during WWII
24
In the 1930s, which was common to Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia?
encouragement of individual freedom of expression
government ownership of the means of production
one-party system that denied basic human rights
emphasis on consumer goods rather than on weapons
25
Which heading best completes this graphic organizer?
Fascism
Ethnocentrism
Socialism
Liberalism
26
Which ideology best completes this graphic organizer?
socialism
capitalism
fascism
democracy
27
A major result of the Nuremberg trials after World War II was that
Nazi political and military leaders were held accountable
Germany was divided into four zones of occupation
the United Nations was formed to prevent acts of genocide
NATO was established to stop the spread of communism
28
Under the weight of winter snow The pine tree's branches bend But do not break.Emperor Hirohito
the nation would try to defeat its enemies again
Although Japan had been defeated, the nation would recover.
As a result of its defeat, Japan must adopt Confucian ideals
As a victorious nation, Japan must treat them with kindness
29
The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to
a stable Germany that was both democratic and strong
a leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations
an era of peace and international good will in Germany
an increase in Germany's desire to regain its power
30
The rise of fascist governments in Europe occurred during the period represented by letter
D
C
B
A
31
What was one reason the Nazi programs and policies of 1930s appealed to many people in Germany?
The people were upset with economic and political situation
Germany had been denied membership in the United Nations
The German people feared that the French or the British
A coup d'état had forced communism on the German people
32
"fully, and fearlessly discussed," it will become "a dead dogma, not a living truth."
Every generation must apologize for failures
The evils of the past are best ignored and forgotten
All eras include individuals that reject existing values
Frequent discussion of the historical evidence is desirable
33
One similarity of Fascism and Communism as practiced in the 1930s was that both generally
promoted ethnic diversity
suppressed the views of the opposition
supported the democratic election of the head of state
provided for power to be held by hereditary rulers
34
. ". .Seventy thousand people were killed instantly, and many more would die —radiation. . . ."
D-Day invasion of Normandy
blitz of London
bombing of Hiroshima
attack on Pearl Harbor
35
Which situation was a direct result of the Holocaust by the Nazis during World War II?
formation of the League of Nations
war crimes trials in Nuremberg
development of the Cold War
separation of Germany into Eastern and Western zones
36
Which geographic factor enabled the German blitzkrieg to succeed?
Tropical climate
mountain ranges
swift running rivers
relatively flat terrain
37
Which action taken by both Hitler and Napoleon is considered to be a strategic military error?
invading Great Britain by land
introducing combined ground and naval assaults
using conquered peoples as slave laborers
invading Russia with limited supply lines
38
"But this trial has shown that under the stress of a national crisis"–Judgment at Nuremberg
Allied bombing of German cities during World War II
German invasion of Poland
dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima
actions taken against Jews and others in the Holocaust
39
Based on the information in this chart, which situation gave rise to Nazi power in Germany?
expansion of Germany's colonial empire
global prosperity and trade
political and economic instability
success of the Weimar Republic
40
Which geographic factor helped the Soviet Union withstand German attacks in World War II?
Extensive food-producing areas kept the Soviet armies fed
The Ural Mountains served as a barrier to German armies
Distance and harsh winters disrupted German supply lines
ports along the Arctic Sea for refueling of Soviet transport
41
During World War II, the Allied invasion of France on D-Day was significant because it
demonstrated the power of the atomic bomb
led to the immediate surrender of German and Italian forces
forced Germans to fight a two-front war
resulted in a German revolt against Hitler and the Nazis
42
Which important principle was established as a result of the Nuremberg trials?
Individuals held accountable for "crimes against humanity."
Soldiers must follow the orders of their superiors.
Defeated nations have no rights in international courts
Aggressor nations must pay war reparations for damages
43
What event caused Japan to include a no military clause in their constitution?
Japan's defeat in World War II
Japan's involvement in the Persian Gulf War
United Nations sanctions against Japan
Japan's emergence as an economic superpower
44
Which type of political system is being depicted in this 1943 cartoon?
totalitarian
monarchy
direct democracy
theocratic republic
45
"Surrender, Otherwise, we shall resolutely employ this bomb and forcefully end the war."
Japanese civilians of a United States attack
Czechs of a German invasion
Americans in Hawaii of a Japanese attack
Koreans of a Russian invasion
46
Which geographic factor in Russia played a role in Hitler's defeat at Stalingrad?
Caspian Sea
Siberian tundra
harsh climate
arid land
47
A reason the Japanese government accepted a new constitution after World War II was that
Japan’s military forces were reestablished
Japan's colonial possessions were returned
the new constitution was imposed by the US military govt
the new constitution was very similar to the previous one
48
12) Fascist leaders in Italy and Germany came to power in the 1920s and 1930s because they
exploited economic hardships to gain popular support
maintained political traditions
supported the League of Nations
resisted all forms of extreme nationalism

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