Which two countries staged a 1953 military coup in Iran that restored the Iranian monarchy?

United States and Great Britain

The cartoon represents what development during the late 1800s?

The establishment of spheres of influence by imperial powers

Which alliance was formed to protect Western Europe from Soviet influence?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Which factor helped enable Fidel Castro to seize power in Cuba?

corruption in the national government

Which event helped fulfill the provisions in this excerpt?

the creation of Allied occupation zones

Which opinion on economic production would Karl Marx most likely express?

Ownership of the means of production should be shared equally by all worker

Which factor was most responsible for genocide that occured in the Balkan countries in the latter part of the century?

rivalries between ethnic groups

Which factor most contributed to the changes shown on this chart?

advances in farming technology and techniques

Which of these events initiated the Suez Crisis in 1956?

Egypt took control of the Suez Canal

Which statement best explains imperialism?

a policy of gaining colonies to establish new markets

What was a reason why the United States entered WWI on the side of the Allies?

Germany returned to unrestricted submarine warfare

The policy described in the excerpt resulted in

the dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima

How did the methods used by Mao Zedong successfully bring about a communist revolution in China?

He promised land reform to the peasants

What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?

persecution of political enemies and religious groups

Which situation was President Eisenhower describing with the analogy?

possible communist takeover of Vietnam

This address was made in response to which event?

the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan

These institutions were created at a conference sponsored by the UN in '44. Which best explains their significance?

They were intended to strengthen connections in the global economy

How did the Yalta Conference affect relations between the US and the Soviet Union?

It fostered suspicion and distrust among political leaders

How did this techonological change affect military actions in WWI?

Systems of trenches were used for protection from attacks

What was the eventual outcome of the demands made in this speech?

Military action was used against Afghanistan by a coalition of countries

What was the goal of the Nazi leadership based on this excerpt?

exclusion of Jewish people in Germany

Why were the Nuremburg Trials important in world history?

Leaders were found legally responsible for crimes against humanity

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand resulted in WWI because the

Archduke symbolized the unification of Serbia and Austro-Hungarian empire.

What is one effect of economic globalization in the twentieth century?

wider choice of consumer products

Which change resulted from the development of steam engines during the Industrial Revolution?

A reliable energy source became available

During the late 1800s, why was it important for European countries to control the Suez Canal?

It connect Middle Eastern ports to Asian trading centers

What was one effect of the Chinese Cultural Revolution?

Economic and educational systems in China suffered extreme instability

Which Cold War event contributed to the rise of radical Islamic fundamentalism?

the Russian invasion of Afghanistan

Which change in the Soviet Union was most influenced by Gorbachev's policy of perestroika?

reformation of the Soviet command economy

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1
What resulted from the challenges shown in the chart?
free trade embargoes on communist nations
worldwide economic depression
rapid expansion of American industries
trade embargoes on communist nations
2
The 1979 Camp David Accords were designed to end hostilities between which two countries?
Israel and Egypt
Iraq and Kuwait
Jordan and Iran
Lebanon and Syria
3
Which term refers to the coordinated attack by Nazis against Jewish homes and businesses throughout Germany in 1938?
Blitzkreig
trench warfare
chemical warfare
Kristallnacht
4
Which two countries staged a 1953 military coup in Iran that restored the Iranian monarchy?
Soviet Union and Afghanistan
United States and Great Britain
France and Germany
Egypt and Israel
5
Which nations adopted a fascist system of government before WWII?
Poland and Lithuania
Italy and Germany
England and France
Russia and Japan
6
The cartoon represents what development during the late 1800s?
the expansion of democracy around the world
The establishment of spheres of influence by imperial powers
economic reforms by socialist politicall leaders
military planning by rival alliance systems
7
Which alliance was formed to protect Western Europe from Soviet influence?
Warsaw Pact
European Uniion
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
8
Which factor helped enable Fidel Castro to seize power in Cuba?
corruption in the national government
failures in agricultural production
assistance from the U.S. government
use of Soviet military forces
9
Which event helped fulfill the provisions in this excerpt?
the creation of the United Nations
the implementation of the Marshall Plan
the formation of NATO
the creation of Allied occupation zones
10
Which opinion on economic production would Karl Marx most likely express?
The role of the government is to regulate the means of production.
A free market best supports the needs of workers.
Biz should own the means of production to increase economic output.
Ownership of the means of production should be shared equally by all worker
11
How does crowdfunding most directly affect the economy of the United States?
It locates raw material
It helps to train workers
It enforces labor laws
It provides new capital
12
The Industrial Revolution led to migration from
coastal to mountainous regions
South America to Africa
North American to Europe
rural to urban areas
13
Which factor was most responsible for genocide that occured in the Balkan countries in the latter part of the century?
rivalries between ethnic groups
environmental degradation
unequal distribution of resources
high unemployment rates
14
Which factor most contributed to the changes shown on this chart?
land acquistions from foreign countries
additional farm labor from the expansion of the slave trade
increased trade with the colonies
advances in farming technology and techniques
15
Which of these events initiated the Suez Crisis in 1956?
Egypt took control of the Suez Canal
Great Britain broke its promise to finance construction of the Suez Canal
The Soviet Union restricted shipment of oil through the Suez Canal
Israel occupied territory bordering the Suez Canal
16
Which statement best explains imperialism?
the publication of information to promote citizen loyalty
the glorification of military power by political leaders
a policy of gaining colonies to establish new markets
a government's control over economic planning
17
What was a reason why the United States entered WWI on the side of the Allies?
Russia entered the war on the side of Germany
London had been attacked by the Germans
Germany developed atomic weapons
Germany returned to unrestricted submarine warfare
18
The policy described in the excerpt resulted in
the first air attacks of Tokyo
the destruction of naval forces at Leyte
the establishment of air bases on Okinawa
the dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima
19
How did the methods used by Mao Zedong successfully bring about a communist revolution in China?
He supported the freedom of religious leaders
He encouraged the influence of foreign countries
He promised land reform to the peasants
He promoted education for the intellectual elite
20
What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?
persecution of political enemies and religious groups
negotiation of treaties on the basis of appeasement
organization of resistance groups in occupied countries
operation of war industries and infrastructure development
21
Which situation was President Eisenhower describing with the analogy?
increase in social revolutions in Latin America
rise of totalitarianism in Spain
possible communist takeover of Vietnam
establishment of the Jewish state of Israel
22
This address was made in response to which event?
the conquest of Polanf by Germany
occupation of mainland China by Japan
genocide against European Jews by Germany
the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan
23
These institutions were created at a conference sponsored by the UN in '44. Which best explains their significance?
They were intended to strengthen connections in the global economy
They were responsible for bringing an end to the Great Depression
They were established to support the spread of communism in Europe and Asia
They were organized to collect reparations for countries defeated in WWII
24
How did the Yalta Conference affect relations between the US and the Soviet Union?
It fostered suspicion and distrust among political leaders
It led to military conflicts over territorial borders
It encouraged cooperation and development of trade alliances
It created differences in political ideology between the countries
25
How did this techonological change affect military actions in WWI?
Artillery prevented ships from delivering supplies to troops
Systems of trenches were used for protection from attacks
Air raids became the common method of attack
Battles were concentrated in smaller areas
26
Based on the excerpt, what was a purpose of the treaty?
to change the government of Germany
to set up alliances with Germany
to set punishments for Germany
to repair the economy of Germany
27
What was the eventual outcome of the demands made in this speech?
Mandates were issued by international groups to stop terrorists
Military action was used against Afghanistan by a coalition of countries
Trade embargoes were enacted on countries suspected of harboring terrorists
Political treaties introduced to facilitate transfer of power from Taliban
28
What was the goal of the Nazi leadership based on this excerpt?
resettlement of Jewish people within Germany
reform of Jewish emigration laws
exclusion of Jewish people in Germany
establishment of an independent Jewish state
29
Why were the Nuremburg Trials important in world history?
Leaders were found legally responsible for crimes against humanity
Leaders were removed from positions after their nations were defeated
Leaders were imprisoned by the war's victors.
Leaders were given opportunities to explain their actions.
30
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand resulted in WWI because the
Archdule was the sworn defender of thr Serbian national government
tensions between western and eastern European allies were increased.
incident ended plans for self-detetmination for the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Archduke symbolized the unification of Serbia and Austro-Hungarian empire.
31
What is one effect of economic globalization in the twentieth century?
an overall decline in living standards
wider choice of consumer products
higher prices for imported goods
fewer international trade agreements
32
Which change resulted from the development of steam engines during the Industrial Revolution?
Artisan guilds became more powerful
A reliable energy source became available
A skilled workforce was needed
Manufacturing costs increased
33
During the late 1800s, why was it important for European countries to control the Suez Canal?
It connect Middle Eastern ports to Asian trading centers
It encouraged European nationalism in the Sinai Peninsula
It allowed European countries to limit access to the Mediterranean Sea
It aided the movement of people and materials to American colonies
34
What was one effect of the Chinese Cultural Revolution?
Edu reforms led to the diminished authority of the communist govt in China
5 year plans led to increased levels of industrialization and productivity
Increased influence of W. culture in China increase foreign trade relations
Economic and educational systems in China suffered extreme instability
35
Which Cold War event contributed to the rise of radical Islamic fundamentalism?
the military coup of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia
the introduction of United Nations peacekeepers in Kenya
the Russian invasion of Afghanistan
The Suez Crisis in Egypt
36
Which policy introduced by Gorbachev in the late 1980s led to democratic reforms in the Soviet Union?
detente
glasnost
blitzkreig
containment
37
Following World War II, the British Empire lost many of its colonies as a result of
rapid urbanization
independence movements
environmental conservation
technological improvements
38
Which change in the Soviet Union was most influenced by Gorbachev's policy of perestroika?
termination of the Soviet space program
reduction of Soviet military spending
secession of the Soviet nationalist republics
reformation of the Soviet command economy
39
During the 19th century the Chinese confronted Great Britain over importing what product into China?
opium
rice
coffee
spices
40
Which of these has increased the most as a result of the changes shown in the chart?
immigration
environmental pollution
international conflict
global trade

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