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1
Today, what are THREE obstacles to peace and an independent Palestinian state? PICK 3
the US favoring the Palestinians.
Israeli settlements in the West Bank
security of Israel.
status of Jerusalem (who will control Jerusalem).
2
What are THREE factors that contributed to the creation of the State of Israel in 1948? PICK 3
the effects of the Holocaust.
the acceptance of the Israeli nation by local Arabs.
the growing Jewish population in Palestine.
the United Nations’ support for an independent Jewish state.
3
What are THREE legacies of imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa? PICK 3
national borders created without regard to traditional tribal areas
lack of experience in political and economic leadership
the loss of millions of lives due to the AIDS epidemic
intense competition for natural resources
4
What was Winston Churchill warning against in quote?“From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic an Iron Curta
Democratic nations of Western Europe who received Marshall Plan aid
Soviet Union’s control over Eastern European nations
Communism within the Soviet Union
The construction of the Berlin Wall
5
How has neo-imperialism affected African countries?
increased protection of human rights
political independence by former colonies -remaining economically dependent
established new colonies after independence from European countries
larger African countries attempted to conquer their weaker neighbors
6
What was the result of the Iranian Revolution of 1979?
an increase in woman’s rights
the rise of Islamic fundamentalism
the westernization and modernization of the nation
the introduction of a democratic form of government
7
What is one way that the Korean War and the Vietnam War are similar?
Both attempted to remove French imperialists from power
Both developed from Cold War tensions
Both resulted in unification of two formerly independent nations
Both reflected the success of the Western policy of containment
8
What was the purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II?
promote the spread of militarism throughout the world
force the losing nations to help areas destroyed in the war
strengthen the alliances that had won the war
rebuild national economies to stabilize non-communist governments
9
What were THREE results of the Cuban Missile Crisis? PICK 3
US would remove missiles from Turkey.
A hotline is established between the US and Soviet Union.
The end of the Cold War happens within five years
Soviet Union would remove all missiles from Cuba.
10
Which of the following best describes the objective of the US policy known as containment?
restrict the spread of capitalism
reunify Germany
stop the spread of communism
decrease the threat of nuclear war
11
Which of the following agreements at the Yalta Conference did the Soviet Union break that led to the Cold War?
agreement to join the United Nations
assistance in the war against Japan
free elections in Eastern Europe
occupation of the eastern half of Germany
12
What is the most accurate statement about the impact of the AIDS epidemic in Africa?
The introduction of awareness programs has eliminated the threat of aids
Newborn babies and young children have not been affected by the disease.
The availability of low-cost drugs has cured most of those infected.
Decreasing life expectancy has created economic and social instability.
13
Which of the following is the most accurate description of apartheid?
division of citizens based on occupation and social class
separation of people in South Africa based on religious beliefs
political, economic, and legal discrimination against non-whites
privileges afforded to some citizens based on tribal affiliation
14
What THREE things contributed to the fall of the Soviet Union? PICK 3
economic decline of the Soviet Union
Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost and perestroika
U.S. involvement in the Vietnam conflict
increase in the arms race
15
Who led the Iranian Revolution?
Shah Reza Pahlavi
Osama Bin Laden
Saddam Hussein
Ayatollah Khomeini
16
What did the signing of the Camp David Accords in 1979 by Egypt and Israel indicate?
There were opportunities for peaceful solutions in the Middle East.
The Soviet Union played a role negotiating peace between Egypt and Israel
Nationalism was no longer a force in middle Eastern politics.
The differences between Shi’ite and Sunni Muslims had been settled.
17
What are THREE things that create instability and foster terrorism in the Middle East? PICK 3
the involvement of Western nations in Middle Eastern affairs
the border issues between countries in the Middle East
the Palestinian effort to establish a homeland
the increased standard of living for the poor in the Middle East
18
US airlift, Soviet blockade, and the construction of a wall made which city a focal point of the Cold War?
Havanna
Moscow
Warsaw
Berlin
19
What term best describes one nation or region under the direct or indirect control of a global superpower?
Sphere of Influence
Domino Theory
Glasnost
Détente
20
What are THREE results of tribalism in Sub-Saharan African nations? PICK 3
political instability
democracy
unequal distribution of wealth
genocide
21
What is the meaning of détente as it relates to the Cold War relationship between the US and Soviet Union?
. increase in tension between the two super powers
relaxation of tension between the 2 super powers
. reference to the US boycott of the 1980 Olympics
. increase in tension between the two super powers
22
Which term describes Jewish people who wanted to establish an independent Jewish state in the traditional homeland?
Semites
Zionists
Ottomans
Palestinians
23
Based on this 1949 cartoon, what is the purpose of the United Nations?
promotion of peace, security, and international cooperation
intervention in the internal affairs of a country
regulation of trade between member nations
provision of medical care for developing nations
24
What does the area east of the bold black boundary represent?
Warsaw Pact
European Union (EU)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Triple Alliance
25
Which opposing ideologies best illustrate the conflict of the Cold War?
détente vs containment
socialism vs communism
democracy vs communism
capitalism vs nationalism
26
NATO was to the United States what ___________ was to the Soviet Union
Comecon
The Warsaw Pact
SEATO
The Marshall Plan
27
What is a refugee?
someone who rises up to overthrow their government
person who escapes to another country to avoid danger or discrimination
person who refuses aid from an international organization
someone who emigrates to another country for job opportunities
28
What are THREE reasons for conflicts in Sub-Saharan countries? PICK 3
tribal rivalries
large scale communist revolts
continuing competition for resources
unstable governments
29
What do the creation of NATO, the Marshall Plan, and the Vietnam War have in common?
These were all examples of the U.S. policy of containment in action.
These were U.S. actions created to establish peace with the Soviet Union.
These were all compromises agreed upon at the Yalta Conference
They were all Soviet responses to aggressive actions by the United States.
30
Why did Iranian students take Americans hostage in 1979?
They were upset with the U.S. for its continued protection of the Shah.
They demanded an exchange of the hostages for Palestinians in Israel.
They were upset with the U.S. support for Ayatollah Khomeini.
They wanted to hold U.S. Embassy workers hostage in return for money.
31
What is the main idea of this cartoon?
The original causes of apartheid have not been eliminated.
DHate is caused by poverty.
Apartheid improved race relations in South Africa.
Peace can be achieved by nonviolence.
32
What were THREE parts of the UN Partition Plan in 1947? PICK 3
the city of Jerusalem would be an international city.
Palestine would be a sovereign nation.
Israel would be a sovereign nation.
the Israelis would have control of the Suez Canal.
33
What is most likely to happen to Middle Eastern nations if there is a global reduction in oil dependence?
They would increase their influence over the global marketplace.
They would seek membership in the European Union.
They would face difficult economic adjustments.
They would require economic assistance from the United Nations.
34
What three things represent typical actions of totalitarian governments? PICK 3
government control of the media
using the military to crush local democratic movements
imprisoning political opponents
permitting multi-party political systems
35
What THREE statements reflect the Arab-Israeli relationship since 1947? PICK 3
Israel has defeated Arab countries in wars since gaining its independence.
Israel continues to face terrorist attacks by extremist groups.
Israel has not been invaded by Arab countries since the 1970s.
The Palestinians have finally achieved an independent country
36
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of genocide?
systematic killing of all the people from a , ethnic, or religious group
systematic displacement of a specific ethnic or religious group
accidental deaths of large groups of people during war
enslavement of a specific national, ethnic, or religious group
37
Which statement best completes this graphic?
results of the industrial revolution
violations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
turning points of the 20th century
reasons for nonalignment
