At the Congress of Vienna, one of the main goals was to

return Europe to the monarchies that existed before the French Revolution

In Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser's seizure of the Suez Canal continued his policy of

establishing national control of vital resources

Which directly resulted from the Korean War (1950-1953)?

the continuation of the existence of two Korean nations

Which event is most closely associated with the start of World War II in Europe?

The invasion of Poland by Nazi forces

Mikhail Gorbachev and F.W. de Klerk are similar is that each leader

initiated reforms that led to significant political change.

Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?

India was split into countries based on the religious majorities

Which one of the following statements best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?

They became satellite states of the Soviet Union.

With the Non-Aggresion Pact, Hitler and Stalin agreed to

divide Poland between them and not go to war with each other

What action was taken by Hitler and Napoleon that was a fatal mistake in their military conquests?

invading Russia with limited supply lines

Why did the Congress of Vienna redraw the boundaries of European countries after the fall of Napoleon?

To surround France with strong countries

Strong feelings of nationalism usually begin with the existence of

a common history, language, and culture

German unification was the immediate result of

Otto von Bismarck's wars with Denmark, Austria, and France.

What principle was established as a result of the Nurember Trials?

individuals can be held responsible for crimes against humanity

Which geographic factor helped the Soviet Union withstand German attacks?

the harsh winters which disrupted supply lines

What were the Nuremburg Trials?

The trials that punished Nazi war criminals for crimes against humanity

What was Germany's objective with Operation Barbarosa?

Invade and defeat the Soviet Union

Which one of the following statements best describes Mohandas Gandhi's response to British imperialism?

He urged Indians to follow a policy of noncooperation.

According to Marxism (Communism)

the proletariat would rise up and overthrow the bourgeoisie.

Which long-term impact did the invasion of Afghanistan have on the Soviet Union?

It helped to bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union.

What is the significance of Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of glasnost and the end of the Soviet Union?

It signaled the end of the Cold War.

The impact of enlightenment ideas, emergence of strong leaders, and the weakening of Spains power all led to

the Latin American Independence movements.

Which statement is TRUE about World War I?

New technology made warfare moredestructive.

The Night of Broken Glass- attacks on Jews in Germany

With the Non-Aggresion Pact, Hitler and Stalin agreed to

divide Poland between them and not go to war with each other

What were the Nuremburg Laws of 1935?

German laws of 1935 that stripped German Jews of their rights

Which geographic characteristic of Germany influecned the outcome of the war?

Its central location resulted in fighting on two fronts.

What was a result of the Berlin Conference of 1885?

The boundaries established led to the division of traditional cultures.

Which of the following events led to the Meiji Restoration in Japan, in 1868?

the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate

One way in which Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union and F.W. de Klerk of South Africa are similar is that each leader

Initiated reforms that led to significant political change.

The Sepoy Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion were responses to

imperialist practices of European countries.

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1
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan were established to
end the Soviet blockade of Berlin.
destroy NATO.
contain communism.
punish the major leaders of the Holocaust.
2
At the Congress of Vienna, one of the main goals was to
promote the ideas of the Enlightenment
return Europe to the monarchies that existed before the French Revolution
establish strategies to rebuild Russia's economy
create the League of Nations
3
In Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser's seizure of the Suez Canal continued his policy of
attracting investments from Western banks
supporting the rights of British workers
establishing national control of vital resources
eliminating criticism of political opponents
4
Which directly resulted from the Korean War (1950-1953)?
the annexation of Korea by the People's Republic of China
the continuation of the existence of two Korean nations
complete withdrawal of United States military forces from Korea
the heightening of tensions between the USSR and China
5
Economic system- government controls what to produce, how to produce it, and who shall receive the goods
capitalism
market economy
command economy
traditional economy
6
Which event is most closely associated with the start of World War II in Europe?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The signing of the Munich Agreement
The building of the Berlin Wall
The invasion of Poland by Nazi forces
7
Mikhail Gorbachev and F.W. de Klerk are similar is that each leader
pursued a foreign policy of isolation from the rest of the world.
sought to increase his country's nuclear arsenal.
opposed the presence of observers during elections in his country.
initiated reforms that led to significant political change.
8
Chamberlain allowed Germany to grab a large chunk of Czechoslovakia. This is an example of
isolationism
nonalignment
appeasement
fundametalism
9
Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?
Religious pilgrimages were required based on their beliefs.
The government offered housing incentives in newly developed areas.
Many jobs were being outsourced overseas
India was split into countries based on the religious majorities
10
Which one of the following statements best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?
They emerged as world economic powers.
They became dependent on aid provided by the Marshall Plan.
They adopted democratic reforms in their political systems.
They became satellite states of the Soviet Union.
11
Which issue is rasied in a study of Robespierre's Reign of Terror in France?
urbanization
colonial resistance
human rights
environmental degradation
12
Which policy was eliminated in South Africa in the 1990s?
multiculturalism
apartheid
militarism
communism
13
With the Non-Aggresion Pact, Hitler and Stalin agreed to
strip German Jews of their rights
form an alliance called the Axis Powers
invade the United States
divide Poland between them and not go to war with each other
14
What action was taken by Hitler and Napoleon that was a fatal mistake in their military conquests?
invading Great Britain using air-raids
using conquered people as slaves
declaring war on their enemies without being fully prepared
invading Russia with limited supply lines
15
Which nation was NOT part of the original Allies, but joined later in 1941?
China
The United States
Great Britain
Italy
16
Why did the Congress of Vienna redraw the boundaries of European countries after the fall of Napoleon?
To create new countries
To prevent the growth of nationalism
To punish France
To surround France with strong countries
17
Strong feelings of nationalism usually begin with the existence of
a common history, language, and culture
democratic traditions
abundant natural resources
imperialistic ambitions
18
German unification was the immediate result of
Otto von Bismarck's wars with Denmark, Austria, and France.
Maria Theresa's reign as an enlightened despot.
the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.
Napoleon Bonaparte's surrender at the Battle of Waterloo.
19
What principle was established as a result of the Nurember Trials?
defeated nations have no rights in an international court of law
defeated nations should pay reperations for damages they caused
individuals can be held responsible for crimes against humanity
soldiers must follow their commands even if they are morally wrong
20
Which geographic factor helped the Soviet Union withstand German attacks?
the Ural Mountains served as a natural barrier advancing armies
the Artic Sea ports held key Soviet Navy bases that defended the mainland
the harsh winters which disrupted supply lines
the hot summers which dried key water routes
21
Simón Bolívar, leader of the Columbian Revolution, was most likely influenced by the ideas of
laissez-faire economists
Enlightenment thinkers
church officials
Marxist followers
22
Economic system were the government controls what to produce, how to produce it, and who receives the goods
Command Economy
Republicanism
Capitalism
Traditional Economy
23
In the 1990s, which two countries dominated the headlines because genocide was occurring in those countries?
Switzerland and Poland
Sudan and Rwanda
Costa Rica and Jamaica
Vietnam and Singapore
24
Which geographic factor contributed to the success of Nazi blitzkrieg during World War II?
English Channel
Northern European Plain
Thames River
Alps Mountain Range
25
The inhumane policies of the Reconquista, pogroms, and the Holocaust were all results of
acculturation and assimilation
war guilt and reparations
intolerance and prejudice
civil disobedience and passive resistance
26
What were the Nuremburg Trials?
German laws of 1935 that stripped German Jews of their rights
Mob attacks against Jews, their homes, and businesses
Germany's official surrender to the Allies
The trials that punished Nazi war criminals for crimes against humanity
27
Japan had the desire to imperialize China and Korea because they wanted to
spread Shinto.
suppress the Boxer Rebellion.
obtain natural resources.
acquire warm-water ports.
28
Acts committed with the intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group
Gasinside
Suicide
Genocide
Homicide
29
What was Germany's objective with Operation Barbarosa?
Invade and defeat France
Take Chinese colonies
Invade and defeat the Soviet Union
Exterminate the entire Jewish population
30
Which one of the following statements best describes Mohandas Gandhi's response to British imperialism?
He urged Indians to follow a policy of noncooperation.
He led an armed revolt backed by the Sepoys.
He demanded the partition between Hindus and Muslims.
He wanted the Indians and the British to rule the subcontinent jointly.
31
According to Marxism (Communism)
private ownership of property should be examined.
the proletariat would rise up and overthrow the bourgeoisie.
peasants would gain control of overseas markets.
religion should be more important than politics.
32
Which long-term impact did the invasion of Afghanistan have on the Soviet Union?
It allowed the Soviets to remove themselves from the Warsaw Pact.
The Soviet Union achieved peace in the Middle East.
It encouraged the Soviets to wage foreign wars and expand their empire
It helped to bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union.
33
What is the significance of Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of glasnost and the end of the Soviet Union?
It signaled the end of the Cold War.
It caused the fall of the Czar
It led to a new nuclear arms race.
It predicted the eventual worldwide spread of communism.
34
Which leader had the most impact on Iran's political changes in the early 2000s?
Ayatollah Khomeini
Mohandas Gandhi
Augusto Pinochet
Kemal Atatürk
35
The causes of WWI, the ride of facist leaders, and economic failures are all causes of
World War I
The Cold War
World War III
World War II
36
The impact of enlightenment ideas, emergence of strong leaders, and the weakening of Spains power all led to
the French Independence movements.
the Latin American Independence movements.
the Scientific Revolution.
a rise of nationalism in Europe.
37
Acts committed with the intent to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group
Homicide
Gasinside
Suicide
Genocide
38
A goal of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protest in China was to
create a uniform law code.
gain democratic reforms.
secure independence for autonomous regions.
develop a constitution.
39
Which statement is TRUE about World War I?
New technology made warfare moredestructive.
More soldiers died in battle than from disease or malnutrition.
Warfare had little impact on the environment.
Germany won.
40
Kristallnacht
disbanding of armed forces
Germany's "lighting war" using planes, tanks, and troops
The Night of Broken Glass- attacks on Jews in Germany
giving into the demands of an aggressor to keep the peace
41
With the Non-Aggresion Pact, Hitler and Stalin agreed to
form an alliance called the Axis Powers
invade the United States
divide Poland between them and not go to war with each other
strip German Jews of their rights
42
The idea that all people are born with natural rights of life, liberty, and property are based on the writings of
Baron de Montesquieu
Jacque-Benigne Bossuet
Thomas Hobbs
John Locke
43
What were the Nuremburg Laws of 1935?
Mob attacks against Jews, their homes, and businesses
German laws of 1935 that stripped German Jews of their rights
Germany's official surrender to the Allies
The trials that punished Nazi war criminals for crimes against humanity
44
Which group would likely object to the government regulation of business?
socialists
labor unions
laissez-faire capitalists
clergy
45
Which geographic characteristic of Germany influecned the outcome of the war?
Its central location resulted in fighting on two fronts.
Its main island lacked natural resources
Mountainous geography protected Germany from the opposing side
a lack of waterways hindered their ability to transport soldiers
46
What was a result of the Berlin Conference of 1885?
African leaders willingly adopted European forms of governance.
The boundaries established led to the division of traditional cultures.
The prosperity of the African nationalist leaders increased their power.
Most local rulers had power equal to that of European leaders.
47
Which of the following events led to the Meiji Restoration in Japan, in 1868?
Britain's victory in the Opium War
the establishment of a separate seaport for Dutch traders
the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate
Russia's defeat in the Russo-Japanese War
48
Which event caused the growth of European imperialism in Southeast Asia between 1850-1914?
World War I
Industrial Revolution
French Revolution
Russo-Japanese War
49
One way in which Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union and F.W. de Klerk of South Africa are similar is that each leader
Opposed international observers during elections in his country.
Initiated reforms that led to significant political change.
Worked toward creating a peace treaty with Great Britian
Looked to restore communism in their countries
50
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51
The Sepoy Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion were responses to
imperialist practices of European countries.
wars of Russian aggression.
civil conflicts in African colonies.
rivalries between Asian nations.
52
Which event ended the Non-Aggression Pact?
The Nuremberg trials
The Russian Revolution
German invasion ofthe Soviet Union
The fall of France to Germany
53
During both World Wars the economic policies of many governments were designed to
collective agriculture
eliminate tariffs on imports
rebuilding key cities
limit consumption by rationing goods
54
Self-determination is
the extreme exaggeration of events in newspapers.
allowing people to choose under which government they want to live.
when students determine if they get homework or not.
the use of submarines to sink any ship.
55
The Sepoy Rebellion and the Boxer Rebellion are best characterized as responses to
civil conflicts in African colonies
rivalries between Asian nations
wars of Russian aggression
imperialist practices of European countries
56
According to Robespierre, during a revolution it is essential for a government to rule by using
liberty to ensure its citizens' rights
censorship to control the media
terror to control its subjects
justice to promote peace
57
Which historical era followed the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
World War II
World War I
The Meiji Restoration
The Cold War
58
How was the conduct of World War II affected by geography?
The Black Sea restricted military activities between Europe and Africa
south-flowing rivers were used to move troops to battle sites
Mountain ranges were effective barriers against aerial bombardment.
The harsh climate hampered Germany's efforts on its eastern front
59
The expansion of communism into Eastern Europe was a direct result of
the Crimean War
World War II
the Napoleonic Wars
World War I
60
Social classes in pre-revolutionary France
Estates System
Congressional System
Caste System
Patriarchal System
61
Prime Minister Chamberlin visited Munich in 1938 to negotiate the fate of the Sudetenland. This is an example of
appeasement.
nonalignment.
colonialism.
reparation payments.
62
The French Revoltuion was a rection to
increasing confrontations between Catholics and Protestants
the conflict between competing branches of the French royal family
influence of and privileges granted to the First and Second Estates
defeat in and humiliation of the Franco-Prussian War
63
Imperialism is when
A Dutch colonist moves to South Africa.
those who were fittest for survival were considered superior to others.
European nations agreed on rules for the colonization of Africa.
a strong nation dominates other countries politically & economically.
64
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the Korean War are examples of
the failure of capitalism and free market economies
United States efforts to gain foreign territory
attempts to prevent the spread of communist power
United Nations interference in the internal affairs of member nations
65
Which scientific theory is supported by the work of Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler?
theory of evolution
theory of a heliocentric universe
cell theory
atomic theory
66
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor changed the war because it
brought World War II to an end.
tested the new atomic bomb.
bright the U.S. into the war.
began the war in Europe.
67
The term "Cold War, " referring to the period following World War II, primarily signifies the
struggle to overcome disease and poverty throughout the world
attempts by Third World nations to develop their military strength
efforts to rebuild the economies of war-damaged countries in Europe
political and military rivalry between the US and the Soviet Union
68
In response to Axis agression, western democracies followed a policy of
containment
genocide
blitzbreig
appeasement
69
What were the Nuremburg Trials?
The trials that punished Nazi war criminals for crimes against humanity
German laws of 1935 that stripped German Jews of their rights
Germany's official surrender to the Allies
Mob attacks against Jews, their homes, and businesses
70
What policy did Mikhail Gorbachev initiate during his presidency that would help end the Soviet Union?
Collectivations
Glasnost
Russification
Nuclear rearmament
71
Which earlier historical development best reflects Putin's strategy for rebuilding Russia's prestige in the world?
Lifting of the Berlin blockade.
Declaring war on the Allied Powers
Installation of communist regimes throughout Europe.
Removal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan.
72
Which document condemned crimes against humanity?
The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement
Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech
The Warsaw Pact
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
73
What was the reason given by Adolf Hitler to justify his demand for additional territory in 1936?
The German navy needed access to Mediterranean seaports.
Germany needed to reestablish its overseas empire.
Germany needed a buffer zone to protect it from foreign invasion.
All ethnic Germans needed to be united into one German nation.
74
What principle was established as a result of the Nuremberg Trials?
individuals can be held responsible for crimes against humanity
soldiers must follow their commands even if they are morally wrong
defeated nations should pay reperations for damages they caused
defeated nations have no rights in an international court of law
75
What was an unintended consequence of Napoleon's conquests?
An increase of nationalism in Europe and Latin America.
The destruction of the British economy.
The beginning stages of the American Revolution.
A reduction of the status of women throughout Europe.
76
The main purpose of the Organization of American States (OAS) is to
encourage United States military involvement in the region
integrate the economies of Latin American nations
provide a way to resolve regional problems peacefully
destroy the power of Colombian drug lords
77
The idea that all people are born with the natural rights of life, liberty, and property is the writings of
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke
Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet
Thomas Hobbes
78
What did Marx and Engels predict in their book, The Communist Manifesto, 1848?
adoption of laissez-faire policies
use of passive resistance
implementation of government reforms
revolts by the working class
79
Perestroika and glasnost were designed to:
expand collectivization and communes
stimulate economic growth and political discussion
limit the military threat that the Soviet Union posed
stop expansion of the NATO into Eastern Europe
80
Which one of the following statements describes Mohandas Gandhi's response to British imperialism?
He campaigned for the Indians and the British to rule jointly.
He led an armed revolt backed by the Sepoys
He urged Indians to follow a policy of noncooperation.
He demanded the British partition India between Hindus and Muslims.
81
The Reign of Terror was the period of time when France was...
relatively peaceful and prosperous
at war with Austria and Prussia
run by the Monarchy
run by a dictator who executed people for "disloyalty"
82
German unification was the immediate result of
Otto von Bismarck's wars with Denmark, Austria, and France.
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Napoleon Bonaparte's surrender at the Battle of Waterloo.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's assassination in Serbia.
83
During the 1960s and 1970s, the primary reason for United States involvement in Southeast Asia was to
stop the spread of communism
gain new markets for exports
search for new sources of oil
look for new colonies
84
The United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly:
pressure from nonaligned nations
the potential for global nuclear destruction
increased tensions in the Middle East
the peacekeeping role of the United Nations
85
The goal of Kemel Atatürk's reforms was to
implement a legal system based on religious teachings.
modernize Turkey in the image of European nations.
prevent the elimination of the civil service system.
revive Turkey's interest in Ottoman-era customs.
86
Political boundries of the 19th century European countries were frequently changed due to
economic depressions and court decisions
revolutions and nationalism
diplomacy and suffrage
social reforms and colonialism
87
What action was taken by Hitler and Napoleon that was a fatal mistake in their military conquests?
invading Russia with limited supply lines
invading Great Britain using air-raids
declaring war on their enemies without being fully prepared
using conquered people as slaves
88
"the practice of independent trades are forbidden to Jews" is an example of
Anti-Semitism
Emanicpation
Communism
Diversity
89
As a result of the French Revoltuion
the king became enlightened and created a totalitarian government
the king was overthrown and communism was introduced
a directory was formed and the king kept his power
a republic was formed and the king was beheaded
90
The Schlieffen Plan was designed by Germany in 1905 to
begin a war with Serbia and Austria-Hungary.
ensure a swift victory over Poland.
sink British submarines that appeared in German-owned territory
ensure a swift victory over France.
91
Unemployment, a lack of rights, and high taxes on the poor majority, the Third-Estate, led to the
end of mercantalism
Iranian Revolution
French Revolution
Collapse of the British Empire
92
The Berlin Conference of 1884 was a meeting of major European powers to
divide Africa into colonies for colonialization.
create the League of Nations.
emancipate slaves worldwide
end World War I.
93
A sphere of influence is
an area in which the foreign nation controls trade and investment
a time of westernization and industrialization
when a strong nation dominates other countries politically or socially
when two countries fight over the control of canals and railroads
94
Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 led directly to
a conference at Munich for European leaders
the beginning of World War II in Asia and Europe
the withdrawal of Britain and France from European affairs
a meeting at Yalta between the United States and the Soviet Union
95
What was significant of Stalin's five-year plans?
freedom of expression in the arts flourished.
democratic practices spread.
production in heavy industries increased.
religious leaders controlled the courts.
96
Which was a major reason for the success of Soviet domination in Eastern Europe after World War II?
Western Europeans feared that Nazism would be rekindled in Eastern Europe.
Eastern Europeans accepted the doctrine of Pan-Slavism.
The Soviet Union had military forces in Eastern Europe after World War II.
The democracies of Western Europe needed greater security.
97
Blitzkrieg
Germany's "lighting war" using planes, tanks, and troops
disbanding of armed forces
The Night of Broken Glass- attacks on Jews in Germany
giving into the demands of an aggressor to keep the peace
98
The Scientific Revolution popularized the idea that
understanding is the result of observation and experimentation
scientific research should be supervised by the government
church doctrine should be the source of new ideas
Earth is the center of the solar system
99
Which one of the following statements about the spread of communism after World War II is most accurate?
Armed revolution and Soviet intervention were ways communism expanded.
Most developing nations have Communist governments.
The Soviet Union continued to dominate all nations that are "Socialist."
Communist influence was confined to European nations.
100
What did Kemal Ataturk do for Turkey?
increased the power of the nobility.
banned all foreign invaders.
promoted westernization and modernization.
established a communist party.

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