All of the following were causes of WWII by 1939 EXCEPT

Russia sought to contain the spread of democratic and capitalist influence

Which of the following best compares Turkey and Iran in the 20th century?

Turkey became more secular, while Iran became a conservative theocracy

All of the following are true of China under Mao Zedong (1949-1976) EXCEPT

Mao's Cultural Revolution featured an emphasis on past traditions

All of the following are new forms of technology utilized in WWI EXCEPT

intercontinental ballistic missiles

Humans had all of the following impacts on the physical environment in the 20th century EXCEPT

human development led to more balanced ecosystems

All of the following contributed to expanded globalization in the 20th century EXCEPT

more state control of the economy, including the increase of tarriffs

All of the following were proxy wars of the Cold War EXCEPT

Conflict in Ukraine between Ukrainians and Soviets

Following WWI and the onset of the Great Depression, governments around the world began to take

a much more active role in economic life

All of the following are reasons why some resisted globalization EXCEPT

expanded employment and standards of living in many cases

All of the following groups intensified conflict during the late 20th century EXCEPT

The Indian National Congress (INC)

The Non-Aligned Movement featured

Many newly independent states not siding with the USA or USSR

The League of Nations and United Nations are examples of

Global political organizations formed to promote world peace

WWI began in June 1914 with

The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian

All of the following are true statements regarding China during the period 1911-1949 EXCEPT

Mao Zedong's influence gradually increased among urban elites

Which of the following is the best description of the Green Revolution?

It was a major increase in agricultural productivity in the 20th century

All of the following are true of Joseph Stalin's USSR EXCEPT

Stalin's collectivization efforts in agriculture were a massive success.

What does "economic liberalism" mean?

Promoting free trade and the reduction of state restrictions on trade.

All of the following were long-term causes of World War I by 1914 EXCEPT

Competition between democracy and communism for global influence

All of the following are true of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) EXCEPT

It resulted in Mexico becoming a socialist state.

What do Ho Chi Minh, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Kwame Nkrumah, Mohandas Gandhi, and Jomo Kenyatta all have in common?

They all resisted imperial authority and were strong nationalist leaders.

All of the following are valid examples of states challenging the political and social order in the 20th century EXCEPT

Communists in the USA gaining a political majority in Congress

In the late 20th century, social reform movements featured

expanded rights and opportunities for women and minorities.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century?

It joined World War I on the side of the Allies to preserve its territory

In newly independent states in Africa and Asia, governments typically

took a highly active role in guiding economic life.

In the USA, the New Deal featured all of the following EXCEPT

government took a laissez-faire approach to the US economy.

All of the following were military technologies and tactics utilized in WWII (1939-1945) EXCEPT

The deployment of atomic weapons in Germany

All of the following are true of developments after WWI EXCEPT

The USA occupied Germany and Japan after WWI

Following decolonization, there were widespread migrations featuring

people from the former colonies going to the imperial country

What do NAFTA, the European Union, ASEAN, and Mercosur all have in common?

They are all regional trade agreements to promote free trade

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding demographic developments in the 20th century?

population growth rates remained highest in mature industrial nations

All of the following are examples of mass atrocities committed in the 20th century EXCEPT

The Ottoman Empire massacring Shiite Muslims in WWI

All of the following were causes of the Russian Revolution in 1917 EXCEPT

Frustration with the czar's decision to remove Russia from WWI

All of the following are true of China in the late 20th century EXCEPT

The CCP enacted several political reforms.

All of the following were features of the Cold War (1945-1991) EXCEPT

Extensive use of nuclear missiles to reduce ongoing hostilities

Which of the following best describes Lenin's New Economic Plan (NEP) in Russia from 1922-1924?

It was a temporary retreat from communist policies- had more private trade

All of the following statements are true regarding the global balance of power in the 20th century EXCEPT

By century's end, Russia remained the lone global superpower

The Great Depression was caused by all of the following factors by 1929 EXCEPT

foreign takeover of the US banking system and stock market in 1929

All of the following are true regarding the ways in which governments conducted WWI and WWII EXCEPT

They implemented coerced labor systems to force people to work in factories

All of the following are true regarding China in the early 20th century EXCEPT

It rapidly industrialized in the early 20th century.

All of the following contributed to the end of the Cold War by 1991 EXCEPT

The USSR's costly invasion of Iran

The Cold War (1945-1991) featured

Ideological competition between communism and capitalism/democracy

Which of these does NOT correctly identify a WWI alliance?

Wartime alliance: Axis Powers- Germany, Italy, Japan

All of the following are true regarding global population trends in the 20th century EXCEPT

Life expectancies declined in the 20th century.

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1
All of the following were causes of WWII by 1939 EXCEPT
Russia sought to contain the spread of democratic and capitalist influence
The Great Depression led to support for more radical regimes
The Treaty of Versailles heavily punished Germany, leading to anger
The failure to stop aggressive imperial expansion in Germany and Japan
2
Which of the following best compares Turkey and Iran in the 20th century?
Turkey became more secular, while Iran became a conservative theocracy
They both became more secular, Western-inspired states.
They both became conservative states guided by religious principles.
Turkey became a conservative theocracy, while Iran became secular
3
All of the following are examples of states with knowledge economies in the 20th century EXCEPT
Finland
Japan
Bangladesh
The USA
4
All of the following are true of China under Mao Zedong (1949-1976) EXCEPT
Mao's Great Leap Forward collectivized agriculture and led to mass famines
Mao's Cultural Revolution featured an emphasis on past traditions
Mao's CCP implemented repressive policies, like Stalin in the USSR
China followed the Soviet model of five year plans
5
All of the following are new forms of technology utilized in WWI EXCEPT
machine guns and improved rifles
larger, more powerful artillery
submarines and tanks
intercontinental ballistic missiles
6
All of the following were proponents of free market policies in the 20th century EXCEPT
Augosto Pinochet (Chile)
Ronald Reagan (USA)
Pol Pot (Cambodia)
Deng Xiaopeng (China)
7
Humans had all of the following impacts on the physical environment in the 20th century EXCEPT
deforestation and desertification
more pollution (air/water/land)
human development led to more balanced ecosystems
increased CO2 emissions fueled climate change
8
All of the following contributed to expanded globalization in the 20th century EXCEPT
improved transportation technologies
expanded sources of energy available for human use
improved communication technologies, including the Internet
more state control of the economy, including the increase of tarriffs
9
All of the following were proxy wars of the Cold War EXCEPT
The Angolan Civil War
Conflict in Ukraine between Ukrainians and Soviets
The Vietnam War
The Korean War
10
Following WWI and the onset of the Great Depression, governments around the world began to take
a more distant, restricted approach to economic life
complete power over the economy, planning out every detail
a more laissez-faire approach to the economy
a much more active role in economic life
11
All of the following are reasons why some resisted globalization EXCEPT
exploitation of workers
more foreign influence, sometimes challenging religious tradition
expanded employment and standards of living in many cases
detrimental effects on the environment
12
All of the following groups intensified conflict during the late 20th century EXCEPT
al Qaeda
The Irish Republican Army (IRA)
Augusto Pinochet
The Indian National Congress (INC)
13
The Non-Aligned Movement featured
Russia recruiting more newly independent states to become communist
More states joining the USA's democratic influence after WWII
Many newly independent states not siding with the USA or USSR
Many colonists taking a neutral stance with their imperial power
14
The League of Nations and United Nations are examples of
Regional economic associations
Regional defensive alliances
Global institutions designed to promote free trade
Global political organizations formed to promote world peace
15
WWI began in June 1914 with
The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a French citizen
The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian
The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a German assassin
The assassination of German leader Kaiser Wilhelm II by a Serbian assassin
16
All of the following are true statements regarding China during the period 1911-1949 EXCEPT
Mao Zedong's influence gradually increased among urban elites
The Guomindang (Nationalists) had power in China during this time.
The CCP and Guomindang entered a civil war for the right to rule China
The Guomindang were not well liked due to their closeness to western powers
17
Which of the following is the best description of the Green Revolution?
It was when Russia and China turned communist
It was when Iran adopted many secular modernizing reforms
It was when agriculture expanded prior to the Industrial Revolution
It was a major increase in agricultural productivity in the 20th century
18
All of the following are true of Joseph Stalin's USSR EXCEPT
Stalin turned the USSR into a totalitarian state.
Civic liberties were greatly restricted under Stalin.
Stalin implemented five-year plans to rapidly increase industrial output.
Stalin's collectivization efforts in agriculture were a massive success.
19
What does "economic liberalism" mean?
Advocating for progressive political change.
Promoting free trade and the reduction of state restrictions on trade.
Promoting tariffs on foreign goods.
Not sticking to past traditions.
20
The creation of newly independent states in Israel and Pakistan had all of the following effects EXCEPT
Reduced numbers of refugees
Ongoing political tensions and unrest
Massive migrations
Increased violence with neighboring nations
21
All of the following were long-term causes of World War I by 1914 EXCEPT
Intense nationalism
The formation of defensive alliances and competition among nations
Competition between democracy and communism for global influence
Buildup of military forces and weaponry in preparation for conflict
22
All of the following former colonies gained independence diplomatically through negotiation EXCEPT
French West Africa
India
Algeria
Ghana
23
All of the following are true of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) EXCEPT
It resulted in Mexico becoming a socialist state.
It resulted in more social rights for women and workers.
It featured strong desire for land redistribution.
It began when Porfirio Diaz jailed his political opponent, Madero.
24
What do Ho Chi Minh, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Kwame Nkrumah, Mohandas Gandhi, and Jomo Kenyatta all have in common?
They all advocated violence to achieve politcal aims.
They were all strong supporters of communism.
They all advocated a strictly nonviolent approach toward political aims.
They all resisted imperial authority and were strong nationalist leaders.
25
All of the following are valid examples of states challenging the political and social order in the 20th century EXCEPT
Nazi Germany disregarding the Treaty of Versailles and rearming itself
Communists in the USA gaining a political majority in Congress
Colonies in Africa and Asia resisting continued imperial rule
Mexican citizens uniting to bring about social and political change
26
In the late 20th century, social reform movements featured
women and minorities having less rights than before.
more restrictions on suffrage.
expanded rights and opportunities for women and minorities.
less of a focus on human rights and liberties
27
Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century?
It joined World War I on the side of the Allies to preserve its territory
The Republic of Turkey was created in 1922
Its former territories were largely split between Britain and France
It ended following defeat in WWI
28
In newly independent states in Africa and Asia, governments typically
took a highly active role in guiding economic life.
took a laissez-faire approach to the economy.
sought foreign assistance to promote economic development
deferred to business leaders to guide the economy.
29
In the USA, the New Deal featured all of the following EXCEPT
A social welfare system was established to protect the disadvantaged
Keynesian economics was utilized as the govt spent money on huge projects
FDR's administration focused on economic recovery, relief, and reform
government took a laissez-faire approach to the US economy.
30
All of the following were military technologies and tactics utilized in WWII (1939-1945) EXCEPT
Aircraft carriers, destroyers, and battleships
The deployment of atomic weapons in Germany
Firebombing of urban targets
Extensive use of fighter jets
31
All of the following are true of developments after WWI EXCEPT
Japan got Germany's Pacific colonies and sphere of influence in China
Britain and France got land from Germany and the Ottoman Empire
Anti-imperial resistance increased as colonies were denied more autonomy
The USA occupied Germany and Japan after WWI
32
By the end of the 20th century, there was widespread global support for
Centrally-planned economies
Free market economics
Communist policies
Socialist-inspired reforms
33
Following decolonization, there were widespread migrations featuring
people from the imperial country going to the USA
people from the former colonies going to the imperial country
people from the imperial country going to the former colonies
people from urban areas going to rural areas
34
What do NAFTA, the European Union, ASEAN, and Mercosur all have in common?
They all promote global political cooperation
They're all global economic free trade agreements.
They are all regional trade agreements to promote free trade
They are all regional defensive alliances
35
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE regarding demographic developments in the 20th century?
population growth rates remained highest in mature industrial nations
As people lived longer, conditions like Alzheimer's disease were a concern
birth control and state policies slowed population growth
some diseases like the Spanish Flu Pandemic spread globally, killing many
36
All of the following are examples of mass atrocities committed in the 20th century EXCEPT
The Soviet Union intentionally starving out populations in Ukraine
The Ottoman Empire massacring Shiite Muslims in WWI
Hutus murdering millions of Tutsis in Rwanda in the 1990s
Nazi Germany murdering over 6 million Jews in the Holocaust
37
All of the following were causes of the Russian Revolution in 1917 EXCEPT
Opposition to the Romanov tsars' autocratic rule
Desire for land redistribution and more food
Widespread discontent with the lack of economic and political reform
Frustration with the czar's decision to remove Russia from WWI
38
All of the following are true of China in the late 20th century EXCEPT
The CCP enacted several political reforms.
China experienced rapid economic growth.
Deng Xiaopeng opened up China's economy to more foreign investment
China became a major manufacturing power.
39
All of the following were features of the Cold War (1945-1991) EXCEPT
Extensive use of nuclear missiles to reduce ongoing hostilities
proxy wars, where the USA & USSR supported opposing sides of local conflict
A nuclear arms race
Competition for ideological, military, scientific & technological supremacy
40
Which of the following best describes Lenin's New Economic Plan (NEP) in Russia from 1922-1924?
It featured the state taking over all control of the economy
It was a temporary retreat from communist policies- had more private trade
It featured industry leaders guiding the economy
It featured the state taking a very laissez-faire economic approach
41
All of the following contributed to widespread decolonization after WWII EXCEPT
The significant expense involved in maintaining colonies
The influence of Marxism
The weakening of imperial nations after WWII
Strong nationalism in the colonies
42
All of the following statements are true regarding the global balance of power in the 20th century EXCEPT
By century's end, Russia remained the lone global superpower
Empires broke apart as new states emerged in the decades after WWII
The West dominated the global political order in 1900
After WWII, the USA and USSR emerged as global superpowers
43
The Great Depression was caused by all of the following factors by 1929 EXCEPT
the wealth gap in industrial societies and low wages for workers
foreign takeover of the US banking system and stock market in 1929
people borrowing too much money, resulting in loans they couldn't pay back
overproduction in agriculture and industry
44
All of the following are true regarding the ways in which governments conducted WWI and WWII EXCEPT
They used extensive propaganda to shape public opinion.
They encouraged all citizens to contribute in some way to the war effort
They mobilized their populations for war by implementing conscription
They implemented coerced labor systems to force people to work in factories
45
All of the following are true regarding China in the early 20th century EXCEPT
The Civil Service Examination and state support of Confucianism ended.
It remained largely agrarian.
The Manchu Qing Dynasty came to an end in 1911.
It rapidly industrialized in the early 20th century.
46
All of the following contributed to the end of the Cold War by 1991 EXCEPT
Declining support for communist policies in favor of capitalism
Economic stagnation in communist countries
Gorbachev's political and economic reforms
The USSR's costly invasion of Iran
47
The Cold War (1945-1991) featured
Ideological competition between communism and capitalism/democracy
Use of nuclear weapons on both sides
Direct armed conflict between the USA and USSR.
The extensive use of diplomacy without any form of active combat
48
Which of these does NOT correctly identify a WWI alliance?
Pre-War alliance: Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Wartime alliance: Axis Powers- Germany, Italy, Japan
Pre-War alliance: Triple Entente- Britain, France, Russia
Wartime alliance: Allies- Britain, France, Russia, Japan, China, USA
49
People who opposed the use of violence and advocated non-violent methods included all of the following EXCEPT
Mohandas Gandhi
Shining Path
Nelson Mandela
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
50
All of the following are true regarding global population trends in the 20th century EXCEPT
Advances in agriculture and medicine contributed to population growth.
The world's population rapidly increased in the 20th century.
Increased population put a strain on the planet's resources.
Life expectancies declined in the 20th century.
51
The two Cold War regional defensive alliances were
NATO and the Warsaw Pact
The Central Powers and NATO
The Warsaw Pact and The Allies
The Axis Powers and NATO
52
Which parts of the world increased their share of manufacturing by the end of the 20th century?
Latin America and Europe
North America and Europe
Latin America and Asia
Asia and Europe
53
Which of the following best describes the shift in the balance of power after WWII?
The USA and Germany remained as major global superpowers.
The USSR and China emerged as the lone global superpowers
The USA emerged unchallenged as the sole global influence after WWII
The USA and USSR emerged as superpowers, but tensions increased
54
What do Kerala (India), the White Revolution (Iran), Vietnamese communism and the Mexican Revolution have in common?
They all featured widespread violence.
They all featured the formation of a socialist state based on Marxism.
They all featured efforts at land redistribution.
They all featured opposition to foreign intervention.
55
What was the result of the 1949 Chinese Revolution?
China turned into a fascist state.
China became a thriving democracy based on popular sovereignty.
The Guomindang defeated the communists and retained power.
China turned into a communist state.
56
All of the following are examples of states adopting a more active role in the economy during the 1930s EXCEPT
The fascist-corporatist economy in fascist states (Italy, Germany)
The New Deal in the USA
China implementing economic reforms under Deng Xiaopeng
Governments taking action to support workers in Mexico and Brazil
57
The Green Revolution featured all of the following EXCEPT
The implementation of industrial agricultural technologies
New hybrid varieties of crops
Extensive use of fertilizers and pesticides
Governments establishing large collectivized farms
58
Which of the following best describes the fascist-corporatist economic model?
The state had very little regulation of industry
Governments centrally planned the economy- there was no private industry
It was a partnership between the state & industry subject to state control
All resources were redistributed among the population
59
In the 20th century, corporations, popular culture, and consumer culture all became more
religious in nature
regionally focused
traditional
globalized
60
What do the Muslim League (India), the Biafra Secessionist Movement (Nigeria) and Quebecois (Canada) all have in common?
They were all terrorist organizations.
They all advocated for socialism.
They all used violence to achieve their goals.
They all challenged inherited boundaries and sought a new state
61
WWII began on September 1, 1939 when
Russia invaded Ukraine
Japan invaded China
Germany invaded France
Germany invaded Poland
62
From 1911-1949 China was known as the
Republic of China
Manchu Qing Dynasty
People's Republic of China
Democratic Republic of China
63
The world wars (WWI and WWII) were known as
traditional wars
proxy wars
total wars
limited strategic wars
64
All of the following are true regarding the Russian Revolution of 1917 EXCEPT
Joseph Stalin immediately transformed Russia into a command economy in 1917
Russia became a communist state as a result of the October Revolution.
3 centuries of Romanov rule came to an end in March 1917
The Bolsheviks took power in October 1917 and then defeated their rivals

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