Kemal Ataturk created a republic in Turkey in 1923. Which of the following is NOT true?

he replaced secular schools with traditional Islamic ones

The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because:

Russia became the first communist nation

A goal of the League of Nations was to:

promote peaceful relations worldwide

What is one reason that totalitarian governments gained power in Europe prior to WWII?

Governments failed to meet the needs of the people

During WWII, which event occurred last?

United States bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The Treaty of Versailles angered Germans after WWI because the treaty:

forced Germany to pay large war reparations

Which of the following is NOT associated with Gandhi's Nationalist movement in India?

violent clashes with British soldiers

Severe inflation, high unemployment and fear of Communism in Europe in the 1930's lead to:

rise of Fascist governments in Germany and Italy

A major conflict between Arabs & Israelis is that each side:

claims sovereignty over the same land

A movement to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine

Ukraine farmers response to Stalin's collectivization resulted in:

widespread famine caused by destruction of crops and farms

Josef Stalin's Five Year Plan to stimulate the economy of Communist Russia (USSR) included:

collectivization of government run farms

Fascist leaders in Italy & Germany came to power in the 1930's because they:

exploited economic hardships to gain popular support

One reason that Britain & France agreed to give Hitler territory in Europe was:

prevent the start of another world war

During WWII, the Allied invasion of France on D-Day (6/6/1944) was significant because it:

forced Germans to fight a two-front war

Totalitarian and fascist governments are characterized by all the following, EXCEPT:

free and open discussion of ideas

Since the 1940s, Ireland, India & Israel have all faced which common problem?

violent confrontations between different religious groups

The term appeasement is defined as:

avoiding conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor

Lenin's slogan, "Peace, Land, Bread" during the Russian Revolution was an effort to

gain popular support to overthrow the government of the Czar

The harsh provisions of the Treaty of Versailles included all the following EXCEPT:

An increase in Germany's military strength

In the 1920s & 30s, fascist regimes in Japan, Germany & Italy all emphasized:

imperialism as a foreign policy

Japan's invasion of Manchuria & Hitler's rebuilding of his military in 1935 demonstrate the:

failure of the League of Nations to prevent aggression

Which is true of both the Russian (Bolshevik) Revolution & the rise of fascism in Europe?

Economic conditions led to political change

What was one reason that India was divided into two nations in 1947?

Religious conflicts between Hindus & Muslims

What was the immediate cause, or 'spark', that started WWI?

assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austro-Hungary

What played a role in Napoleon & Hitler's defeats when attempting to invade Russia?

the harsh climate and brutal winters

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1
Josef Stalin's use of censorship and secret police in the USSR is characteristic of:
a limited monarchy
a totalitarian government
a theocracy
a democratic government
2
Kemal Ataturk created a republic in Turkey in 1923. Which of the following is NOT true?
he replaced secular schools with traditional Islamic ones
he gave woman political and legal rights
he was opposed by religious leaders
He adopted Western-style reforms; modern clothing styles
3
The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because:
Russia became the first communist nation
it was a leading cause of WWII
Russia ceased to be important in world affairs
it was the last revolution of the 20th century
4
A goal of the League of Nations was to:
bring WWI to an end
encourage a strong alliance system
promote peaceful relations worldwide
stimulate the economy of Europe
5
What is one reason that totalitarian governments gained power in Europe prior to WWII?
Trade was banned between western and eastern Europe
Famine and AIDs spread through Europe
Monarchies were reinstated in many nations
Governments failed to meet the needs of the people
6
During WWII, which event occurred last?
Japanese invasion of Manchuria
Russian defense of Stalingrad
United States bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
German invasion of Poland
7
The Treaty of Versailles angered Germans after WWI because the treaty:
forced Germany to pay large war reparations
made Germany restore it emperor
required German-speaking Europeans to return to Germany
divided Germany into Communist and non-Communist zones
8
Which of the following is NOT associated with Gandhi's Nationalist movement in India?
the use of passive resistance and civil disobedience
protest of British taxes during the Salt March
Boycotting of British textiles (cloth)
violent clashes with British soldiers
9
Severe inflation, high unemployment and fear of Communism in Europe in the 1930's lead to:
overthrow of monarchies in Germany and Italy
rise of Fascist governments in Germany and Italy
formation of a Common Market in Italy and Spain
growth of democratic institutions
10
Which situation is a result of the Holocaust & atrocities committed by Nazis in WWII?
formation of the League of Nations
separation of Germany into Eastern & Western zones
development of the Cold War
war crimes trials at Nuremberg
11
A major conflict between Arabs & Israelis is that each side:
believes that the US favors the other side in the conflict
claims sovereignty over the same land
seeks to control the Mediterranean Sea
wants huge oil reserves that lie under the disputed land
12
What is Zionism?
An African nationalist movement in Zaire.
A movement to create a Jewish homeland in Palestine
Hitler's plan to exterminate the Jewish people
a belief system that believes in spirits in nature
13
Ukraine farmers response to Stalin's collectivization resulted in:
trade deals with Western Europe
decreased interest in military build up
widespread famine caused by destruction of crops and farms
large increases in agricultural production
14
Josef Stalin's Five Year Plan to stimulate the economy of Communist Russia (USSR) included:
democratic reforms
private ownership of businesses
development of a market economy
collectivization of government run farms
15
Fascist leaders in Italy & Germany came to power in the 1930's because they:
maintained political traditions
resisted all forms of extreme nationalism
exploited economic hardships to gain popular support
supported the League of Nations
16
Which country lost the most territory as a result of WWI?
England
France
Russia
Germany
17
One reason that Britain & France agreed to give Hitler territory in Europe was:
obey an order from the League of Nations
obtain advanced German military weapons in exchange for land
stop the Nazis from invading the Soviet Union
prevent the start of another world war
18
During WWII, the Allied invasion of France on D-Day (6/6/1944) was significant because it:
forced Germans to fight a two-front war
demonstrated the power of the atomic bomb
led to the immediate surrender of German & Italian forces
resulted in a successful German revolt against Hitler
19
Totalitarian and fascist governments are characterized by all the following, EXCEPT:
put needs of the state above basic human rights of people
government censorship of newspapers, television, etc.
free and open discussion of ideas
secret police used to get rid of political opponents
20
Since the 1940s, Ireland, India & Israel have all faced which common problem?
economic depression caused by rapid industrialization
overpopulation of urban centers
the need to adjust t a post-communist political system
violent confrontations between different religious groups
21
Which leader used the practice of civil disobedience in a struggle to end colonial rule?
Mohandas Gandhi
Saddam Hussein
Ho Chi Minh
Muammar Qaddafi
22
The term appeasement is defined as:
avoiding conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor
an agreement removing economic barriers to trade
a period of peace, prosperity, and cultural achievement
a declaration of war between two nations
23
Lenin's slogan, "Peace, Land, Bread" during the Russian Revolution was an effort to
gain popular support to overthrow the government of the Czar
end France's occupation of Russia
resolve conflicts between farmers of diverse backgrounds
restore Czar Nicholas to power
24
The harsh provisions of the Treaty of Versailles included all the following EXCEPT:
Germany's acceptance of the 'war guilt' cause
An increase in Germany's military strength
Loss of territory for Germany
payment of war reparations by Germany
25
In the 1920s & 30s, fascist regimes in Japan, Germany & Italy all emphasized:
empathy toward African nations
imperialism as a foreign policy
the protection of human rights
support for free expression
26
Japan's invasion of Manchuria & Hitler's rebuilding of his military in 1935 demonstrate the:
failure of the League of Nations to prevent aggression
success of defensive alliances
support for the Treaty of Versailles
fear of communist expansion
27
Which is true of both the Russian (Bolshevik) Revolution & the rise of fascism in Europe?
Communist ideals fueled both movements
Industrialization hindered national development
Goals were achieved by peaceful means
Economic conditions led to political change
28
What was one reason that India was divided into two nations in 1947?
Religious conflicts between Hindus & Muslims
Great Britain feared a unified India would be a threat.
The USSR insisted that India should become Communist
India leaders disagreed about India's role in the UN.
29
What was the immediate cause, or 'spark', that started WWI?
sinking of British liner, Lusitania
attack on Poland by the German army
assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austro-Hungary
start of civil war in Russia
30
What played a role in Napoleon & Hitler's defeats when attempting to invade Russia?
the Caspian Sea
the arid land
the Siberian tundra
the harsh climate and brutal winters
31
The Balfour Declaration created:
oppression of the Kurds by the government of Iraq
a Jewish homeland in Israel
a treaty between the Arabs and Israelis
establishment of a 2-party system in Lebanon
32
Which of the following is NOT a cause of WWI?
Alliances that agree to go to war if an ally is attacked
militarism in Europe
Imperialism caused competition for colonies and resources
Germany's invasion of England

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