The primary purpose of the Marshall Plan was to

economic recovery of war-torn Europe

All of the following are true of gender discrimination EXCEPT

it promotes equality between the genders

Which is the BEST explanation for Germany's turn to a totalitarian dictator before WWII?

Massive economic hardships caused by the Great Depression

The direct cause of U.S. involvement in World War II was

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor

US foreign policy was known as the Truman Doctrine. The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was

stopping the spread of Communism

Which of these provisions was included in the Treaty of Versailles (1919)?

The establishment of the League of Nations

The 'Holocaust' of World War II generally refers to the

Planned murder of Jews, gypsies and others by German gov.

The "Domino Theory" during the post-World War II era held that

If one country fell to Communism others would follow

Because of the worldwide economic depression following World War I, Germany

Turned to fascist leaders to rally the country

Why did Great Britain partition India before giving India its independence?

to reduce tension between Hindus and Muslims

The 'Fourteen Points' of the early 20th century

Were issued by President Wilson as a basis for lasting peace

What role did the US play in African independence movements after WWII?

The US backed new governments which were anti-communist.

Why are sociologists concerned about sharp increases in population growth?

it will put strain on natural resources and food supply

The different colors on the map MOST LIKELY represent

differences in economic and political systems

During the 1930's the leaders of Japan, Germany, and Italy made war more likely by

Using nationalism to establish warlike attitudes with people

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1
What idea did the Communist Manifesto, a book written by Karl Marx, support?
Socialism
Imperialism
Mercantilism
Capitalism
2
How did Arab nations react to the creation of Israel?
they withdrew Palestinians from the area
they attacked Israel
they recognized Israel
they asked for help from the UN
3
What was the cause of the Persian Gulf War of 1990?
Iraq attacked the US
Iraq invaded Kuwait
Iraq invaded Iran
Iraq overthrew Saddam Hussein
4
Under the Nuremberg laws, German Jews were ______
order to take German-sounding names
encouraged to marry Germans
robbed of their citizenship
encouraged to become Nazis
5
The movement of people from rural areas into cities is known as
urbanization
globalization
industrialization
modernization
6
The primary purpose of the Marshall Plan was to
stopping the spread of Communism in Asia
making peace between US and Soviet Union
economic recovery of war-torn Europe
creating a military alliance of anti-communist nations
7
All of the following are true of gender discrimination EXCEPT
it judges people on the basis of their gender
it questions the traditional roles of men and women
it promotes equality between the genders
it limits the opportunities of both women and men
8
Which Soviet leader enacted reforms that led to the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe?
Nikita Khrushchev
Leonid Brezhnev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
9
The system in which people own property and can buy and sell goods freely is ________.
Mercantilism
Commerce
Capitalism
Bullion
10
According to the Treaty of Versailles, who was expected to pay for the damages of WWI?
Austria-Hungary
Germany
France
Russia
11
Which is the BEST explanation for Germany's turn to a totalitarian dictator before WWII?
The desire to break free of Papal control
Massive economic hardships caused by the Great Depression
The refusal of banks in the United States to lend them money
Revenge for having lost to Russia in 1918
12
The direct cause of U.S. involvement in World War II was
Germany's invasion of Poland
Italian mistreatment of foreign nationals by the U.S.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Sinking of the Lusitania by Germany
13
The group that led the fight against apartheid in South Africa was
United Nations
Organization for African Unity
African National Congress
African Union
14
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
Support Central Powers by providing war materials
Remain neutral
Enter as a Central Power
Enter as an Allied Power
15
Where did the Industrial Revolution begin?
Great Britain
China
United States
Japan
16
Hitler's policies of hate targeted all of the following EXCEPT
people of Aryan descent
Communists
the Slavs
the Roma (gypsies)
17
US foreign policy was known as the Truman Doctrine. The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was
limiting the buildup of nuclear weapons
stopping the spread of Communism
expanding trade with Europe
sending financial aid to Europe
18
Which of these provisions was included in the Treaty of Versailles (1919)?
The establishment of the League of Nations
European disarmament
The removal of free trade
Self-determination of all people
19
On May 7, 1915, a German submarine torpedoed and sank
the Maine
the Lusitania
the Queen Mary
the Titanic
20
Events in what country threatened to start a war between the US and the USSR right after WWII?
Vietnam
Cuba
Germany
Japan
21
Who required Japan to accept a new democratic constitution before regaining its independence?
the United States
the Japanese people
the four Allied powers
the United Nations
22
The 'Holocaust' of World War II generally refers to the
Treatment of Chinese people by Japan in the late 1930s
Planned murder of Jews, gypsies and others by German gov.
Internment of Japanese-Americans in WWII
Bombing of the interior regions of Germany by Allied bombers
23
The "Domino Theory" during the post-World War II era held that
once humans reached the moon, other planets would follow
If one country fell to Communism others would follow
if one state got rid of segregation others would follow
the youth of the US were losing their moral foundation.
24
What was the punishment for those who promoted anti church teachings?
Heresy
Geocentric
Heliocentric
Excommunication
25
Mohandas Gandhi believed in passive resistance. Which of the following is an example?
organizing armed rebellion
guerilla warfare
moving to another nation
disobeying unjust laws
26
The atomic bombs used to end World War II were dropped on_____
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Tokyo and Nagasaki
Berlin and Tokyo
Hiroshima and Tokyo
27
Because of the worldwide economic depression following World War I, Germany
Was unable to supply its citizens with enough paper money
Were excused from having to make reparation payments
Turned to fascist leaders to rally the country
Had to grant its colonies independence
28
Why did Great Britain partition India before giving India its independence?
to simplify management of the country
to reduce tension between Hindus and Muslims
to keep land for the British
to create Kashmir
29
All of these are associated with the Cold War EXCEPT
nuclear arms race
Berlin Airlift
sinking of Lusitania
McCarthy Era
30
The 'Fourteen Points' of the early 20th century
Were issued by President Wilson as a basis for lasting peace
Warned Americans not to travel on European ships
Provided secret aid to Britain before the US entered the war
Was a declaration of US neutrality
31
Which country did the United States force into opening its doors to trade?
Japan
France
China
Canada
32
The first president of South Africa after apartheid ended was
Desmond Tutu
Kwame Nkrumah
Jomo Kenyatta
Nelson Mandela
33
Who developed the first practical and affordable home computer?
Robert Noyce and Lawrence Roberts
Steven Jobs and Steven Wozniak
Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore
Bill Gates and Steven Jobs
34
Trials of Nazis charged with war crimes took place in
Nuremberg, Germany
the League of Nations
Washington, DC
Geneva, Switzerland
35
Which two countries listed below have communist governments?
North Korea and Malaysia
Laos and South Korea
China and Vietnam
South Korea and Japan
36
The theory that states that Earth is the center of the universe is known as what?
Geocentric
Excommunication
Heresy
Heliocentric
37
What role did the US play in African independence movements after WWII?
The US refused to intervene
The United States militarily funded many of the struggles.
The US backed new governments which were anti-communist.
The United States freed all of its colonial possessions.
38
What did European monarchs base their strength on?
Elections
The People
None of The Above
Divine Right
39
The allied assult on German-occupied France is known as
Operation Market Garden
D Day
Operation Barbossa
VJ Day
40
Why are sociologists concerned about sharp increases in population growth?
it will put strain on natural resources and food supply
it will stop countries from allowing immigrants.
it will lead to a decrease in trade and commerce.
it will cause an increase in diseases among livestock
41
What are the two examples of Europe’s advanced technology during this time period?
Farming Equipment & Steamships
Steamships & Weaponry
Steamships & Farming Equipment
Weaponry & Farming Equipment
42
Allowing Hitler to break the provisions in the Treaty of Versailles is known as what?
Lebensraum
Appeasement
Blitzkrieg
Totalitarianism
43
The different colors on the map MOST LIKELY represent
differences in economic and political systems
imperialist countries.
countries affected by the Depression
Allied and Axis powers.
44
The policy of relaxing tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States was known as
Brezhnev Doctrine
perestroika
detente
Nixon Doctrine
45
The belief that a nation became powerful by building up a large supply of gold and silver.
Commerce
Capitalism
Mercantilism
Tariffs
46
What is the term for buying goods from other countries?
Tariffs
Import
Bullion
Export
47
During the 1930's the leaders of Japan, Germany, and Italy made war more likely by
Using nationalism to establish warlike attitudes with people
Required that the losing nations in W.W. I pay reparations
Refusing to join the League of Nations
Engaging in submarine warfare
48
The phrase "The Iron Curtain" is associated with what era of history?
World War I
World War II
Cold War
Vietnam War
49
What is another term for money that is used to invest in business?
Capital
Commerce
Tariffs
Bullion
50
Who was the person that came up with heliocentric theory?
Galileo
Copernicus
Ptolemy
Kepler
51
What set of wars did China lose that made them open their doors to trade during this time?
None Of The Above
Chinese Wars
Opium Wars
Imperial Wars
52
What is the term for selling goods to other countries?
Bullion
Export
Tariffs
Import
53
Enlightened thinking was a crime because it was viewed as anti-church teachings, known as what?
Excommunication
Heresy
Geocentric
Heliocentric
54
Spreading a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force is known as what?
Imperialism
Industrialization
Socialism
Capitalism
55
To date, the worst nuclear accident in the world has occurred at
Chernobyl
Love Canal
Bhopal
Three Mile Island
56
Which of these caused the United States to become involved in World War I?
Repeated violation of treaties by Japan
German invasion of Poland
Enemy bombing of American military bases
Threats to American security made by Germany
57
The theory that states that the sun is the center of the universe is known as what?
Heresy
Geocentric
Excommunication
Heliocentric
58
The ability to wipe nations off the planet with nuclear weapons is called
nuclear annihilation
nuclear proliferation
deterrent defense
overkill
59
The original purpose of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was to
prevent another world war.
provide for defense pact against possible Soviet aggression
create free trade between all nations
limit pollution and the exploitation of natural resources.
60
The first ever atomic bomb ever dropped in warfare was dropped on the city of
Munich
Tokyo
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
61
Widespread deforestation is a MAJOR factor in causing what ecological process?
blizzards
famine
erosion
tornadoes
62
In this Reagan quote, the "wall" to which the President refers is located in the city of
Paris
Moscow
Berlin
Seoul
63
According to Woodrow Wilson, the purpose of the League of Nations was
Prevent nuclear proliferation
Help the US gain more territories
Remove the threat of future wars
Help promote prohibition in other countries
64
In order to produce manufactured goods, what is one thing you need? (From the colonies)
Raw Materials
Capital
Bullion
Exports
65
The law of gravity was a theory created by which scientist?
Nicolaus Copernicus
Isaac Newton
Francis Bacon
Galileo Galilei
66
Which issues do women in developing countries face?
limits to education
lack of political power
all of the above
low paying jobs
67
Which of the following ways of thinking was not a part of the Scientific Revolution?
Logic
Faith
Experimenting
Reason
68
The person usually credited with starting the environmental movement of the late 20th century
Eleanor Roosevelt
Gaylord Nelson
President Jimmy Carter
Rachel Carson
69
What did mass production allow for?
Higher Prices
Lower Demand
Higher Demand
Cheaper Prices
70
"Urban sprawl" was accidentally created in post-World War II America thanks to which of these?
expansion of the highway system
end of the Cold War
greater shopping opportunities
more fuel-efficient automobiles
71
Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Josef Stalin can all be classified as
Communist Rulers
Totalitarian Rulers
Fascist Rulers
Authoritarian Rulers
72
A superpower is an extremely powerful nation. Two Cold War superpowers were ___
United States and Great Britain
Great Britain and France
Soviet Union and United States
Soviet Union and Germany
73
Which of the following was not a key imperial power?
United States
Europe
Africa
Japan
74
The "Manhattan Project" was code name for the
Allied plan to invade Europe
U.S. plans to invade Japan
German use of jet aircraft
U.S. plans to make an atomic bomb
75
Taxes placed on foreign goods are known as ________.
Tariffs
Bullion
Export
Import

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