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1
Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?
They became satellite states of the Soviet Union.
They emerged as world economic powers.
They became dependent on aid provided by the Marshall Plan.
They adopted democratic reforms in their political systems.
2
The Marshall Plan was
a nuclear testing plan.
a military assistance program.
an “open skies” policy.
an economic assistance program.
3
The division of Korea in 1945 and of Vietnam in 1954 are decisions which were
reached by Korea/Vietnam without the interference of others
made as direct results of popular elections
as compromise political solutions for Cold War realities
based on the principles of national self determination
4
What is the main idea of the cartoon?
The world has not been concerned about achieving peace.
Technological developments have not limiting warfare.
Nuclear arms are the best deterrent to war.
Weapons systems have not improved much over the years.
5
Creation of NATO, the div. of Germany into E. & W. Germany, & the Korean War were reactions to
Japanese military aggression in the 1930's
communist expansion after World War II
ethnic conflict and civil war in Africa in the 1950's
the rise of German nationalism after World War I
6
During China's Cultural Revolution, a major goal of the Red Guard was to
enforce the teachings of Mao Zedong
encourage cooperation with the Soviet Union
promote trade and free enterprise
revive traditional loyalty to the emperor
7
The economy of the former USSR had differed most from the economy of the United States in the
importance given to production of militaryweapons
manner of deciding which goods will be produced
need for skilled workers
emphasis placed on technological development
8
After 1956, strained relations between the Soviet Union and China were often caused by
China's reluctance to admit Russian workers into Manchuria
difficulties in constructing the trans-Siberian railroad
technological differences between the two nations
disagreements over the meaning and goals of communism
9
The Bay of Pigs was the name given to
a successful revolution in Cuba led by Fidel Castro.
an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba.
failed attempt by Fidel Castro to overthrow Cuban dictator.
a crisis over Soviet missilies in Cuba.
10
Which was major reason for the success of Soviet domination in E. Europe after World War II?
Eastern Europeans accepted the doctrine of Pan-Slavism
W. Euros feared that Nazism would be reborn in E. Europe
The democracies of Western Europe needed greater security
The Soviets had military in E. Europe as due to World War II
11
The former Soviet Union's reaction to the 1968 revolt in Czechoslovakia was to
send Soviet troops to occupy Czechoslovakia
withdraw Soviet troops from Eastern Europe
permit political and economic reforms in Czechoslovakia
bring the matter to the attention of the United Nations
12
China's Red Guards were
production battalions on the collective farms.
Communist troops in the civil war.
government leaders.
student militia units.
13
During Cold War, the US & USSR didn't become involved in direct military conflict because of
increased tensions in the Middle East
pressure from nonaligned nations
the potential for global nuclear destruction
the peacekeeping role of the United Nations
14
One reason the Soviet Union formed the Warsaw Pact was to
limit the threat of invasion from Western Europe
ease the transition to democracy
challenge the economic successes of the Common Market
help institute capitalism in Eastern Europe
15
Most of the Vietcong were
pro-Communist North Vietnamese.
anti-Communist North Vietnamese.
pro-Communist South Vietnamese.
anti-Communist South Vietnamese.
16
Which of the following reflects the correct chronological order of Cold War crises?
Korean War‚ U-2 incident‚ Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan
U-2 incident‚ Korean War‚ Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan
U-2 incident‚ Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan‚ Korean War
Gulf of Tonkin‚ Afghanistan‚ U-2 incident‚ Korean War
17
Which directly resulted from the Korean War (1950-1953)?
the continuation of the existence of two Korean nations
the annexation of Korea by the People's Republic of China
tensions btwn the USSR and the People's Republic of China
complete withdrawal of US military forces from Korea
18
What led the Soviets to blockade West Berlin?
Marshall Plan aid to West Germany
the crash of a U2 spy flight over Soviet territory
the formation of NATO
a reunification of the three western zones of Germany
19
Which were the leaders of their nations at the time of the Cuban missile crisis?
Dwight Eisenhower and Nikita Khrushchev
Richard Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev
John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev
John F. Kennedy and Leonid Brezhnev
20
The space weapons program popularly referred to as"Star Wars" was initiated by
Leonid Brezhnev.
Lyndon Johnson.
Nikita Khrushchev.
Ronald Reagan.
21
The foreign policy called "containment" was aimed at containing the spread of
Cold War hostilities.
nuclear weapons.
communism.
postwar economic problems.
22
The term "cold war," referring to the period following World War II, primarily signifies the
political rivalry betweenthe United States and the USSR
attempts by Third World to develop their military strength
struggle to overcome disease and poverty in the world
effort to build economies of war damaged countries in Europe
23
During the war in Korea, President Truman and Douglas MacArthur disagreed strongly about
the use of nuclear weapons.
American involvement.
whether to attempt to cross the 38th parallel.
whether China posed a threat to South Korea.
24
The Berlin Blockade, the Hungarian Revolt, & the invasion of Afghanistan showed that the USSR
hoped to advance its economy through cultural exchange
wanted to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
would use military force when their power was challenged
used economic sanctions to achieve its foreign policy goals
25
A factor that led to the success of both Ho Chi Minh and Mao Zedong was ability to combine
isolationism and capitalism
imperialism and traditionalism
nationalism and communism
ethnocentrism and democracy
26
From the view of the North Vietnamese, the war in Vietnam in the 1960's was a battle between
republicanism and totalitarianism
theocracy and monarchy
nationalism and imperialism
fascism and liberalism
27
In the 30 years after World War II, which area was most influenced by the former Soviet Union?
North Africa
Central America
Southeast Asia
Eastern Europe
28
During the 1960's and 1970's, the primary reason for US involvement in SE Asia was to
search for new sources of oil
stop the spread of communism
gain new markets for exports
look for new colonies
29
Which is the most valid statement about communism since World War II?
Different nations shaped it by national needs and goals.
Easing of China-Soviet tension, communism was less violent.
The USSR policy dictated policies of developing nations.
Most Communist nations rejected the leadership of the USSR.
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In Chinese Civil War (1945-1949), support for Mao's Communist forces came primarily from the
Confucian scholars
industrialists
peasants
landowners
31
The experiences of the US in Vietnam and of the former USSR in Afghanistan suggest that
communism is a growing force in the world
powerful nations cannot always force their will on others
large-scale industry is necessary to win wars
guerrilla forces can win wars without aid from other nations
32
The Great Leap Forward in China and the five-year plans in the USSR were attempts to increase
private capital investment
individual ownership of land
industrial productivity
religious tolerance
33
After WW II, the Chinese Communists were successful in their revolution mainly because the
United States refused to support the Nationalists
Communists had more technologically advanced weapons
Communists had the support of the peasants
Nationalists had been defeated by Japan
34
The Quadruple Alliance, Triple Entente, and NATO all represent foreign policy designed to
encourage cooperation in exploiting overseas markets
contain the spread of socialism in the Western World
increase the collective power of member nations
prevent a runaway arms race among member nations
35
After WW II, the US provided financial aid to W. Germany, Turkey, & Greece because they were
facing possible communist threats
beginning their industrial development
newly independent
major military partners of the United States
36
In China and the USSR, the Communist gov'ts discouraged organized religion because religions
favor anarchy over organized government
support the principles of laissez faire
compete for the loyalties of the people
stress economic rather than political values
37
In the 1940s and 1950s, the area described as being"behind the iron curtain" was composed of
the mostly democratic nations of Western Europe.
the Soviet Union and its satellite nations.
the German Democratic Republic of EastGermany.
the Soviet Union only.
38
In 1958, China's Great Leap Forward called for programs designed to
increase both industrial and agricultural production
restore a capitalist economic system
break up the communal farm system
slow indust. expansion & devote more resources to ag growth
39
What was name of the alliance established by European Communist nations in response to NATO?
the Second World
the Iron Curtain
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
the Warsaw Pact
40
The main goal of the Truman Doctrine was to
prevent interference in internal affairs of other nations.
promote free elections in Eastern Europe.
overthrow dictatorships.
strengthen Europe's ability to resist communism.
