Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?

they became satellite states of the Soviet Union

Stalin’s Five-Year Plans and his decision to form collectives are examples of

strategies to modernize the economy through forced communism

A major cause of World War I was

the existence of opposing alliances

US involvement in Vietnam & Soviet involvement in Afghanistan were motivated by a desire to

support governments that would remain strong allies

The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would

provide stability for the nation

The Sepoy Mutiny in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China were similar in that they

resisted foreign influence in these countries

The principal aim of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) & the European Union is to

increase economic cooperation between the member nations

Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in

changing the relationship between people & their government

Nationalism is most likely to develop in an area that has

common customs, language, and history

The main course of the Arab-Israeli conflicts from 1948 to 1973 was the clash between

Arab nationalism and Jewish nationalism

A major goal of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960’s was to

eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong

In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?

the middle class gained political influence

Which statement best describes events in Japan during the period of the Meiji Restoration?

Rapid industrialization and economic growth occurred.

According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the

struggle between classes in society

Which quotation best reflects a feeling of nationalism?

“For God, King, and Country”

Which was used by Gandhi to bring world attention to the injustices of British colonialism?

salt march and civil disobedience

In China, the Grea Leap Forward was an attempt to

increase agricultural and industrial production

The Russian peasants supported the Bolsheviks mainly because the Bolsheviks promised to

redistribute the land owned by the nobility

During the 1980s in the Soviet Union, a major element of the economic policy of Perestroika was

more reliance on local and regional decision making

The results of the Opium War (1839-1842) indicate that China was

not strong enough to resist Western demands

Which statement best characterizes the period of apartheid in South Africa?

racist ideas of the ruling minority were adopted into laws

Which is generally a characteristic of a communist economy?

government agencies are involved in production planning

One way in which Aung San Suu Kyi and LechWalesa are similar is thatthey both

led movements to end oppression of theirpeople

Westernization in Russia came about largely through the

efforts of Peter the Great and his successors

Fascism in Europe during the 1920’s and 1930’s is best described as

totalitarianism that glorified the state above people

Mohandas Gandhi is best known for his

use of passive resistance to achieve Indian independence

A major result of the Industrial Revolution was the

concentration of workers in urban areas

The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects which idea?

European responsibility to improve lives of colonial people

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1
Which statement best describes most Eastern European countries immediately after World War II?
they became dependent on aid provided by the Marshall Plan
they adopted democratic reforms in their political systems
they emerged as world economic powers
they became satellite states of the Soviet Union
2
Stalin’s Five-Year Plans and his decision to form collectives are examples of
programs to westernize, educate, & enlighten the population
a more friendly foreign policy toward China
strategies to modernize the economy through forced communism
methods of dealing with the United States during the ColdWar
3
A major cause of World War I was
an increase in acts of aggression by England
a decline in the policy of imperialism
the existence of opposing alliances
the spread of communism throughout Europe
4
US involvement in Vietnam & Soviet involvement in Afghanistan were motivated by a desire to
establish independent nation-states in the regions
support governments that would remain strong allies
exploit the mineral resources of the regions
stop the expansion of Japan into the Middle East
5
The French people supported Napoleon Bonaparte because they hoped he would
provide stability for the nation
end British control of France
adopt the ideas of the Protestant Reformation
restore Louis XVI to power
6
Which country was the site of ethnic tensions& civil war between the Hutu & Tutsi in the 1990s?
Rwanda
Sudan
Burundi
Kenya
7
The Sepoy Mutiny in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China were similar in that they
resisted foreign influence in these countries
restored power to the hereditary monarchies
attempted to reject traditional cultures in these countries
reestablished the power of religious leaders
8
The principal aim of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) & the European Union is to
increase economic cooperation between the member nations
eliminate global terrorism
keep communism out of the Western Hemisphere
reduce environmental pollution
9
The best example of the success of nationalism in Europe is the
unification of Germany
establishment of the Common Market
Industrial Revolution in Great Britain
development of socialism in France
10
Josef Stalin’s leadership of the Soviet Union can best be characterized as a period of
religious freedom and tolerance
humanism and democracy
democratic reform and nationalism
censorship and terror
11
Writers of the Enlightenment were primarily interested in
debating the role of the church in society
changing the relationship between people & their government
promoting increased power for European monarchs
supporting the divine right theory
12
Nationalism is most likely to develop in an area that has
a moderate climate with rivers for irrigation
adequate industry to supply consumer demands
land suited to agriculture
common customs, language, and history
13
The main course of the Arab-Israeli conflicts from 1948 to 1973 was the clash between
Israeli technology and Saudi Arabian economic goals
Islamic Fundamentalism and Orthodox Judaism
Arab socialism and Israeli capitalism
Arab nationalism and Jewish nationalism
14
A major goal of the Cultural Revolution in China during the 1960’s was to
restore China to the glory of the Han Dynasty
eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong
weaken communist ideas
reemphasize Confucian traditional values
15
In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?
the middle class gained political influence
the clergy dominated government
the tax burden was carried by the lower class
the king was restored to unlimited power
16
Which statement best describes events in Japan during the period of the Meiji Restoration?
Agriculture was taken over by the government.
Rapid industrialization and economic growth occurred.
Local lords increased their power over the Japanese emperor.
Japan sought to isolate itself from world affairs.
17
According to Karl Marx, history is the record of the
struggle between classes in society
increasing prosperity brought about by industrialization
wars and conflicts between national leaders
granting of more political liberties to all people
18
Which quotation best reflects a feeling of nationalism?
“For God, King, and Country”
“Gold, God, and Glory”
“An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”
“A person’s greatest social obligation is loyalty to family”
19
Which was used by Gandhi to bring world attention to the injustices of British colonialism?
partition of India
Sepoy Mutiny
salt march and civil disobedience
formation of the Indian parliament
20
In China, the Grea Leap Forward was an attempt to
strengthen economic ties with Europe
increase agricultural and industrial production
end the private ownership of land
promote democratic reform
21
The Russian peasants supported the Bolsheviks mainly because the Bolsheviks promised to
maintain the agricultural price-support system
bring modern technology to Russian farms
establish collective farms
redistribute the land owned by the nobility
22
During the 1980s in the Soviet Union, a major element of the economic policy of Perestroika was
more reliance on local and regional decision making
increased collectivization of farms
the expanded use of national Five-Year plans
an emphasis on the redistribution of wealth
23
Amajor environmental problem affecting LatinAmerica, Sub-Saharan Africa&Southeast Asia has been
deforestation
disposal of nuclear waste
acid rain
air pollution
24
Which headline concerning the Soviet Union refers to a Cold War event?
“Trotsky Forms Red Army
“Warsaw Pact Formed”
“Yeltsin Assumes Power”
“Germany Invades USSR”
25
Simon Bolivar and Miguel Hidalgo, were inspired by successful revolutions in
Egypt and Kenya
Cuba and Costa Rica
the Soviet Union and China
the Untied States and France
26
The results of the Opium War (1839-1842) indicate that China was
rapidly building a modern industrial economy
not strong enough to resist Western demands
still a major military power
accepting Western nations as equal trading partners
27
Which type of gov't did Ayatollah Khomeini establish as a result of the1979 Iranian Revolution?
fundamentalist Islamic state
democratic republic
constitutional monarchy
radical Marxist regime
28
Which statement best characterizes the period of apartheid in South Africa?
the Boers attempted to conquer Nigeria
the majority of the population had the right to vote
French was declared the official language of the nation
racist ideas of the ruling minority were adopted into laws
29
Which is generally a characteristic of a communist economy?
the role of government in the economy is restricted by law
government agencies are involved in production planning
investment is encouraged by the promise of large profits
entrepreneurs sell shares in companies to the government
30
One way in which Aung San Suu Kyi and LechWalesa are similar is thatthey both
led movements to end oppression of theirpeople
based their actions on the teachings of KarlMarx
inspired revolutions against autocraticmonarchs
supported the use of violence to achieve goals
31
Westernization in Russia came about largely through the
desire of the United States to seek new markets
invasion of Russia by Sweden
acceptance of the policies of the Eastern Orthodox Church
efforts of Peter the Great and his successors
32
Fascism in Europe during the 1920’s and 1930’s is best described as
a type of economic system that stressed a classless society
humanist ideas that emphasized dignity& worth of individuals
demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism & free enterprise
totalitarianism that glorified the state above people
33
Mohandas Gandhi is best known for his
use of passive resistance to achieve Indian independence
desire to establish and Islamic nations
encouragement of violence to end British rule
opposition to Hindus holding political office
34
A major result of the Industrial Revolution was the
formation of powerful craft guilds
increased desire of the wealthy class to share its power
control of agricultural production by governments
concentration of workers in urban areas
35
The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects which idea?
Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans
European responsibility to improve lives of colonial people
Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help
imperialism was opposed by most Europeans

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