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An #APWH Modern Quiz! for #Unit 8 created for #JS Morton District 201
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1
In 1977, the government of Mengistu Mariam announced "nationalization" of Ethiopian farmers' lands. What was the result?
The admittance of Ethiopia into the UN
War with Europe and re-colonization
Famine, failed economic policies, and rebellion
Economic prosperity and immigration to Ethiopia
2
Which of the following best describes "The Korean War" during the Cold War?
A war that the United States started by bombing North Korea.
An invasion by Japan into the nation of Korea.
Conflict between the USSR & China over who'd control Korea.
War between North & South Korea supported by superpowers.
3
This infographic best illustrates which of the following Cold War vocabulary terms?
Arms Race
MIRV
1st Strike
Arms Control
4
How were the tactics of Gandhi (India), MLK (USA), and Mandela (S. Africa) similar?
All 3 used non-violence to advance equality of their people.
All 3 used violent revolution to fight oppression.
All 3 were inspired by monotheist religious tradition.
All 3 were inspired by Marxist beliefs.
5
Which of the following is the best description of the outcome of the Vietnam War?
A peace agreement negotiated by the United Nations.
Much like Korea, Vietnam remained divided in North & South.
The USA stopped the spread of Communism in Vietnam.
Victory by North Vietnamese Communists over South Vietnam.
6
USA developed nukes, then USSR did. Then UK, France, followed by China, India, Israel, Pakistan, and North Korea. Term?
Disarmament
Arms Racing
Nuclear Proliferation
Proxy War
7
A war between FSLN "Sandanistas" & FDN "Contras" rages in Nicaragua. Assume you were the USA. Who gets your guns & $?
Sandanistas
The Contras
8
This map illustrates which of the main reasons for worsening tensions in the Cold War?
Differing national economic policies
Alliances
Sporting rivalries at the Olympics
The nuclear arms race
9
What did all of these decolonization independence movements share in common?
Each had to use armed conflict to achieve independence.
Each used a mixture of tactics to win independence from European rule.
Each was able to negotiate independence with their former empires.
Each were exclusively non-violent in their resistance to colonialism.
10
What was the MOST immediate consequence of the collapse of Communism in the USSR?
The European Union expanded into Eastern Europe.
The Cold War between the US and USSR ended.
The US became involved in fighting in Afghanistan.
The Chinese Communist party implemented free market reforms.
11
Who was the first "Superpower" of the Cold War era because it was the first to develop the Atomic Bomb?
The United Kingdom
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
The French Republic
The United States of America
12
Mikhail Gorbachev of the USSR's was most known for
Reviving and glorifying the government of Joseph Stalin.
Keeping the USSR as a Communist one party state.
'Perestroika' and 'Glasnost' to combat economic problems.
Increasing the USSR's spending on nuclear weapons.
13
Which part of the world was the least developed economically as a result of having been colonized before 1945?
The "Third World"
The "Second World"
The "First World"
The "Oceanic World"
14
What caused the Great Leap Forward in China?
an increase in aid from foreign allies
an availability of surplus revenue from increased taxes
a government demand for rapid industrialization
a student movement for political reform
15
How were both Asian and African decolonization movements MOST similar to each other?
They all relied on religious figures to lead the movements.
They all used violent war to gain independence.
The all used Marxist ideologies to achieve their goals.
They all sought political independence from the Global North
16
Which of the following describes the relationship between map 1a and map 1b?
African nations allied with US or USSR based on ethnicity.
Ethnic differences were abolished in new independent nations
Europe established new African empires based on ethnicity.
Ethnic differences undermined nationalist identities.
17
Dad joke: Why should people have known the USSR wasn't going to last? Because there were so many red flags.
Nyet, nyet, nyet. Not funny.
Not bad.
Communist jokes aren't funny unless everyone gets them.
Funniest dad joke yet!
18
Which of the following was an effect of the partition of India?
It settled disputes over the region known as Kashmir.
Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.
It allowed Hindus and Muslims to live together in peace.
It allowed most people of India to remain in their homes.
19
What did these three leaders share in common during the era of decolonization?
They supported free trade with the US to industrialize.
They used communism to support economic growth.
They rejected all forms of violence to gain power.
They used nationalism to seek independence from empires.
20
Which of the following
WAS NOT
an effect of "partition"?
10 million people dislocated
religious tolerance
ethnic fighting broke out
1 million deaths
21
Which BEST describes the process of the Global South's "decolonization" after WW2?
Aligning with European powers after WW2.
Declaring political and economic independence from empires.
Seeking to create empires of their own in the Global North.
Seeking to take part in the 'proxy wars' of the Superpowers.
22
AFTER Independence was achieved, what was the great economic problem for newly independent states?
They had a shortage of land, labor, and natural resources.
Global economic depression wiped out demand for their industrial products.
They had little industry and depended on export to single markets.
USA & USSR competed fiercely to force them to adopt their ideologies.
23
Dad joke: Why did all Communists write in lower case letters? Because they hated CAPITALISM!
I did not see that coming.
Stop, just stop.
BEST Dad Joke yet!
Not bad.
24
Which nation became the first to model itself on the ideas found in Marx & Engel's book?
Russia after World War 1
France after their revolution against Louis XIV's monarchy
Mexico after the revolution against Spain
The United States after the revolution against Great Britain
25
Why were there 'proxy wars' during the Cold War?
Because 8 nations have developed nuclear weapons.
Because of the growth of the 'peace movement' during Vietnam
Because 'total war' by 2 superpowers would have caused WW3.
Because of the '5 year' economic plans of communist nations.
26
Which historical process was the most important in the creation of Israel?
The Cold War competition between the USA and USSR.
The desire by Jewish nationalists for their own nation after WW2
The colonization of the Middle East by Great Britain after WW1
The growth in power of organizations such as the United Nations
27
Dad joke: What did they call it when Marx, Lenin, Stalin, and Mao got together for a few drinks? A Communist party.
That joke was...revolting.
That joke was so communist, everybody got it.
Communism is NO laughing matter!
Was that joke cleared by the propaganda office?
28
Look closely at the chart of Soviet Economic income growth. What was happening over time?
Soviet economics was a COMPLETE disaster with NEGATIVE income growth!
There was income growth, but OVER TIME it was falling.
Communism was GLORIOUSLY raising the living standards of all comrades!
29
Which of the following describes the USA and USSR attitude toward each other before 1945?
Working together ONLY to defeat Nazism.
Total agreement about each other's goals and objectives.
Total war on the battlefields of Europe.
Fear and hatred and an unwillingness to cooperate.
30
Dad joke: Why were Cold War spies so sleepy? Because they had to go undercover.
I did not see that coming.
BEST Dad Joke yet!
Not bad.
Stop, just stop.
31
While there were differences in communist nations after WW2, ALL of them were similar because
their leaders' philosophies were inspired by Marxism.
of their commitment to militarism and fascism.
they glorified consumerism and free private property.
democracy and peaceful change were their political tactics.
32
Which organization founded in 1945 also helped reduce Cold War tensions through 'peacekeeping'?
The League of Nations
The World Bank
The United Nations
The International Monetary Fund
33
Which aspect of land reform saw the creation of communes?
Importation of Natural Resources
Nationalization of Farming
Introduction of Private Enterprise
Manufacturing of Farming Machinery
34
From the perspective of the USSR, the Warsaw Pact was formed to
counteract the military power of NATO and defend the borders of the USSR.
promote capitalism and democracy in Eastern Europe.
give Eastern European freedom and independence.
assert Soviet control over the Mediterranean Sea.
35
What's the best explanation of the relationship between these two sources?
Glorious Communism produced industrial and agricultural success!
Chinese propaganda was false; Mao's policies failed to produce food.
36
What is the best description of HOW India achieved its independence from Britain?
Indian nationalists used many tactics to achieve independence from Britain.
The Non-aligned movement forced the British to give India independence.
The USSR invaded and forced the surrender of Britain.
Decolonization was forced on Britain by the USA.
37
Which of the following is an example of the migration of former colonial subjects to a "metropole" of the former empire?
South Asian Indians to Great Britain.
North African Moroccans to Spain.
Asian Indonesians to the Netherlands.
North African Algerians to France.
38
All of the following are reasons for South Asian migration to a "metropole", but which was an ECONOMIC reason?
The migrant speaks the same language as the former imperial rulers.
The migrant can find a new job and send money back to their families.
The migrant needs protection from ethnic or religious violence.
The migrant has a desire for government freedom in the former empire.
39
India's Indira Ghandi nationalized banks, set money values, helped private farmers, and created oil companies. This was
an example of socialism and mixed economics.
an example of mercantilist and imperialist philosophy.
an example of strict communist philosophy.
an example of strict capitalist philosophy.
40
A Communist leader or those with pro-USSR perspectives would respond that the Cold War really started because
There were too many disputes between the Allies about how to beat Hitler.
The USA joined an international coalition to defeat the Bolsheviks in 1918.
USA stayed out of WW2 until Pearl Harbor in 1941.
The USA hid its development of the atomic bomb & then used it in 1945.
41
After World War 1, the "balance of power" shifted to make which nations most dominant?
Italy & Japan
Germany & Austria
The United Kingdom & France
Bulgaria & the Ottoman Empire
42
NATO emerged during the Cold War to
encourage a foreign policy independent of the USA.
share nuclear weapons technology with non-aligned countries.
use collective security by the US and Europe to stop communism.
force democracy on other nations around the world.
43
Bonus Cold War Dad joke: Why did the spy cross the road? Because he was NEVER on your side!
Stop, just stop.
I did not see that coming.
Not bad.
Bond, James Bond
44
Which type of nation would have been in the "Non-aligned movement?"
Developing nations who refused to be allied with any one superpower.
Capitalist nations that were completely in line with the goals of the USA.
Colonies that wanted to remain within the sovereignty of European empires.
Communist nations devoted to representing the interests of the USSR.
45
These images suggest that a major reason the USSR lost in Afghanistan was
The nuclear arms race with the USA
A proxy war with the United States
Internal division between communist factions
Weakness of the Soviet economy in Russia
46
When did India get its independence?
August 15, 1919
August 15, 1947
August 15, 1939
August 15, 1991
47
All of the following were ways the Cold War was fought
EXCEPT:
using propaganda.
a direct war between the US and USSR militarily in Germany.
building nuclear weapons.
providing military aid to allies.
48
As part of decolonization, Britain agreed to "partititon" South Asia into India & Pakistan because of conflicts between
Communists and capitalists
Hindu and Muslim nationalists.
British factions who disagreed on independence.
British colonists & Indian nationalists.
49
Examine the chart. Was Mao's "Great Leap Forward" (1958 to 1962) an economic success?
No, because it failed to improve China's economy
Yes, because it brought economic prosperity
No, because many people fled the country
Yes, because it improved agriculture
50
Mao Zedong's policies after the Chinese Revolution included all of the following
EXCEPT
:
Collective ownership of land
Efforts to rapidly industrialize
Respecting private property rights
Radical cultural change
51
Marx and Engels wrote "
The Communist Manifesto
" in 1848 during the Industrial Revolution to
promote private property & profit of wealthy industrialists.
seek abolition of forced African slave labor on plantations.
encourage colonies in the Americas to revolt against Europe.
predict a worker's revolution against government & business.
52
All of the following led to the fall of the Soviet Union EXCEPT
The failure of the invasion of Afghanistan.
The Non-Aligned Movement decided to shift its allegiance to the USA.
Economic weakness even after Gorbachev's "perestroika" reforms.
The USSR couldn't keep up with the USA in military spending.
53
Which Cold War term meant building more and more nuclear weapons so that they'd never be used?
Duck and Cover
Los Alamos
Nuclear Football
Mutually Assured Destruction
54
The State of Israel was established in
1948 after WW2
1919 After WW1
2022 after January 1st
1991 After the Cold War
55
What did "Perestroika" and "Glasnost" do?
It advocated for the total abolition of the Communist Party.
It mandated a strict Marxist-Leninist Communist doctrine.
It argued that the Chinese and Soviets should ally to destroy the USA.
It promoted more openness, freedoms, and limited capitalist reforms.
56
This graph suggests both the USSR's invasion (1979-1989) and the USA's invasion (2001 to 2021) were similar because
Both became increasingly unpopular with people at home.
Both were met with armed resistance that caused unacceptable combat deaths.
Both resulted in economic problems for and debt for the superpowers.
Both caused diplomatic problems for superpowers with Non-aligned nations.
57
How would a MILITARY historian explain the behavior of Russia/USSR after 1945?
Factionalism between rebels after Revolution led to a Communist Party.
Russia had been invaded, many times, and they wanted secure borders.
The economy was behind the West, leading to rapid industrialization.
The Russian Tsar had favored the elite, and communists wanted equality.
58
This map shows regional G.D.P. BEFORE WW2. Which region emerged as MOST economically dominant AFTER 1945?
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
59
USSR & China used Communism to "build toward socialist futures" by concentrating on
attacking class inequality through collectivization/industry
encouraging traditional religious culture
opening up trade, creating stock markets, and lowering taxes
teaching respect for democracy and private property
60
Which of the following is the best description of "The Cold War" between 1945 to 1991?
It was a conflict over different political/economic ideas.
It was struggle to stop Global Warming
It was a violent war over religion and culture.
It was a non-violent struggle to dominate global trade.
61
Which of these Cold War terms describes a policy of the USSR's Joseph Stalin after 1945?
Accepting "Marshall Plan" money from the USA to rebuild its economy.
Controlling Eastern European nations & spreading communism there.
Agreeing to a "containment" policy by limiting the promotion of communism.
Isolating itself completely from the outside world.
62
Which nations were the original founders of the Non-aligned Movement (NAM)?
British Empire, Dutch Empire, Austrian Empire, Ottomans, & Imperial France.
The USA, Canada, UK, France, & West Germany.
India, Indonesia, Yugoslavia, Egypt, & Ghana.
The USSR, East Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, & Hungary.
63
A leader of the USA or those with pro-American perspectives would most likely argue that the Cold War started because
Russia had a Communist revolution in 1917.
Stalin made a secret deal with Hitler in 1939.
The USSR tried to spread Communism into Eastern Europe after 1945.
The USA and USSR made an alliance to beat the Nazis in 1942.
64
This cartoon's point of view is that the reason the U.S.S.R. abandoned communism was
Political problems
Diplomatic problems
Economic problems
Social problems
65
Dad joke: What musical genre are all national anthems classified as? Country music.
Stop, just stop.
I declare independence from this joke.
Not bad.
Funniest dad joke yet!
66
Dad joke: I thought about making a migration to metropoles joke, but then I thought to myself "you might cross a line."
Funniest dad joke yet!
That joke was so bad it should be refused entry.
Not bad.
Stop, just stop.
67
Millions of Russians in 1917 believed the slogan "peace, bread, & land" to support this leader
Joseph Stalin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Vladimir Lenin
Nikita Krushchev
68
What explains the large numbers of "proxy wars" on this map?
Superpowers wanted natural resources and favor their private corporations.
Superpowers wanted new military technology from newly decolonized states.
Superpowers wanted to control puppet governments there.
Superpowers wanted to avoid direct military confrontations.
69
This source is BEST understood in the context of...
The rise of the Axis powers immediately before WW2.
The growth in power of Europe after WW1.
The decline of European powers after WW2 at the start of the Cold War.
Cold War proxy wars between the US and USSR in the later Cold War.
70
How could a historian who believed USA President Ronald Reagan (1980-1988) helped to end the Cold War use this chart?
Because Reagan made better weapons than the USSR.
Because Reagan won more proxy wars than the USSR.
Because Reagan spent more on the military, and the USSR couldn't keep up.
Because Reagan surrendered to the glorious USSR.
71
Which WAS NOT a way that the Superpowers fought "proxy wars"?
They sent military advisors to train soldiers to fight.
They sent their own troops to fight the other superpower.
They sent weapons or money to people who shared their ideology.
They employed super-secret spies and espionage to undermine opponents.
72
A historian would find this propaganda poster MOST useful to demonstrate
the effect of industry on Chinese culture.
how Communists used gender equality to gain women's support.
the number of Chinese men and women working in skilled jobs.
why China has grown economically relative to the USA.
73
From the perspective of most Muslim Palestinians, what has been their reaction to the creation of Israel?
The Arab population was not affected by it.
They agreed to work it out, but weren't happy about it.
They fully supported it.
They rejected it as unfair to them.
74
Which Cold War event came closest to a nuclear war between the superpowers?
The Vietnam War
The Korean War
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The building of the Berlin Wall
75
This map could be used by a historian to explain which of the following about Africa post-WW2?
Creating new nations was complicated by ethnic divisions.
African nations were able to rapidly achieve independence.
Islam spread rapidly into sub-Saharan Africa.
Imperial nations continued to intervene in African conflicts
76
After Angolan independence, a civil war started. Assume you were the USSR. Who would you send guns, ₽, & trainers to?
UNITA
MPLA
77
Which East Asian leader led a revolution which turned China into a Communist nation in 1949?
Kim Il-Sung
Sun Yat-Sen
Ho Chi Minh
Mao Zedong
78
In the context of the Cold War era, what's the best definition of the term
superpower
?
A newly independent nation.
A collection of countries dedicated to the advancement of peace.
An empire.
A nation with extensive ability to use influence & power on a global scale.
79
USSR used military parades to show power, but they often hid REAL problems. An example below was the failed invasion of
Hungary
Afghanistan
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
80
After World War 2, the "balance of power" shifted to make which nations most dominant?
Germany & Italy
China & Japan
The Soviet Union and the United States
The United Kingdom & France
81
After about 1947 (post-WW2), the official policy adopted by the USA to "fight" the Cold War
Isolationism
Neutrality
Containment
Arms Control
82
Which economic philosophy did the United States mostly try to promote in the Cold War?
Adam Smith's Capitalism
Karl Marx's Communism
Mao Zedong's Collectivization
Adolf Hitler's Fascism
83
Dad joke: Why are missiles always looking for a new job? Because they're always getting fired.
Boom!
Misfired.
This joke bombed.
Most explosive Dad Joke yet!
84
Some countries tried to solve their economic problems through "command economies" which are
economies that are governed through private supply and demand.
economies in which the government makes ALL economic decisions.
economies with some capitalism mixed with some elements of socialism.
85
The amount of nuclear weapons after 1985 is best explained by?
Negotiated reductions in nuclear arms between the USA and USSR.
The proliferation of nuclear weapons to China, UK, France, India, etc.
Proxy wars between the USA and USSR.
The spread of communism to Eastern Europe and Asia.
