(S1) Social Studies Interim Review 24

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Based on your knowledge of social studies, what caused the government to designate the red areas "Confiscated/Closed"?

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radioactive contamination

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Which of these countries is located on the European Plain? Italy, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom

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Ukraine

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Giannis and his family are visiting relatives in Europe. They initially arrived in France, then traveled to Italy, Germany, and finally Belgium. Which answer choice correctly illustrates their travels?

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II - V - IV - III

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What conclusion about Russia can be drawn based upon the map?

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Russia’s access to warm water ports is limited due to its closeness to the Arctic Ocean.

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What motivated many Russians to support the Bolshevik Communists during the Russian Revolution of 1917?

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the devastation caused by World War I

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Which quote would be MOST LIKELY to have been said by someone living in Germany after the Great War (WWI)? Options: “The war is over, so finding a job should be easy now.”, “The war is over, so we have to take care of our soldiers.”, “The restrictions from the Treaty make our country stronger.”, “The restrictions from the Treaty punish our country too much.

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“The restrictions from the Treaty punish our country too much.

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Since 1986, Ukraine has experienced significant environmental issues that can be traced to which cause? Options: increased reliance upon unsustainable agricultural practices, a nuclear disaster at one of the country's major power plants, the lifting of regulations designed to limit industrial emissions, a rapid increase in the population following a period of civil war

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a nuclear disaster at one of the country's major power plants

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What factor contributed to the rise of communism in the early twentieth century? Options: the unpopularity of Russian involvement in World War I, the desire to recreate the success of the German economy, a focus on limiting government involvement in everyday life, a fear of the expanding influence of the United States in Europe

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the unpopularity of Russian involvement in World War I

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During the Russian Revolution, the Russian Army was unable to put down the rebellion against Nicholas II, forcing him to step down. Why was the army so weak?

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They had been fighting for three years on the eastern front in World War I and had taken heavy losses.

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Which statement BEST describes the reason for the building of the Berlin Wall? Options: The wall was built to divide Berlin into four zones. The wall was built to stop the spread of communism. The wall was built to improve economic growth for East Berlin. The wall was built to stop people escaping from East Berlin to West Berlin.

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The wall was built to stop people escaping from East Berlin to West Berlin.