Unit 12 New National Boundaries 23-24

Front

Which statement best describes how both the United States and the Soviet Union viewed the Korean War?

Back

The United States considered the war a success for containment while the Soviet Union considered it proof of its own status as a world power.

Front

Why did the Arab residents resist the partition of Israel/Palestine?

Back

Many Arab residents thought the partition unfairly favored the Jewish population.

Front

How was India divided by religion with the partition of the country?

Back

India was to remain secular with a Hindu majority, Pakistan was to have a Muslim majority.

Front

In which year (or years) did most African countries gain independence?

Back

1960

Front

Which factor led to frequent changes in leadership in newly independent African states? Options: Many states rewrote their constitutions multiple times shortly after gaining experience., Many states did not have well-established governments., Widespread famine caused many leaders to die while in office., Many states placed short limits on leaders' terms in office.

Back

Many states did not have well-established governments.

Front

What does the word "apartheid" mean?

Back

Separateness

Front

What was the goal of Mikail Gorbachev's perestroika and glasnost reform efforts?

Back

to introduce more democratic practices and free market economics to the Soviet Union

Front

Which part of Korea was controlled by the Soviet Union after Japan surrendered in 1945?

Back

North

Front

Which leader controlled North Vietnam?

Back

Ho Chi Minh

Front

Which group of South Africans were forced to live in segregated "Homelands?" (Using the language used by the South African government)

Back

Blacks