SE ASIA HISTORY QUIZ 1 REVIEW

What is nationalism?

• loyalty based on geographic location
• a feeling of belonging to a group that is highly educated and wealthy
• a sense of belonging that is based on a written document like a constitution
• a sense of belonging that is based on a written document like a constitution

What was the meaning of the Domino Theory?

• Political decisions have to be built slowly
• International politics is a game, and there are always winners and losers
• f one country in a region became communist, others would quickly follow
• Few countries would really be interested in communism if they knew what it was like

Which of these was an effect of the United States helping Japan rebuild after World War II?

• Japan reduced its social services.
• Japan increased its military power.
• Japan became a world economic power.
• Japan established a communist government.

Why did the United States play a MAJOR role in rebuilding Japan after World War II?

• To turn an enemy into an ally and to create a more democratic plan
• To form an alliance with Japan that would work against communist China
• To place American-owned businesses throughout Japan and control its economy
• To prevent Vietnam from becoming the dominant country in the post-war region

Which statement BEST describes the relationship of the U.S. and Japan after World War II?

• The U.S. helped Japan rebuild economically and socially after World War II and has maintained a peaceful relationship.
• The U.S. divided Japan along the 17th parallel line in order to occupy both nations and prevent the spread of communism.
• The U.S. occupied Japan for four decades after World War II in an effort to make sure they did not rebuild their military.
• The U.S. forced Japan to pay back war reparations as a result of Pearl Harbor which has caused economic problems for Japan.
  

The leader of the nationalist movement in Vietnam was

• General Douglas MacArthur
• Mao Zedong
• Ho Chi Minh
• Mohandas Gandhi

What was the name of the new army of young people Mao used to enforce his policies in  the 1960s?

• Red Guard
• Guerrilla Army
• Cultural Revolution 
• Collective Farms

What happened to students in 1989 that were protesting for greater political freedom in  Tiananmen Square in Beijing?

• Most students lost interest in the demonstration and returned quietly to classes.
• They were attacked by Chinese troops and many were killed or arrested.
• They were able to hold meetings with the Chinese government and present their  demands.
• They got so much positive publicity that the Chinese government had to give in to  their demands.

What was the meaning of the Domino Theory?

• Political decisions have to be built slowly

• International politics is a game, and there are always winners and losers

• if one country in a region became communist, others would quickly follow

• Few countries would really be interested in communism if they knew what it was like

Which is one post World War II reform that took place in Japan under the U.S.'s guidance?

• Japan began new alliances with China and Korea
• Japan rebuilt it's military and weapon production
• Japan focused on building up its agricultural production.
• Japan adopted a new constitution and democratic government.