Unit 7 Review

What was the Cold War? (who was it between, when did it happen)

Answer explanation

A period of tension, rivalry and competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union following World War 2.

Which side won the Chinese Civil War?

• The British

• The Nationalists

• The Communists

• The Republicans

What was the impact of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward?

• What was the impact of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward?

• The Nationalists were forced to flee to Taiwan

• Youth rose up against their elders and teachers to purify their culture

• Millions died of starvation as food production sharply declined

Why did Mao institute the Cultural Revolution?

• To purge people and elements in society that went against his brand of communism

• He thought that China had lost symbols of culture during the civil war

• To set aside money for museums and public parks that taught about Chinese dynasties

• He wanted to make sure everyone remembered the noble story of Chiang Kai-Shek

Which two countries competed for global influence following World War 2?

• Britain and France

• China and Germany

• Japan and United States

• United States and Soviet Union

Which economic system is where the individuals can make economic choices and have private ownership of goods and resources?

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Socialism

• Totalitarianism

Which economic system was created to have an equal distribution of wealth?

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Legalism

• Totalitarianism

Which economic system does the United States have?

• Capitalism

• Communism

Which economic system is where the decisions (what to make, how much to make, etc.) are made by the government?

• Capitalism

• Communism

What was the purpose of NATO and the Warsaw Pact?

• To make sure everyone in Europe felt protected

• To provide money and supplies to help countries rebuild after WW1

• They were defensive military alliances; an attack on one would be an armed response by all

• They were used to organize airlifts and transportation