WH Review Day 5

Use the excerpt to answer the question. (13) We call upon the Government of Japan to proclaim now the unconditional surrender of all the Japanese armed forces, and to provide proper and adequate assurances of their good faith in such action. The alternative for Japan is prompt and utter destruction. —from the Potsdam Declaration, issued on July 26, 1945

The policy described in the excerpt resulted in

• the first air attacks on Tokyo.

• the destruction of naval forces at Leyte.

• the establishment of air bases on Okinawa.

• the dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

How did the Ottoman Empire influence Portugal to find a sea route to India?

• by controlling access to direct overland trade routes to Asia

• by providing Europeans with advanced navigational technology

• by creating accurate maps of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

• by forbidding Asian countries from developing merchant fleets

Based on this excerpt, cultural diffusion is BEST explained as the

Mexican Americans of South Texas are a unique blend of Mexico and the United States that have evolved to create a dynamic culture known for its variety of music, highlighted by the more popular Tejano, and culinary specialties such as fajitas, flour tortillas and frijoles a la charra. The South Texas area is rich in traditions and folklore that offer insight into the values and ideology of the people.

• spreading of ideas from one culture to another.

• shared commitment to the same cultural values.

• reduction of access to one cultural group.

• incorporation of ideas into a culture.

A major fast-food chain from the United States has become the most popular fast-food restaurant in China. Which factors have MOST influenced this success?

• A. the combination of trade and cultural diffusion

• B. the combination of migration and adaptation

• C. the combination of technology and innovation

• D. the combination of socialism and central planning

In 1833 the British government passed the Factory Act to improve conditions for children working in factories. Young children were working very long hours in workplaces where conditions were often terrible. The basic act was as follows:

no child workers under nine years of age

employers must have an age certificate for their child workers

children of 9–13 years to work no more than nine hours a day

children of 13–18 years to work no more than twelve hours a day

children are not to work at night

two hours schooling each day for children

four factory inspectors appointed to enforce the law

Based on the text, what was the relationship between industrialization and labor reform in Britain in the 1800s?

• Industrialization strengthened the belief that only workers and employers should negotiate workplace conditions.

• Industrialization enabled factory owners to establish workplace conditions without government oversight.

• Industrialization stimulated support for measures designed to protect children from workplace abuses.

• Industrialization confirmed the belief that all child workers should be treated equally by government.

Use the graph to the left to answer the question. Which conclusion is BEST supported by the information in the graph?

• The government allowed child labor so that families could earn more money.

• Women became the primary income earners in most American families.

• Large numbers of immigrant workers arrived to take jobs in the United States.

• American families found it increasingly difficult to maintain their standard of living.

How did Mahatma Gandhi help India achieve its independence from Great Britain?

• by leading a revolutionary war

• by promoting the use of passive resistance

• by introducing a resolution to the United Nations

• by becoming a member of the British Parliament

To meet the challenges described herein, our response to terrorism cannot depend on military or law enforcement alone. We are committed to a whole of government counterterrorism effort that focuses on countering violent extremism; building the capacity of partner nation security forces to address threats within their own borders and participate in regional counterterrorism operations; and strengthening relationships with U.S. partners around the world to make the rule of law a critical part of a broader, more comprehensive counterterrorism enterprise.

Based on the text, how has the U.S. government responded to the challenges of confronting global terrorism?

• A. by weakening international commitments to avoid future conflict

• B. by focusing on efforts at home to keep the country isolated

• C. by strengthening international coalitions to find solutions

• D. by relying heavily on military invasions worldwide

Tupac is the father of hip hop and there are 7 continents and 5 oceans.

• True

• False

How did Prince Henry the Navigator affect Portuguese exploration?

• He financed efforts to make advancements in sailing.

• He pioneered weapons that aided the colonization of indigenous people.

• He introduced the idea of blending local belief systems with Christianity.

• He supported the alliances of tribal powers against invasions of outside forces.