Unit 10 World History Review

Which country emerged as a leading global superpower after World War I?

• Germany

• the United Kingdom

• the United States

• Japan

Why did the Japanese government act to create an empire on the Asian mainland during the 1930s?

• To limit Soviet expansion

• To spread communism to China

• To acquire a steady supply of raw materials

• To gain access to trade routes on the mainland

How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of conflict in Europe?

• Germany refused to join any European alliances.

• Nations pledged to intervene if an ally was attacked.

• Asian nations viewed the agreements as intentionally exclusive.

• The alliance between France and Austria-Hungary upset the balance of power

  among European nations.

How did the hyperinflation in the early 1920s affect the daily lives of German citizens?

• It led to an increase in savings and investments among the middle class.

• It caused widespread poverty and made basic goods unaffordable for many.

• It improved the international trade position of Germany by making exports cheaper.

• It had little to no effect on the daily lives of German citizens as wages adjusted accordingly.

One of the first issues Lenin chose to address following his takeover of Russia included —

• organizing Russia’s ethnic minorities into soviets

• reviving the economy with the New Economic Policy

• ending the practice of state-controlled collective farming

• equipping the Russian military with modern atomic weapons

Which of the following was a significant impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany after World War I?

• It led to a period of rapid economic growth in Germany

• It required Germany to accept responsibility for the war and to make reparations

• It expanded German territories in Europe

• It strengthened the German military

Which characteristic of German society in the 1930s best demonstrates it was a totalitarian state?

• The military rapidly declined in influence.

• Rationing limited the products civilians could buy.

• The government imposed heavy tariffs on imports.

• A charismatic dictator controlled much of the mass media.

Why is the Holocaust defined as the crime of genocide?

• The German government established ghettos for Jewish people.

• The German government acted with the intention of eliminating an entire race of people.

• The German government transported Jewish people away from their homes and countries.

• The German government prevented Jewish people from owning or operating any businesses or factories.

Which weapon greatly contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front?

• The submarine

• The machine gun

• The fighter plane

• The tank

What was one of the main reasons trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front?

• The trenches were too deep to be captured

• Soldiers preferred trench warfare for its safety

• The defensive advantage of trenches made it difficult for either side to make significant advances

• The weather conditions made it impossible to fight outside of trenches