Modern World History Quiz

What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?

• Democracy vs. Fascism

• Capitalism vs. Communism

• Monarchy vs. Republic

• Socialism vs. Feudalism

Which event is often considered the starting point of the Cold War?

• The Yalta Conference

• The Berlin Airlift

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The Korean War

What was a major motive for European imperialism in the 19th century?

• Desire for cultural exchange

• Need for new markets and raw materials

• Spread of democracy

• Religious freedom

Which European country colonized the Congo in Africa?

• France

• Germany

• Belgium

• Portugal

What was the primary resource sought by European powers in Africa during the age of imperialism?

• Oil

• Gold and diamonds

• Spices

• Silk

Which Asian country was known as the "Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire?

• China

• Japan

• India

• Indonesia

What was the Boxer Rebellion?

• A movement to expel foreigners from China

• A Japanese invasion of Korea

• A British campaign in India

• A Russian revolution

Which Latin American country was heavily influenced by the United States through the Monroe Doctrine?

• Brazil

• Mexico

• Cuba

• Argentina

What was the main cause of World War I?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The rise of fascism

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Great Depression

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente in World War I?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

• France, Russia, United Kingdom

• United States, Japan, Italy

• Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, Germany