2026 - 8.7-8.8 Learning Check

Who was the first black president of South Africa, known for his role in ending apartheid?

• Desmond Tutu

• Nelson Mandela

• Thabo Mbeki

• Jacob Zuma

What was the Prague Spring of 1968?

• A cultural festival in Czechoslovakia

• A period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia

• A military conflict in Czechoslovakia

• A natural disaster in Czechoslovakia

Which event is referred to as "1968: The Year of Revolt"?

• The American Civil War

• The French Revolution

• A series of worldwide protests and uprisings

• The Russian Revolution

The antiwar demonstration at Kent State University in 1970 resulted in:

• The end of the Vietnam War

• The resignation of the U.S. President

• The shooting of unarmed students by the National Guard

• The signing of a peace treaty

What was the cause of the conflict in Northern Ireland?

• Catholics suffering discrimination to Protestants

• The Irish potato famine

• The Easter Rising

• The Irish Rebellion

The Basque Homeland and Freedom (ETA) was primarily active in which country?

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

• Italy

The Shining Path is a guerrilla group, who tried to overthrow the government and replace it with a communist government, originated from which country?

• Colombia

• Peru

• Chile

• Argentina

Which term describes the easing of strained relations, especially in a political context, during the Cold War?

• Containment

• Detente

• Brinkmanship

• Isolationism

The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) was an agreement between which two countries?

• USA and China

• USA and USSR

• USA and UK

• USA and France

The Soviet-Afghan War lasted from 1979 to 1989. Which country did the Soviet Union invade?

• Iran

• Afghanistan

• Pakistan

• Iraq