II QUARTER EXAM

The rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union was called:

• COLD WAR

• WORLD WAR II

• KOREAN WAR

Answer explanation

The rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union is known as the Cold War, which was characterized by political tension and military rivalry without direct conflict, unlike World War II or the Korean War.

What is communism?

• The government controls the economic and political system.

• Equality is an American value.

• It is a person who uses violence for political reasons.

Answer explanation

Communism is a political and economic ideology where the government has control over the economic and political system, aiming for a classless society. The other options do not accurately define communism.

What were the main ideologies of North and South Korea during the Korean War?

• North Korea: Communism, South Korea: Capitalism

• North Korea: Democracy, South Korea: Authoritarianism

• North Korea: Feudalism, South Korea: Socialism

Answer explanation

During the Korean War, North Korea adhered to communism, seeking to spread this ideology, while South Korea embraced capitalism, focusing on a market-based economy. This ideological divide was central to the conflict.

What do you call a person who uses violence for political gains?

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Answer explanation

A person who uses violence for political gains is called a terrorist. This term specifically refers to individuals or groups that employ violent acts to achieve political objectives.

It is an economic system in which people and businesses have the freedom to own property and make money by doing business:

• Capitalism

• Communism

• Feudalism

Answer explanation

Capitalism is an economic system where individuals and businesses can own property and operate for profit, distinguishing it from communism and feudalism, which have different ownership and economic structures.

Who sent the first man to the moon?

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Do you think you will pass the class this II Quarter?

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What event does the following image represent?

• September 11 attacks

• Korean War

• Space race

Answer explanation

The image represents the September 11 attacks, a significant event in U.S. history marked by terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001, leading to widespread global impact and changes in security policies.

Is the system that makes the rules and laws that guide our country:

(a)  

List three types of workers who provide a government services:

• Judges, Teachers and Police officers.

• Teachers, Students, Principal

• Ronaldo, Suarez, Benzema.