Unit 9 Quizs

Fascist

• A follower of a political philosophy characterized by authoritarian views and a strong central government, with no tolerance for opposing opinions.

• An advocate for democratic socialism and equal rights for all citizens.

• A supporter of free-market capitalism and minimal government intervention in the economy.

• A proponent of environmental conservation and sustainable development practices.

Poland

• A country in Central Europe that was invaded by Germany in 1939, marking the beginning of World War II.

• A country in South America known for its rainforests.

• An island nation in the Pacific Ocean famous for its beaches.

• A region in Africa known for its deserts.

Stalin’s Five-Year Plan

• A series of nationwide centralized economic plans in the Soviet Union, aimed at rapid industrialization and collectivization of agriculture.

• A military strategy used by Stalin during World War II.

• A cultural initiative to promote Soviet literature and arts.

• A plan to increase agricultural exports to Western countries.

Treaty of Versailles (1919)

• A peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

• An agreement that initiated World War I by dividing Europe into spheres of influence.

• A treaty that established the League of Nations without addressing the causes of the war.

• A pact that allowed Germany to regain territories lost during the war.

The Marshall Plan

• An American initiative passed in 1948 for foreign aid to Western Europe, providing over $12 billion in economic assistance.

• A military strategy developed by the United States during the Cold War.

• A trade agreement between the United States and Japan established in 1950.

• A cultural exchange program initiated by the United States in the 1960s.

Reparations

• Compensation imposed during the Treaty of Versailles on Germany following their defeat in World War I by the Allied and Associate Powers.

• Financial aid provided to Germany by the Allied Powers after World War I.

• A peace treaty signed between Germany and the Allied Powers.

• Military penalties imposed on Germany after World War I.

Czechoslovakia

• A sovereign state in Central Europe that existed from October 1918 until its peaceful dissolution into the Czech Republic and Slovakia on 1 January 1993.

• A region in Eastern Europe known for its mountainous terrain and rich history.

• A former province of the Austro-Hungarian Empire that was never independent.

• A modern-day country that was formed after World War II from various territories.

Anti-Semitic

• Prejudice against, hatred of, or discrimination against Jews.

• A form of cultural appreciation of Jewish traditions.

• Support for Jewish rights and equality.

• A political movement advocating for Jewish sovereignty.

Mussolini

• An Italian politician and journalist who founded and led the National Fascist Party, ruling the country as Prime Minister from 1922 until his ousting in 1943.

• A famous Italian artist known for his Renaissance paintings.

• An Italian scientist who made significant contributions to physics in the 20th century.

• A renowned Italian chef famous for his pasta recipes.

The Cold War

• A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States and their respective allies after World War II.

• A time of economic prosperity in Europe following World War II.

• A military alliance formed between the United States and Western European countries.

• A cultural exchange program initiated by the United Nations.