Unit 6 Review Quizs #2

Major reasons for the trend illustrated by the graph

• The fall of communist governments in Eastern Europe

• The formation of oil cartels, such as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

• A general decline in the standard of living for people in developing countries

• An increase in global interdependence resulting from modern technology and expanded trade agreements

The political boundaries shown on the map of the Middle East in the 1910s were the result of

• imperialism

• nationalism

• colonialism

• revolution

. . . The Communist party of the Soviet Union has been and remains a natural and inalienable part of social forces. Their cooperation will make it possible to attain the ultimate goal of Perestroika: to renew our society within the framework of the socialist choice, along the lines of advance to a humane democratic socialism. . . .

• Mikhail Gorbachev

• Leonid Brezhnev

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

Geographic context of the historical developments shown on this map.

• This map shows the colonial territories in Africa in 1955.

• This map depicts the trade routes of the Silk Road in 1200.

• This map illustrates the boundaries of the Roman Empire in 100 AD.

• This map represents the major cities of Europe in the 18th century.

The changes in political boundaries shown on the maps occurred mainly because of

• colonialism

• nationalism

• globalization

• imperialism

Country with the highest life expectancy

• Ireland

• Japan

• Venezuela

• Greece

What is a significant effect of increased global interdependence?

• Countries are more affected by economic and political changes in other parts of the world.

• Countries become completely self-sufficient and less reliant on others.

• Countries experience a decrease in trade and economic collaboration.

• Countries can isolate themselves from global issues more easily.

Individuals who contributed to the changes depicted in the maps from 1950 to 1980.

• Kwame Nkrumah and Jomo Kenyatta

• Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu

• Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru

• Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which Soviet policy, introduced alongside Perestroika, aimed to increase transparency and freedom of information?

• Glasnost

• Stagnation

• Collectivization

• Détente

Claim supported by the evidence included in the maps.

• By 1980, most African countries had become independent.

• By 1980, most African countries were still colonies.

• By 1980, Africa was primarily governed by European powers.

• By 1980, African countries were experiencing civil wars.