World History Semester 2 Exam Review Part 2

How did the Bolsheviks maintain control after overthrowing the provisional government?

• By promoting democratic participation

• By forming a coalition with other political parties

• By employing ruthless methods to suppress opposition

• By encouraging free speech and assembly

Which event is mentioned as a justification for the U.S. dropping the atomic bomb on Japan?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Normandy

• The Battle of Midway

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was one of the reasons the U.S. wanted to demonstrate its military strength by using the atomic bomb?

• To intimidate the Soviet Union

• To gain support from China

• To end the Cold War

• To establish a new world order

What was a potential consequence if the atomic bomb had not been used, according to the document?

• A prolonged war with Germany

• A costly invasion of Japan

• A peace treaty with Japan

• An alliance with the Soviet Union

What was the agreement between Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev and the United States to resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• The U.S. would invade Cuba

• The U.S. would remove missiles from Turkey

• The Soviet Union would increase military supplies to Cuba

• The Soviet Union would build more missile sites

What was one of the impacts of the Cuban Missile Crisis on the nuclear arms race?

• Increased production of nuclear weapons

• Initiation of a Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

• Complete disarmament of nuclear weapons

• No change in nuclear policies

What was one of the reasons for the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979?

• To support the Afghan communist government

• To expand Soviet territory

• To gain control of Afghan natural resources

• To establish a new trade route

During which years did the Soviet Union remain in Afghanistan after their invasion?

• 1978-1985

• 1979-1989

• 1980-1990

• 1981-1991

What significant event involving the Sandinistas occurred in 1979?

• They signed a peace treaty with the United States.

• They overthrew Anastasio Somoza.

• They established a monarchy.

• They joined the European Union.

Which countries provided aid to the Sandinistas after they set up a Socialist government?

• United Kingdom and France

• China and North Korea

• Cuba and the Soviet Union

• India and Pakistan