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WorksheetsSurvey #1: 1900-1950s
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which choice best defines the term "nationalism?"
a)
Belief that one's culture is superior to another's
b)
Extreme pride in one's country or people
c)
System of alliances between similar peoples
d)
Increased buildup of military arms
2.
What is a nation-state?
a)
A political entity that coincides with cultural lines
b)
A cultural group (like the Jews)
c)
A political classification of a religion
d)
A religious classification of a culture
3.
Which choice best describes the term "ideology?"
a)
A system of government laws that dictate economic policy
b)
A system of cultural beliefs that govern customary practices
c)
A system of political doctrines forced onto a people
d)
A system of ideas and beliefs, especially in a political or economic context
4.
What is totalitarianism?
a)
A theocratic form of government
b)
A democratic form of government
c)
A dictatorial form of government
d)
An absolutist form of government
5.
Agree or Disagree: There will be cases of minority groups experiencing oppression and discrimination during the first half of the twentieth century.
a)
Agree
b)
Disagree
6.
What does the phrase "to the victor go the spoils" mean?
a)
Those who are defeated give their food stocks to the victors
b)
Those who are victorious in battle give all their spoiled food to the defeated
c)
Those who are defeated must return to their homeland without their weapons/ammo
d)
Those who are victorious in battle receive damage compensation and can call the shots
7.
True or False: The worldwide depression after WWI did not contribute to the rise of totalitarian regimes in Europe.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Agree or Disagree: Appeasement means that one party concedes to another various things in order to avoid open war.
a)
Agree
b)
Disagree
9.
Despite both World Wars taking place mostly in _____, many nations became involved and contributed to the fighting.
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
Europe
d)
South America
10.
After wars end, the victors usually occupy the land of the defeated. Why is this?
a)
To ensure a smooth transition to peace time (as well as to deter a resurgent enemy fighting force)
b)
To aid in the rebuilding process of infrastructure
c)
To round up war criminals and try them in court
d)
To extend political dominion over conquered lands
11.
Which choice best describes the Cold War?
a)
A war which is fought in cold climates
b)
A period of tense geopolitical and diplomatic relations between the communist USSR and democratic America (and their allies)
c)
A direct conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1991
d)
An economic battle between two powers to see who can produce the most and best goods
12.
This is a map of Europe in 1900. On which side of the continent is Russia?
a)
North
b)
South
c)
East
d)
West
13.
Is Great Britain connected to the continent by land?
a)
Yes
b)
No
14.
Where is Germany on the continent?
a)
East
b)
West
c)
Central
d)
What is Germany?
15.
This is Europe in 1939. Germany will have enemies on either side (two front war). What major powers will surround Germany?
a)
France
b)
Britain
c)
Russia
d)
All of them
16.
Lastly, what is this?
a)
A tornado funnel cloud
b)
An artillery shell explosion
c)
An atomic bomb cloud
d)
A smoke cloud from a fire
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