Worksheets21st Century United States Final
Total questions: 62
Worksheet time: 5hrs 55mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What resources and events allowed the United States and the Soviet Union to become the World's "Superpower"?
a)
Oil and World War II
b)
Transportation and the Cold War
c)
Nuclear Weapons and Space Technology
d)
Sporting events and September 11, 2001
2.
What was the intent of the Marshall Plan?
a)
to create the League of Nations
b)
to help rebuild Europe after World War II
c)
to help raise funds to support military families during World War I
d)
to create a commission to stop communism following the Koran War
3.
Which war ended when the Soviet Union collapsed?
a)
World War I
b)
World War II
c)
Vietnam War
d)
Cold War
4.
What was the most likely reason the communist economy was unsuccessful in the Soviet Union?
a)
It relied on an outdated system of trade.
b)
It lacked incentives for people to keep up high production levels. You could not move up into a higher working status.
c)
The government did not have enough control.
d)
It relied on high numbers of illiterate workers.
5.
Which statement is true about world politics after the collapse of the Soviet Union?
a)
The United States became isolated and stayed out of world politics.
b)
Great Britain and China became the new superpower nations.
c)
All nations became more isolated and global trade decreased.
d)
The United States became the only superpower in the world.
6.
What is one way the United States attempted to prevent the spread of communism in Latin America?
a)
The United States rigged elections to prevent communist from winning.
b)
The United States refused to trade with this region.
c)
The United States used nuclear bombs in this region.
d)
The United States supported anti-communist (pro-American) dictators in this region.
7.
How did the Eisenhower Doctrine impact the Cold War?
a)
It provided funding for what would become the Space Race.
b)
It successfully broke the Berlin Blockade.
c)
It prevented the Soviet Union from involving itself with issues in the Middle East.
d)
It inspired the American policy of containment.
8.
What was the intent of the Marshall Plan?
a)
to create the League of Nations
b)
to help rebuild Europe after World War II
c)
to help raise funds to support military families during World War I
d)
to create a commission to stop communism following the Koran War
9.
Number 7 on the map is...
a)
Africa
b)
China
c)
The Balkans
d)
Russia
10.
Number 5 on the map is...
a)
Africa
b)
The Balkans
c)
The Middle East
d)
The Near East (Russia)
11.
Number 6 on the Map is...
a)
The Middle East (Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia)
b)
The Near East (Russia)
c)
The Far East (China)
d)
The Balkans
12.
Number 4 on the map is...
a)
The Middle East
b)
The Near East (Russia)
c)
The Far East (China)
d)
Africa
13.
Number 4 on the map is...
a)
The Middle East
b)
The Near East (Russia)
c)
The Far East (China)
d)
Africa
14.
Number 6 on the Map is...
a)
The Middle East (Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia)
b)
The Near East (Russia)
c)
The Far East (China)
d)
The Balkans
15.
Number 5 on the map is...
a)
Africa
b)
The Balkans
c)
The Middle East
d)
The Near East (Russia)
16.
Where is Serbia located?
a)
Africa
b)
The Balkan Peninsula
c)
The Caribbean
d)
The Far East
17.
Where is Serbia located?
a)
Africa
b)
The Balkan Peninsula
c)
The Caribbean
d)
The Far East
18.
Number 3 on the map is...
a)
The Balkans
b)
The Middle East
c)
The Near East (Russia)
d)
The Caribbean
19.
Number 4 on the map is...
a)
The Middle East
b)
The Near East (Russia)
c)
The Far East (China)
d)
Africa
20.
Number 2 on the map is...
a)
Central America
b)
The Caribbean
c)
The Balkans
d)
Africa
21.
What is the main reason for the United States' involvement in the Middle East?
a)
This area is known for its religious persecution of Jewish people.
b)
The United States depends on the oil reserves located in this area.
c)
This area experiences extreme periods of drought.
d)
The United States wanted to help the region become a strong nuclear power.
22.
Which of the following describes a major reason for the increased activity of the Al Qaeda terrorist group against the United States?
a)
The American military entered Saudi Arabia in the early 1990s to prepare to liberate Kuwait.
b)
The Al Qaeda terrorist group did not like American military uniforms.
c)
The United States was determined to bring religious freedom to their countries.
d)
The Al Qaeda terrorist group wanted to take over the United States.
23.
Which country is rivaling the United States in economic development?
a)
Spain
b)
Mexico
c)
China
d)
France
24.
Which country has a growing positive relationship with the United States?
a)
Sudan
b)
Russia
c)
China
d)
Mexico
25.
Name the country who's greatest ally and supporter is the United States.
a)
China
b)
Afghanistan
c)
Iran
d)
Israel
26.
This country is a growing power because of their economy and weapons.
a)
Sudan
b)
China
c)
Russia
d)
Mexico
27.
The United States got involved in the Kuwait war because
a)
they wanted to pick on smaller countries
b)
they enjoyed war
c)
Soviet Union invaded South Korea over lumber production
d)
Iraq invaded Kuwait, which was involved in the oil production to the U.S
28.
Which resource has caused the most conflict in the middle east?
a)
oil
b)
lumbar
c)
land
d)
gems
29.
The terrorist attack of September 11, 2001 and the hunt for Al-Qaeda led to
a)
the Afghan invasion of Kuwait
b)
the United States going to war in Afghanistan
c)
Iran-Iraq War
d)
the Persian Gulf War
30.
The United States was involved in the Middle East to get what natural resource?
a)
Corn
b)
Oil
c)
Gold
d)
Land
31.
Who invaded Kuwait to gain control of their oil fields in the 1990's?
a)
United States
b)
Iraq
c)
Iran
d)
Afghanistan
32.
Which terrorist group was responsible for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks?
a)
Bin Ladden's
b)
Al Hussein
c)
Al Qaeda
d)
Al Ladden
33.
Which two places in the Balkans were violating Human Rights?
a)
Serbia and Iran
b)
Croatia and Iraq
c)
Serbia and Croatia
d)
Serbia and Balkans
34.
Why was the US involved in Africa?
a)
The US wanted to overthrow the African Government.
b)
The US wanted to give aid to drought areas such as Somalia and Darfur.
c)
The US wanted to take over oil fields in Africa.
d)
Africa was semi responsible for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
35.
Why is the United States concerned with Mexico and Central America?
a)
The US wants to adopt their culture.
b)
The US wants to change the governments in those areas.
c)
Mexico and Central America have impacted the U.S.'s immigration policy.
d)
The US and Mexico want to work together in future wars.
36.
What resources and events allowed the United States and the Soviet Union to become the World's "Superpower"?
a)
Oil and World War II
b)
Transportation and the Cold War
c)
Nuclear Weapons and Space Technology
d)
Sporting events and September 11, 2001
37.
Where is Darfur located?
a)
Somalia
b)
Sudan
c)
China
d)
The Balkans
38.
When did the computer industry grow quickly?
a)
During the United States space exploration in the 1960s
b)
During World War I
c)
During the Civil War
d)
During the roaring twenties
39.
To find the people responsible for attacking the U.S and to prevent future attacks was known as:
a)
The War on Terrorism
b)
The Cold War
c)
The Attack
d)
The War on the World
40.
Who was the number one suspect behind the terrorists attacks of 9/11?
a)
Adolf Hitler
b)
Saddam Hussein
c)
Osama bin Laden
d)
Mikhail Gorbachev
41.
The War on Terrorism began after the terrorists attack of September 11, 2001. George W. Bush responded by
a)
ordering an invasion of Afghanistan
b)
capturing Osama bin Laden
c)
meeting with Saddam Hussein
d)
strengthening the government of Iraq
42.
Which is an effect of the September 11, 201 terrorist attacks?
a)
The US overthrew the government in Iraq and Afghanistan, who were hiding Al Qaeda members.
b)
Thousands of Americans were killed.
c)
The US got involved in Iraq on the belief they had weapons of mass destruction.
d)
All of the above.
43.
____________ economy and nuclear power are growing.
a)
China
b)
Russia
c)
Afghanistan
d)
India
44.
_________________ has been a rival country of the U.S. economically, governmentally, and militarily.
a)
China
b)
Russia
c)
India
d)
Afghanistan
45.
U.S. troops continue to occupy ___________.
a)
China
b)
Russia
c)
Afghanistan
d)
Iraq
46.
What American governmental agency was created in response to September 11, 2001?
a)
Homeland Security
b)
Social Security
c)
Department of Weapons
d)
Weaponry Defense
47.
Which President was responsible for putting Homeland Security?
a)
Ronald Reagan
b)
George W. Bush
c)
Bill Clinton
d)
Barack Obama
48.
What is the purpose of Homeland Security?
a)
Increase security for domestic safety and prevent terrorist attacks.
b)
Develop weapons to protect the United States.
c)
Attack countries that we believe the have terrorist.
d)
Leave security and safety the same.
49.
Technology Advancements have led to improvements in which world area?
a)
Trade
b)
Disputes
c)
Wars
d)
Alliances
50.
How does globalization negatively impact the US economy?
a)
The United States is gaining jobs.
b)
The United States is losing jobs.
c)
The United States is making more money.
d)
The United States industries are getting bigger.
51.
Which title best completes the list below?
-Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States
-Reduce vulnerability of the United States terrorism
-Assist in the recovery from terrorist attacks
-Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States
-Reduce vulnerability of the United States terrorism
-Assist in the recovery from terrorist attacks
a)
Al Qaeda
b)
Homeland Security
c)
Terrorist
d)
NATO
52.
Which phrase best describes Iraq after the Taliban government was defeated?
a)
free elections... fighting continues
b)
free elections... peace is established
c)
no elections... fighting continues
d)
no elections.... peace is established
53.
Which country is rivaling the United States in economic development?
a)
Spain
b)
Mexico
c)
China
d)
France
54.
Which of the following describes a major reason for the increased activity of the Al Qaeda terrorist group against the United States?
a)
The American military entered Saudi Arabia in the early 1990s to prepare to liberate Kuwait.
b)
The Al Qaeda terrorist group did not like American military uniforms.
c)
The United States was determined to bring religious freedom to their countries.
d)
The Al Qaeda terrorist group wanted to take over the United States.
55.
Name the country who's greatest ally and supporter is the United States.
a)
China
b)
Afghanistan
c)
Iran
d)
Israel
56.
How are Americans trying to improve the current environmental issues?
a)
By Littering
b)
Going Green Initiative
c)
Cutting down more trees
d)
Building more homes
57.
What is one way the United States has influenced the culture of the rest of the World?
a)
high fashion (Jimmy Choo's)
b)
blue jeans
c)
classical music
d)
soccer
58.
Who is responsible for sharing American culture with other countries?
a)
School-age Children
b)
The President
c)
Movie Stars and Famous People
d)
Individual families
59.
The only food that is 100% American is...
a)
Hot Dogs
b)
Hamburgers
c)
Corn
d)
Fried Chicken
60.
In 1891, Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball while teaching school in Massachusetts.
•In 2008, teams from 74 countries competed in basketball for the Summer Olympics.
Which term best explains these facts?
•In 2008, teams from 74 countries competed in basketball for the Summer Olympics.
Which term best explains these facts?
a)
Cultural exchange
b)
Political cooperation
c)
Economic independence
d)
Educational achievement
61.
How does globalization negatively impact the US economy?
a)
The United States is gaining jobs.
b)
The United States is losing jobs.
c)
The United States is making more money.
d)
The United States industries are getting bigger.
62.
Technology Advancements have led to improvements in which world area?
a)
Trade
b)
Disputes
c)
Wars
d)
Alliances
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