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WorksheetsConflict and Cooperation
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 58mins
Causes of World War I
- Nationalism
- Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
- Build-up of military and weapons
- Alliances
Which of the following is a cause of WWI?
A. Overthrow of the Russian Czar
Forming of European alliances
Invasion of Poland and Czechoslovakia
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Both Czarist Russia and Communist Russia governments could be described as
constitutional monarchies.
unlimited.
limited.
democratic republics.
Which of these statements would be classified as Communist Russia?
The USSR provided land to all citizens.
Stalin formed a totalitarian state.
The USSR had a free market economy.
The Russian Orthodox Church made many government decisions.
Which statement is an advantage of a free enterprise economy?
Secure future and job security
High unemployment rates
Poor product quality
Competition and lower prices
Which statement is a disadvantage of a communist economy?
Secure future and job security
High unemployment rates
Poor product quality
Competition and lower prices
Which event initially caused the division of the superpowers of the Cold War?
Berlin Wall
Iron Curtain
Different opinions about government
Buildup of nuclear weapons
Which shows the correct sequence of conflicts in 20th Century Europe?
World War I, Cold War, Russian Revolution
World War I, World War II, Russian Revolution
Russian Revolution, World War II, Cold War
Cold War, Russian Revolution, World War II
An agreement of cooperation and support of a nation during war time is called
a treaty.
militarism.
nationalism.
an alliance.
1. Its purpose is to bring all nations of the world together to work for peace.
2. It seeks to help people live better lives, to eliminate poverty, disease and illiteracy in the world.
3. All member states have sovereign equality.
4. Its headquarters are located in New York City.
What international organization is described above?
League of Nations
European Union
Commonwealth of Independent States
United Nations
A command economy differs from free enterprise economy in which way?
government owns land and resources
worker incentives
many product choices
private ownership
What happens next?
- Surrender of Italy
- Germany surrenders
- Dropping of atomic bomb
- ?
World War I
The Russian Revolution
World War II
The Cold War
Which organization was formed to create a balance of wealth and power in Europe?
The Commonwealth of Independent States
The United Nations
The United States of Europe
The European Union
What led to the following events?
· Space Race
· Cuban Missile Crisis
· Berlin Blockade
the policies of the United Nations
the spread of democracies across Eastern Europe
the alliance between the US and Great Britain
the mistrust between the US and USSR
Which event marked the end of the Cold War and a more unified Europe?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Beginning of WWII
Fall of the Berlin Wall
Russia pulls out of WWI
What occurred after the fall of the Berlin Wall?
Cold War tensions increased in Europe
League of Nations improved European relations
The Russian Revolution divided Europe
Communism in Europe declined
Land (natural resources), capital, labor, and entrepreneurship are all part of...
government ownership
poor product quality
factors of production
scarcity of resources
Which best describes a command economy ?
private ownership
little government control
advanced technology
few product choices
In 1892, France and Russia became military allies. Later, Germany signed an agreement to protect Austria. If any nation attacked Austria, Germany would fight on her side. France and Russia had to support each other as well. For instance, if France got into a war with Germany, Russia had to fight Germany, too. This meant that in any war, Germany would have to fight on two fronts: France on the west and Russia on the east.
If Russia and Germany went to war, which country had to help Russia?
England
Belgium
Austria
France
When World War I broke out, what role did Great Britain actually play?
She remained neutral with Switzerland.
She sided with Germany and Austria.
She joined France in fighting Germany.
She fought Russia after its revolution.
Why is it important for European nations to cooperate?
Their trade is dependent on a common currency.
There are many nationalities and ethnicities.
There is one common language between nations.
They are under constant threat of war.
When a government spreads information that contains half-truths, loaded words, and testimonials in order to help or hurt a cause, this is called
propaganda.
nationalism.
advertising.
isolationism.
European nations are close to one another. Extensive shipping and railroad systems that reach into every part of the continent bring Greek olives, Spanish leather, Irish linen, Italian automobiles, and French perfume to neighboring countries. European trade extends beyond the continent, too. Ships arrive and depart daily from Europe’s main ports and connect Europe to the world.
From the passage, you can conclude that....
French perfume is carried by railroad to countries all over the world.
They are close together and depend on each other as trading partners.
Americans sell products to European countries.
Most European countries are self-sufficient and can survive on their own.
One of the purposes of the the United Nations is to work towards...
making all countries wealthy.
the development and well-being of all nations.
establishing democratic governments.
the increase of life in the Soviet Union.
The Soviets used propaganda in order to
increase trade with other countries.
take over surrounding countries.
become a military power.
make others support communism.
In a free enterprise economy, the ability to make personal and economic decisions is
an advantage of consumers and entrepreneurs.
only applies to citizens twenty years or older
guaranteed to all citizens from birth.
a disadvantage for the upper class.
France, Soviet Union, The United States and Great Britain
