WorksheetsHISTORY CONTENT TEST PART 2
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 43mins
Which of these best describes an authoritarian system?
Members in the country can vote to elect its leaders
Members are forced to obey a set of rules, at the expense of individual freedom
Individual rights are protected
All people are equal, and all property and work are shared equally
Which of these statements are true for the Soviet Union?
People could choose among two or more parties to vote for
Individuals and companies are free to develop, own and control resources
Government to plan and allocate all aspects of the economy
Country to be governed by a single political party
All land and means of production to be owned and provided by the state
Which of these statements define a free market economy?
Country to be governed by two or more political parties
Government only need to regulate the market and ensure fair competition
Government to distribute resources based on their assessment of what they economy should produce
Individuals and companies are free to develop, own and control resources and capital
When did USA and USSR both enter WWII?
1939
1940
1941
1942
When was the 2nd front (D-Day Landings) opened?
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
Which of these were discussed during the Yalta Conference?
USA's atomic superiority with the successful launch of the nuclear bombs
Germany to be divided into 4 zones of occupation
Control of Poland through holding of free elections
Sphere of influence in post-war Europe
Both Germany and Japan were already defeated by the time the Potsdam Conference was held. True or False?
True
False
Who were the leaders present during the Potsdam Conference?
Stalin
Truman
Churchill
Roosevelt
Attlee
What was Stalin's adoption of increasing communist parties' influence in satellite states called?
Satellite Tactics
Salmon Tactics
Salami Tactics
Peperoni Tactics
Which of the following were implementations of the containment policy?
Iron Curtain Speech
Truman Doctrine
Kennan's Long Telegram
Marshall Plan
Cominform
Which of these countries would receive aid under the Truman Doctrine in Mar 1947?
Britain
Greece
Turkey
France
Italy
Which of these statements about the Marshall Plan are TRUE?
Approx 13-15 billion dollars were spent
Military and economic aid were provided to vulnerable countries
The Soviet Union and its satellite states were offered assistance
Focused on building an economically strong Europe
Greece and Turkey received aid
To counter the Truman Doctrine & the Marshall Plan, the Soviet Union set up (a) in September 1947 to unite the communist states in Europe.
In Jan 1949, (a) was set up to coordinate Cominform's economic policies.
How many occupation zones were there in Berlin?
2
3
4
5
When was Bizonia formed?
Jan 1945
Jan 1946
Jan 1947
Jan 1948
Jan 1949
Which of these were new currencies that USA and/or Soviet Union introduced in Germany?
Ostmark
Reichsmark
Rentenmark
Deutschemark
When did the Berlin Blockade happen?
May 1948
Jun 1948
Jul 1948
Aug 1948
The (a) began in Jun 1948, with one plane reaching West Berlin every 30 seconds.
When was Trizonia formed?
April 1948
April 1949
April 1950
April 1951
What does NATO stand for?
(a)
Which of the statements are TRUE?
NATO was formed to strengthen American-European alliance and security of Western Europe
The NATO agreement included satellite states of USSR
The USSR formed Comecon in retaliation of the formation of NATO
The Warsaw Pact was to defend USSR against any further invasion, especially from Western Europe
East Germany, Britain, France and Italy were all under NATO
When was the Berlin Wall erected?
1948
1960
1949
1961
North and South Korea are divided by the _______ parallel.
37th
46th
48th
38th
36th
To argue that the Korean War was a civil war, who would've been the main instigators?
USA
Kim Il Sung
Stalin
Syngman Rhee
China
TRUE or FALSE: USA intended to continue protecting South Korea after the division of Korea
True
False
With Soviet support, the North Koreans established the (a) on 9 September 1948.
TRUE or FALSE? Syngman Rhee wanted a unified Korea and was willing to use force if necessary.
True
False
Which of these statements are TRUE?
The South Korean Army was ill-equipped and poorly trained
The North Korean People's Army was heavily armed with Soviet tanks and artillery
Stalin did not want to be entangled in a war against the USA
Communist China supported Korea in 1948
In 1949, Soviet Union achieved atomic parity with the USA
When was the Sino-Soviet alliance signed?
Feb 1948
Feb 1949
Feb 1950
Feb 1951
According to Dean Acheson's Defense Perimeter Speech, the USA was willing to wage war in Korea to protect Korea from communist influence. True or False?
True
False
Which of these statements are FALSE?
North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950
Dean Acheson's speech gave Stalin the confidence that USA would not intervene in Korea
NSC-68 gave Stalin the confidence that USA would not intervene in Korea
NSC-68 called for the USA to respond militarily if the Soviet Union reacted aggressively.
South Korean forces were provided the same weapons as North Korea
North Korea wanted foreign interference in bringing about a united Korea after the end of WWII. True or False?
True
False
Which of the following statements are TRUE?
There were border clashes between North and South, initiated by Syngman Rhee between 1949 and 1950.
South Korea invade North Korea first in June 1950
China was heavily involved in the initial invasion
Mao decided that China would intervene in order to protect its borders
MacArthur led the United Nations Joint Command to regain control of South Korea
At one point during the Korean War, Truman threatened to use the atomic bomb if needed. True or False?
True
False
When was the armistice treaty between North and South signed?
1951
1952
1953
1954
Which of these statements are FALSE?
Kim and Rhee did not want to end the war until they had achieved unification of Korea
The North Korean Army heavily depended on Soviet Union and China for their weapons
China and Soviet Union wanted to continue the fight
Rhee was pressured by USA to participate in the armistice talks
The armistice talks ended in 1951
After the Korean War & intensification of American involvement in the Asia-Pacific, SEATO was set up in 1954. What does it stand for?
(a)
Cuba was a major producer of
Oil
Tobacco
Cotton
Sugar
The _________________ of 1823 states that attempts to interfere in Latin America would be viewed as 'acts of aggression' against the USA.
Truman Doctrine
Cuban Revolution
NSC-68 Report
Monroe Doctrine
Which of these are reasons why Castro was able to come to power?
Batista was well-liked and and favoured by the Cubans
Batista exploited Cuba's commercial interests and established relationships with the American mafia
Batista was corrupt and repressed the Cuban people through violent means
Castro was a Marxist-Leninist
Castro was charismatic, bold and intelligent
What were the two actions implemented by Castro that soured American-Cuban relations?
Removal of Batista's dictatorial regime
Bartering more Cuban sugar for Soviet oil
Land Reform Law
Cuban Revolution
Which of these were steps taken by Castro after economic clashes with the USA?
Embargo of USA goods in Cuba
Nationalizing of oil refineries
Nationalizing of all American-owned banks, railways, ports, hotels and cinemas
Reduction of the Cuban Sugar Quota to 700,000 tonnes
Nationalizing all American-owned plantations
The (a) invasion sought to overthrow Castro's regime by training Cuban exiles.
Cuba's formal alliance with the Soviet Union happened in ______.
1960
1961
1962
There was never a formal alliance
Which of these were reasons for installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba?
There were missiles deployed in Turkey, close to Soviet Union
USA was hostile and aggressive towards Cuba
Soviet missiles could be used as leverage to demand further concessions
Increase Khrushchev's prestige in the communist bloc
All of the above
When did the American U2 spy plane first discover missile deployment?
14 Oct
15 Oct
16 Oct
17 Oct
The theory of (a) implied a full-scale nuclear war which would destroy the whole world.
Out of these options, which decision did Kennedy and the ExCom make?
Use diplomatic measures
Approach Castro
Impose Naval Blockade
Launch an Air Strike
Invade Cuba
Kennedy embarked on a strategy of (a) of prevent further Cuban armament and convince the Soviets to remove the missiles.
When did Kennedy announced the Naval Blockade in a televised speech?
20 Oct
21 Oct
22 Oct
23 Oct
24 Oct
Which of these statements are true?
Khrushchev appealed twice by sending private letters to Kennedy
Castro continued preparations for war
Khrushchev knew that he would have to make the first strike if necessary
Khrushchev ordered for the shooting down of an American U2 spy plane on 27 October
Kennedy was willing to make a deal with Khrushchev that included removing the Jupiter missiles in Turkey
Which of these were reasons for conflict resolution?
Kenendy and Khrushchev were both willing to wage war if needed
Kennedy and Khrushchev adopted backchannel diplomacy in their negotiations
Kennedy and Khrushchev understood and recognised the dangers of nuclear war and MAD
Kennedy and Khrushchev put Cuba's interests first in their negotiations
Khrushchev and Castro were intimidated by the naval blockade on Cuba
To ensure that there will be a direct and confidential communication between the superpowers, the (a) was established after the CMC.
Prior to WWII, Malayan nationalist groups like the (a) were formed to promote Malay nationalism.
Which of the following statements are true?
There was a cohesive and united nationalist movement in Malaya before the JO
The plural society in Malaya meant that immigrant groups paid closer attention to political developments in their homeland
Unlike India and Burma, Malaya was a profitable colony worth maintaining to help Britain pay off war loans
The Malayans viewed British positively upon their return, and still saw their as their superior colonial rulers.
The JO widened the rift between the ethnic groups, creating challenges to a unified independent Malaya
Name one anti-Japanese Malayan resistance movement/organisation
(a)
The formation of Kekuatan Rakyat Indonesian Istimewa (KRIS) was to achieve ___________________
Union between Indonesia and Malaya
Independence from the Japanese
more Malay rights under JO
communism in Malaya and Indonesia
The Malayan Union was implemented in ______.
1945
1946
1947
1948
Which of these statements are FALSE?
MacMichael went to the different Malay states to convince the sultans to agree to the Malayan Union
Under the Malayan Union scheme, the Sultans still retained political authority in Malaya
Malayan Union included Penang, Malacca and Singapore
All non-Malays would be offered citizenship as long as they were born/resided in the Malayan Union
Malayan Union would be administered by a new Governor-General
What were the reasons for unhappiness over the Malayan Union scheme?
The sultans would lose their political authority
Malays were afraid they would lose their special position and privileges
The Chinese felt it was unfair that they would not receive the same citizenship rights as the Malays
Malaya would still be under indirect rule
Dato Onn Bin Jaafar formed a united Malaya political front called (a) to lead the nationwide Malay protests against the Malayan Union.
Which of these is NOT a feature of the Federation of Malaya?
The British introduced the Federation of Malaya to placate the Malays due to their vested interest in the country
A British High Commissioner would be appointed to head the Federal Council
The Federation would restore the Sultans' governing powers
Penang and Malacca will be excluded from the Federation of Malaya
The AMCJA was organised in response to the Federation of Malaya. It was organised to fight for the rights of the non-Malays. What does AMCJA stand for?
(a)
AMCJA collaborated with (a) to launch a strike known as the All-Malaya Hartal.
When did the Malayan Emergency start?
1946
1947
1948
1949
1950
Which of the following statements are TRUE?
The MCP organised strikes with trade unions and used propaganda to achieve their goals
The MCP assassinated 3 European managers leading to the Emergency Law of 1948
The communist insurgency lasted for 15 years
The British used guerilla tactics to attack the communists
The Briggs Plan of 1950 isolated the MCP from the Min Yuan
Who was the High Commissioner assassinated by the MCP members?
Harold Briggs
Henry Gurney
Gerald Templar
Andrew Clarke
Gerald Templar used the ______________ approach by offering rewards to those who captured communists and promised _________ for deserters.
(a)
Which of these statements are FALSE?
To counter communist influence, Templar announced that the British planned to establish an independent united Malaya
The British introduced the Member System to promote more local opportunities in administration
MCP was a legal political party that contested in the 1955 Federal Elections
UMNO won the 1955 Federal Elections
To achieve independent, Malaya needed to demonstrate inter-communal cooperation
Which of these parties formed the Alliance Party?
MCP
MIC
MCA
UMNO
PAP
The Merdeka Mission of ____ saw Tunku Abdul Rahman persuading the British to grant Malaya independence.
1955
1956
1957
1958
Malaya achieved independence in _______.
Aug 1956
Aug 1957
Sep 1956
Sep 1957
Name one anti-colonial Vietnamese organisation prior to WWII/JO.
(a)
Which of the following best describe the sentiments of the Vietnamese during the JO?
The humilitating concessions to the Japanese resulted in the loss of respect for the French
The Vietnamese no longer feared French troops compared to before the JO
The JO provided the nationalist movements with more unity and cohesion
All of the above
Ho Chi Minh formed the (a) , which opposed the Japanese Occupation and sought to attain Vietnam's independence from French colonial rule.
Which of the following statements are FALSE?
There was a power vacuum after the defeat of Japan in Vietnam
Bao Dai was restored as the Emperor of Vietnam under the French colonial rule
Bao Dai was an anti-Japanese resistor
Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam independence in 1945.
The (a) saw the Ho Chi Minh leading the Viet Minh and supporters in widespread demonstrations against the French colonial administration, in Aug 1945.
The (a) divided Vietnam into two zones of occupation temporarily.
Which of the following best describe Vietnam post-JO?
France had to rely on economic and military support to carry out its aim of re-occupying Vietnam
The British forces arrived in Saigon to help facilitate French re-occupation of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh gave up control of Vietnam to the French during the Fontainebleu Talks
The French were unwilling to grant the Vietnamese any political concessions
The First Indochina War started in _______.
1945
1946
1947
1948
The First Indochina War lasted for _____ years.
8
10
12
14
Which of these were reasons for Viet Minh's strengths
Guerilla warfare & underground tunnel networks
General Giap's effective military strategies
Strong support base for supplies and intelligence reports
Emperor Bao Dai
Which of these is NOT a reason of French weakness
Emperor Bao Dai
Poor Military planning
Defeat of Dien Bien Phu
Support from the Chinese
With the defeat of Dien Bien Phu & the French, the Geneva Accords were signed in 1954. Which of these are NOT terms of agreement under the Accords.
Vietnam to be an independent country
Vietnam to be divided along the 38th parallel
National elections to be held in 1956 to reunify Vietnam
South Vietnam to be under Viet Minh rule
The Accords marked the end of French rule in Vietnam
