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WorksheetsAP World Review Unit 7.2: Global Conflict 1920-1945
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 38mins
What is true concerning the Weimar Republic?
It was not a republic or a democratic institution
Many people blamed it for the humiliating Treaty of Versailles
It was a totalitarian system in which only one party ruled
Western nations hailed it as a successful modern liberal democracy
Which of the following ideologies increased in popularity in places where imperialism was having a negative effect on the population?
Communism
Capitalism
Anarchism
Feminism
What was a major reason why Germany struggled to recover from World War I and experienced hyper-inflation in the 1920s?
Germany was forced to nationalize its major industries.
Germany lost its access to ports on the Mediterranean Sea.
Germany was forced to pay reparations to other European nations.
Germany entered into a lend-lease agreement with the United States.
Fascism embraces the idea of __________________
a socialist government concerned with patriotism, the military, and anticommunism.
a representative government concerned with nationalizing all major industries.
a communist government concerned with implementing social welfare programs.
a totalitarian government concerned with patriotism, the military, and anticommunism.
". . . The key-stone of the Fascist doctrine is its conception of the State, of its essence, its functions, and its aims. For Fascism the State is absolute, individuals and groups relative. Individuals and groups are admissible in so far as they come within the State. Instead of directing the game and guiding the material and moral progress of the community, the liberal State restricts its activities to recording results. The Fascist State is wide awake and has a will of its own. For this reason it can be described as ethical'. . . ."
— Benito Mussolini, Fascism: Doctrine and Institutions, Howard Fertig, 1932
Which statement expresses the main idea of the passage?
The people have a right to overthrow ineffective governments.
The state is more important than the individuals within it.
The state gets its authority from the power of individuals.
The establishment of an empire will cause division and chaos.
Many Italians supported the Fascist party because...
it promised to improve the economy and was intensely nationalist
it was the only political party available, since Mussolini eliminated other parties
it pledged to unite Italy and Germany together and create a large empire
it ended the influence of the Catholic Church over Italian politics
Which of the following articulates how the Great Depression was a cause of the rise of totalitarianism?
Capitalism and democratism were destabilized, as well as an increase in economic desperation
They increased national confidence due to the pride people had in their nationhood and their ethnicity
Every Western nation began to blame the Jewish population, leading to a rise in anti-semitism across Europe
The Great Depression did not affect nations like Italy, Spain, and Germany, allowing them to create totalitarian states
How did the Nazis take power in Germany?
By the "black shirts" march that scared the leadership into granting Hitler the position of Prime Minister
By espousing anti-semitic ideologies that were very popular among all German people
By getting Nazi's elected into positions of power and using the constitution to consolidate Hitler's power
By the "Beer Hall Putsch" in 1923, when Hitler took over the Weimar Government by force
Which of the following describes Nazi beliefs concerning women?
That women should contribute to industrialization efforts of the nation in an equal capacity
That women are mentally stronger than men, and and therefore should make the decisions regarding the family
That women should be devoted to domestic pursuits and further the goals of the state through childbirth and childrearing.
That women are required to have at least one male heir in order to further the aristocratic goals of the nobility
Stalin focused of industrialization and increased production in the Soviet Union by using...
Fourteen Points
Five-Year Plans
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
5 Powers and 9 Powers Act
Which of the following best describes this cartoon (by David Lowe of Great Britain, produced in 1938 in KEN magazine)?
Hitler is a puppeteer, manipulating Mussolini into becoming a fascist dictator
The appeasement of Hitler by Neville Chamberlain was a terrible choice
The alliance between Hitler and Stalin will eventually allow Hitler to rise unchecked
Hitler's destruction of Italy allowed him to create a puppet government and control the nation
The invasion of Ethiopia by Italy in 1935 was significant because
it threatened France.
it caused Britain and France to declare war against Germany.
it marked the first in a series of aggressions by European nations in the 1930s.
it brought most of western Europe under Nazi control.
This painting, "Guernica" by Pablo Picasso represents the tragedies of what?
Hitler's Blitzkrieg War against Poland
The Battle of Stalingrad and the house-to-house fighting involved
The death and destruction in the trenches of World War I
The Spanish Civil War, supported by Hitler's forces
Which of the following American policies most affected Latin America during the interwar years?
Dollar Diplomacy
Communist Containment
Marshall Plan
Monroe Doctrine
What does this Mural, painted by Diego Rivera, indicate about the Interwar Period in Mexico?
The impact of Bananas on the Mexican economy
The revolutionary ideology of Fidel Castro and Che Guevara
An increase in communist sentiment
The increasing involvement of Americans in Mexico's economy
Which of these was a strategy utilized by Indians in the interwar period in their attempts to achieve independence?
What policy, practiced by Ghandi, was successful in achieving world recognition for Indian Independence?
Appeasement
Cooperation
Radical Islamism
Ahimsa
Manchuria was a logical target for Japanese expansion because
it was owned by Korea, and therefore now a "part" of Japan due to their annexation of Korea
Manchuria had once belonged to Japan, back in the 1400s, and they believed they should have it again
it had an abundance of natural resources that were important to the production of war machines
China wanted to rid itself of the area, and allowed Japan to take it, so long as they did not invade the rest of China
What were the immediate results of Japan's invasion of China in 1937?
Cities like Beijing and Nanking fell to Japanese forces and civilians were brutally raped and murdered.
China was immediately defeated by Japan, and Japan overran the entire nation with soldiers and citizens.
Japan lost to China due to the overwhelming support of its British and French allies
Japan was unable to break the immense walls of Nanking, and was its resources were taxed by the invasion
The Nationalists and the Communists suspended their civil war to fight together against what nation during World War II?
Japan
Thailand
Australia
Mongolia
What was the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere"?
The nation created when the Vietnamese eliminated the French from within their borders.
The first empire created by Indonesia, during World War II.
The early name for China's Nationalist government that took up residence on Taiwan.
The attempt by the Japanese to conquer and then unite all Asian nations together under their leadership.
Which of the following date is the beginning of World War II for the Eastern part of the world?
1935 - Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia
1937 - Japanese invasion of China
1939 - Hitler's invasion of Poland
141 - Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor
Germany used what type of strategy to quickly overwhelm their opponents?
Containment
Total War
Blitzkrieg
Appeasement
What was this poster, produced in the early 1940s promoting?
an increase in war-time production by non-fighting civilians
voting rights for women due to their involvement in the war effort
the need for equality in pay among women who work in wartime factories
the prevalent sexism of the 1930s and 1940s
Which of the following was a common characteristic of the Soviet Union, Germany under Adolf Hitler, and Italy under Benito Mussolini?
Government-funded arts programs designed to encourage freedom of expression
An emphasis on reducing military spending to ensure economic stability
Government ownership of the means of production and distribution
A one-party political system that denied basic human rights to citizens
General Matsui
Emperor Meiji
Which geographic factor was most significant in helping the Soviet Union withstand German attacks in World War II?
The Ural Mountains served as a barrier to advancing German armies.
Distance and harsh winters disrupted German supply lines.
Extensive food-producing areas kept the Soviet armies well fed.
Numerous ports along the Arctic Sea allowed for the refueling of Soviet transport ships.
Which of the following is an accurate description of the euphemism "Comfort Women?"
Women who went to work in factories during the war who were responsible for making munitions, planes, and other equipment.
Women who worked on the home front to provide comfort for the men on the front lines by conserving metal, proteins, and farming their victory gardens.
Asian women (primarily Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese) forced into prostitution and military brothels by the Japanese military.
Entertainers who went overseas to provide performances for the troops to keep up morale during World War II.
Which headline is most closely associated with the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
"Japan Signs Treaty of Kanagawa"
"Nuclear Bombs Dropped on Japan"
"Japan Invades Korea"
"Japan Hosts Discussion on Greenhouse Gases"
Who were the Night Witches?
The female spies that infiltrated the Nazi regime and assassinated Hitler
The Nazi women guards in charge of women's barracks during the Holocaust
The Russian female unit that flew old planes and bombed Germans
Women who worked the night shift in the hospitals in Europe
Which of the following was an atrocity committed by the Allied Powers during World War II?
The "Asian Holocaust" - or the elimination of at least 20 Million Asian people.
The firebombing of Tokyo that killed 100,000 Japanese, mostly civilians.
The brutal treatment of prisoners of war on what is now known as the Bataan Death March.
The starvation, horrible treatment, and elimination of 6 million Jewish people during what is known as the Holocaust.
Which of the following leaders was NOT one of the Allied leaders during World War II?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Josef Stalin
Philippe Pétain
Why did Truman order the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japanese cities?
He hoped to demonstrate the superior power of the United States.
He hoped to obtain Japan’s unconditional surrender and avoid a ground invasion.
He was worried that Japan was growing stronger and gaining more territories as the war progressed.
He was angry that Japan had rebuffed his attempts to negotiate a peace settlement.
What was the primary economic activity of the United Fruit Company in Latin America during the 1920s and 1930s?
Manufacturing of textiles and garments
Production and export of bananas and other tropical fruits
Development of tourism and hospitality industry
Mining and extraction of precious metals
How did the United Fruit Company influence political affairs in Latin American countries during the 1920s and 1930s?
By supporting local artists and cultural movements
By funding educational institutions and scholarships
By promoting environmental conservation efforts
By backing military coups and influencing government policies
Which of the following terms is often used to describe the United Fruit Company's dominance in Latin America during the early 20th century?
Fruit Empire
Agro-Industrial Complex
Banana Republic
Plantation Economy
What was the primary cause of the Chinese Civil War between WWI and WWII?
The influence of Western powers in Chinese politics
The invasion of China by Japan
The economic collapse following the Great Depression
The conflict between the Nationalists and the Communists over control of China
Who was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party during the Civil War period?
Yuan Shikai
Mao Zedong
Chiang Kai-shek
Sun Yat-sen
Which event marked the temporary alliance between the Chinese Nationalists and Communists during the 1930s?
The May Fourth Movement
Increased Japanese Aggression
The Northern Expedition
The Long March
What was a significant challenge faced by the Weimar Republic?
Political fragmentation and economic stability
Overwhelming support for monarchy
Political unity and economic prosperity
Political fragmentation and economic instability
What role did women primarily take on in factories during World War II?
Managers of factory operations
Designers of military uniforms
Production line workers manufacturing war supplies
Supervisors overseeing male workers
Who was the iconic figure representing women workers during World War II?
Lady Liberty
Wonder Woman
Betty Boop
Rosie the Riveter
What was the primary message of the 'We Can Do It!' poster featuring Rosie the Riveter?
Encouraging women to join the military
Promoting women's suffrage
Boosting morale and encouraging women to work in factories
Advocating for equal pay for women
Which of the following was a significant challenge faced by resistance movements in occupied Europe during World War II?
Internal conflicts and lack of coordination
Abundance of resources and weapons
Overwhelming support from local populations
Lack of support from the Allied forces
What was the primary purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?
To establish a new world order after World War II
To prosecute Nazi war criminals for crimes against humanity
To create the United Nations
To negotiate peace treaties with Axis powers
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Holocaust?
The beginning of the Cold War
The creation of the State of Israel
The establishment of the League of Nations
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
What was the role of the Einsatzgruppen during the Holocaust?
They were involved in the propaganda efforts of the Nazi regime
They were tasked with the liberation of concentration camps
They were mobile killing units that executed mass shootings
They were responsible for the transportation of Jews to concentration camps
What was a significant impact of European colonial rule on African economies during the interwar period?
Establishment of a unified African currency
Complete eradication of traditional agricultural practices
Increased reliance on cash crops and export-oriented economies
Rapid industrialization and economic independence
How did the Great Depression affect African colonies during the interwar period?
It led to a significant increase in European investment in African infrastructure
It resulted in the immediate independence of several African nations
It caused a decline in demand for African raw materials, leading to economic hardship
It had no significant impact on African economies
What was a key characteristic of fascist corporatism in Italy under Mussolini?
Promotion of free-market capitalism without any state interference.
Complete privatization of all industries.
State intervention in the economy to align with national interests.
Decentralization of power to local governments.
How did fascist corporatism differ from socialism?
Fascist corporatism abolished private property, while socialism did not.
Fascist corporatism maintained private ownership but controlled it through state intervention, unlike socialism which advocated for collective ownership.
Fascist corporatism promoted class struggle, while socialism aimed for class harmony.
Fascist corporatism focused on international cooperation, whereas socialism focused on national self-sufficiency.
What were the 'rat lines' after World War II?
Communication lines between the US and Soviet Union
Escape routes used by Nazi officials to flee Europe
Secret routes used by Allied forces to infiltrate Axis territories
Supply lines for the Marshall Plan
Which South American country was a common destination for Nazis escaping via rat lines?
Argentina
Chile
Mexico
Peru
What was a common theme in the art of the interwar period that reflected the pessimistic outlook of the time?
Depictions of war and its aftermath
Utopian visions of the future
Romanticized portrayals of nature
Celebration of technological advancements
How did the Dada movement, which emerged during the interwar period, express its pessimism towards society?
By creating traditional and realistic art
By focusing on religious themes
By embracing chaos and irrationality in art
By promoting nationalistic propaganda
What is the term for what happened in the German Economy following the war, between 1919 and 1923?
Hyperinflation
Gentrification
Third Reich
Final Solution
