WorksheetsHistory Final
Total questions: 150
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How did Austria’s alliance with Germany affect Austria’s reaction to the assassination of Francis Ferdinand?
It prompted Austria to take a firmer stand against Serbia.
It prompted Serbia to send Austria an ultimatum.
It prompted Austria to negotiate with Serbia.
It prompted Austria to go to war with Germany.
What was the main reason that Britain entered the war?
because Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated
because it supported Slavic nationalism
because Germany invaded neutral Belgium
because it was an ally of France
How was imperialism a cause of World War I?
Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.
Colonies efforts to gain independence increased tensions in Europe.
Alliances among overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.
Efforts to stimulate trade increased tensions in European colonies.
How did the Japanese invasion help to unify China?
The Japanese took control and unified all of China under one political power.
The Communists and Guomindang formed a united front to fight the Japanese.
The Communists worked with the Japanese to win over Chinese peasants.
The Japanese supported the Guomindang unifying political power under one group.
Why did Mao Zedong claim the Long March was a victory for the Communists?
The Communists lacked organization and discipline, yet their power grew during the retreat.
The majority of people survived, despite the harsh conditions they encountered.
After the long retreat, the Communists defeated the Guomindang in an epic battle
It helped to win many converts to communism and served as a symbol of communist heroism.
What were two obstacles to progress that the fledgling Chinese republic faced?
warlord rule and nationalism
warlord rule and foreign imperialism
Marxism and foreign imperalism
Marxism and nationalism
Gandhi's actions in the independence movement were largely inspired by
Muslim legal codes
ahimsa and civil disobedience
English law and tradition
The United States Constitution
Other than independence, what else did Gandhi want for Indians?
equal rights for all castes
an Indian army
rapid Westernization
punishment of British colonial rulers.
What was one long-term effect of the Salt March?
It led other colonial rulers to support the British empire.
It led to the worldwide boycott on salt made by the British monopoly.
The international attention forced Gandhi to change his methods.
The international attention forced Britain to grant Indians some rights.
Why did Gandhi become such an influential leader in the Indian independence movement?
His emphasis on equality had widespread appeal.
His stressed the need for Hindu control of India.
His English law degree made him a shrewd politician.
His part in the Amritsar massacre made him a national hero.
What was the main impact of the Amritsar massacre on the Indian independence
movement?
It motivated the National Congress party to elect Gandhi.
It convinced many Indians that they needed full independence.
It led foreign countries to intervene on behalf of Indians.
It intimidated the Indian people into ending mass protests.
What did the Salt March symbolize?
India's ability to govern itself.
Indians' dependence on British salt.
India's attack on the government
India protest against the British oppression
Why did Gandhi call for boycotts on British goods?
He wanted Indians to rely less on material goods.
He wanted Britain to lose money.
He wanted Indians to be self-sufficient.
He wanted to create Indian monopolies.
Why did a crowd of Indians gather at an enclosed field in Amritsar?
to confront General Dyer
to demand independence from Britan
to protest the Rowlatt Acts
to hear Gandhi's first public speech
What was one effect of the Négritude movement?
It inspired many Africans to protest colonial rule.
It introduced new forms of Western art and writing.
It introduced Africans to different foreign cultures.
It called on people to wage war against the British.
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the Ottoman empire?
It forced Turkey and Persia to modernize and adopt Western culture.
It created the League of Nations, which oversaw Ottoman lands.
It dissolved the Ottoman empire.
It took away Ottoman land and redistributed it as mandates to Allies.
Which group would have been most likely to support the following statement from the Balfour Declaration?
"We should do nothing that will prejudice the religious or cultural rights of communities existing in the Palestine Mandate."
Ottoman Rulers
European Zionists
Jewish residents of Palestine Mandate
Arab residents of Palestine Mandate
How did the Paris Peace Conference affect Arabs?
Some Arab lands were made mandates of European powers.
Separate Jewish and Arab states were created.
Egypt and Palestine Mandate gained independence.
Arabs were freed from foreign domination.
Why did Atatürk want to westernize Turkey?
He wanted to ensure that Muslim religion and culture remained strong.
He wanted to expand Turkey by defeating the Ottoman empire.
He wanted to strengthen and modernize Turkey as a nation.
He wanted to expel the Greeks and British from Turkey.
What did the Pan-African Congress accomplish?
It forced Western leaders to revise their negative views of Africa.
It created a charter of rights for Africans that was approved by Western leaders.
It helped a few African colonies gain independence from their rulers.
It established a cooperation among Africans and African American leaders.
How did the Pan-African Congress work to end colonial rule?
It embraced Western culture and institutions.
It encouraged Africans to create a separate government and economy.
It stressed the importance of African arts and literature.
It called on colonial powers to approve a charter for African rights.
How did Africans think fighting in World War I would impact their lives?
They thought they would be granted more rights and opportunities.
They thought that colonial restrictions would grow even tighter.
They thought the victorious nations would abolish colonialism.
They thought that their lives would remain unchanged.
Why did President Franklin Roosevelt promote the Good Neighbor Policy?
to improve relations between the United States and Latin America
to end Latin American dependence on goods from the United States.
to end social inequality in Latin American nations.
to increase United States influence in Latin America
What was one effect of Latin American economic nationalism?
the policy of the good neighbor
the increase in demand for foreign oi
the development of domestic industry
the more equal distribution of wealth
What was a major theme of Mexican muralists such as Diego Rivera?
the struggles of the Mexican people for liberty.
a celebration of trade and industrial growth.
the need for a strong, authoritarian government.
the dangers of war and the revolution.
Why did many members of Mexico's elite class support the Mexican Revolution?
They wanted fairer distribution of land.
They wanted to reduce foreign control of Mexican business.
They wanted to lessen the influence of the Catholic Church.
They wanted greater social equality.
How were economic and political nationalism in Latin America related?
Both developed from a growing wish to end foreign dependence.
Both developed from the desire to reflect their culture and ancestry.
Both developed from the need to expand international trade.
Both developed from the Good Neighbor Policy with the United States.
What caused many people in the urban middle class to oppose Díaz’s dictatorship and support a political revolution?
They wanted a democratic government.
They wanted more land and better lives.
They wanted control of their companies.
They wanted better wages and homes.
In contrast to Lenin's "war communism," his New Economic Policy of 1921
outlawed all capitalist activities.
allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit.
rejected most of Marx's economic ideas.
led to severe food shortages and drop in production.
What was the result of the Allies' intervention in Russia's civil war?
A democratic provisional government was installed.
The war came to a rapid conclusion, preventing stalemate and further bloodshed.
The Reds appealed to nationalism and urged Russians to drive out the foreigners.
The Communists assassinated the royal family.
Which factor was a cause of BOTH revolutions in Russia in 1917?
the tsar's ineffective leadership of the troops at the front.
Russia's involvement in World War I
Russia's influence over the tsarina
the Provisional government's failure to address the country's problem.
How was Lenin’s “war communism” similar to tsarism?
Both furthered the rights of individuals over the interests of the state.
Both relied on secret police, terror, and autocratic rule.
Both were based on the popular appeal of a strong, charismatic leader.
Both were based on the inherited power of the landed aristocracy.
How did the Russian provisional government contribute to the outbreak of the October Revolution?
by restoring power to the tsar
by redistributing land to peasants
by keeping Russia in World War I
by giving Lenin a position of leadership
How did Lenin plan to apply Marxism to Russia?
by instituting widespread to suffrage reform
by putting Mensheviks in charge of government policy
by spontaneously overthrowing capitalsim
by creating an elite Socialist ruling party to lead a revolution
Which of the following factors was a cause of Russia’s March Revolution ?
Nicholas was a strong ruler who used force to impose his authority.
The outbreak of war in 1914 fueled national pride and united Russians.
Russia's economy remained solely focused on agriculture.
Russia experienced food and fuel shortages and huge causalities in World War I.
Why was the League of Nations significant?
It helped draft the peace treaties that brought World War I to an end.
It was the first attempt to create an organization where nations worked together for peace.
It helped the United States become a major world power.
It was an effective tool for stopping future wars.
What were the Fourteen Points?
Great Britain's plans for ending the war and rebuilding Germany.
the Allies' plan for punishing Germany and Austria-Hungary
Wilson's plan for ending the war and preventing future wars.
Wilson's plan for entering and winning the war.
What role did women play in the war effort during World War I?
They worked in war industries, manufacturing weapons and supplies.
They joined the pacifist movement.
They fought on the front lines and in the trenches alongside men.
They refused to support the war effort unless they were granted the vote.
How did the Treaty of Versailles create a climate that might cause another war in Europe?
Germany was forced to accept harsh treaty terms and might use force to undo the treaty or seek revenge.
The Central Powers and Russia were secretly planning to disrupt peace talks.
The Allies held Russia in contempt for negotiating its own peace with Germany and might seek war to punish Russia.
France was dissatisfied with the terms of the treaty and might go to war against the Central Powers to win better terms.
Which of the following is a key goal of Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
establishing spheres of influence
supporting free trade
maintaining isolation
honoring secret treaties
Which of the following examples is a characteristic of total war?
Governments loosen economic controls.
The press is censored to control public opinion.
A stalemate bogs down the war for an extended time.
Factories scale back on production to save energy for war effort.
How did the entrance of the Ottoman empire on the side of the Central Powers affect the war?
The allies lost a valuable supply line to Russia.
The Arabs gained access to desperately needed supplies.
The war ended more quickly.
The Arabs went to war against the Allies.
How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I?
It allowed battle fronts to move widely.
It shortened the length of the war.
It increased the number of casualties.
It brought the European colonies into the war.
Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front because
it was difficult for either side to launch an offensive.
the high casualty rate brought an end to battles quickly.
the Central Powers were unable to advance into France.
both sides suffered from a shortage of weapons and soldiers.
Why did the Ottoman empire suffer important losses in the Middle East?
The Ottomans were weakened by the Allied success at Gallipoli.
The French did not provide the Ottomans with enough support.
The Armenian army fought well in the Middle East.
The Arabs revolted against their Ottoman rulers.
What was the most significant effect of U-boat attacks on the fighting on land?
They created a stalemate.
They kept soldiers from the front lines.
They killed many soldiers.
They destroyed vital supplies.
What was one effect of the failure of Germany’s Schlieffen Plan to quickly defeat France?
Germany has to fight the war on both the Eastern and Western Front.
Germany was able to concentrate only on the Eastern Front.
Germany had to make an alliance with France.
Germany was was not able to bring Austria-Hungary into the war as its ally.
Germany, France, and Russia were drawn into the war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia as a result of the
alliance system
Schilieffen plan
naval arms race
second Balkan war
Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?
It created an alliance between Russia and Germany.
It encouraged the growth of Serbian nationalism.
It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.
It led to the formation of the Triple Alliance.
How did French nationalism increase tensions in Europe?
France was a strong supporter of pan-Slavism.
France considered Alsace and Lorraine to belong to France, rather than Germany.
France and Britain clashed over control of Morocco.
France and Germany became rivals in a race for naval superiority.
Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany after the invasion of Poland?
They realized the policy of appeasement failed.
They wanted to destroy Germany's military buildup.
They wanted to spread democracy.
They wanted to oppose the Nazi-Soviet Pact.
Why was Operation Sea Lion a failure?
Nazi forces couldn't tolerate the harsh British winter.
The German air force was unable to defeat the British air force.
British citizens joined the war effort by fighting Germans in the streets of London.
The British navy repelled invading Nazi armies.
What was one result of Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union?
Germany gained access to Soviet factories and farms.
Stalin fled the Soviet Union.
Germany was able to take control of Leningrad.
Churchill and Stalin became allies.
Germany's rapid success in the first months of the war was largely due to the
use of the blitzkrieg, which caught countries unprepared.
continuing appeasement policy of Britain and France.
support of the League of Nations.
superiority of German naval forces.
Why did Japan attack the United States?
The United States was interfering with Japan's plan to expand its empire.
The United States was threatening to bomb the Japanese mainland.
Japan wanted to gain control of Hawaii.
The United States had sent troops to Southeast Asia to support Britain.
Which best describes the sequence of events in Hitler’s campaign against the Jews of Germany?
Persecution begins, death camps created Nuremberg Laws issued, concentration camps created.
Persecution begins, Nuremberg Laws issued, death camps created concentration camps created.
Nuremberg Laws issued, persecution begins, concentration camps created, death camps created
Persecution begins, Nuremberg Laws issued, concentration camps created, death camps created.
Which of the following statements correctly describes Hitler's "Final Solution?"
the opening of a second front in Western Europe
laws to end Jewish influence in government and school
creation of exterminations camps for European Jews
deportation of European Jews to other countries.
Which of the following statements represents an example of silent Jewish resistance?
Jewish people meeting in secret to celebrate their religion and culture.
Jewish people moving to the United States to avoid life in the ghettos.
Jewish people organizing an uprising in the Warsaw ghetto.
Jewish people escaping to join resistance movements in the forests.
What was the main goal of the D-Day invasion?
to force Hitler's immediate surrender
to end Italy's participation in the war
to destroy Germany's capacity to make weapons
to force Germany to fight on two fronts
How did the collaboration of Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin help end World War II?
They established a system of trust among their countries' governments.
They adapted a unified strategy to defeat the Axis powers in Europe.
They offered moderate surrender terms to Germany to ensure a quick peace.
They agreed to focus efforts on the Pacific front first, then concentrate on the European front.
Rationing and war bond drives were two ways that the Allies
made sure they had the resources needed to support war effort.
encouraged loyalty and stifled dissent.
increased enlistments in the armed forces.
shifted production from consumer goods to war materials.
Why was the Allied advance on Japan so difficult?
The Allies did not have enough resources to capture Japanese-held islands.
The Allies had to win the war on Europe before sending troops to the Pacific.
Japan controlled most Pacific islands scattered over a wide area.
Japan had strong support from Germany and Italy.
What were the main goals of the Allies' post-war policies toward the defeated Axis
countries?
encourage communist governments, prevent the creation of new armies, and punish war criminals.
discourage economic development, protect basic rights, punish war criminals
encourage democratic governments, protect basic rights, punish war criminals
encourage democratic governments, discourage economic development, punish war criminals
Why has the United Nations sometimes proved ineffective?
It is composed of many independent nations who often disagree on goals and policies.
It allows only five countries to make all its decisions.
The General Assembly is under the control of the Security Council.
Powerful countries are unable to veto polices and actions with which they disagree.
How did the new technology of splitting the atom end World War II?
Allied scientists used the technology to destroy Axis forces in Europe.
The Allies developed a new energy supply to power aircraft.
U.S. scientists created a new bomb that was used against Japan.
The threat of nuclear warfare forced Germany to surrender.
The final defeat of the Nazis was due to the
capture of Hitler and his top generals.
German people turning against Hitler.
weakening of the Nazi alliance with the Soviet Union.
ability of Allied forces to surround Germany.
What was the purpose of the war crimes trials?
to punish Germany and Japan for their participation in the war.
to hold Axis leaders accountable for their wartime actions.
to decide the future of Eastern Europe
o reestablish Europe's pre-war borders
NATO and the Warsaw Pact were important in maintaining the “balance of power” in Cold War Europe because
fear of the other's military capability kept each superpower from attacking.
there were no longer any neutral countries in continental Europe.
each superpower had the same number of countries in its military alliance.
the member countries could attack each other at will.
How did America respond to the threat of communism at home and overseas?
NATO removed communism in the United States, while the Marshall Plan addressed communism overseas.
The United States sought to remove communist influences at home and contain communism aboard.
Americans tolerated communism at home and aboard.
The United States outlawed communism at home, while the Warsaw Pact addressed communism overseas.
The Eastern bloc became dominated by the Soviets
when their governments chose to participate in the Marshall Plan.
because the United States cut the lines of supplies to them.
as a result of democratic elections administered by the Soviets.
when the Red Army supported their communist governments.
Which of the following is an example of the policy of containment?
the Soviet Union imprisoning its critics
the United States supporting Greeks fighting communism
the United States insisting on free elections in West Germany
the Soviets intervening in Czechoslovakia
Which of the following was a step the U.S. government took to ensure equal rights in the 1960s?
end segregation in public places
implement women's suffrage
establish extensive welfare programs
decrease public spending
Why were East Germans in a worse financial position than West Germans?
East Germans frequently fled the country.
The communist command economy limited economic prosperity.
East Germany had fewer natural resources.
East Germany suffered greater devastation in World War II.
There were few recessions in the postwar United States because
Americans were moving to the suburbs.
foreign trade was booming.
American culture was spreading worldwide.
Americans were dependent on foreign oil.
In the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan and the Republican Party
reduced military spending
expanded the welfare state
increased education spending
cut taxes and social programs
Japan became an economic power by
keeping its tariffs high
reducing its social budget
fully funding its military
lowering its tarrifs
When China’s alliance with the Soviet Union collapsed, the United States
joined with the Chinese in an alliance against the Soviets.
grew closer to the Soviets because of the situation in Korea.
stayed neutral and uninvolved with China.
played the "China card" to isolate the Soviets.
What is the main reason Mao Zedong was able to make China communist?
The landlords supported him because he demanded obedience.
The business owners supported him because he wanted to industrialize China.
The peasants supported him because he promised them land.
The warlords supported him because he promised them tax revenues.
The United Nations intervened in North Korea because the
Soviets backed the South Korean government.
South Koreans invaded North Korea.
North Koreans invaded South Korea.
Chinese invaded the Korean Peninsula.
Why did Korea remain divided after the Korean War?
North and South Korea negotiated a ceasefire but not a peace treaty.
South Korea remained communist.
China and the United States insisted on it.
The Soviet Union's influence decreased.
Why were U.S. forces unprepared for the Viet Cong Tet Offensive?
because it took place on a national holiday
because the fighting was mainly in the jungles
because the Viet Cong used napalm, a new chemical agent
because they were waiting on fresh troops to arrive
Which provides evidence that some Vietnamese did not support the new government in the united Vietnam?
Recovery from the war proved slow and costly.
Vietnamese opposed the authoritarian government imposed on Cambodia.
South Vietnamese convinced the United States to place an embargo on Vietnam.
"Boat people" fled to other countries.
U.S. leaders withdrew troops from Vietnam because
they believed the South Vietnamese could win it on their own.
the Viet Cong built supply trails in Cambodia.
the Soviet Union began bombing the south
they realized they could not win the war.
The term "boat people" refers to
Cambodians who sailed to Thailand after the Khmer Rouge victory.
Vietnamese guerrillas who fought the Viet Cong on boats.
South Vietnamese whole fled the communist victors.
Vietnamese villagers who fought Americans on the rivers.
What is the difference between perestroika and glasnost?
Perestroika is a restructuring of government, glasnost is openness.
Perestroika means reforms in Eastern Europe; glasnost means Soviet reforms.
Perestroika refers to Soviet reforms; glasnost refers to Eastern Europe reforms
Perestroika is freedom; glasnost is a restructurning of government.
Most of the communist governments of Eastern Europe fell because
their citizens staged armed rebellions.
the Soviets allowed them to change their command economies to capitalist ones.
the military support promised by the Soviets did not arrive in time.
their citizens staged large protests, and the Soviets did not intervene military.
Which of the following BEST characterizes the situation in the Soviet Union in the 1970s and 1980s?
Peoples' freedoms were limited, but the economy was growing.
There was greater political freedom, but people still openly protested.
There was very little political freedom, and the economy was stagnating.
The economy was stagnating, but people's standard of living was still high.
Since the end of the Cold War,
China has become more strictly communist.
Cuba has remained committed to communist ideals.
North Korea has begun to introduce reforms.
Vietnam has remained committed to communist ideals.
What was the main reason for the partition of South Asia?
Hindu leaders did not want Muslims in their nation.
The Muslim minority feared discrimination by Hindus.
Different colonial powers controlled the territories.
Natural borders caused natural seperations.
What decision led to Indira Gandhi’s assassination?
creating equal opportunities for people in low castes.
sending troops into the Golden Temple.
entering a nuclear arms race against Pakistan
encouraging family planning
What was the main platform of the nonaligned movement?
independence from colonial rule
cooperation among ethnic and religious groups
economic advances for developing nations
dissociation from Cold War superpowers
Which statement best describes Malaysia’s economic activity since independence?
Malaysia has struggled as a market economy.
Malaysia has prospered financially.
Malaysia has limited trade with other countries.
Malaysia has adopted communism.
Why did Ferdinand Marcos lose power?
He lost a free election.
He was overthrown in a military cup.
He was assassinated.
He fled from a foreign invasion.
Why did the British partition of India cause a refugee crisis?
People of British descent rushed to gain access to property in India.
People from West Pakistan flooded India in order to get to East Pakistan.
The British government closed all borders between Pakistan and India.
Fearing violence, Muslims and Hindus each left areas where they were in minority.
Why did Bangladesh separate from Pakistan?
because the Bengali people wanted to continue to be a British colony
because ethnic and political differences divided East and West Pakistan
because the Indian government restricted travel between East and West Pakistan
because East Pakistan had greater resources than West Pakistan
What was the purpose of the policy of nonalignemnt?
to separate smaller independent nations from the Cold War superpowers.
to create a third Cold War superpower made up of smaller nations
to strengthen relations between Southeast Asian nations and the West.
to gain independence for nations of Southeast Asia
How has Malaysia avoided extreme violence, despite being an ethnically diverse nation?
by stopping any potential uprising with military force
by maintaining an equal distribution of wealth among all ethnic groups
by enforcing a religious policy of peaceful coexistance
by severely limiting foreign trade
What effect has ethnic and religious diversity had on the conditions in Indonesia?
Indonesia has taken steps to reduce ethnic diveristy.
Indonesia has had used strong economic policies to avoid violence among groups.
Indonesia has maintained peace despite a large number of religious and ethnic struggles.
Indonesia has experienced deadly violence as a result of infighting.
How did World War II affect African independence efforts?
The war helped independence efforts by weakening European countries.
The war caused African countries to slow their efforts for independence.
The war hurt independence efforts by making Europe more determined to keep its colonies.
The war had little effect because very little of the war was fought in Africa.
What is one reason many African nations were able to gain independence through largely peaceful means following World War II?
The war had drained European resources and made them less willing to fight.
African colonies were able to join forced to resist imperalism.
New technologies made African natural resources less valuable to colonial powers.
Colonial powers were preoccupied with the tensions of the growing Cold War.
Why was there conflict between northern and southern Sudan?
The northern Sudanese demanded that the Southern Sudanese convert to Islam.
Southern Sudan felt threatened by the rebels in Darfur.
The southern Sudanese threatened to invade northern Sudan.
Northern Sudan dominated southern Sudan and some southern Sudanese rebelled.
What is one reason many African nations were able to gain independence through largely peaceful means following World War II?
The war had drained European resources and made them less willing to fight.
African colonies were able to join forces to resist imperialism.
New technologies made African natural resources less valuable to colonial powers.
Colonial powers were preoccupied with the tensions of the growing Cold War.
Which of the following accurately compares the paths to independence of Ghana and Algeria?
Both nations achieved independence peacefully.
Both nations achieved independence through armed struggle.
Ghana achieved independence peacefully, while Algeria achieved independence through armed struggle.
Ghana achieved independence through armed struggle, while Algeria achieved independence peacefully.
Why did many new nations in Africa have difficulty building democratic governments?
Most nations preferred to remain colonies rather than independent democracies.
Ethnic divisions created by old colonial boundaries often caused distrust and unrest.
Most independence leaders did not believe in democracy.
Former colonial rulers tried to regain power leading to instability.
Which of the South Saharan African nations was the first to gain independence?
Kenya
Nigeria
Ghana
Rwanda
How was the conflict in Darfur similar to the conflict in Rwanda?
In both conflicts, the government targeted a minority group in an effort to eradicate it.
In both conflicts, the primary target was oil reserves held by specific populations.
In both conflicts, violence erupted between Hutu and Tutsi groups.
Both conflicts were largely the result of Cold War rivalries.
In what way did the post–World War I peace conference negatively impact the Middle East?
The borders of new nations were artificially drawn.
Middle Eastern nations were given independence but were not ready for it.
Representatives of the Middle Eastern nations were not present at the peace conference and had no say.
The nations of the Middle East were given self-rule.
Why did people around the world come to support a Jewish home in the Palestine mandate?
Nazi genocide had convinced them of the need for a safe haven for Jews.
Jews had lost their homeland in Russia and needed a new place to settle.
People felt Jews would be able to revive agriculture and industry in the Middle East.
Many Jews were homeless following World War I.
How has OPEC influenced global events?*
by controlling the supply of oil
by using oil wealth to encourage democratic reform
by developing energy alternatives to petroleum
by encouraging trade between oil-dependent states
Why did Islamists, or Islamic fundamentalists, emerge in the 1970s?
They wanted to move toward greater democracy.
They wanted to fight the influence of the West on the Middle East.
They wanted an increased role for women.
They wanted all Arab states to unify.
What was one similarity between Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Ruhollah Khomeini of Iran?
They both wanted to establish governments based on Islamic law.
They both took steps to reduce foreign influence in their nations.
They both saw westernization and modernization as keys to prosperity.
They both led military coups that overthrew established rulers.
Which of the following events led to the displacement of many Palestinians?
the Islamic Revolution in Iran
the Arab rejection of the two-state solution in 1947
the Arab Spring
the creation of OPEC
What is one way in which oil wealth has affected the nations of the Middle East?
All nations in the Middle East have shared in the great wealth of the oil-rich countries.
The oil-rich monarchies on the Persian Gulf have become extremely wealthy.
Radical Islamic fundamentalism has been eliminated in the Middle East.
Middle Eastern nations have established improved relations with Western nations.
What event launched the Islamic Revolution in Iran?
the overthrow of the Shah by Islamist activists
the creation of OPEC
the creation of mandates after World War I
the establishment of the State of Israel
How did Arab nations respond to the creation of Israel?
They engaged in four wars against Israel.
They petitioned the United Nations to limit the size of Israel.
They occupied large parts of Israeli territory.
They agreed to the UN Partition Plan.
Why is control of Jerusalem a major obstacle to peace?
It is strategically located for defense.
It is a major industrial center.
It is claimed as a capital by both sides
It is located on disputed land in the Gaza Strip.
How did attacks on Israel by groups in Lebanon affect Lebanon?
Lebanon became a battleground.
Lebanon declared war on Israel.
Lebanon became a major trading center.
Lebanon allied itself with Israel.
Why did Sunni control of government in Iraq create tension in that country?
The Sunnis did not share power with other groups in Iraq.
The Sunnis angered the United States by invading Kuwait.
The Sunnis called for the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
The Sunnis supported Kurdish calls for independence.
Which event was a root cause of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
the Lebanese civil war
the founding of the PLO
Arab rejection of the UN partition plan
the annexation of East Jerusalem by Israel
What is one reason that peace between Israel and the Palestinians has been so difficultto achieve?
Palestinians seized the Gaza Strip in the 1967 war.
Israel has refused to return the Sinai to Egypt.
Both Israel and the Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital.
Arab nations are willing to make peace with Israel
What is one way in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict affected Lebanon?
Lebanon was forced to give up its claims on Jerusalem.
he influx of Palestinian refugees contributed to the unrest in Lebanon.
Israel has seized territory formerly belonging to Lebanon.
The government of Lebanon has threatened to invade Israel.
What is one factor that has led to increased conflict and division in some areas in the Middle East?
the growth of radical Islamic fundamentalism
the creation of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
the continued efforts to reduce conflicts between Israel and Palestine
the efforts of oil-producing nations to balance economic benefits with non-oil-producing nations
How did government leaders of developing nations first try to modernize their economies?
by establishing government ownership of businesses
by selling government-owned businesses to foreign investors
by creating market economies
by decreasing expenditures and reducing debt
What are two obstacles to progress in developing nations?
high labor costs and reliance on a single crop for export
high population growth and diversification of exports
low population growth and lack of education
high population growth and reliance on former colonial rulers
Which of the following is an effect of economic development in the developing world?
Woman have fewer rights and oppurtunities.
The number of children working in factories has decreased.
Cities have seen a significant decline in population.
Traditional roles have been weakened.
What was one factor that helped end apartheid in South Africa?
foreign loans to the white-minority government
threat of invasion by other southern African countries
economic sanctions by many of the world’s nations
a United Nations resolution supporting the ANC
Why did some African governments promote cash crops?
They wanted to establish socialist systems of government.
They wanted the capital that cash crops could provide.
They wanted to control the price changes in the market.
They wanted to stop importing food for their peopl
How has AIDS affected the economies of Africa?
It has led to decreased financial aid from foreign countries.
It has meant the loss of many potentially productive members of society.
It has caused nations to devote most of their budgets to finding a cure.
It has led many nations to modernize their healthcare systems.
What unintended consequences did the Chinese government’s reforms in the 1980s have on the Chinese population?
a push for greater political freedom
greater economic freedom
land ownership by farmers
a wider range of consumer goods
Which of the following was an effect of the 2008 global economic recession on China?
retraining of workers
increased globalization
rapid urbanalization
greater human rights abuses
How did the Indian government respond to the economic slowdown of the 1980s?
It relaxed government control over industry.
It increased government control over industry.
It put an end to foreign investment in industry.
It pulled back on foreign trade.
What change did Latin American governments make to their economies after the 1960s?
expanded government ownership of farmland
moved away from import substitution
focused on a single export crop
encouraged industries to make more goods for local markets
What were the main reasons for social unrest and demands for reform in Latin America from the 1950s to the 1970s?
U.S political and military intervention
poverty and inequality
the influence and power of the Catholic Church
the spread of Marxism and one-party rule
What foreign policy goal did U.S. leaders pursue in Latin America during the Cold War?
preventing the spread of democratic governments
supporting isolationism for South American countries
preventing the spread of communist governments
funding socialist takeovers of democratic governments
What is one way the EU and NATO are different?*
NATO is an economic union only, but the EU is both an economic and a military union.
NATO has no members in Eastern Europe, but the EU does.
NATO members are involved in peacekeeping, the EU is not.
The EU has no members in Eastern Europe, but NATO does.
How did the balance of global power shift after the end of the Cold War?
United States stood alone as a superpower
The European Union became the chief military rival of the United States.
Russia lost all its influence in the world.
Russia and the other former Soviet republics joined NATO.
What was one cause of violence in the former Soviet Union?
Some regions wanted to become members of the EU.
Nationalism encouraged some regions to break away.
The Chechens wanted to stay within Russia; the Azeris did not
Muslims in Armenia wanted to reunite with Russia.
Which of the following accurately describes the effect of changes in oil supplies on economies around the world?
Reduction in oil production can result in higher manufacturing and transportation costs worldwide.
Changes in the supply of oil cause higher manufacturing costs but lower transportation costs worldwide.
A reduction in oil production damages the economy of every country in the world.
The supply of oil is constantly shrinking, causing manufacturing and transportation costs to always increase.
Which statement best describes the nature and role of the IMF?
The IMF is a regional trade bloc that works to encourage free trade among developing nations.
The IMF is an economic organization that lends money to countries in crisis and helps developing nations solve economic problems.
The IMF is an NGO that uses money from wealthy nations to establish charitable projects in developing nations.
The IMF is a group of industrialized nations that meets annually to discuss issues in developing nations.
How does globalization affect the lives of people around the world?
It raises the standard of living for all of the world’s people.
It introduces people to new ideas and improves technology.
It brings a variety of goods to consumers, but at higher prices.
It encourages environmental responsibility and sustainability.
Which of the following statements about world poverty is an opinion rather than a fact?
The gap between wealthy nations and poor nations is great and growing larger.
Poverty contributes to migration as desperate people leave their homelands in search of better lives.
Poor nations should take steps to restrict their population growth to ease demands on limited resources.
Civil war, corruption, and political instability often increase poverty and obstruct efforts to reduce it.
Common characteristics of countries that deny human rights to women include?
higher status for men than women and widespread poverty.
democratic governments and higher status for men than women.
widespread poverty and low levels of migration.
low levels of migration and human rights abuses.
What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?
to change weather patterns in order to make some parts of the world hotter, colder, wetter, or drier
to prevent countries from using their resources for economic development
to lower the emissions of carbon dioxide and other “greenhouse” gases that contribute to global warming
to prove that global warming and climate change are scientific facts
What is the goal of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty?
to discourage the development of nuclear technology for any purpose
to eliminate all nuclear weapons from the earth
to punish rogue nations and terrorist groups that acquire nuclear weapons
to restrict the spread of nuclear weapons to nations that do not already have them
What characteristics do global and regional terrorist groups share, regardless of their various goals?
All terrorist groups have political goals that they try to achieve through violent means.
All terrorist groups have a religious goal that they believe must be achieved through violent means.
All terrorist groups wish to establish fundamentalist governments throughout the world.
All terrorist groups oppose the influence of the United States and its western allies.
What was Osama bin Laden’s involvement in the 9/11 attacks?
Bin Laden secretly persuaded Iraq’s president Saddam Hussein to mastermind the 9/11 attacks.
Bin Laden was one of the highjackers who commandeered a commercial aircraft on 9/11.
Bin Laden founded, led, and trained the terrorist group al Qaeda, which was responsible for the attacks.
Bin Laden insisted that he was innocent of any involvement in the 9/11 attacks.
How have telecommunications satellites revolutionized global communications?
They have replaced the telephone
They have made possible cell phones and high-speed data transmission.
hey have allowed scientists to explore space and build the International Space Station.
They now control the flying of airplanes and the sailing of ships.
How is computer technology related to the rise of the “Information Age”?
It enabled people to access tremendous amounts of information rapidly and easily.
With computer technology, for the first time, there is a large class of people who use information in their work.
Before computers, human knowledge and information was severely limited.
Computers have led to greater knowledge and understanding of the problems facing the world’s people.
How did the work of Watson, Crick, and Franklin in the 1950s lead to today’s biotechnology and genetic engineering?
Their discovery of how genes pass on traits helped scientists learn to manipulate genetic material.
Their development of vaccines led to longer life spans and many medical breakthroughs.
They discovery of genes helped scientists to develop bioengineering.
They invention of the double helix allowed scientists to learn to clone plants and animals.
What is the term for the period of political and social unrest in the Middle East that began in 2011?
the Arab Spring
the Intifada
the Islamic Revolution
the Arab-Israeli War
