WorksheetsUnit 4 Assessment Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following was NOT a cause of WW1?
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
Communism
What started WW1?
The assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand
The rise of Hitler in Germany
The massacre of Slavic people during the war against the Ottoman Empire
Germany declared war of Russia
What countries made up the Allied Powers during WW1?
France, Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, and the US
France, Russia, Great Britain, Italy, and the US
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ottoman Empire
Germany, Austria- Hungary, and France
What countries made up the Central Powers during WW1?
France, Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, and the US
France, Russia, Great Britain, and the US
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ottoman Empire
Germany, Austria- Hungary, and France
What weapons were highly effective due to taking most gunfire, drove through rows of barbed wire, and could often cross over trenches?
Aircrafts
Machine Guns
Tanks
Submarines (U-Boats)
WW1 is considered to be the first modern war
True
False
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany's plan to go through Belgium to get to France to conquer Paris and then to turn back around through Germany to invade Russia on the Eastern Front
Russia's plan to mobilize their troops on the Eastern Front
France's plan to attack Germany using Trench Warfare along the Western Front
The United State's plan to enter the war without Germany knowing
Where was the majority of WW1 fought?
Eastern Front
Western Front
Which was NOT a reason the US entered WW1?
Germany sent a telegram to Mexico asking them to join in an alliance with them and to invade the US
Germany sunk the British ship, the Lusitania, which killed Americans
Germany would not stop using unrestricted submarine warfare
Germany killed many US soldiers during the battle of D-Day
What caused Germany to lose many of its colonial territories, parts of its land, decrease its military size, take full responsibility for the war, and pay reparations to the Allies?
The Paris Peace Conference
Treaty of Tordesillas
Berlin Conference
Treaty of Versailles
When was the Armistice signed?
November 7th, 1917
November 8th, 1918
November 11th, 1918
November 13th, 1918
Who was the ruler of Russia before the Revolution?
Czar Nicholas II
The Provisional Government
Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Lenin
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the Russian Revolution?
People were hungry due to the food shortages
People wanted Russia to withdraw from the war
The Czar was killed by terrorists
The Czar did nothing to help the people of Russia
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks?
Vladimir Lenin
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Czar Nicholas II
How did the Provisional Government take control of Russia?
Czar Nicholas II abdicated his power
The Bolsheviks led a coup d’etat to overthrow the government
Lenin died and Stalin rose to power in his place
None of the above
How did the Bolsheviks take over the Russian government?
By gaining support from the urban working class and the soldiers, who were dissatisfied with the Provisional Government
Through the October Revolution of 1917, led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party that led a coup d'etat
Utilizing slogans like 'Peace, Land, and Bread' to appeal to the war-weary and hungry masses
Seizing key strategic locations in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg) and Moscow, including the Winter Palace
What did the Bolshevik Party rename themselves?
Communist Party of the Soviet Union
Socialist Workers' Party
Workers' Revolutionary Party
Russian People's Party
What was the Russian Civil War?
A war between Russia and Germany during World War I.
A conflict between the Russian Provisional Government and the Bolshevik Party
A series of uprisings by peasants against the Soviet government in the early 1920s
A conflict between the Red Army (Bolsheviks) and the White Army (anti-Bolshevik forces) in Russia
How did Joseph Stalin take power of the Soviet Union?
Through a constitutional amendment allowing a direct election for the leadership
By successfully leading the Red Army in key battles during the Russian Civil War
After the death of Vladimir Lenin and political purges and executions targeting his rivals within the Communist Party
By forming alliances with foreign powers and receiving support to overthrow the existing government
Why did Japan fall to authoritarian rule after the Great Depression?
Because of economic hardships and social unrest caused by the Great Depression, leading to a desire for strong leadership
Due to widespread discontent with the imperial family and calls for a more democratic government
Following a successful invasion and occupation by a foreign power
As a result of Japan's rapid industrialization and modernization during the 1930s
Which of the following describes the Nanking Massacre?
A military strategy employed by Japan during World War II to gain control over strategic regions in Asia
An event where Chinese forces captured and executed Japanese prisoners of war in Nanking
A brutal massacre and systematic rape committed by the Imperial Japanese Army in Nanking during the Second Sino-Japanese War
A peaceful negotiation between Japanese and Chinese leaders to resolve territorial disputes in Nanking
What was the Roaring 20's?
A period of economic recession and decline
A time of strict moral conservatism and traditional values
A decade characterized by isolationist foreign policy and minimal international engagement
An era of cultural and social upheaval, marked by jazz music, flapper fashion, and increased social freedoms
What was NOT a cause of the Great Depression?
Stock market speculation and excessive borrowing
The implementation of social welfare programs
Bank failures and a contraction of the money supply
Overproduction and reduced consumer spending
Why was Herbert Hoover so unpopular?
Due to his aggressive foreign policy decisions
Because he did not do much to help get the Americans out of the Great Depression
Because of his opposition to civil rights and racial equality
Because of his refusal to engage in international diplomacy
Why were shanty towns created?
Due to economic hardships, shantytowns emerged as improvised settlements for those unable to afford proper housing during challenging times
To provide affordable housing for the middle class in urban areas
As a response to overpopulation, aiming to create organized, low-income communities
To showcase architectural innovation and experimental living arrangements
What was FDR's New Deal?
A series of isolationist policies aimed at reducing U.S. involvement in global affairs
A set of initiatives focused on expanding the military and preparing the United States for World War II
Economic reforms and relief programs to address the Great Depression
Social welfare programs designed to promote individual self-sufficiency and reduce government intervention
How did the Great Depression lead to the rise of Totalitarian leaders?
Economic hardships and social unrest created a fertile ground for the rise of totalitarian leaders who promised stability and solutions
The Great Depression encouraged democratic reforms and strengthened liberal institutions
The Great Depression led to increased global cooperation and a decline in nationalist sentiments
The Great Depression had no impact on the rise of totalitarian leaders
Who were the 4 Totalitarian leaders?
Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, and Chiang Kai-shek
Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemenceau, David Lloyd George, and Lenin
Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, and Hideki Tojo
Sun Yat-sen, Mao Zedong, Chiang Kai-shek, and Ho Chi Minh
What is totalitarianism?
Totalitarianism is a political system characterized by decentralized government and a strong emphasis on individual freedoms
Totalitarianism is a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single political party or leader, and citizens have limited political freedoms
Totalitarianism promotes a system of governance where political power is evenly distributed among various competing factions
Totalitarianism is a political ideology advocating for extreme decentralization and limited government control
Which two totalitarian leaders did not like communism?
Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini and Francisco Franco
Hideki Tojo and Mao Zedong
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini
What was NOT a cause of WWII?
Treaty of Versailles
Economic instability
Rise of Totalitarianism
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
What is the National Socialist German Workers Party?
political party in ancient Rome
the Nazi Party in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s
the ruling party in modern Japan
the Communist Party of China
What started WWII?
The invasion of Poland by Germany
The Great Depression
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
Why was the attack on Pearl Harbor significant?
It marked the end of World War II
It prompted the United States to enter World War II
It led to the creation of the United Nations
It resulted in the formation of NATO
After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 the U.S. declared war on Japan. On December 11th, 1941 the other Axis Powers, Germany and Italy, declared war on the U.S.. While the U.S. began fighting the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean, other U.S. soldiers would fight German and Italian soldiers in North Africa.
North Africa was chosen to invade because the German and Italian forces located there were less experienced and spread thin. The United States government worked with the British government for months to train soldiers and gather military equipment for Operation Torch, the secret name given for the invasion of North Africa.
Based on this passage, why did the U.S. and Great Britain decide to attack the Axis Powers in North Africa?
To test new military strategies
Their forces did not have much combat experiences and numbers were minimal
To retaliate for the attack on Pearl Harbor since that's what drug the U.S. into war
To secure vital oil resources in the region
Based on this infographic, who lost the most troops during the Normandy invasion?
Germany
Britain
Canada
The United States
“Despite their heavy losses at Okinawa and the firebombing of Tokyo, the Japanese refused to surrender. The saturation bombing of Japan took much fiercer tolls and wrought far and away more havoc than the atomic bomb… The firebombing of Tokyo was one of the most terrible things that ever happened, and they didn’t surrender after that although Tokyo was almost completely destroyed” –President Harry Truman
How did President Truman describe the bombing of Tokyo?
It was extremely destructive, more so than the atomic bombs, and that it was one of the most terrible things that ever happened, yet Japan still refused to surrender
It wasn't as destructive as the atomic bombs, but it was still one of the most terrible things that ever happened. He was shocked when Japan didn't surrender
It was extremely destructive, even more than the atomic bombs, but that it wasn't as horrible as the aftermath of the atomic bombings
It was a horrible event and he was pleased that although it was horrible, it finally led to Japan surrendering
What was the outcome of the Manhattan Project?
The development of advanced radar technology
The creation and use of the first atomic weapons
The establishment of the United Nations
The invention of the jet engine
“The only language they seem to understand is the one we have been using to bombard them. When you have to deal with a beast, you have to treat him as a beast.” –President Truman after being asked about his decision to bomb Japan
How did President Truman justify dropping atomic weapons on Japanese citizens?
He dehumanized the country and people by calling them 'beasts' and said this was the only option
He wanted to demonstrate the destructive power of atomic weapons
He wanted to secure valuable natural resources in Japan
To test the effectiveness of new military technology
Who was the U.S. President in the beginning of the war and who was the President by the end of the war?
FDR and Hoover
Hoover and Truman
FDR and Truman
Clinton and Obama
Japan was part of the
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
The United States was part of the
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
Italy was part of the
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
The Soviet Union was part of the
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
Great Britain was part of the
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
Germany was part of the
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
What is the definition of militarism?
defense agreements among nations
a glorification and expansion of the military
an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and holds that such obligations outweigh other individual or group interests
when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain
What is the definition of an alliance?
defense agreements among nations
a glorification and expansion of the military
an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and holds that such obligations outweigh other individual or group interests
when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain
What is the definition of Imperialism?
defense agreements among nations
a glorification and expansion of the military
an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and holds that such obligations outweigh other individual or group interests
when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain
What is the definition of Nationalism?
defense agreements among nations
a glorification and expansion of the military
an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state and holds that such obligations outweigh other individual or group interests
when a country extends its power into other territories for economic or political gain
