WorksheetsEnd of Unit 8 Journal
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What was the Prague Spring of 1968 in Czechoslovakia?
A) A military operation by the Warsaw Pact
B) A cultural festival celebrating spring
C) A period of political liberalization initiated by Alexander Dubcek
D) A natural disaster that affected the region
What did Alexander Dubcek allow during the Prague Spring?
A) Restricted travel within Czechoslovakia
B) Decreased freedom of speech and press
C) Greater freedom of travel and a more democratic political system
D) The establishment of a monarchy
What was the outcome of the Prague Spring movement?
A) It successfully transitioned Czechoslovakia into a democratic state
B) It was crushed by the armies of the Warsaw Pact
C) It led to the independence of Czechoslovakia from the Soviet Union
D) It resulted in the peaceful coexistence of socialist and capitalist states in Europe
What was the Brezhnev Doctrine?
A) A policy that allowed for the independence of satellite states
B) A declaration of economic support for socialist countries
C) A statement that the Soviet Union and its allies would intervene if a member nation threatened other socialist countries
D) A cultural exchange program between the Soviet Union and Western Europe
What was a common theme of protests around the world in 1968?
Environmental protection
Civil rights, women's rights, workers' rights, and the Vietnam War
Economic globalization
Space race advancements
What was the result of the student movements in France in 1968?
The government resigned
10 million workers went on strike in solidarity with the students
The students were granted all their demands
The protests were peacefully resolved without any strikes
Why were universities unprepared for the influx of students in 1968?
They did not have enough funding
They did not have enough teachers
They did not expect the increase in student numbers
As more people entered college, universities were unprepared to accommodate them
What was a significant change in global conflict patterns after the Cold War?
Large scale conflict became more common.
Terrorist attacks by non-government groups decreased.
Terrorist attacks by non-government groups increased, especially in Western Europe, South America, the US, and the Middle East.
Large scale conflict was completely eradicated.
Which group faced discrimination in Northern Ireland after it remained part of the United Kingdom in 1922?
Protestants
Catholics
Irish Republican Army
Ulster Defense Association
What was the main goal of the Catholics who faced discrimination in Northern Ireland?
They wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom.
They wanted to join the Irish Republic.
They wanted to form an independent state.
They wanted to support the Ulster Defense Association.
What was the Irish Republican Army (IRA) known for during the conflict in Northern Ireland?
Promoting peaceful negotiations
Committing acts of terrorism in England
Supporting the Ulster Defense Association
Renouncing violence from the beginning
Which organization represented the Protestants during the conflict in Northern Ireland?
Irish Republican Army
Ulster Defense Association
British Army
Sinn Féin
What significant event happened in 1994 regarding the conflict in Northern Ireland?
The conflict started.
The Irish Republican Army (IRA) committed to a ceasefire and renounced violence.
The Ulster Defense Association was formed.
Northern Ireland became independent.
What was the main goal of the Basque Homeland and Freedom (ETA) in Spain?
To establish a democratic government
To fight for independence for the Basque region of Northern Spain
To promote economic development in Spain
To support the long-time dictator Francisco Franco
Who created Peru's Shining Path and what ideology influenced its formation?
Francisco Franco, influenced by fascism
Abimael Guzman, influenced by the ideas of Mao Zedong
Vladimir Lenin, influenced by Marxism
Che Guevara, influenced by guerrilla warfare tactics
Who was the leader of al-Qaeda?
Saddam Hussein
Osama bin Laden
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Ayman al-Zawahiri
What was the target of the September 11th attacks by al-Qaeda?
The White House
The World Trade Center Twin Towers
The Eiffel Tower
Buckingham Palace
What event is described as a domestic terrorist attack led by white nationalist and extreme right-wing groups in the United States?
The 9/11 attacks
The Oklahoma City Bombing
The Boston Marathon Bombing
The Atlanta Olympics Bombing
Why did the Soviets invade Afghanistan in 1979?
To support the Afghan monarchy
To prop up their communist government against Muslim fighters
To gain access to oil resources
To start a trade partnership
What was the outcome of the Soviet troops' engagement with guerrilla fighters in Afghanistan?
Soviet troops quickly defeated the guerrilla fighters
Soviet troops couldn't beat guerrilla fighters
Guerrilla fighters joined the Soviet troops
Guerrilla fighters surrendered unconditionally
