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CQA Final Review Extra Credit

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The use of military force, alliances, threats of attacks, or promises of protection in order to influence decisions made by other countries
a)
Economic Influence
b)
Military Influence
c)
Cultural Influence
2.
Which of the following describes South Korea today?
a)
Democracy
b)
Communist
c)
Dictatorship
3.
Which of the following is an example of Military Influence from the Cold War?
a)
Movie makers in Hollywood were encouraged to make movies that spread American Patriotism
b)
The Marshall Plan was signed into effect, promising money to struggling countries in Europe
c)
NATO was formed, with all countries agreeing to defend one another in case of an attack
d)
The USSR jammed radio stations to block Rock ?n Roll Music
4.
In theory, it is the final stage of socialism where no government is needed and all people share equal wealth in a society.
a)
Totalitarianism
b)
Fascism
c)
Nationalism
d)
Communism
5.
Fascism stresses:
a)
Putting individual desires before the country.
b)
Putting the country before individual desires
c)
A classless society of equals.
d)
Staying out of foreign affairs.
6.
Why did Gandhi organize the Salt March?
a)
As a show of solidarity with the British
b)
In support of introducing more salt into the diet of the average Indian
c)
To oppose Reza Khan’s Nationalist movement
d)
As an act of civil disobedience against the high British tax on salt.
7.
The giving or taking away of money, aid, or access to resources to influence decisions made by other countries.
a)
Economic Influence
b)
Military Influence
c)
Cultural Influence
8.
Is the following an example of Economic, Military or Cultural Influence: A country decides to build schools in a poor neighboring country
a)
Economic
b)
Military
c)
Cultural
9.
Which quote is most closely associated with DEMOCRACY?
a)
“Government should own the means of production (for example, factories and businesses)”
b)
“Government is best when leadership is inherited from Father to Son”
c)
“Every person has an equal say in the fate of the country”
d)
“A strong and decisive leader is the best way to make the country great.”
10.
The name of Mao Zedong's policy meant to quickly revolutionize China and transform it into an industrialized, communist society is:
a)
The Long March
b)
The Cultural Revolution
c)
The Great Leap Forward
d)
The Bay of Pigs invasion
11.
Which two things did Mustafa Kamal Ataturk do in Turkey? (two answers are correct)
a)
Introduced democratic reforms
b)
Increased the power of the Sultan
c)
Embraced religion as the foundation of civil law
d)
Helped to modernize the country.
12.
One cause of revolutions in Eastern Europe during the late 1980s was:
a)
An influx of illegal immigration from Western Europe and Africa
b)
The population refused to accept redistribution of assets
c)
A desire to return to fascist regimes
d)
The USSR stopped providing military support to communist governments in the area
13.
What does the following quote relate to? "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." - Winston Churchill
a)
The Battle of Britain
b)
Allowing Hitler to break the Treaty of Versailles
c)
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
d)
The Manhattan Project
14.
True or False: Fascism, totalitarianism and communism all involve THE DENIAL OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
15.
Holding large arsenals of nuclear weapons to prevent war - neither nation would launch a nuclear attack because they knew the other could strike back with devastating power.
a)
Satellite States
b)
Deterrence
c)
The Great Leap Forward
d)
Domino Theory
16.
This country was rich in natural resources. They wanted the West to leave.
a)
Japan
b)
Turkey
c)
Iran
d)
Africa
17.
This country wanted Germany to remain weak and divided:
a)
United States
b)
USSR
18.
Define Perestroika:
a)
The process of managing relations with a potentially hostile country in order to preserve peace while maintaining vital interests
b)
An official policy of the former Soviet government emphasizing candor with regard to discussion of social problems and shortcomings.
c)
A series of political and economic reforms meant to kick-start the stagnant 1980s economy of the Soviet Union. Roughly translates to "restructuring."
d)
The idea that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall.
19.
In 1994, the Hutu tribe systematically killed the Tutsis in this country:
a)
Armenia
b)
Rwanda
c)
Cambodia
d)
Iraq
20.
"The Berlin Wall has fallen" "East and West Berliners can now unite" are ideas most closely associated with:
a)
Deterrence
b)
Declining Cold War hostilities
c)
Containment
d)
Successes of Communism
21.
What impact did the Glasnot policy have on property ownership?
a)
Allowed more ownership of private property
b)
Allowed less ownership of private property
c)
No impact on property ownership
22.
The Axis powered wanted to take the Suez Canal because it provided access to:
a)
Oil Fields and Trade Routes
b)
Culture and Language
c)
Firearms and Factories
d)
Troops and Ammunition
23.
Which of the following is an example of Economic Influence from the Cold War?
a)
Movie makers in Hollywood were encouraged to make movies that spread American Patriotism
b)
The Marshall Plan was signed into effect, promising money to struggling countries in Europe
c)
NATO was formed, with all countries agreeing to defend one another in case of an attack
d)
The USSR and the China signed an agreement agreeing to defend one another in case of attack
24.
One way that the Allies & the League of Nations practiced appeasement with Hitler was:
a)
Ferrying troops across the English Channel when they were trapped in Dunkirk
b)
Allowing Mein Kampf to be sold in bookstores throughout the world
c)
Doing nothing when Hitler moved his troops into the Rhineland, which was supposed to be demilitarized
d)
Breaking the code of the Enigma machine
25.
Especially during the 1930s, Japan wanted to expand in Southeast Asia because:
a)
It wanted revenge for its defeat in the Sino-Japanese war
b)
It needed raw materials for industrial production and markets to sell them
c)
It wanted to take back land it viewed as historically theirs
d)
It wanted to gain colonial possessions to that it could get cheap labor
26.
One reason the USSR created satellite states was:
a)
To gain access to raw materials and markets to sell goods
b)
To use them to create nuclear research facilities
c)
To create a barrier in the West in case of an invasion
d)
To mass up troops for a planned attack of Western Europe
27.
Which of the following is an example of Cultural Influence from the Cold War?
a)
Movie makers in Hollywood were encouraged to make movies that spread American Patriotism
b)
The Marshall Plan was signed into effect, promising money to struggling countries in Europe
c)
NATO was formed, with all countries agreeing to defend one another in case of an attack
d)
The USSR and the China signed an agreement agreeing to defend one another in case of attack
28.
A war in which the powers in conflict use third parties as substitutes instead of fighting each other directly:
a)
Proxy War
b)
Non-Aligned
c)
Containment
d)
Ideology
29.
The refusal to obey laws that are considered to be unjust
a)
Civil Disobedience
b)
Nationalism
c)
Pan-Africanism
d)
Mandate
30.
Which of the following is an example of Cultural Influence from the Cold War?
a)
President Truman sent money to Turkey and Greece in order to stop the spread of Communism
b)
The USSR and United States supported opposing side during a conflict in Korea
c)
The USSR jammed radio stations to block Rock 'n Roll Music
d)
NATO was formed, with all countries agreeing to defend one another in case of an attack
31.
How did Japan respond to the pressures caused by the Great Depression?
a)
Stirred nationalist movements emphasizing a return to traditional values.
b)
Stirred nationalist movements that led to dictators.
c)
It had very little impact due to isolationism.
d)
It caused reliance on foreign imports
32.
The Belgians divided the Rwandans into two groups: the Hutus and the Tutsis, eventually leading to resentment and the Rwandan Genocide. This demonstrates>
a)
Imperialism can impact countries many years into the future.
b)
Imperialism is not responsible for the actions of a country if enough time has passed.
c)
Nationalism is a dangerous force, especially in the continent of Africa
d)
Markets and Resources are necessary for industrialized nations to be successful
33.
The countries "behind" the Iron Curtain are also referred to as:
a)
Satellite States
b)
Nation States
c)
United States
d)
Supporting States
34.
In this country, Nationalists and Communists fought a civil war in the 1930s
a)
China
b)
Turkey
c)
Iran
d)
India
35.
What does the following quote relate to? "We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the sxtreeet, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill, June 4, 1940
a)
The Battle of Britain
b)
Allowing Hitler to break the Treaty of Versailles
c)
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
d)
The Manhattan Project
36.
Japan's reasoning for attacking Pearl Harbor was:
a)
Hawaii was rich in oil fields and the Japanese wanted to conquer it directly
b)
The Japanese held a centuries-old territorial claim to Hawaii
c)
The United States had already declared war on Japan through secret diplomatic channels
d)
They needed the U.S. out of the Pacific so they could get oil from other islands
37.
How did the Great Depression impact Japan?
a)
The Great Depression only impacted the United States
b)
It drastically increased the price of food for everyday people
c)
It caused demand for exports to decrease, significantly hurting the economy
d)
It caused a revolution that led to democracy.
38.
Germans citizens supported Hitler because:
a)
They were desperate for solutions after the economic crises in Germany
b)
They were afraid that the Soviets would invade them.
c)
He gave them a major tax break
d)
They thought he was a good lookin’ fellow with a sharp moustache
39.
Define Domino Theory:
a)
The process of managing relations with a potentially hostile country in order to preserve peace while maintaining vital interests
b)
An official policy of the former Soviet government emphasizing candor with regard to discussion of social problems and shortcomings.
c)
A series of political and economic reforms meant to kick-start the stagnant 1980s economy of the Soviet Union. Roughly translates to "restructuring."
d)
The idea that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries will also fall.
40.
The unique cultural identity of a people based on a common language, religion, and national symbols.
a)
Totalitarianism
b)
Fascism
c)
Nationalism
d)
Communism
41.
In this country or region, the Great Depression caused economic instability and the rise of dictators.
a)
Japan
b)
Turkey
c)
Africa
d)
Latin America
42.
After the Korean War, what happened to Korea?
a)
The country was united
b)
The country was divided into a Communist area in the North and a Capitalist area in the South
c)
The country was divided into a Communist area in the South and a Capitalist area in the North
d)
The country was divided into a Communist area in the West and a Capitalist area in the East
43.
True of False: Jewish people attempted to flee Germany and live in other nations
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
44.
Which idea is most closely associated with Thomas Hobbes?
a)
People are born with natural rights, including life, liberty, and property
b)
Humans are naturally selfish, wicked and evil
c)
The state should not interfere in economic matters
d)
Women are born free and equal
45.
The primary reason the United States supported South Korea was:
a)
To create a profitable colony in Asia
b)
To gain access to markets and natural resources
c)
To get revenge on the Axis Powers of WWII
d)
To contain communism ("containment")
46.
This country always intended to reunite Germany:
a)
United States
b)
USSR
47.
One common thread of all genocides is:
a)
The genocide took place in Europe
b)
The Genocide occurred in the 20th century
c)
The genocide involved a religious group
d)
Individuals were targeted based on their membership in a group
48.
The reason Germany experienced massive inflation during the Great Depression was:
a)
Faced with economic problems, it just printed money without anything to back it up.
b)
It simply refused to pay back its loans
c)
The economic burden of reparations caused the German stock market to crash
d)
An official Nazi party policy was to increase inflation.
49.
The principle that the US should give support to countries or peoples threatened by communism:
a)
Truman Doctrine
b)
Marshall Plan
c)
NATO
d)
Warsaw Pact
50.
Generally speaking, what “ties together” the reaction of countries (for example, in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East) around the world towards Europe?
a)
Jealousy based on the industrial revolution
b)
Competition based on markets and resources
c)
Resentment based on imperialism
d)
Alliances based on shared experiences in WWI
51.
How did Latin America respond to the pressures caused by the Great Depression?
a)
Stirred nationalist movements emphasizing a return to traditional values.
b)
Stirred nationalist movements that led to dictators
c)
It had very little impact due to isolationism
d)
It caused reliance on foreign imports
52.
Which quote is most closely associated with COMMUNISM?
a)
“Government should own the means of production (for example, factories and businesses)”
b)
“Government is best when leadership is inherited from Father to Son”
c)
“Every person has an equal say in the fate of the country”
d)
“A strong and decisive leader is the best way to make the country great.”
53.
One common thread of all genocides is:
a)
The genocide took place in Europe
b)
The Genocide occurred in the 20th century
c)
The genocide involved a religious group
d)
People get divided into "us" versus "them"
54.
"If we lose Korea, then we will lose Vietnam, then we will lose Thailand" is a quote that illustrates which idea from the Cold War?
a)
Domino Theory
b)
Proxy War
c)
Deterrence
d)
Detente
55.
The protesters at Tiananmen Square were primarily motivated by:
a)
A desire to end the Boxer Rebellion
b)
A demand to end Mao Zedong�s communes
c)
A desire for democracy in China
d)
A desire to return to traditional Chinese values
56.
The Global Depression caused (1) _________, which caused many democracies to (2) _________.
a)
(1) anti-semitism, (2) thrive
b)
(1) indoctrination, (2) develop
c)
(1) economic instability, (2) fail
d)
(1) communism, (2) evolve
57.
The Suez Canal provided access to:
a)
Oil Fields and Trade Routes
b)
Culture and Language
c)
Firearms and Factories
d)
Troops and Ammunition
58.
In this country, there was a rivalry between Islam and Judaism. It was carved up by the British after WWI.
a)
Japan
b)
Turkey
c)
Iran
d)
Israel
59.
Why was it so easy for Hitler and the Nazis to paint the Jewish people as a scapegoat?
a)
Jewish people were pacifists and therefore would not fight back
b)
There is a long history of anti-Semitism in Europe, making it easy to blame problems on them
c)
Jewish people were indisputably responsible for Germany losing WWI
d)
Jewish people had made scapegoats out of the Nazis previously, so it made sense to Germans at the time
60.
The Versailles Treaty is blamed for ....
a)
The rise of Fascism in Germany
b)
The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
c)
The Industrial Revolution
d)
WW1