AP World History unit 7 progress check

The passage can best be used to explain the role of which of the following in bringing about the First World War? A.Imperialist expansion B.Rival great power alliances C.Global competition for economic resources D.Competing political and social ideologies

B.Rival great power alliances

Which of the following does the author of Source 2 most directly cite as evidence of a higher casualty rate among Senegalese soldiers in combat than among French soldiers in combat? A The casualty rate as a percentage of all soldiers mobilized for the war B The casualty rate among infantry units C The casualty rate after July 1916 D The casualty rate among cavalry, artillery, engineering, and aviation units

C.The casualty rate after July 1916

Which of the following best explains the similarity between Hutu views of the Tutsi in the "Hutu Ten Commandments" and the treatment of Jews in Nazi Germany? A Both the Tutsi and Jews were accused of being in league with communists. B Both the Tutsi and Jews were persecuted based on ethnic prejudice. C Both the Tutsi and Jews were seen as responsible for defeats suffered during previous wars. D Both the Tutsi and Jews were attacked as militant colonizers who had displaced native populations.

B.Both the Tutsi and Jews were persecuted based on ethnic prejudice.

Which of the following would best support Schama's argument in the first paragraph about the role of Churchill's speeches in Great Britain's war effort? A Other nations' leaders during the war also regularly made speeches to their people. B New mass media such as radio greatly expanded the reach of governments' mobilization efforts. C For almost a full year after the British declaration of war against Germany, there was almost no military action on British soil. D Despite its economic and logistical support for Britain, the United States did not formally join the war against Germany until after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

B.New mass media such as radio greatly expanded the reach of governments' mobilization efforts.

The "Hutu Ten Commandments" is best explained as being part of which of the following continuities in twentieth-century history? A Authoritarian communist regimes attempting to control the daily lives of their populations B Liberal governments attempting to manage the interests of competing ethnic groups C Extremist groups using propaganda to target specific minority populations D New ideologies emerging and presenting challenges to the economic order

C.Extremist groups using propaganda to target specific minority populations

The letter's significance as a source of information on popular attitudes to Bolshevik revolutionary policies lies in the fact that it suggests that some Soviet citizens A condemned the revolution for leaving the means of production in the hands of the bourgeoisie B felt that the Bolsheviks had gone too far in curtailing the property rights of wealthy Soviet citizens C supported the Bolsheviks in their nationalization of industrial property but urged them to seize the upper classes' private property as well D were grateful to the Bolshevik revolutionary government for providing them with improved living conditions in newly built public housing

C.supported the Bolsheviks in their nationalization of industrial property but urged them to seize the upper classes' private property as well

Which of the following does the author of Source 1 cite as evidence of cultural exchange between East and West Africa during the First World War? A.Experiments in architecture and the gathering of souvenirs B.Learning parades and drill C.Learning the care and maintenance of modern weapons D.Spreading methods of disease control and health care

A.Experiments in architecture and the gathering of souvenirs

All of the following statements about the Hutu and Tutsi ethnic groups in Rwanda are factually accurate. Which would best explain how the attitudes expressed in the "Hutu Ten Commandments" were a reaction to past developments in Rwandan history? A Traditional Tutsi society was based on pastoralism and animal husbandry, while traditional Hutu society was based on agriculture. B The Tutsi were heavily favored and promoted to positions of power under European colonial rule, while the Hutu were not. C Historically, the Tutsi and Hutu ethnic groups spoke different dialects of the same language. D Hutu and Tutsi were not the only ethnic groups in Rwanda but coexisted with a third ethnic group, the Twa.

B.The Tutsi were heavily favored and promoted to positions of power under European colonial rule, while the Hutu were not.

The makeup of the force shown in the image is best explained by the fact that by 1917 A.nationalism in Russia had intensified sharply as a result of the shared experiences of the First World War B.new military technologies had made it possible to transport soldiers more rapidly C.wartime propaganda had fueled fanatical loyalty to the Tsarist regime among ordinary Russians D.Russia's army morale and home-front effort were collapsing because of the strains of total war

D.Russia's army morale and home-front effort were collapsing because of the strains of total war

Which of the following does the author of Source 1 NOT cite as evidence of European science and technology contributing to cultural change in Nigeria? A.New concepts of timekeeping B.Encounters with modern transportation technology C.Gift gathering for women back home D.Adoption of European hygiene concepts

C.Gift gathering for women back home

Which of the following aspects of the immediate historical situation in which the letter was written best explains the author's demands toward the end of the second paragraph? A The Soviet government used the pretext of the ongoing civil war to engage in repressive policies against entire sections of its population. B Soviet leaders scrambled for influence as they sought to replace an ailing Vladimir Lenin. C The implementation of the first Five Year Plan had resulted in widespread famine and high death rates in the Soviet countryside. D Because of Russia's late industrialization, its working class was numerically small, limiting popular support for the Bolshevik seizure of power.

A..The Soviet government used the pretext of the ongoing civil war to engage in repressive policies against entire sections of its population.

Which of the following best characterizes the significance of the events in Russia in the winter of 1917, as shown in the image? A.They started a process that eventually led to a communist revolution. B.They convinced Tsarist government leaders to take Russia out of the First World War by concluding a separate peace treaty. C.They led directly to the collapse of other land-based empires such as the Ottoman Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. D.They led to the abolition of the Russian parliament (Duma) and the beginning of direct personal rule by Tsar Nicholas II.

A.They started a process that eventually led to a communist revolution.

Which of the following best explains a likely significant purpose behind Yanaihara publishing his article in a Canadian journal? A Yanaihara wished to justify continued Japanese colonial rule of Korea to potentially hostile Western states. B Yanaihara wished to intimidate potential Western rivals by describing Japan's industrial power. C Yanaihara sought to open free trade with Canada in order to alleviate the effects of the Great Depression. D Yanaihara sought to pass on Japanese industrial expertise to underdeveloped countries.

A.Yanaihara wished to justify continued Japanese colonial rule of Korea to potentially hostile Western states.

Wilhelm II's assurances in the second paragraph that "nobody is threatening the honor or power of Russia" and that the tsar can "well afford" to await the results of attempts to defuse the crisis best testify to the importance of which of the following factors in the outbreak of the First World War? A.Intense nationalism, fueled by mass media, often forced the hand of military and political leaders. B.Religious and cultural traditions emphasizing honor and chivalry often led monarchs to disregard the will of their people. C.Regional conflicts in Europe were typically resolved by the great powers, with little attention paid to the needs of smaller states. D.Because of the rise of pacifism, using force to resolve political disputes had come to be seen as immoral by most segments of European society.

A.intense nationalism, fueled by mass media, often forced the hand of military and political leaders.

The unrest reflected in the image is best explained by which of the following features of the Russian government at the time of the photograph? A.The Russian Empire covered a vast land area, much of which was undeveloped economically. B.The Tsarist regime that governed Russia was autocratic and unresponsive to calls for reform. C.The Russian Empire was composed of many different ethnic groups that had varying degrees of autonomy. D.The Tsarist monarchy was tied to the monarchies of Germany and Great Britain by common family links.

B.The Tsarist monarchy was tied to the monarchies of Germany and Great Britain by common family links.The Tsarist regime that governed Russia was autocratic and unresponsive to calls for reform.

Considering the purpose of the letter, it most likely overstates which of the following? A The period of time that has elapsed since power in Russia has been in the hands of the Soviets (first paragraph). B The extent to which wealthy Russians continued to live exactly as they did before the revolution (second paragraph). C The author's sense of indignation and shame at the perceived injustices of Soviet revolutionary society (second paragraph). D The author's estimation of Lenin as "the most loyal friend of the proletariat" (third paragraph).

B.The extent to which wealthy Russians continued to live exactly as they did before the revolution (second paragraph).

In the context of the late 1930s, the arguments that Hitler makes in the last paragraph are most significant in explaining how A the Great Depression gave fascist states an excuse to take over all aspects of economic production B imperialist aspirations contributed to motivating the policies of fascist states C the protectionist policies of Western European states contributed to economic collapse in fascist states D fascist regimes in Europe used settler colonies to provide soldiers for their armies

B.imperialist aspirations contributed to motivating the policies of fascist states

All of the following statements are factually accurate. Which could be most directly used to modify Schama's argument that the war provided "overwhelming evidence of a new-found British social cohesiveness and mutual loyalty"? A British military production in key sectors such as aircraft and munitions generally outpaced German production after 1940. B Churchill replaced Neville Chamberlain as Prime Minister in 1940, after Chamberlain had lost the support of the country because of his policy of appeasement of Nazi Germany. C After a brief period of supporting the war effort, the Indian National Congress continued its anti-imperialist agitation, with Gandhi launching a Quit India campaign in 1942. D During the war, the British government took an active role in regulating the economy via the rationing of food and fuel, subsidizing military production, and assuring its population of its intention to adopt social welfare

C.After a brief period of supporting the war effort, the Indian National Congress continued its anti-imperialist agitation, with Gandhi launching a Quit India campaign in 1942.

Which of the following events that preceded the outbreak of the First World War best explains why Russian troops were being mobilized against Austria-Hungary, as stated in the first paragraph? A.Russia wanted to demonstrate to Austria-Hungary that its military forces had recovered from their defeat during the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905. B.Russia was confident that its mutual defense treaties with France and Great Britain would ensure that Austria-Hungary would not dare attack it. C.Russia was acting in support of Serbia, which was facing an imminent Austro-Hungarian attack following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. D.Russia wanted to divert its people's attention away from its pressing economic problems and stop the growth of socialist parties.

C.Russia was acting in support of Serbia, which was facing an imminent Austro-Hungarian attack following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Which of the following best explains the long-term historical significance of the views expressed by Yanaihara in the passage? A They show that some members of the Japanese elite sought to join larger regional trade organizations in order to expand Japan's economy. B They show that some members of the Japanese elite feared the growth of communist influence in Asia after the Russian Revolution and Chinese Civil War. C They show that some members of the Japanese elite sought to justify aggressive Japanese colonial efforts in China and the Pacific region. D They show that some members of the Japanese elite feared Western influence would disrupt Japan's traditional Shinto cultural and political practices.

C.They show that some members of the Japanese elite sought to justify aggressive Japanese colonial efforts in China and the Pacific region.

All of the following statements about Canada in the early twentieth century are factually accurate. Which would most likely help to explain why Yanaihara thought that his claims regarding Korea might be well received by a Canadian audience? A Unlike Japan, Canada had never sought to acquire overseas colonies. B Canada had large French and Native American populations that fiercely defended their native cultures. C Canada had various unresolved territorial disputes with the United States regarding vital waterways such as the Saint Lawrence River. D Canada's economy grew during most of the early twentieth century under British rule, and Canadian troops willingly helped the British Empire defend its colonial territories in Asia and Africa.

D.Canada's economy grew during most of the early twentieth century under British rule, and Canadian troops willingly helped the British Empire defend its colonial territories in Asia and Africa.

Which of the following best explains why Schama uses the claim that the British government did not have to apply any "undue pressure" on either factory owners or factory workers during the war? A He wanted to explain why Hitler made "ill-advised strategic decisions" in his choice of tactics to use in the war against Britain. B He wanted to show that military aircraft such as Hurricanes and Spitfires were not the deciding factor in the British victory. C He wanted to prove his point that Britain was a very divided society between the two world wars. D He wanted to support his argument that Britons were completely mobilized for the war effort.

D.He wanted to support his argument that Britons were completely mobilized for the war effort.

The point of view that Hitler expresses in the first three paragraphs is most directly significant in helping to explain how which of the following contributed to starting the Second World War? A Nationalist movements in European colonies opposing imperialism B Ideological rivalry between fascist and communist states C The use of mass media such as radio to spread propaganda D The provisions of the Treaty of Versailles that ended the First World War

D.The provisions of the Treaty of Versailles that ended the First World War

Based on the historical situation in which the speech was given, Hitler's most significant motivation for giving the speech was likely to continue to A make his case to the German people that Jews and other minority populations were a threat to Germany B eliminate potential opposition to Nazi rule by labeling political opponents as traitors to the German nation C overstate the extent to which Nazi economic policies had helped Germany overcome the unjust actions of its Western European rivals and prosper again D reinforce the idea to the German people that past injustices required Germany to continue its military buildup and engage in future territorial expansion

D.reinforce the idea to the German people that past injustices required Germany to continue its military buildup and engage in future territorial expansion