AP WORLD - Unit 4

Which of the following is a direct result of the formation of the Western bloc and the Eastern bloc during the cold war? A. Many Asian, African, and Latin American nations claimed membership in the Non-Aligned Movement. B. Western bloc nations and Eastern bloc nations frequently engaged in small military clashes in order to advance their agendas. C. Nations around the world began to sign nuclear nonproliferation agreements out of fear of global nuclear war. D. Poland was divided into two separation zones of occupation and served as the physical representation of the cold war division.

A

The ideas expressed in the passage occurred in the context of which of the following? A. Popular and consumer culture becoming more global in the second half of the twentieth century B. Military conflicts that occurred on an unprecedented global scale C. The rise and diffusion of Enlightenment thought D. The development of imperial societies using social Darwinism to justify imperialism

A

Using the graph and your knowledge of world history, which of the following would best explain the dramatic decrease in Germany's unemployment rate by 1936? A. The military buildup caused by the Nazi Party's rise to power B. The final reparation payment made to the United Kingdom and France C. The introduction of new agricultural techniques from the United States D. The global dependence on German coal and iron

A

What pre-World War I situation would represent a continuity immediately after the war? A. European imperialism B. The central role of the United States in international diplomacy C. The industrial power of Germany D. International organizations as the primary instruments of negotiation

A

The passage above is an example of what transnational movement? A. Pan-Slavism B. African Separatist C. Pan-Africanism D. Communism

C

Following the end of the cold war, free-market economic theories became more widespread. The spread of these theories is best represented by an increase in which of these? A. Environmental protection organizations B. Multinational corporations C. Corporate monopolies D. International political organizations

D

What global pattern of communism in the late twentieth century is best represented in the second poster? A. A worldwide trend toward the creation of communist states continued to gain strength. B. Communist economies focused increasingly on industrialization. C. Communist political parties failed and were abandoned. D. Many communist countries began to turn toward more capitalist economic policies.

D

Which of the following best explains Kwame Nkrumah's use of the words "united" and "unified" in the above excerpt? A. Nkrumah wanted to create one nation out of the African continent in order to prevent further incursions from Asia. B. Having studied the history of the United States, Nkrumah saw value in creating an African Union. C. In order to prevent potential ethnic conflicts, Nkrumah encouraged the different communities living in Africa to find common ground. D. Nkrumah was encouraging Africa to unify so that it could move into a modern age, since Africa had been divided among different ethnic and cultural groups.

D

Based on the map above and your knowledge of world history, which of the European countries was not a member of either NATO or the Warsaw Pact? A. Turkey B. Yugoslavia C. Norway D. Poland

B

The context for the "Brave the Wind" poster is the Great Leap Forward. Based on your knowledge of world history, what was the result of Mao's Great Leap Forward in the People's Republic of China? A. The Great Leap Forward caused significant economic hardship for the people, including a major famine. B. The Great Leap Forward allowed China to produce enough food for its entire population. C. The Great Leap Forward was successful in turning China into a modern industrial power. D. The success of the Great Leap Forward helped the international spread of communism.

A

Which of the following best explains the images? A. The spread of American consumer culture around the world during the second half of the twentieth century B. The increase in global food supply due to the Green Revolution C. An attempt by the Soviet Union to spread communist ideals around the world in order to "win" the cold war D. New modes of communication and transportation technologies that have led to a universalization of culture

A

Which of the following best explains this image? A. New modes of communication reducing the problem of geographic distance, allowing for international call centers B. The desire of developing nations to increase their industrial strength by importing new technologies C. International organizations' encouragement of education and the increasing literacy rates around the world D. An increased desire to break down old cultural and social barriers in order to facilitate modernization

A

Based on the context of the passage, which of the following conclusions is most likely true? A. Lansing did not want the United States involved in international diplomacy. B. Bullitt wished to sabotage the passing of the Versailles peace treaty. C. Lansing and Bullitt had very different opinions of the League of Nations. D. Bullitt sought to use the peace conference to end colonialism.

B

Which of the following accurately describes independence movements in Africa after the end of World War II? A. All African states peacefully negotiated their independence. B. While a majority of African states gained their independence through peaceful means, some states rebelled against their imperial powers. C. All African states fought violent rebellions in order to gain independence. D. European imperial powers maintained their African colonies until the end of the cold war in order to prevent the spread of communism into Africa.

B

Which of the following best demonstrates differing responses to the hardships of the Great Depression? A. The replacement of communism with free-market economics in Eastern Europe B. Increases in government programs in the United Kingdom and the United States and the rise of absolutist political parties in Italy and Germany C. The buildup of militaries in the United States and the USSR and the beginnings of decolonization in the British Empire D. Increased imperialistic seizure of colonies in Africa and Asia

B

Which of the following conclusions about population growth is supported by the information in the table? A. Even though birth control is more available, populations all over the world have continued to increase. B. In areas where birth control is more accessible, population growth has slowed. C. Deaths due to infectious disease have increased with the increase in years of education in a given region. D. Infant mortality rates have decreased in certain regions, while deaths due to infectious diseases in those regions have increased.

B

Which of the following led to the dichotomy presented in the passage? A. The onset of the Great Depression B. The support by many governments of free-market economic policies and economic liberalization C. The collapse of the older, land-based empires such as the Ottoman and Qing empires D. The Mexican Revolution and a desire to redistribute land

B

A historian researching the cold war period would most likely find this map useful as a source of information about which of the following? A. The formation of new regional economic organizations during the cold war era B. The position of major nuclear sites during the cold war era C. The location of proxy wars fought during the cold war era D. The extent of global patterns of decolonization during the cold war era

C

Based on your knowledge of world history and the chart, what conclusion can you make about carbon dioxide emissions in the early twenty-first century? A. The per capita income of a region has no effect on the amount of its carbon dioxide emissions. B. Carbon dioxide emissions have grown exponentially around the globe, leading to calls for all nations to cut back on their emissions. C. The higher the per capita income of a region, the higher the level of carbon dioxide emissions in that region. D. The Kyoto Protocol focuses on lowering carbon dioxide levels among developing nations.

C

The corporations represented in the images best represent which of the following economic ideologies? A. Utilitarianism and Malthusian theory B. Communism and collectivization C. Capitalism and free-market economies D. Socialism and militarized Keynesianism

C

Which of these comparisons between the two posters above is most accurate? A. Both posters emphasize traditional Buddhist values concerning social hierarchies and government bureaucracies. B. While the "Dragons rise over the Divine Land" poster shows the success of Mao's policies, the "Brave the Wind" poster provides a commentary on the failure of capitalism. C. The "Brave the Wind" poster emphasizes the equality of society, while the "Dragons rise over the Divine Land" poster shows more of an emphasis on consumerism. D. Both posters celebrate the success of collectivization and rapid industrialization brought about by Mao's policies.

C

A historian would most likely see which of the following processes occurring in this image of an India-based call center? A. Industrialization B. Collectivization C. Religious syncretism D. Globalization

D

According to the passage, which of the following is a consequence of globalization? A. The acceleration of the cold war B. The promotion of nonviolence to bring about political change C. The expansion of NATO D. The increase in nationalism

D

Based on the passage and your knowledge of world history, what was a consequence of the "unjust clauses" mentioned by Lansing? A. A decrease in nationalist fervor across Europe B. The stock market crash and ensuing Great Depression C. The goals of the United States being written into the Treaty of Versailles D. The rise of fascism in Europe

D

Based on your knowledge of world history and the chart, which of the following best explains an increase in life expectancy in countries with higher incomes? A. New dietary restrictions and guidelines B. New labor laws creating safer workplaces C. New building codes requiring air conditioning in all new construction D. New medical discoveries such as x-rays and vaccines

D

Based on your knowledge of world history and the graph, which of these best explains the increased rate of unemployment in the United States, Germany, and Great Britain seen in the chart above? A. The decrease in manufacturing and agricultural production at the end of World War I B. An increased reliance on colonial workers, rather than local workers, in the new industrial age C. Soldiers reentering the workforce and displacing female workers from World War I D. The global economic devastation resulting from World War I and the U.S. stock market crash

D

While the images represent the influence of Western cultures in the world, which of the following best demonstrates the spread of culture from the Global South to the Global North? A. The global popularity of Hollywood movies B. The global participation in World Cup soccer C. The spread of Daoism around the world D. The practice of yoga around the world

D