CUMULATIVE EXAM (1) 80%

Persia was divided into spheres of influence in

1907

In ____ , the Communists won the civil war and the People's Republic of China was formed.

1949

Which were provisions of the Open Door policy? Check all that apply. All foreign countries had to pay taxes equally. Foreign countries with spheres of influence in China were exempt from taxes. Only the Chinese government could collect tariffs on trade. Countries with a sphere of influence should maintain free access to their ports. The United States would oversee the continuance of the Open Door policy.

All foreign countries had to pay taxes equally. Only the Chinese government could collect tariffs on trade. Countries with a sphere of influence should maintain free access to their ports. The United States would oversee the continuance of the Open Door policy.

What ended the Boxer Rebellion? Due to military reform, the Chinese crushed the rebellion. Allied forces came in and crushed the rebellion. The Boxers seized the palace at Beijing and took over. The Qing Dynasty collapsed.

Allied forces came in and crushed the rebellion.

The graphic organizer includes facts about Great Britain and Japan. Column A: Great Britain Column B: Japan The British Empire stretched across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. Japan expanded into Manchuria between 1930 and 1939. A student made this graphic organizer to help write an informative essay. What does the organizer imply about Great Britain and Japan? Both nations were imperialist. Both nations had strong leaders. Both nations expanded in the 1900s. Both nations had strong economies.

Both nations were imperialist.

How did Nazi rule affect the lives of German people? Check all that apply. Boys were prepared for military service. Students were taught only Nazi ideology. Students were encouraged to rebel against authority. Media and newspapers presented only Nazi beliefs. Couples were encouraged to limit the size of their families. Women were expected to attend classes of higher learning.

Boys were prepared for military service. Students were taught only Nazi ideology. Media and newspapers presented only Nazi beliefs.

When stock prices began to fall in the United States, how did Americans react? Brokers tried to sell stocks, but no one wanted to buy them. Many people scrambled to buy stocks on margin. People wanted to buy stocks, but there were none left to buy. Brokers remained confident that prices would rise again.

Brokers remained confident that prices would rise again.

In the third paragraph of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, Kennedy makes a comparison between the world during his time and the time the nation was founded. What idea is Kennedy most likely attempting to explain by this comparison? Our country's ability to change the world with science is the way of the future. We must be more generous than in past times if we are to end poverty. Despite many major developments, the basic principles of the country's founders are still at play. The many changes in the world make it difficult to remember a time when life was much different.

Despite many major developments, the basic principles of the country's founders are still at play.

Which best describes how diction contributes to a writer's style? Diction is the dialogue a writer uses to develop characters. Diction is the way that a writer varies sentence structure. Diction is the manner in which a writer arranges words and phrases. Diction is the language a writer chooses to express an idea.

Diction is the manner in which a writer arranges words and phrases.

Why did the partition of Africa create artificial boundaries? Europeans ignored traditional boundaries when they carved out their colonies. Europeans agreed that their colonies all had to be roughly the same size. Europeans agreed that their colonies all had to have roughly the same number of people. Europeans made sure not to include harsh terrain, such as deserts, in their colonies.

Europeans ignored traditional boundaries when they carved out their colonies.

Read the message below from the Russian tsar to his cousin, the German kaiser. "An ignoble [not noble] war has been declared to a weak country. The indignation [outrage] in Russia shared fully by me is enormous. I foresee that very soon I shall be overwhelmed by the pressure forced upon me and be forced to take extreme measures which will lead to war. To try and avoid such a calamity as a European war I beg you in the name of our old friendship to do what you can to stop your allies from going too far." - Telegram from Tsar Nicholas II to German Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1914 Which of the following best describes the tsar's message? He worries that the coming war will be blamed on Russia. He believes that warfare is immoral. He complains about the pressures he is facing from Britain for war. He fears Russia will be forced into war by forces outside his control.

He fears Russia will be forced into war by forces outside his control.

By June of 1940, Hitler had already done which of the following? Check all that apply. He had invaded Russia. He had conquered Norway. He had conquered Great Britain. He had invaded the Netherlands He had pushed Allied forces out of France. He had forced the United States to join the war.

He had conquered Norway. He had invaded the Netherlands He had pushed Allied forces out of France.

Read the excerpt from Ernest Hemingway's "Soldier's Home." A distaste for everything that had happened to him in the war set in because of the lies he had told. All of the times that had been able to make him feel cool and clear inside himself when he thought of them; the times so long back when he had done the one thing, the only thing for a man to do, easily and naturally, when he might have done something else, now lost their cool, valuable quality and then were lost themselves. What does the excerpt reveal about Krebs? He fought valiantly while at war overseas. He is happy to be home with his friends and family again. He is dissatisfied and feels disillusioned with his surroundings. He is a skilled liar, even though he does not enjoy telling untruths.

He is dissatisfied and feels disillusioned with his surroundings.

What was Commodore Perry's significant contribution to the beginning of Japan's transformation? He closed all embassies except the US. He opened Japan to the West. He made Japan open its ports to Europe. He sold US warships to Japan.

He opened Japan to the West.

What was the effect on China of the Boxer Rebellion? It led China to the verge of collapse. It made China a Communist country. It gave Europe a bigger role in China. It made China a major world power.

It led China to the verge of collapse.

What was the main cause of the Sino-Japanese War? Japan wanted to add the island of Formosa to its territory. Japan and China competed for influence in Korea. China's military became a threat to Japan. China closed its ports to Japan.

Japan and China competed for influence in Korea.

Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 because Manchuria had refused to make peace with Japan. Japan wanted to take back lands that belonged to it. Japan wanted raw materials and natural resources. Manchuria had invaded Japan during World War I.

Japan wanted raw materials and natural resources.

What does it mean when World War I is referred to as a "total war"? Many aspects of society were obliterated during the war. Everyone had to serve in the military. The aim of each side was to destroy the other side completely. The war efforts needed the participation of as many people as possible.

Many aspects of society were obliterated during the war.

Based upon an understanding of Nazi Germany and Hitler's tactics, what is most likely to happen under totalitarian rule? People lose their civil rights. Unemployment remains stable. The government passes new laws. Organizations of young people develop.

People lose their civil rights.

Which statement best describes the main idea of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address? President Kennedy discusses the need for freedom and peace through the cooperation of the nation's bordering neighbors. President Kennedy vows to uphold the principles the country was founded on, while assisting the poor as well as promoting peaceful relationships with allies and enemies. President Kennedy explains that creating peace and helping struggling nations will take considerable time and much effort. President Kennedy outlines how the world is very different, and it is important for Americans to stand together and support the United Nations in its quest for peace.

President Kennedy outlines how the world is very different, and it is important for Americans to stand together and support the United Nations in its quest for peace.

What is the best description of the events of Bloody Sunday in Russia in the early 1900s? Russian citizens stopped fighting between striking workers. Russian soldiers fired on a group of peaceful protestors. Russian citizens rioted in the streets to oppose the tsar. Russian soldiers participated in a fierce battle in World War I.

Russian soldiers fired on a group of peaceful protestors.

Who was known as "the father of modern China"? Mao Zedong Emperor Puyi Chiang Kai-shek Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen

What became of most of the Central powers' colonies after World War I? They became independent nations. They remained colonies of Central Powers' nations. They became League of Nations mandates. They were run by the League of Nations.

They became League of Nations mandates.

A kamikaze was a pilot who loaded his aircraft with bombs and flew it to an enemy ship, where he surrendered. deliberately crashed it into an enemy ship. tried to escape from a battle without his comrades' knowledge. deliberately crashed it into the empty ocean.

deliberately crashed it into an enemy ship.

How did German people feel about their nation after World War I? They were pleased about Germany's new position of power. They were unhappy that Germany lent money to the United States. They were angry at German leaders for losing the war to the Allies. They were relieved that the German economy had improved.

They were angry at German leaders for losing the war to the Allies.

What happened to the Nationalists after the Civil War? They were driven out of mainland China. They centralized their power in major cities. They gradually lost all power in China. They revolted against their party leader.

They were driven out of mainland China.

Which best describes the main idea of the fourth paragraph, which begins "We dare not to," in John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address? United States' citizens remember the history of their country and value freedom. The new generation is committed to fighting only for human rights in their country. The new generation of United States' citizens will continue to fight for freedom. The United States will not rely on history in order to help bring peace to the entire world.

United States' citizens remember the history of their country and value freedom.

What areas of humanity did Sigmund Freud attempt to understand? Check all that apply. emotion success behavior speech motivation

behavior motivation

How did the Treaty of Versailles help pave the way for the Nazi party to gain control of Germany? by limiting the territory of Germany by making the German people pay for the war by assigning Germany total responsibility for the war by creating resentment and anger among the German people

by creating resentment and anger among the German people

At "show" trials during the Great Purge, suspects often confessed to crimes they could not have possibly committed. admitted to crimes the secret police saw them commit. received no punishment because the trials were not real. faced torture if they lied while a judge questioned them.

confessed to crimes they could not have possibly committed.

During new imperialism, the number of settlers _________ _______ compared to old imperialism.

decreased greatly

Read the sentence from John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address. And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house. Which best describes the feeling Kennedy intends to convey in this sentence? openness and flexibility dominance and unity hostility and aggression influence and vulnerability

dominance and unity

Which phrase best describes the leader of a totalitarian government? opposed to education highly charismatic responsive to public opinion determined to protect personal rights

highly charismatic

In the postwar period, disillusionment influenced the work of many artists and writers, prompting them to question and examine the purpose of art. human progress. the meaning of life. war's inevitability.

human progress.

The graph shows British cotton imports throughout the eighteenth century. This graph could help a writer draft a document-based essay about the British Empire because it shows how the British textile industry increased as the empire expanded. decreased as the empire expanded. increased as the empire collapsed. decreased as the empire collapsed.

increased as the empire expanded.

Around 1900, European nations built up their military forces, formed alliances, and expanded their colonial holdings in their efforts to force their enemies to start wars. maintain a balance of power. put a conscription system in place. end the spirit of militarism.

maintain a balance of power.

The main goal of the Berlin Conference of 1885 was to isolate Africa. partition Africa. abandon Africa. liberate Africa.

partition Africa.

What is the best definition of a "blitzkrieg"? devastating airplane attack rapid invasion by air and land attack by multiple infantry troops destruction of airplanes and tanks

rapid invasion by air and land

In the 1930s, Germany first began to expand aggressively by invading Russia. rebuilding the German military. joining German forces with Italy. making a pact with China.

rebuilding the German military.

Read the excerpt from Ernest Hemingway's "Soldier's Home." Nothing was changed in the town except that the young girls had grown up. They all wore sweaters and shirt waists with round Dutch collars. It was a pattern. He liked to look at them from the front porch as they walked on the other side of the street. He liked to watch them walking under the shade of the trees. He liked the round Dutch collars above their sweaters. He liked their silk stockings and flat shoes. He liked their bobbed hair and the way they walked. The author's short, descriptive sentences reflect Krebs's thought process and his feelings about the girls. illustrate the anger that Krebs feels toward the people in his town. express the shame that Krebs feels for lying to the girls. demonstrate Krebs's hopes and dreams for the future.

reflect Krebs's thought process and his feelings about the girls.

To paraphrase a document for an informative essay, students should draw conclusions based on facts in the text. restate ideas from the text in their own words. describe the time period when the text was written. quote the text using the exact words in the document.

restate ideas from the text in their own words.

Many Chinese were not happy about the increasing Western influence so they supported Empress Cixi. supported Emperor Guangxu. rose up in the Boxer Rebellion. rose up in the Taiping Rebellion

rose up in the Boxer Rebellion.

After the defeat of Russia, Japan focused on the expansion of its empire, beginning with seizing Manchuria and eventually annexing it. seizing the Korean peninsula and eventually annexing it. seizing the Philippines as a protectorate. seizing the island of Formosa as a protectorate.

seizing Manchuria and eventually annexing it.

What were negative aspects of Joseph Stalin's first Five-Year Plan? Check all that apply. decline of infrastructure shortage of consumer goods waste and inefficiency setbacks to modernization use of enslaved laborers

shortage of consumer goods waste and inefficiency

Which event marked the end of fighting during World War I? the signing of the Treaty of Versailles the Spanish flu pandemic the armistice the signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk

the signing of the Treaty of Versailles

The use of submarines during World War I resulted in the sinking of passenger liners. a quick end to the war. the poisoning of water supplies. greater support for air attacks.

the sinking of passenger liners.

The name of the city of St. Petersburg was changed following the Russian Revolution to remember a tsar who had triumphantly led Russia. to celebrate the leader of the Bolsheviks now in power. to honor a fallen soldier who had fought valiantly during the civil war. to recognize a general who led the Red Army in a three-year conflict.

to celebrate the leader of the Bolsheviks now in power.

Why did the Allies attack civilian and military targets in Japan? to demoralize the population to inspire the population to rebel against the government to force the Japanese government to negotiate for peace to cause as much damage as possible

to demoralize the population

What was the main reason imperial nations built large naval forces? to initiate sea-based attacks on other nations to demonstrate their size and prowess to protect their economic interests to resist attacks on their harbors

to protect their economic interests

Look at this poster. For which purpose would US government officials have published a poster like this one? to promote sympathy for the Japanese to rally support for American involvement in the war to punish those who wanted to forget about Pearl Harbor to remind Americans that Germany was its main enemy

to rally support for American involvement in the war