World History Semester B Final Exam

What type of government was seen in many African and Asian countries following WWII?

Democratic Government.

Why is Mao Zedong significant?

Mao Zedong was the leader of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Long March.

Hitler invaded what country and caused Britain and France to declare war on Germany?

Poland.

What was the cause of Serbia's tension with Kosovo?

After its war with Bosnia, Kosovo wanted to remain an autonomous province; something that Serbia refused to allow.

Why is Francisco Franco important?

Francisco Franco led a military regime in Spain that overthrew the democratic government and furthered on the Spanish Civil War.

What were some problems faced by Gorbachev while leading Russia?

Gorbachev had to face Russia's multi-ethnic background.

The Nerumburg Laws were....

Laws that disregarded Jews as citizens and forbade Jews and Germans to marry.

Who is Mohandas Gandhi, and what (nonviolent) protests did he participate in?

Mohandas Gandhi was a leader in India that was known for his nonviolent protests against unfair laws.

Define 'nationalism'.

Nationalism is the awareness of being a member of a community that has its' own culture (institutions, traditions, language and customs).

What is the importance of December 7th, 1941?

On December 7th, 1941, the Japanese naval force had attacked Pearl Harbor and marked the U.S. involvement in the war.

Define 'Pan-Africanism'.

Pan-Africanism was the theory of the unity of all of the black Africans.

This book had a major impact on the movement to protect the environment.

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.

What country's conversion to communism made the U.S. fear the spread of communism to other countries?

South Vietnam/China

What had turned the USSR from an agricultural to an industrial economy?

Stalin's Five Year Plans

Who is Sun Yat-sen?

Sun Yat-sen was the nationalists leader.

Define the term 'Green Revolution'.

The 'Green Revolution' was the development of new strains of grains that have higher yields.

Describe the Balfour Declaration.

The Balfour Declaration had a theory that the Jewish people had a homeland in Palestine.

The Cheka is...

The Red secret police that had led a Red Terror campaign whose main goal was to destroy all that opposed the new regime.

What was involved in the Tiananmen Square demonstrations?

The Tiananmen Square demonstrations involved students that wanted the resignations of many communist leaders.

What is the Warsaw Pact and what was its purpose?

The Warsaw Pact was an alliance of Albania, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland and Romania. It was formed in response to the NATO.

Why is the Battle of Midway Island significant?

The battle of Midway Island established naval superiority of the U.S. over Japan.

Who were the Dadaists?

The dadaists were artists obsessed with the theory of life not having any purpose.

Factors that led to the Germans' acceptance of Hitler and the Nazis?

The economic struggles and the depression has made his party the most attractive choice.

What is leading to deforestation?

The increasing need for new farmlands.

Define 'Total War'.

Total war means a complete mobilization of both troops and resources (Meant a start of war).

*Essay Question* What is the impact of the tension between traditional and Western influence in both Africa and the Middle East? Give specific examples.

Western influence in both Africa and the Middle East has caused tension by changing their lifestyles and ways of thinking. In Africa, tension has driven the traditional lifestyle to believe that the urban lifestyle is corrupt. Urban lifestyle believes that rural lifestyle is backward. "Many urban people view rural people as backward. Rural dwellers view the cities as corrupting and destructive to traditional African values and customs." (p. 708). The situation in the Middle East is similar to the one in Africa. For example, a new Shah in Iran created a new civilization that was based on greed and materialism, which traditional Iranians had associated with American influence "Millions of devout Muslims looked with distaste at the new Iranian civilization. In their eyes, it was based on greed and materialism, which they identified with American influence (p. 714).

Define blitzkrieg.

blitzkrieg was an army tactic (made famous by Adolf Hitler) where tank divisions were supported by air attacks in the event of attacking.