World History Unit 6-8

Since the late 1970s, this country has experienced a sustained period of strong economic growth that has lifted more people out of extreme poverty than any nation in human history. Question 19 options: United States Indonesia India China

China

The Century of Humiliation refers to events in what country? Question 3 options: China Russia India Japan

China

What was the Cold War? Question 17 options: It was not an actual war, but instead a series of debates that took place during the winter months. A conflict between the Soviet Union and India over which country would lead the communist movement. A successor conflict to World War I as the Soviet Union wanted to keep the countries that it had conquered. Distrust between the Soviet Union and its capitalist rivals escalated into a series of wars which were fought in different locations around the world.

Distrust between the Soviet Union and its capitalist rivals escalated into a series of wars which were fought in different locations around the world.

Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of this nation was a great shock to the Ottoman Empire. Question 9 options: Greece Morocco Egypt Algeria

Egypt

The Schlieffen Plan stated that Question 6 options: France and Russia should invade Germany. Great Britain and the United States should be attacked by an overwhelming German force before they could enter the war. Germany should overpower France quickly before Russia could enter the war. in order for Germany to avoid war on two fronts, it should enter into an alliance.

Germany should overpower France quickly before Russia could enter the war.

Under the terms of the Versailles Treaty, Question 11 options: the Bolshevik Revolution was condemned as illegitimate. a stable, long-standing peace was established in Europe. Germany was blamed for the First World War, lost Alsace-Lorraine to France, and was forced to pay reparations. no one country was assigned blame for the First World War.

Germany was blamed for the First World War, lost Alsace-Lorraine to France, and was forced to pay reparations.

European colonial power grew Question 1 options: most quickly between 1882 and 1914. dramatically in the 16th century and declined afterward. only in Latin America after 1800. dramatically before 1882 and declined immediately afterward.

most quickly between 1882 and 1914.

In countries such as Brazil and Ghana that depended heavily on exports, Question 16 options: the Great Depression increased the demand for raw materials. the Great Depression allowed farmers greater access to loans. the Great Depression caused a significant drop in commodity prices. the Great Depression had no impact.

the Great Depression caused a significant drop in commodity prices.

In the 1920s and 1930s, women in many countries Question 5 options: won elections and held political offices in record numbers. were allowed to serve in the military alongside men. obtained equal pay for men. were given the right to vote.

were given the right to vote.

Which two nations have the largest and second largest populations in the world are Question 12 options: India and Pakistan. China and India. China and the United States. India and the United States.

China and India.

Under the Treaty of Nanking, Question 16 options: China forced Britain to cease selling opium in China. China granted Britain control of Hong Kong. China withdrew from Taiwan. China recognized French control of Indochina.

China granted Britain control of Hong Kong.

Which of the following statements best describes fascism? Question 1 options: Fascism was a political ideology that advocated nationalism and was opposed communism and democratic freedoms. Fascism was a political ideology that advocated the redistribution of land to equalize opportunities for all social classes. Fascism was a political ideology that advocated the abolition of all minority groups. Fascism was a political ideology that advocated the destruction of factories and a return to pre-industrial lifestyle.

Fascism was a political ideology that advocated nationalism and was opposed communism and democratic freedoms.

In terms of population, the world's largest democracy is Question 14 options: Japan. India. China. the United States.

India

Known as the "Jewel in the Crown," this was the most important colony in the British Empire. Question 20 options: Canada Australia South Africa India

India

What role did music play in the anti-apartheid struggle? Question 10 options: It encouraged support for capitalism. It played a fundamental role. It advocated the use of violence as a political tool. It played no role.

It played a fundamental role.

What was the South African government's response when the African National Congress (ANC) turned to a policy of non-violent civil disobedience in the 1960s? Question 2 options: The government did not respond. It exiled Gandhi to India. It shot unarmed demonstrators in the Sharpeville Massacre. It separated African men from African women.

It shot unarmed demonstrators in the Sharpeville Massacre.

The Four Tigers include all of the following except Question 17 options: Singapore. Taiwan. South Korea. Japan.

Japan.

Which brands are correctly paired with their respective nations? Question 5 options: Japan: ToyotaSouth Korea: MitsubishiTaiwan: Samsung Japan: PanasonicSouth Korea: SamsungTaiwan: Foxconn Japan: SamsungSouth Korea: SonyTaiwan: Foxconn Japan: SamsungSouth Korea: FoxconnTaiwan: Sony

Japan: PanasonicSouth Korea: SamsungTaiwan: Foxconn

Why is the conflict in Kashmir a complex matter that cannot be easily resolved? Question 7 options: Neither India nor Pakistan wants Kashmir. The United Nations wants Afghanistan to control the region. Kashmir is predominantly Muslim, but it is controlled by a majority Hindu India. Bangladesh has invaded Kashmir many times.

Kashmir is predominantly Muslim, but it is controlled by a majority Hindu India.

The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were events associated with this Chinese leader. Question 16 options: Mao Zedong Xi Jinping Chang Kai-shek Deng Xiaoping

Mao Zedong

Which of the following are in the correct chronological order? Question 7 options:Indian Rebellion Napoleonic Wars Spanish-American War Berlin Conference Napoleonic Wars Opium Wars Spanish-American War Berlin Conference Opium Wars Napoleonic Wars British acquisition of South Africa Berlin Conference

Napoleonic Wars British acquisition of South Africa Berlin Conference

The Land for Peace deal employed in Israeli-Arab postwar negotiations implied that Question 4 options: all refugees should enjoy the right to live in peace and freedom from war. None of the other statements are true. Israel must recognize the right of Palestinians to return to their lands inside the Jewish state. Arab states must recognize the sovereignty of Palestine.

None of the other statements are true.

Membership in which organization committed the United States to the defense of Europe during the Cold War? Question 9 options: Eurozone European Economic Community (EEC) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) European Union (EU)

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Which of these statements was true of fascism in Germany, but not in Italy? Question 4 options: Only German fascism advocated the use of violence as a political tool. Only German fascists claimed racial superiority and made a policy of persecuting minorities. Only German fascists hated communism. Italy became a single-party dictatorship, but Germany did not.

Only German fascists claimed racial superiority and made a policy of persecuting minorities.

In 1947, British India was partitioned into India and Question 20 options: Pakistan. Myanmar. Sri Lanka. Afghanistan.

Pakistan

During the 1930s, which of the following states enjoyed full employment as much of the rest of the world struggled with high unemployment and sank into the Great Depression? Question 14 options: Brazil United States Soviet Union France

Soviet Union

During the 1930s, Soviet, German, and Italian forces were involved in a bloody civil war in Question 8 options: France. Spain. Romania. Portugal.

Spain.

Why was the Battle of Midway in 1942 the turning point of the war in the Pacific? Question 7 options: It allowed the United States to retake the Philippines. The United States captured Midway Island. It marked the first use of kamikaze attacks and atomic bombs in warfare. The American navy sank four Japanese aircraft carriers, thus dealing a significant blow to the Japanese navy.

The American navy sank four Japanese aircraft carriers, thus dealing a significant blow to the Japanese navy.

All of the following statements about the British rule of India were true except Question 4 options: The British ruled India with the consent of the Indian people. India was an important market for British goods and provided the British with key raw materials. English became an important common language in India under British rule. The British built an extensive railroad network in India.

The British ruled India with the consent of the Indian people.

Which statement best describes the United States' role in World War I? Question 3 options: The United States remained neutral during World War I. The United States entered the war late, but played an important role in the defeat of Germany. The United States entered the war early, but only played a minor role. The United States played a major role in the war from the beginning of the conflict.

The United States entered the war late, but played an important role in the defeat of Germany.

In 1914, which event sparked World War I? Question 10 options: The release of the controversial movie The Birth of a Nation in the United States. The sinking of the British ocean liner Lusitania. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary. The struggle for independence in India.

The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary.

Why was the emperor reinstated during the Meiji Restoration? Question 11 options: The emperor would undermine the army. The emperor would balance the power of the Parliament (Diet) in Japan. The emperor was a symbol of a mythical past who could instill a sense of national pride. However, since he possessed no actual power, he could be manipulated. The restoration of the emperor would reduce American influence in Japan.

The emperor was a symbol of a mythical past who could instill a sense of national pride. However, since he possessed no actual power, he could be manipulated.

Which of the following areas was not captured by Israel in the Six-Day War? Question 13 options: West Bank Golan Heights West Jerusalem Gaza Strip

West Jerusalem

According to John Ruskin, England must do what? Question 14 options: recolonize North America acquire colonies eliminate its navy emancipate slaves

acquire colonies

Extremist Islamic organizations, such as the Muslim Brotherhood, al-Qaeda, Islamic State, the Taliban, and the Islamic Republic of Iran Question 8 options: are close partners of Arab nationalists and seek many of the same goals. advocate stricter, more purer forms of Islam, seek political power, and use violence to obtain their goals. advocate peaceful, non-violent protests as a solution to political problems. favor democratization and admire Western culture.

advocate stricter, more purer forms of Islam, seek political power, and use violence to obtain their goals.

German nationalism expressed the revolutionary idea that Question 19 options: an affinity for the king was less important than an affinity for one's fellow Germans. the law determined that any person living within the boundaries of Germany was German. Germans could remain in scattered kingdoms because their German identity did not require them to reside in a unified state. Germans and French were equal to one another.

an affinity for the king was less important than an affinity for one's fellow Germans.

The Monroe Doctrine Question 12 options: asserted the United States' ability to protect Latin American countries' independence. eliminated all European interests in the Caribbean region. enabled the United States to invade Canada in 1850. required that Spain retake its colonies in Central and South America.

asserted the United States' ability to protect Latin American countries' independence.

Oman was an exception to other examples of imperialism in that it Question 17 options: was a Belgian and then a German colony. entirely avoided imperialism and was never a vassal state to any imperial power. became an imperial power itself. was taken by the French.

became an imperial power itself.

Nationalism and imperialism are linked in that Question 10 options: the Enlightenment rejected both ideas. all nations form colonies. no empires were involved in either idea. both ideas required other nations and cultures to identify against.

both ideas required other nations and cultures to identify against.

Begun in 1928, the First Five-Year Plan in the Soviet Union stressed Question 15 options: the manufacture of high-quality goods for export to the West. the production of high-quality, mass consumer goods. centralized planning, heavy industry, and the collectivization of agriculture. as little government interference in the economy as possible.

centralized planning, heavy industry, and the collectivization of agriculture.

After World War I, the United States economy experienced Question 12 options: a decline due to the growth of the German economy. continued production of goods which were in demand in war-ravaged Europe. an expansion as it served new markets South America. a significant decline because of conflict in Europe.

continued production of goods which were in demand in war-ravaged Europe

Such Arab nationalist leaders as Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt, Hafez al-Assad of Syria, and Saddam Hussein of Iraq Question 11 options: detested radical Islamic movements, which they saw as rivals and used brutal violence to suppress them. were close partners with radical Islamic movements and worked with them against Israel. had little real interest in Arab unity or culture. sought to industrialized Arab nations in order to compete against East Asian nations on the global market.

detested radical Islamic movements, which they saw as rivals and used brutal violence to suppress them.

Focus The Sykes-Picot Agreement Question 1 options: granted Germany control over Austria-Hungary. divided the territories of the Ottoman Empire. was designed to limit the effects of the Great Depression. divided the former lands of the Mughal Empire between India and Iran.

divided the territories of the Ottoman Empire.

In 1947, the chaotic and violent partition of Punjab Question 6 options: sparked a conflict between Iran's Shia Muslims and Iraq's Sunni Muslims. provoked a war between India and China over Kashmir. forced millions of Hindus and Sikhs to flee Pakistan for India and millions Muslims to flee India for Pakistan. caused a civil war in India after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi and proclamation of martial law in Punjab.

forced millions of Hindus and Sikhs to flee Pakistan for India and millions Muslims to flee India for Pakistan.

The Opium Wars were Question 5 options: fought to ensure British control of Bengal. a 19th century version of the War on Drugs. fought to extend European influence in India. fought to force China to open to trade with Europe and the United States.

fought to force China to open to trade with Europe and the United States.

The globally known Japanese brands mentioned in Unit 8 include all of the following except Question 18 options: Hyundai. Toyota. Sony. Panasonic.

hyundai

Which of the following are in the correct chronological order? Question 15 options:independence of Algeriaend of Apartheidindependence of Congoindependence of Indiaindependence of Algeriaend of Apartheidend of Apartheidindependence of Indiaindependence of Congoindependence of Algeriapartition of Punjabend of Apartheid

independence of India independence of Algeria end of Apartheid

In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the United States Question 9 options: pulled troops out of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. invaded Afghanistan and Iraq. formed a new partnership with China against Islamic extremism. rejected the Arab Spring movement.

invaded Afghanistan and Iraq.

Racism changed in the 19th century because Question 8 options: intellectuals rejected it entirely on the basis that all people were equal. it became illegal in many European nations. it became linked to so-called "scientific truths" about a group or population. it ceased to exist.

it became linked to so-called "scientific truths" about a group or population.

Under the leadership of Mao Zedong, China experienced

mass famine as well as a violent, bloody Cultural Revolution.

Nineteenth century imperialism differed from earlier forms in that Question 15 options: naval power became useless. more European governments established directly ruled colonies. it failed to make a profit. Spain again became the dominant colonial power.

more European governments established directly ruled colonies.

In the Belgian Congo, imperial rule was characterized by Question 2 options: the awarding of land to indigenous families. organized violence and slavery to force the population to collect rubber for Leopold II. a deep respect for the traditions of the local population. a strong desire to empower local independence movements.

organized violence and slavery to force the population to collect rubber for Leopold II.

In the first years after the 1949 Revolution, which of the following sectors of the Chinese population provided the most essential support for the Chinese Communist Party? Question 18 options: soldiers middle class peasants urban workers

peasants

Under the rule of Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union experienced all of the following except Question 13 options: mass famine, including what some consider a genocide in Ukraine. "show trials" and a purge of the Communist party that resulted in hundreds of thousands of executions, with millions more sent to the Gulag. religious toleration. persecution of perceived class enemies such as "kulaks."

religious toleration.

China was not divided into colonies by the European powers as Africa had been since Question 19 options: the Open Door Policy was intended to make China available to all foreign powers. the Opium Wars prevented Europeans from influencing China. China's military forces were superior to those in Africa. Mao Zedong successfully resisted foreign intrusion.

the Open Door Policy was intended to make China available to all foreign powers.

Industrialization stalled in the Ottoman Empire because Question 3 options: the British government toppled the Ottoman Empire and annexed Egypt. the Ottoman government signed a treaty with Britain that eliminated tariffs on British goods and flooded the domestic market with cheap textiles. the Ottoman government was too busy winning wars to invest in industrialization. the Ottoman government did not support industrialization.

the Ottoman government signed a treaty with Britain that eliminated tariffs on British goods and flooded the domestic market with cheap textiles.

During the twentieth century, all of the following intervened in Vietnam with military forces except Question 20 options: the United States. Japan. France. the Soviet Union.

the Soviet Union.

During the Meiji Restoration, all of the following occurred except Question 18 options: a national identity was created. the Tokugawa Shogunate modernized the country. the Japanese government was overthrown. Japan began to modernize.

the Tokugawa Shogunate modernized the country.

Before the British takeover of India, Indian manufacturing Question 6 options: was more productive than in Europe and was accomplished by human labor. was more productive than in Europe and was accomplished by machine labor. produced nothing of value to Europe. was less productive than Europe and was accomplished by machine labor.

was more productive than in Europe and was accomplished by human labor.

The Berlin Conference Question 13 options: divided China into different European "spheres of influence." was the largest anti-imperialist meeting of the nineteenth century. was organized by Otto von Bismarck and used by Belgium to extend their rule over the Congo. granted Great Britain control of both India and Egypt.

was organized by Otto von Bismarck and used by Belgium to extend their rule over the Congo.