Final world history review

The Long March took place in the year

1934

Beginning in ________ apartheid became official policy under National Party rule.

1948

In _______ the Sandinista rebels overthrew the government of Nicaragua.

1979

The Cultural Revolution set back China's modernization because Mao believed that __________ was more important.

Communism

Why did the United States withdraw its support for the Aswan Dam? The US government did not want to get involved in a Middle East conflict. The Aswan Dam was no longer considered to be an important project. The Soviet Union had taken control of the dam against US objections. Egypt had refused to join an American-led alliance in the Middle East..

Egypt had refused to join an American-led alliance in the Middle East..

In a speech to the British people near the beginning of World War II, Churchill said the following: Let us brace ourselves to our duties and so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and its Commonwealth last for a thousand years, men will still say, "This was their finest hour." —Winston Churchill What was Churchill hoping to encourage with this speech? For British citizens to feel fearful of the German advance. For Britain to feel angry at France for their surrender. For British citizens to be brave in the coming war with Germany. For Britain to feel pride at its victory in World War I.

For British citizens to be brave in the coming war with Germany.

_________ is the Russian word that was used to describe the increased openness in Soviet society in the 1980s.

Glasnost

___________ is the process through which countries around the world exchange ideas, do business, and trade goods.

Globalization

The passage below contains testimony from the commander of Auschwitz, given at a war crimes trial in 1946. DR. KAUFMANN: Is it furthermore true that Eichmann stated to you that in Auschwitz a total sum of more than 2 million Jews had been destroyed?HÖSS: Yes.DR. KAUFMANN: Did you yourself ever feel pity with the victims, thinking of your own family and children?HÖSS: Yes.DR. KAUFMANN: How was it possible for you to carry out these actions in spite of this?HÖSS: In view of all these doubts which I had, the only one and decisive argument was the strict order and the reason given for it by the Reichsführer Himmler. How did Rudolf Höss defend his actions to the court? He believed he was doing what was right for Germany. He stated that the number of people killed by Germans was exaggerated. He testified that he did not personally kill anyone. He said he was just following orders.

He said he was just following orders.

Which of the following groups attempted insurgency against the newly independent Philippine government? Christians Hindus Muslims Buddhists

Muslims

Chiang Kai-shek became leader of China's __________Party after the Warlord Period.

Nationalist

During the Cold War, the United States supported anti-communist dictators who committed human rights abuses and opposed democratic freedoms. What does this indicate about the actual goal of the United States? The actual U.S. goal was to prompt dictators to change their ways. The actual U.S. goal was to control local populations in these countries The actual U.S. goal was to take over the dictators' countries. The actual U.S. goal was to undermine Soviet influence.

The actual U.S. goal was to undermine Soviet influence.

Why was Benito Mussolini able to seize control in Italy? Italians had a long history of supporting authoritarian leaders. The country was weak and frustrated with democratic rule. No government was in place after the Great Depression. Other nations were threatening to take over Italy.

The country was weak and frustrated with democratic rule.

Why was Joseph Stalin's first Five-Year Plan considered a success, even though it did not meet the quotas he set? The economy still made sizable gains. People were willing to be patient. Few expected the quotas to be met. Stalin misreported economic data.

The economy still made sizable gains.

Why was the D-Day invasion crucial for the Allies' Europe First strategy? The invasion forced Germany to surrender. The invasion ended German ambitions to invade the United States. The invasion was key in forcing the Germans to retreat east. The invasion exhausted German supplies and weakened their defenses.

The invasion was key in forcing the Germans to retreat east.

Which statements best describe the Camp David Accords? Select three options. They ended all Arab-Israeli conflicts in the Middle East. They were the first peace agreement for Israel in the Middle East. They showed that the PLO could give up violence for negotiation. They showed that Arabs and Israelis could negotiate in good faith. They showed that the US could play an important role in negotiations.

They were the first peace agreement for Israel in the Middle East. They showed that Arabs and Israelis could negotiate in good faith. They showed that the US could play an important role in negotiations.

What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992? a return to a one-party system of government an economy based solely on industry an increase in government instability advances in education and human services

advances in education and human services

To spur US recovery after the Great Depression, President Roosevelt loosened strict banking rules and oversight. eliminated many forms of government funding. restored pre-Depression stock market regulations. enacted numerous relief and welfare programs.

enacted numerous relief and welfare programs.

What goal characterized the Chinese revolutionaries in 1911? fighting for economic freedom seeking a new capitalist government supporting strong ties with Europe aiming to unseat Chiang Kai-shek

fighting for economic freedom

The first reference to terrorism in 1790 pertained to global terrorism. individual terrorism. international terrorism. governmental terrorism.

governmental terrorism.

The map shows the United States and Cuba at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. The map makes it clear that the United States had targeted Cuba for nuclear attack. missiles launched from the island of Cuba could reach the Soviet Union. a nuclear explosion in Cuba could affect the environment of the United States. missiles launched from Cuba could strike anywhere on the US mainland.

missiles launched from Cuba could strike anywhere on the US mainland.

One of the most effective ways governments cooperate to defeat terrorism is by signing treaties. joining in military strikes. creating international agreements. seizing the funds of terrorist organizations.

seizing the funds of terrorist organizations.

Israel launched a preemptive strike during which conflict? the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-1949 the Six-Day War of 1967 the Yom Kippur War of 1973 the Gulf War of 1991

the Six-Day War of 1967

By the time the Korean War ended in 1953, China had seized the peninsula, annexing Korea. Korea was united under a democratic government. the division of the Korean peninsula remained unchanged. Korea was united under an independent Communist government.

the division of the Korean peninsula remained unchanged.

A nation-state can be defined as a political unit without a separate identity or a large majority. without an independent state or a majority representation. with a majority of similar people living under a government. with like individuals who lack government representation.

with a majority of similar people living under a government.