Vietnam Era
1. the alliance between the United States, England, and the Soviet Union during WWII 2. the alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan during WWII 3. U.S. organization that gathered information during WWII, later replaced by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 4. a nationalist group called the Revolutionary League for the Independence of Vietnam (Viet Nam Doc Lap Dong Minh), led by Ho Chi Minh
1 Allied Powers 4 Vietminh 2 Axis Powers 3 Office of Strategic Services
1. French attempt to reduce support for the Vietminh by creating a State of Vietnam in the south and naming a Vietnamese president 2. war fought between Vietnamese nationalists and French colonizers from 1946 to 1954 3. Vietnamese city where 6,000 people were killed by French forces in November 1946
1 Bao Dai solution 2 French Indochina War 3 Haiphong
1. an ideology supporting a system of political organization in which all property is publicly owned and social classes and the state disappear 2. one country gaining independence from the control of another country 3. a set of political beliefs 4. a person who wants to create an independent country, usually for a specific ethnic group 5. to request government action on an issue, usually in writing 6. the idea that nations have the right to create their own state and choose their form of government, especially associated with President Woodrow Wilson
1 communism 2 decolonization 3 ideology 5 petition 4 nationalist 6 principle of national self-determination
How long did Chinese rule of Vietnam last? 50 years 100 years 500 years 1,000 years
1,000 years
1. mountainous region south of the Red River Delta that stretches south toward the Mekong River Delta 2. southernmost tip of Vietnam 3. country that borders Vietnam on the southwest 4. a branch of a river that flows away from the main river channel 5. an arm of the South China Sea located by northern Vietnam 6. country that borders Vietnam on the west 7. river that begins in China and flows southeast across southern Vietnam to the South China Sea; 8. a river that originates in southern China and flows across northern Vietnam into the Gulf of Tonkin 9. the area where a river flows into a sea; often have rich soil deposits that are good for agriculture
2 Ca Mau Peninsula 3 Cambodia 5 Gulf of Tonkin 9 river delta 7 Mekong River 6 Laos 1 Annam Highlands 8 Red River 4 distributary
1. most popular religion in Vietnam, introduced by Chinese 2. minority group originally concentrated in central Vietnam 3. a person who has adopted a different religion 4. minority group in southern Vietnam; are the majority group in Cambodia, southwest of Vietnam 5. the expansion of Vietnamese control of Vietnam from the northern part of the country to the south from 1400s to 1700s 3 convert
4 Khmer 2 Cham 1 Buddhism 5 March South 3 convert
1. the conflict between the United States and communist countries, especially the Soviet Union and China, after WWII 2. the United States policy to limit communism to the places already under Soviet control 3. the idea that if Vietnam fell to communism, then other Southeast Asian countries would quickly follow 4. the United States policy to provide economic assistance to Western Europe after WWII, partly to limit the appeal of communism 5. control or rule
5 subjugation 1 Cold War 2 containment 3 domino theory 4 Marshall Plan
1. a body of government officials 2. the control of one country by another country 3. having citizens from a colonial power serve in the government of a colony, e.g., French citizens serving in the Vietnamese government 4. to send out of a country 5. the union of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos under French control 6. the desire of a people to create their own state and choose their form of government 7. a writing system that uses the Roman alphabet with various accents and signs to indicate tones in the spoken Vietnamese language
7 quoc ngu 2 colonization 5 French Indochina 6 nationalism 1 bureaucracy 4 export 3 direct rule
Ho's independence speech was heavily influenced by __________ ideals. German Japanese American French
American
What geographic feature forms Vietnam's western border? Mekong River Red River Alps Annam Highlands
Annam Highlands
The French created the State of Vietnam with ______ as chief of state. Ho Chi Minh Bao Dai Phan Boi Chau Mao Zedong
Bao Dai
Who did the French select to head the State of Vietnam? Bao Dai Ho Chi Minh Peter Dewey Douglas Gracey
Bao Dai
The __________ accepted Japan's surrender in Vietnam below the sixteenth parallel and rearmed the French.
British
The majority of Vietnam's population practices ___________.
Buddhism
What religion became the dominant religion of Vietnam? Hinduism Buddhism Christianity Islam
Buddhism
What country shares a border with Vietnam? India Afghanistan Myanmar Cambodia
Cambodia
The Vietminh acquired weapons from ________.
China
What country ruled Vietnam for over 1,000 years, beginning in 111 B.C.? Japan India China Cambodia
China
The ____________ accepted Japan's surrender in northern Vietnam while the ____________ accepted Japan's surrender in the south.
Chinese British
French missionaries sought to convert the Vietnamese population to _____. Islam Judaism Christianity Buddhism
Christianity
What religion did French missionaries introduce to Vietnam? Judaism Buddhism Christianity Islam
Christianity
Select all that apply. Which of the following did the Chinese introduce to Vietnam? Confucianism Buddhism agriculture Chinese written script
Confucianism Buddhism Chinese written script
Who likened the perceived threat of communism in Southeast Asia to a row of falling dominoes? Dwight D. Eisenhower Ho Chi Minh Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Quoc ngu was created by____________ missionaries to Vietnam.
European
Atomic weapons were used during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu. True False
False
France divided Vietnam into three regions called Annam, Tonkin, and Laos. True False
False
Reading in Vietnam was highest during the period of French colonial rule. True False
False
The United States' role in formal negotiations had a heavy influence on the outcome of the settlement. True False
False
The Vietnamese pushed the Mongols out of the Mekong Delta. True False
False
Woodrow Wilson declared his support for an independent Vietnam at the peace conference at the end of WWI. True False
False
Which U.S. president favored independence for Vietnam following World War II? Harry S. Truman Ho Chi Minh Woodrow Wilson Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Red River flows into the _____. Gulf of Tonkin Gulf of Thailand Mediterranean Sea Indian Ocean
Gulf of Tonkin
In November 1946 the French attacked the city of ______ killing 6,000 civilians. Hanoi Haiphong Hue Saigon
Haiphong
What is the capital city of Vietnam? Haiphong Saigon Ho Chi Minh City Hanoi
Hanoi
Which U.S. president authorized the bombing of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki? Dwight D. Eisenhower John F. Kennedy Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman
Harry S. Truman
Saigon, in southern Vietnam, was renamed___________ .
Ho Chi Minh City
What agreement was made in March 1946 between Ho Chi Minh and the French? The French agreed to recognize the independence of the State of Vietnam. The French agreed to write a constitution for Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh agreed to let French troops temporarily return to northern Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh agreed to allow the French to reclaim its colonies in Indochina.
Ho Chi Minh agreed to let French troops temporarily return to northern Vietnam.
Select all that apply. Why is the Battle of Dien Bien Phu significant? It strengthened the Vietminh bargaining position to end the war. It resulted in very few Vietminh casualties. It indicated the effectiveness of French military strategies. A group of colonized people had defeated their colonial masters.
It strengthened the Vietminh bargaining position to end the war. A group of colonized people had defeated their colonial masters.
During World War II, Japan was aligned with Germany and _________.
Italy
During World War II, Vietnam was occupied by ________.
Japan
The Union of Indochina was made up of Vietnam, Cambodia, and _________ .
Laos
Who was the first American killed in Vietnam? John Foster Dulles Alden Pyle Colonel Edward Lansdale Lieutenant Colonel A. Peter Dewey
Lieutenant Colonel A. Peter Dewey
What country does NOT share a border with Vietnam? Laos Cambodia Myanmar China
Myanmar
What U.S. wartime intelligence agency was assisted by the Vietminh? Central Intelligence Agency National Security Agency Office of Strategic Services Communist International
Office of Strategic Services
Who promised that a resolution of the French Indochina War would be reached by July 21, 1954? John Foster Dulles Pierre Mendes-France Zhou Enlai Bao Dai
Pierre Mendes-France
Where did the Viet people first settle? Fan Si Pan Red River Delta Mekong River Delta Saigon
Red River Delta
What city was renamed Ho Chi Minh City? Hanoi Haiphong Hue Saigon
Saigon
Why did Japan want to control Southeast Asia? Southeast Asia was an important source of raw materials. Southeast Asian countries lacked central governments. Southeast Asia had a lot of farmland. The Japanese wanted to navigate the Mekong River.
Southeast Asia was an important source of raw materials.
Select all that apply. Why were the French confident that they would win the war against the Vietminh? The French knew how to avoid major military engagements. The French had the support of the Vietnamese population. The French had a modern army. The French had superior weapons.
The French had a modern army. The French had superior weapons.
Select all that apply. Which of the following were French motivations for the colonization of Indochina? The French saw Indochina as a market for French manufactured goods. The French wanted to acquire raw materials for industry. The French wanted to learn the Vietnamese language. The French were interested in gaining influence in Asia.
The French saw Indochina as a market for French manufactured goods. The French wanted to acquire raw materials for industry. The French were interested in gaining influence in Asia.
How was U.S. policy toward France and Vietnam affected after communist North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950? The United States decided to train French forces in Indochina. The United States decided to send combat troops to Indochina. The United States decided to step up aid to the French in Indochina. The United States decided to arm the Vietminh.
The United States decided to step up aid to the French in Indochina.
Select all that apply. What happened during the Battle of Dien Bien Phu? The first post fell to the Vietminh within eight hours. The French encircled the Vietminh positions by digging trenches and tunnels. The Vietminh destroyed the airstrip, forcing the French to rely on parachute drops. The French ran out of clean water and medical supplies.
The first post fell to the Vietminh within eight hours. The Vietminh destroyed the airstrip, forcing the French to rely on parachute drops. The French ran out of clean water and medical supplies.
The French divided Vietnam into three regions: Cochin China, Annam, and _____. Hanoi Haiphong Saigon Tonkin
Tonkin
The Gulf of _____ is located between northern Vietnam and the island of Hainan. Thailand Aden Guinea Tonkin
Tonkin
According to Karl Marx, a communist revolution would lead to a more equal society in which social classes and the state would disappear. True False
True
Containment refers to the U.S. policy of limiting communism to the areas already under Soviet control. True False
True
During French rule of Vietnam, most educated Vietnamese were denied high positions in government. True False
True
Making up with a friend is much like settling differences between nations. True False
True
The French created the State of Vietnam to counter the government of Ho Chi Minh. True False
True
The French struggled against the guerrilla tactics of the Vietminh and sought to lure them into open battle where the French could practice more classic warfare. True False
True
The Office of Strategic Services was helped by the Vietminh during WWII. True False
True
The _________ won the Battle of Dien Bien Phu.
Vietminh
Ho Chi Minh was born in _____. France China Vietnam Cambodia
Vietnam
Who promoted world revolution based on the Russian model? Vladimir Lenin Bao Dai Karl Marx Woodrow Wilson
Vladimir Lenin
Select all that apply. Which of the following reflected French colonial influence in Vietnam? the introduction of Confucian ideas the use of Chinese script Western styles of dress the construction of opera houses
Western styles of dress the construction of opera houses
Who felt that competing colonialism had intensified hostilities and rivalries among European powers and contributed to the start of World War I? Harry S. Truman Dwight D. Eisenhower Woodrow Wilson Karl Marx
Woodrow Wilson
Select all that apply. During the French Indochina War, the Vietminh ______. avoided major military engagements received support from the Bao Dai government relied on hit and run tactics shelled the city of Haiphong, killing 6,000 civilians
avoided major military engagements relied on hit and run tactics
The Vietminh armed themselves by ______. purchasing guns from the United States stealing Japanese weapons purchasing guns from the French capturing French guns
capturing French guns
The principle of the self-determination of nations conflicts with _____. capitalism colonialism communism decolonization
colonialism
Select all that apply. The Geneva Accords _____. established a cease fire, ending hostilities in Indochina partitioned Vietnam at the seventeenth parallel called for nationwide elections to take place in Vietnam in the summer of 1956 were accepted by the United States
established a cease fire, ending hostilities in Indochina partitioned Vietnam at the seventeenth parallel called for nationwide elections to take place in Vietnam in the summer of 1956
Select all that apply. The Marshall Plan _____. freed up French aid for the war in Indochina was implemented following World War I provided U.S. aid to Western Europe following World War II was designed to limit the appeal of communism in Western Europe
freed up French aid for the war in Indochina provided U.S. aid to Western Europe following World War II was designed to limit the appeal of communism in Western Europe
Rice production in Vietnam _________ during the period of French colonial rule.
increased
Where is Dien Bien Phu? eastern Laos southern Vietnam northwestern Vietnam eastern Cambodia
northwestern Vietnam
From this lesson, what crop is cultivated in the Mekong River Delta? rice wheat corn rye
rice
Select all that apply. Which of the following is characteristic of a communist society according to Karl Marx? social classes and the state disappear private ownership of property the unregulated exchange of goods and services public ownership of property
social classes and the state disappear public ownership of property
Where is the Mekong River Delta located? northern Vietnam southern Vietnam central Vietnam northern China
southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh quoted ______ when he declared Vietnam's independence. Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation the lyrics of the "Star Spangled Banner" the American Declaration of Independence the Magna Carta
the American Declaration of Independence
Select all that apply. Who did the Vietnamese defeat in central and southern Vietnam? the Cham the Chinese the Khmer the Mongols
the Cham the Khmer
What country provided aid to the Vietminh after 1949? Japan Great Britain the People's Republic of China the United States
the People's Republic of China
Ho Chi Minh joined the Comintern, an organization established by ___________ to train revolutionaries.
the Soviet Union
The Communist International, or Comintern, was established by _____. Ho Chi Minh the Soviet Union France Woodrow Wilson
the Soviet Union
Who organized the first major rebellion in Vietnam against the Chinese in A.D. 39? Kublai Khan the Trung sisters Trieu Au the Cham
the Trung sisters
Who rebelled against Chinese rule in A.D. 39 and was able to temporarily gain control of Vietnam? Trieu Au Ly Thai To Confucius the Trung sisters
the Trung sisters
Select all that apply. Who attended the Indochina phase of the Geneva Conference? the United States Japan the Democratic Republic of Vietnam Italy
the United States the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
Select all that apply. September 2, 1945 is marked by ______. the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima the start of the French Indochina War the formal surrender of Japan in World War II Ho Chi Minh's speech declaring the independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
the formal surrender of Japan in World War II Ho Chi Minh's speech declaring the independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam
What was the goal of the Vietminh? to invade Japan to create an independent Vietnam to restore French colonial rule to invade Cambodia
to create an independent Vietnam
Select all that apply. Which of the following were French motivations for the colonization of Indochina? to find a navigable route to India to open new markets to get raw materials to build a railroad across Eurasia
to open new markets to get raw materials
Why was Vietnam partitioned at the seventeenth parallel? to separate Vietnam's two main ethnic groups to create two permanently separate nations to permit the regrouping of military forces to make Vietnam eligible for Marshall Plan aid
to permit the regrouping of military forces
What was Ho Chi Minh's primary goal? to secure Vietnam's independence from France to lead a Communist revolution in Vietnam to secure Vietnam's independence from China to become a French colonial official
to secure Vietnam's independence from France
