World History Test 3

The term "boat people" refers to

South Vietnamese who fled the communist victors.

Which of the following was one of the sources of upheaval for the new Chinese Republic in the early 1900s?

resentment toward Japanese foreign imperialism

U.S. leaders withdrew troops from Vietnam because

they realized that they could not win the war.

What caused the Sepoy Rebellion?

The British wanted Indian soldiers to use rifle cartridges that were greased with animal fat.

What was one effect of the Great Depression in Japan?

The ultranationalists gained power.

In both the Shang and Zhou societies, how were different regions governed?

Noble landowners governed their own regions.

What immediate cause made it easier for Chinese to overthrow the Qing dynasty in 1911?

The emperor was a five-year-old boy.

How did the majority of British people view Indian culture?

They dismissed Indian culture as inferior to their own.

Look at the infographic on the arms race in Text 4. Which statement best describes the arms control agreements of the Cold War era?

They got stronger and more limiting.

How did India's great rulers maintain peace and order?

They had strong central governments and encouraged economic growth

How did the Tokugawa shoguns end feudal warfare?

They imposed central government control over all Japan but maintained the feudal system.

Why did U.S. leaders play the China card?

They saw the Soviet Union as a greater threat.

How did reformers seek to change China?

They tried to modernize industry, the economy, and government.

What was one long-term effect of the Salt March?

The international attention forced Britain to grant Indians some rights.

What is the main reason Mao Zedong was able to make China communist?

The peasants supported him because he promised them land.

Which of the following is true about the structure of the feudal society developed in Japan?

The shogun was the true ruler

In 1435, the Ming emperor changed the policy of Chinese overseas exploration by

ending the building of seagoing ships and halting expeditions.

Other than independence, what else did Gandhi want for Indians?

equal rights for all castes

The Opium War was significant for Britain because it led to

increased power and trading rights in China.

What feature of Japan's geography allowed it to develop its own distinct culture?

its distance from the mainland of Korea and China

During the 1920s, Japan became

more prosperous and more democratic.

The U.S. economy is different from the former Soviet Union's economy because in the United States,

there is more economic freedom.

What was the main impact of the Amritsar massacre on the Indian independence movement?

It convinced many Indians that they needed full independence.

What aspect of Confucianism contributed to its long-lasting influence?

Its philosophy of ensuring social order and good government.

When Eastern Europeans revolted in the 1950s and 1960s,

the Soviets responded with military force.

Which of the following is an example of the policy of containment?

the United States supporting Greeks fighting communism

What made Manchuria attractive to the Japanese?

It was rich in natural resources.

How did Chandragupta's and Asoka's approaches to ruling differ?

Chandragupta relied on force while Asoka ruled by example

Which of the following was NOT an achievement under the Guptas during the golden age in India?

Creation of a uniform system of writing was NOT AN ACHIEVEMENT

Which characteristic of family and village life shaped Indian society?

Each person in society had specific duties based on their caste

How did geography influence trade in the Tamil kingdoms?

Harbors on the Indian Ocean enabled the Tamil to engage in overseas trade.

How did Marco Polo characterize Mongol rule in China under Kublai Khan?

He reported that it was very prosperous and well run.

Why did Mao's reforms fail?

His bad policies along with poor weather led to famine, and many people died.

Why did Gandhi become such an influential leader in the Indian independence movement?

His emphasis on equality had widespread appeal.

In what way did China's isolated geography contribute to its development as a country?

Isolation allowed China to develop on its own, without too much interference from foreign invasion.

What effect did Western-style education have on the Indian elite?

It led to the development of a nationalist movement.

According to the text, what challenges did the Chinese republic face after the fall of the Qing dynasty?

It was often involved in internal wars or war with foreign invaders.

What was one long-term effect of the Long March?

Mao won support because he treated peasants fairly.

The United Nations intervened in North Korea because the

North Koreans invaded South Korea.

Why did Korea remain divided after the Korean War?

North and South Korea negotiated a ceasefire but not a peace treaty.

Which was part of the Ming dynasty's restoration of Chinese rule?

Only gold or silver accepted in exchange for Chinese goods.

Predict the economic consequences if Chinese goods in high demand in Europe became almost impossible to obtain during the Ming period.

Prices of the goods in Europe would rise dramatically. Smuggling would increase.

How did the British relationship to India change after the Sepoy Rebellion?

The British ended the rule of the East India Company and the British crown ruled India.

What can you conclude about Japanese values based on what they borrowed and did not borrow from the Chinese?

The Japanese valued inherited status over merit and competence

How was the Taiping Rebellion different from the Boxer Uprising?

The Taiping Rebellion targeted the Qing dynasty while the Boxer Uprising targeted foreigners.

Which of the following accurately describes the sequence of events that led to U.S. involvement in Vietnam?

The United States first sent only aid and military advisors to assist the South Vietnamese in their struggle; however, after a U.S. warship was torpedoed, the U.S. sent troops.

Why did the Vietnamese fight the French in Indochina?

The Viet Minh wanted independence.

Why did Daoist painters choose water to represent Daoist beliefs?

Water was a symbol of nature and the virtue of yielding.

Which of the following is one of the notable achievements of early China?

a complex system of writing

What did Zen Buddhism contribute to Japanese culture?

a focus on self-reliance, meditation, and devotion to duty

Gandhi's actions in the independence movement were largely inspired by

ahimsa and civil disobedience.

Which is the BEST characterization of the conflict in Cambodia?

an ideological conflict that became a genocide

Which made it possible for Mongol armies to conquer Chinese walled cities?

cannons and other new weapons

What was one negative effect of British rule over India?

deforestation

The Eastern bloc became dominated by the Soviets

when the Red Army supported their communist governments.