Quiz 15b - WWI to WWII

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1 Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 led directly to

	the beginning of World War II in Asia and Europe
	a meeting at Yalta between the United States and the Soviet Union
	a conference at Munich for European leaders
	the withdrawal of Britain and France from European affair

2 The term militarism can best be defined as

	loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
	buildup of armaments in preparation for war
	avoidance of military involvement in civil wars
	control of territories for economic and political gain

3 The purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II was to

	promote the spread of militarism
	force the losing nations to help areas destroyed in the war
	rebuild national economies to stabilize governments
	strengthen the alliances that had won the war

4 The primary purpose of the United Nations is to

	control world grain prices
	promote democratic governments
	resolve conflicts between nations peacefully
	unite all nations militarily through alliances

5 Which set of events is in the correct chronological order?

	Renaissance -> Middle Ages -> Roman Empire
	Treaty of Versailles -> World War II -> Korean War
	Reformation -> Crusades -> European exploration of the Americas
	Bolshevik Revolution -> French Revolution -> American Revolution

6 The main reason Japan invaded Southeast Asia during World War II was to

	recruit more men for its army
	acquire supplies of oil and rubber
	satisfy the Japanese people’s need for spices
	prevent the United States from entering the war

7 The Treaty of Versailles punished Germany for its role in World War I by

	forcing Germany to accept blame for the war and to pay reparations
	dividing Germany into four occupied zones
	supporting economic sanctions by the United Nations
	taking away German territory in the Balkans and Spain

8 The term appeasement is best defined as

	an attempt to avoid conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor
	a period of peace and prosperity, resulting in cultural achievement
	a declaration of war between two or more nations
	an agreement removing economic barriers between nations

9 "Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy Form Triple Alliance" "Serbian Nationalism Grows in Balkans" "Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated in Bosnia"

The events in these headlines contributed most directly to the

	beginning of World War I
	outbreak of the Cold War
	development of communist rule in Europe
	strengthening of European monarchies

10 What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe?

	start of the civil war in Russia
	sinking of the British liner, Lusitania
	assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire
	attack on Poland by the German army

11 Which event occurred first and led to the other three?

	rise of fascism in Europe
	Bolshevik Revolution
	World War I
	signing of the Treaty of Versailles

12 World War II is often considered to be a turning point in history because

	the League of Nations demonstrated that an international organization could maintain world peace
	the war brought an end to dictatorships as a form of government
	European domination of the world began to weaken as nationalism in colonies increased
	religious and ethnic differences were no longer a source of conflict between nations

13 Since 1945, many Japanese have opposed an expanded role for their military forces because of the

	nonviolent teachings of Shinto
	ancient code of bushido
	military domination of the government before and during World War II
	Japanese military alliance with the Soviet Union that guaranteed their mutual security

14 Since World War II, people in both Africa and Latin America have moved from rural to urban areas. The major cause of this movement has been the

	rejection of traditional customs
	expectation of improved economic opportunities
	guarantee of better housing
	fear of civil war

15 Which principle was established by the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?

	Individuals can be punished for their part in state-sponsored crimes.
	War-crimes trials can be held only in neutral nations.
	War crimes are sometimes justified.
	Democracy can be promoted in formerly totalitarian nations.

16 Base your answer to the following question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

"The important lesson wasn't so much the Nazis' extraordinary evil but that it could happen with the participation of so many, the indifference of many more, that humanity has no guarantees against its vicious streaks except its own conscience, for which each individual is responsible . . . the effort for decency and justice must go on every day, everywhere." –Flora Lewis, the New York Times, July 7, 1987

In the passage, the term "extraordinary evil" refers to the

	Berlin blockade
	Cold War Era
	Marshall Plan
	Holocaust

17 A study of the policy of "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia and the Holocaust in Europe would suggest that

	world opinion is effective in stopping genocide
	countries generally use reason and negotiation in dealing with important ethnic issues
	anti-Semitism and ethnic hatred remain powerful forces in the modern world
	military leaders cannot be held responsible for acts committed during wartime

18 In the Middle East, an immediate effect of World War I was the

	unification of Arab countries against the League of Nations
	division of large sections of the area among the Allies
	revival of Islamic fundamentalism in Arab nations
	creation of the state of Israel

19 After World War II, the conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India resulted in the

	near genocide of the Hindu population
	creation of the Muslim state of Pakistan
	forced removal of most Hindus from northern and western India
	decision of Mohandas Gandhi to seek election as Prime Minister of India

20 After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellites in Eastern Europe to

	support the remaining Fascist governments in Eastern Europe
	preserve Capitalism in Eastern Europe
	establish democratic governments in Eastern European nations
	expand its power and control over Eastern Europe