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{{#professor:Quiz #15b - World War I to World War II (20 Questions)}}

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

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The term militarism can best be defined as
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-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

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

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The primary purpose of the United Nations is to
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-control world grain prices
-promote democratic governments
+resolve conflicts between nations peacefully
-unite all nations militarily through alliances

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

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

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

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The term appeasement is best defined as
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+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

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

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

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Which event occurred first and led to the other three?
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-rise of fascism in Europe
-Bolshevik Revolution
+World War I
-signing of the Treaty of Versailles

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

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

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

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

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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
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-Berlin blockade
-Cold War Era
-Marshall Plan
+Holocaust

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

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

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

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

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