Mixed Quiz 11 - Review Quizzes

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1 During the Cold War Era, many Asian and African nations followed a policy of nonalignment because they

	had the same goals and needs as the Soviet Union
	needed the natural resources of Western European nations
	wished to receive aid from the Soviet Union and the United States
	were afraid of losing their vote in the United Nations

2 During the Cold War era (1945 - 1990), the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of

	the peacekeeping role of the United Nations
	pressure from nonaligned nations
	the potential for global nuclear destruction
	increased tensions in the Middle East

3 Base your answer on the list below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Selected Cold War Events

• Berlin blockade (1948-1949)
• Premier Khrushchev's visit to the United States (1959)
• Cuban missile crisis (1962)
• Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (1963)
• Joint Apollo-Soyuz space mission (1975)
• Russian invasion of Afghanistan (1979)

What does this list of events suggest about the Cold War Era?

	Throughout the period, the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to solve conflicts.
	The level of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union varied.
	Economics played a key role in causing conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
	The United Nations was instrumental in reducing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.

4 The conflict between Israel and the Arab nations since 1943 was often considered part of the Cold War primarily because

	the policy of détente evolved from this conflict
	Communist governments were established in many Arab nations
	the leadership of Joseph Stalin strongly influenced the policies of Saddam Hussein
	the United States supported Israel and the Soviet Union supported several Arab nations

5 Which headline concerning the Soviet Union refers to a Cold War event?

	"Warsaw Pact Formed"
	"Yeltsin Assumes Power"
	"Trotsky Forms Red Army"
	"Germany Invades USSR"

6 During most of the Cold War period, which two nations were divided into Communist and non-Communist parts?

	China and Mongolia
	Vietnam and Korea
	Pakistan and Ireland
	Poland and Cuba

7 During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the democracies in the West competed for influence in the Middle East because of its

	strategic location and valuable resources
	vast fertile farmlands and rivers
	large well-educated population
	industrial potential

8 "By gently pushing open the gates of reform, he unleashed a democratic flood that wiped out the Soviet universe and washed away the Cold War."

This statement most likely describes the actions of

	Ruhollah Khomeini
	Ho Chi Minh
	Pol Pot
	Mikhail Gorbachev

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• Reunification of East and West Germany
• Restructuring of the economy of the former Soviet Union
• Eastern Europe's extensive political changes

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Which is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from a study of these events of the late 1980s and early 1990s?

	The former Soviet Union succeeded in isolating its satellites from Western influences.
	The United Nations forced Communist leaders to accept changes.
	Communist leaders used new strategies to win the cold war.
	Communism did not succeed as a workable political and economic system in Europe.

10 "With the end of the cold war, Africa has lost whatever political luster it may once have had.... There is no compelling . . . [reason] to catapult it to the top of the global economic agenda. Africa must now take the initiative." ––New York Times, May 1992

Which conclusion can be supported by this statement?

	Most African nations supported the foreign policies of Communist nations.
	African nations no longer control the diamond supply of the world.
	Communist and non-Communist nations have contributed large amounts of economic aid to African nations.
	African nations can now expect both Western and non-Western nations to invest heavily in Africa.

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• The Ganges River is sacred to people practicing Hinduism.
• Shinto shrines are usually located near mountains or lakes.
• The Jordan River is a site of many Christian baptisms.

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Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?

	The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems.
	Water plays an important role in these belief systems.
	Pilgrimages to mountainous regions are encouraged by these belief systems.
	Understanding nature is a requirement of these belief systems

12 In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in

	the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society
	the rapid industrialization of the economy
	a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
	a strong belief in the importance of education

13 A similarity between Christian, Islamic, and Confucian teachings is that they

	establish rules of moral conduct
	urge obedience to caste rules
	support an organized church
	emphasize belief in ancestor worship

14 One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a

	deep reverence and respect for nature
	belief in one God
	ban on the consumption of pork
	belief in the reincarnation of souls

15 One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems

	practice filial piety
	worship spirits in nature
	are monotheistic
	are required to make pilgrimages

16 Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of

	reincarnation
	spirits in nature
	holy books
	missionaries

17 A belief of animism is that

	after death the soul is reborn in another human form
	holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven
	meditation leads followers to nirvana
	spirits of nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects

18 The animist religions, which are widespread throughout Africa, share a belief in

	monotheism
	the importance of the spirits of nature
	writings of Mohammed
	making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem

19 Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

	the central authority of the Pope
	a prohibition on the consumption of pork
	reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
	monotheism and ethical conduct

20 One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both

	support a belief in reincarnation
	promote learning as a means to salvation
	encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
	provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior

21 Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

	Jainism
	Daoism
	Judaism
	Shinto

22 Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?

	Hinduism and Confucianism
	Islam and Judaism
	Shintoism and animism
	Christianity and Buddhism

23 Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

	Everyone should have the same social status.
	People should pray five times a day.
	The soul can be reincarnated.
	Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.

24 Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

	papal supremacy
	teachings of the Koran (Quran)
	reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
	an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

25 The Truman Doctrine, Korean War, crisis in Guatemala, and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan were all

	reasons for the Industrial Revolution
	examples of Japanese imperialism
	events of the Cold War
	causes of World War II