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1 To which period does the slogan "The Sun never sets on the British Empire" refer?
2 During the 19th century, one effect of European imperialism on Africa was the
3 Which period of European history do the phrases "White Man's Burden" and "Scramble for Africa" refer to?
4 "All great nations . . . have desired to set their mark upon barbarian lands, and those who fail to participate in this great rivalry will play a pitiable role in time to come."
This quotation supports the concept of
5 European imperialism promoted the development of nationalism in Asian and African countries by
6 During the 19th century, the African continent was affected most by
7 Which event is the best example of imperialism?
8 In the 1800's, a major cause of European imperialism was the
9 British control over South Africa, French control over Indochina, and Spanish control over Mexico are examples of
10 During the 19th century, European imperialism often led to the
11 In the 1930's and 1940's, fascist regimes in Japan, Germany and Italy were similar in that each emphasized
12 Base your answer to the following question on the statement below and on your knowledge of social studies.
In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies.
Which term refers to the situation described in this statement?
13 British imperialism in India led to the
14 "Bombardment, barrage, curtain-fire, mines, gas, tanks, machine-guns, hand-grenades — words, words, but they hold the horror of the world.” — Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front
This quotation best describes the effects of the
15 Many historians believe that the harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to
16 In the late 1990s, international demands to conduct trials for war crimes similar to those conducted at Nuremberg after World War II are responses to war crimes taking place in
17 The success of the women’s suffrage movement in 20th-century Europe resulted in part from women
18 Which title would best complete this partial outline? I. ___________________________
19 Base your answer to the question below on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.
. . . The only way to go was up. And, on June 26, 1948, planes from all over the world were employed to begin an airlift to fly needed food and supplies to the Berliners. The Soviets attempted to frighten away the Allied planes. One Soviet plane, trying to tighten the blockade, fired on a British plane as it attempted to land in Berlin. Both planes crashed, killing all aboard. But the airlift continued. . . .
Source: Doris M. Epler, The Berlin Wall The Milbrook Press
The events described in this passage occurred soon after
20 One similarity between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini is that both
21 In the 1920s and 1930s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Spain was largely the result of
22 Which situation contributed to the success of Mohandas Gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience in India?
23 Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were
24 Democracy in modern Japan resulted primarily from
25 Base your answer to the following question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.
"From as early as I can remember, the Emperor was an important presence even in our remote home. He was a descendant of the gods from thousands of years before, never to be looked at or listened to by mere mortals, a presence to be revered and protected and obeyed . . . Finally. . ., my family and neighbors gathered around the radio and listened in stunned silence to the voice that had never before been heard, saying he was only human after all. Everyone was crying. I was sad and confused. "
Which event caused the Emperor to announce that he was "only human after all"?