Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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In what way was the Third Reich most successful?

A
Strikes only occasionally affected production of goods.
B
Factories and the infrastructure were expanded.
C
The media enthusiastically supported the work of the ruling party.
D
The workplace was open to many individuals.
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NigeriaGhanaKenyaRwanda

A
Nigeria
B
Ghana
C
Kenya
D
Rwanda
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What provisions of the Treaty of Versailles did Hitler violate in 1935? Choose two answers.He stopped taking responsibility for the war.He sent troops into neutral territories. He stockpiled military resources.He borrowed money from other countries.He stopped taking financial responsibility for damages.

A
He stopped taking responsibility for the war.
B
He sent troops into neutral territories.
C
He stockpiled military resources.
D
He borrowed money from other countries.
E
He stopped taking financial responsibility for damages.
5

How would al-Qaeda have been affected if the Taliban had not supported it?

A
It would not have had Osama bin Laden as its leader.
B
It would not have developed a strong base in Afghanistan.
C
It would not have been motivated to attack the United States.
D
It would not have had the funding to commit terrorist attacks.
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Which of the following phrases best describes East Germany after World War II?

A
close ties with the United States
B
democratic form of government
C
Communist economic system
D
capitalist market economy
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1910191519201925

A
1910
B
1915
C
1920
D
1925
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Which list states events from the rise of nationalism in the Middle East in the correct order?

A
i. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring.ii. The Iranian Revolution brought reform.iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite.iv. Turkey became an independent nation.
B
i. The Arabian peninsula began to unite.ii. Turkey became an independent nation.iii. The Iranian Revolution brought reform.iv. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring.
C
i. The Iranian Revolution brought reform.ii. Turkey became an independent nation.iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite.iv. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring.
D
i. Turkey became an independent nation.ii. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring.iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite.iv. The Iranian Revolution brought reform.
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How did the international community respond to Israel's declaration of independence in 1948?

A
The Arab world and Western nations both recognized Israel.
B
The United Nations and the Arab states jointly supported Israel.
C
The US and UK recognized Israel, while Arab nations rejected it.
D
Most countries refused to recognize Israel until after the 1967 war.
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Which action would Gandhi most likely support as a way to bring about political change?

A
participating in a peaceful hunger strike to protest unjust laws
B
attending a violent protest against the rulers
C
encouraging damage to property during demonstrations
D
using force or weapons against opponents
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2,0002,5003,0003,500

A
2,000
B
2,500
C
3,000
D
3,500
12

What part of the UN has the sole function of discussing issues of international concern?

A
Security Council
B
General Assembly
C
International Court of Justice
D
Economic and Social Council
13

The UN best fulfills one of its purposes, that of ending global poverty, by promoting

A
the Millennium Development Goals.
B
the functions of the United Nations.
C
UNICEF.
D
the WHO.
14

Who were the Blackshirts?

A
citizens who opposed Mussolini
B
members of the Italian secret police
C
wealthy Italian industrialists and army officers
D
supporters of Mussolini’s ideology
15

How does a communist system of government differ from a democracy?

A
In a communist system, power is inherited and passed down. In a democracy, power is in the hands of the people.
B
In a communist system, elections are never held. In a democracy, the people vote in elections to choose their leaders.
C
In a communist system, voters choose from a wide variety of candidates. In a democracy, choice is somewhat limited.
D
In a communist system, a single political party controls the government. In a democracy, the people can elect officials from different parties.
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The graph shows troop casualties in major Pacific battles.

Question illustration
A
They were slightly higher than American casualties at Okinawa.
B
They were about the same as American casualties at Saipan.
C
They doubled the number of Japanese casualties.
D
They were the second highest in American casualties in the Pacific campaigns.
17

What happened to President Wilson’s goal of granting self-determination after the war?

A
It was never realized.
B
It was applied in Europe, but not to colonies in Africa or Asia.
C
It resulted in colonies in Africa and Asia being granted independence.
D
It resulted in elections in Europe that did away with the League of Nations.
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What was a major difference between the first and second intifadas?

A
The second intifada was resolved peacefully through negotiations.
B
The second intifada involved increased violence and civilian deaths.
C
The first intifada included attacks launched by the group Hamas.
D
The first intifada had greater international support for both sides.
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Fidel Castro led a revolution in Cuba in 1959 and created a government based on

A
democratic principles.
B
a communist dictatorship.
C
socialist ideals.
D
a republic model.
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Why was Joseph Stalin’s first Five-Year Plan considered a success, even though it did not meet the quotas he set?

A
The economy still made sizable gains.
B
People were willing to be patient.
C
Few expected the quotas to be met.
D
Stalin misreported economic data.

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