AnswersHHS MA-World History II B-CRUnit Test

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What was the primary purpose of the German racial purity laws?

A
to reduce the overall population of Germany
B
to increase the Aryan population
C
to decrease the Aryan population
D
to encourage an ethnically diverse population
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How was Hitler’s attack on the Soviet Union similar to his invasion of France?

A
He relied heavily on the speed, size and power of the German military.
B
He used air power to subdue the enemy quickly.
C
He bombed cities to demoralize the population.
D
He invaded nearby countries first to prove German power.
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As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet

A
improved business and the economy.
B
improved business and the economy.
C
committed human rights violations.
D
committed human rights violations.
E
increased populist programs.
F
increased populist programs.
G
stopped human rights violations.
H
stopped human rights violations.
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Which was a major change to elections that resulted from the new Japanese constitution?

A
Women were given the right to vote.
B
The public could help select the emperor.
C
The public could vote directly for the prime minister.
D
Occupation forces were given the right to vote.
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How did Osama bin Laden form Al-Qaeda?

A
He recruited allies from Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
B
He united Islamic fighters he met in Afghanistan.
C
He joined together several smaller terrorist groups.
D
He chose soldiers who had fought for the Taliban.
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Which statement describes Mustafa Kemal?

A
He served as the last shah of Iran.
B
He served as the last shah of Iran.
C
He became the first president of Turkey.
D
He became the first president of Turkey.
E
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
F
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
G
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
H
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
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Why did India’s desire for independence increase following World War II?

A
It decided it had lived under British rule long enough.
B
It decided it had lived under British rule long enough.
C
It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.
D
It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.
E
It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed.
F
It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed.
G
It realized it could succeed as an independent country.
H
It realized it could succeed as an independent country.
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What did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo do in response to the actions of the military government in Argentina?

A
They held protests and demanded answers.
B
They started riots and demanded justice.
C
They held protests and demanded welfare.
D
They started riots and demanded answers.
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In the wake of the February Revolution in Russia, Nicholas II

A
rose to power and became a strong ruler.
B
lost power and became a regular citizen.
C
wrote a manifesto that inspired the public.
D
became an official in the new government.
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What are the goals of all terrorists groups, regardless of ideology? Check all that apply.to participate in criminal actsto gain independence for a groupto frighten people into submissionto target symbolic places and eventsto achieve social and political changesto impose religion on nonreligious peopleto destroy governments and create anarchy

A
to participate in criminal acts
B
to gain independence for a group
C
to frighten people into submission
D
to target symbolic places and events
E
to achieve social and political changes
F
to impose religion on nonreligious people
G
to destroy governments and create anarchy
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What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992?

A
a return to a one-party system of government
B
an economy based solely on industry
C
an increase in government instability
D
advances in education and human services
12

The map below shows the European Union.Which country has chosen to bypass membership in the European Union?

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A
Bulgaria
B
Finland
C
Turkey
D
Cyprus
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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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CommunistNationalistRepublicansocialist

A
Communist
B
Nationalist
C
Republican
D
socialist
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The Soviets faced their heaviest expenses in the 1980s as a result of

A
a downturn in the economy.
B
protests within the USSR.
C
the crisis in Afghanistan.
D
the crisis in Germany.
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frustratingencouragingfrighteningdisappointing

A
frustrating
B
encouraging
C
frightening
D
disappointing
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Which events occurred during the Cold War? Check all that apply.The Berlin Wall was built.Germany surrendered.Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.The Warsaw Pact was formed.The Truman Doctrine was announced.NATO was formed.The Berlin airlift started.

A
The Berlin Wall was built.
B
Germany surrendered.
C
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
D
The Warsaw Pact was formed.
E
The Truman Doctrine was announced.
F
NATO was formed.
G
The Berlin airlift started.
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The women pictured here are Golda Meir (left) and Indira Gandhi (right).

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A
They both are leaders of global businesses.
B
They both are prime ministers of their countries.
C
They both are presidents of their countries.
D
They both are chancellors of their countries.
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Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda?

A
a new democratic government
B
civil war started by the Tutsis
C
the death of the Rwandan president
D
a peace agreement that the Tutsis refused to sign
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1911192419341937

A
1911
B
1924
C
1934
D
1937

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