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China’s economic expansion after the Cultural Revolution is a result of

A
new capitalist reforms.
B
new political reforms.
C
new trade reforms.
D
new socialist reforms.
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One challenge faced by the European Union is the

A
inadequate educational and health care systems.
B
continued restrictions on movement between countries.
C
low standard of living compared to communist nations.
D
vast difference in per capita income among states.
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The Korean War began in 1950 when the

A
Soviet Union attacked South Korea.
B
United Nations invaded North Korea.
C
Communist North attacked the non-Communist South.
D
people of Korea rose up against the Japanese.
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What is the definition of a gulag?

A
a political uprising
B
a terror campaign
C
a labor camp
D
a police raid
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Which Cold War event happened last?

A
The Korean War ends.
B
Sputnik is launched.
C
The Vietnam War ends.
D
The Cuban Missile Crisis takes place.
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What contributed to the downfall of China’s republic?

A
Chiang Kai-shek seized power as a dictator.
B
Warlords overthrew president Sun Yat-sen.
C
China’s presidents did not have enough power.
D
Nationalists attacked the republican government.
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Which organization was created in the 1940s to help nations resist communist influence?

A
the United Nations
B
the Warsaw Pact
C
the European Union
D
the Organization of American States
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The main goal of China’s first Five-Year Plan under Mao Zedong was to

A
seize land and businesses.
B
start a cultural revolution.
C
spur economic growth.
D
launch collectivization.
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Read this passage about the partition of Korea.“The partition of Korea into two zones dominates the political and economic life of the peninsular. The division of Korea at the 38th parallel has turned into a hard and fast boundary which cuts off all intercourse between the northern and southern halves of the country, except for the exchange of mail and the transfer of surplus electric power from North to South Korea.” –The Situation in Korea, 1947 ReportThe passage says that the partition of Korea

A
divided the land but left the Korean economy running well.
B
encouraged communications between the two parts of the country.
C
divided the country, both in its political and economic life.
D
discouraged Communism from spreading into Korea from China.
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What is gross domestic product?

A
average quantity of goods manufactured in a country in a year
B
total value of goods and services produced in a country in a year
C
total income of businesses and workers within a country in a year
D
average rate of manufacturing expansion in a country in a year
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Twenty years after the fall of communism, what problem does Belarus face?

A
a critical shortage of government jobs
B
almost total privatization of the economy
C
runaway inflation after adopting the euro
D
an inefficient and outmoded industrial base
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The graph shows China's grain production during the Five-Year Plan and the Great Leap Forward.

Question illustration
A
Production decreased, causing a decrease in famine.
B
Production increased, causing a rise in grain supply.
C
Production decreased, causing a rise in famine.
D
Production increased, causing a decrease in grain prices.
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Under the Truman Doctrine, the United States provided assistance to

A
bolster weakening support for democracy.
B
countries rebuilding after war.
C
threaten Soviet aid efforts.
D
help countries threatened by communism.
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Which of these statements accurately describes Joseph Stalin? Choose two answers.He was less brutal than previous Russian leaders.He overthrew Lenin to become leader of the USSR.He cut steel production to improve the economy.He restricted citizens’ personal rights and freedoms.He held absolute power as a totalitarian dictator.

A
He was less brutal than previous Russian leaders.
B
He overthrew Lenin to become leader of the USSR.
C
He cut steel production to improve the economy.
D
He restricted citizens’ personal rights and freedoms.
E
He held absolute power as a totalitarian dictator.
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MarxismcollectivizationmodernizationCommunism

A
Marxism
B
collectivization
C
modernization
D
Communism
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Why did the collapse of communism lead to increased mortality in Eastern Europe?

A
Those who tried to restore communism were killed by the government.
B
Many people experienced poverty, and there were no free health services.
C
Fighting broke out in cities, and many people lost their lives.
D
Doctors were not sufficiently trained to treat patients.
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Joseph Stalin believed he needed absolute authority in the USSR in order to

A
maintain peace with the rest of Europe.
B
implement change without using violence.
C
unite the country and make it strong.
D
bring the Communist Party into power.
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During World War II, what happened between the Communists and Nationalists in China?

A
They continued their civil war but also fought together in World War II.
B
Their civil war raged while they avoided involvement in World War II.
C
Both sides reached a permanent truce and fought together in World War II.
D
Both sides agreed to stop fighting each other until World War II ended.
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What benefits came from the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe? Select three answers.greater freedom of movementbroader range of public servicesmore honesty in governmentgrowth in entrepreneurshipmore contact with Western Europe

A
greater freedom of movement
B
broader range of public services
C
more honesty in government
D
growth in entrepreneurship
E
more contact with Western Europe
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What best describes the “Three Principles of the People”?

A
the agreement signed after the Revolution of 1911
B
Sun Yat-sen’s ideas for governing China
C
the declaration that helped overthrow the emperor
D
the foundations of the Communist Party

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