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What does the graph show about the percentage of national income growth in the USSR from 1960 to 1985?

A
The trend on the graph reflects a positive upturn in income growth.
B
There was continued income growth.
C
The United States had higher economic growth.
D
There was a downturn in economic growth.
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The map makes it clear that

A
a nuclear explosion in Cuba could affect the environment of the entire US.
B
missiles launched from the island of Cuba could reach the Soviet Union.
C
missiles launched from Cuba could strike anywhere on the US mainland.
D
the United States had targeted Cuba for nuclear attack.
3

Kennedy is urging people to come to Berlin so they can

A
study the benefits of communism.
B
see first-hand the evils of communism.
C
learn to work with Communists.
D
escape from the tensions of the Cold War.
4

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.
5

What occurred under the policy of perestroika? Choose three correct answers.

A
Democratic government was established.
B
Some non-communist candidates were allowed.
C
Some private ownership of business was allowed.
D
Government control of the economy was reduced.
E
Totalitarianism remained as strong as ever.
6

What role did workers play in the failure of the Great Leap Forward?

A
They made poorly constructed products and revolted against government leaders.
B
They made well-crafted products but often went on strike because of working conditions.
C
They made well-crafted products but did not earn significant sums of money for the government.
D
They made poorly constructed products and struggled to make money for their families.
7

The Soviet Union’s security strategy was a reaction to

A
the ongoing threat of immediate attack.
B
the devastation it experienced in World War II.
C
emerging economic issues within the country.
D
open threats from neighboring countries.
8

What was one main reason Khrushchev was replaced as party leader?

A
He was forced to crush rebellions in other countries.
B
He was unable to win the space race.
C
His challenge to the US nearly caused a war.
D
His reforms created serious problems.
9

In a command economy, economic decisions are made by

A
consumers.
B
voters.
C
the law of supply and demand.
D
the government.
10

What is the most likely reason the arms race created problems for Khrushchev?

A
Withdrawing from Cuba indicated weakness to party members.
B
Communicating aggressively with the United States resembled the attitudes of Stalin.
C
Supporting communist wars around the globe wore down the military.
D
Spending vast sums on the military crippled the economy.
11

Which best describes why China introduced the one-child policy?

A
to increase population growth
B
to slow population growth
C
to eliminate population growth
D
to reverse population growth
12

Genocide is defined as

A
relocating an ethnic group against its will through the use of force.
B
forcing citizens to accept a new political regime they oppose.
C
deliberately killing people for religious, ethnic, or political reasons.
D
dismantling a government without notice and banishing its leaders.
13

Why did the United States withdraw its support for the Aswan Dam?

A
Egypt had refused to join an American-led alliance in the Middle East..
B
The Aswan Dam was no longer considered to be an important project.
C
The Soviet Union had taken control of the dam against US objections.
D
The US government did not want to get involved in a Middle East conflict.
14

Which best describes the two sides that faced each other during the Cold War?

A
Christians and Muslims
B
Europeans and Asians
C
Catholics and Protestants
D
Communists and non-Communists
15

A goal of the Great Leap Forward involved helping China

A
compete in the steel industry.
B
expand its trade markets.
C
compete in the tourism industry.
D
expand its colonial territory.
16

In addition to support from the people, what else did the Communists have in their favor during their war with the Nationalists?

A
backing from European powers
B
more effective military strategies
C
assistance from the Soviets
D
more modern weaponry
17

The Soviet Union’s approach to security differed from the US approach because the Soviets sought to

A
reduce foreign influence.
B
stabilize the region.
C
protect itself from attack.
D
prevent domestic revolutions.
18

What goal characterized the Chinese revolutionaries in 1911?

A
aiming to unseat Chiang Kai-shek
B
seeking a new capitalist government
C
supporting strong ties with Europe
D
fighting for economic freedom
19

The relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II is best described as

A
tense.
B
friendly.
C
distant.
D
neutral.
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Which best describes how Deng’s move to work with international experts on matters of science and technology was a major departure from previous government policy in China?

A
China had been closed to most foreigners.
B
China had refused to embrace modern technology.
C
China had established local teams of experts.
D
China had had a policy of self-reliance.

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