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Why did totalitarian governments control culture, such as books and films?

A
to ensure that all citizens had access to the arts
B
to support writers, directors, and other artists
C
to make sure that all culture followed state ideology
D
to prevent culture from playing any role in society
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How did the posting of the “twelve theses” by students reflect Nazi policy?

A
by condemning communist activities
B
by supporting only German professors
C
by limiting the rights of women
D
by demanding education rights for German students
5

Why is the name “totalitarianism” appropriate for that form of government?

A
The government gives total protection.
B
The government advocates total reform.
C
The government promotes total freedom.
D
The government exerts total control.
6

Which best describes what Einstein’s theories tried to explain?

A
the possibility of time travel
B
the creation of the universe
C
how the physical world functions
D
evolution and human development
7

To pay reparations after World War I, Germany

A
asked the United States to repay debts to Germany.
B
increased prices for food and goods.
C
printed more money.
D
raised taxes on its residents.
8

What is the most likely reason that nations raised tariffs on imports during the Great Depression?

A
They wanted to encourage more profitable imports.
B
They wanted to help other nations profit from trade.
C
They wanted to terminate all trade with other nations.
D
They wanted to increase sales of their own products.
9

In the years prior to World War I, the government of Russia was

A
a constitutional monarchy.
B
an autocratic monarchy.
C
a communist system.
D
a democratic republic.
10

One reason the Third Reich was effective was because it

A
encouraged couples to have fewer children.
B
came to power at a time when employment was high.
C
trained both men and women for military service.
D
used propaganda to encourage nationalism and obedience.

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