China in the Modern World — Unit test Answers

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The Korean War ended in

A
victory for the North.
B
a stalemate.
C
victory for the United Nations.
D
victory for South Korea.
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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 had a policy of self-reliance.
B
China had refused to embrace modern technology.
C
China had established local teams of experts.
D
China had been closed to most foreigners.
3

One main goal of the protests in Hungary and Czechoslovakia was to achieve

A
improved wages.
B
safer working conditions.
C
increased freedoms.
D
better living conditions.
4

What occurred under the policy of perestroika? Check all that apply.

A
Some private ownership of business was allowed.
B
Government control of the economy was reduced.
C
Some non-communist candidates were allowed.
D
Democratic government was established.
E
Totalitarianism remained as strong as ever.
5

What happened when Hungary opened its borders?

A
West Germans began to move to Hungary.
B
Hungarians fled for East and West Germany.
C
Germans fought over Hungarian territory.
D
Thousands of people left East Germany.
6

In recent decades, how has Vietnam changed?

A
It has become more economically progressive.
B
Its government has become more authoritarian.
C
It has developed into a liberal democracy.
D
Its people have rebelled against communism.
7

Why did the Soviets control the content of media in satellite countries?

A
to guarantee that the news accurately reflected events
B
to discourage those who might want to become leaders
C
to ensure public acceptance and conformity to policies
D
to limit information about recent events in other countries
8

Genocide is defined as

A
forcing citizens to accept a new political regime they oppose.
B
relocating an ethnic group against its will through the use of force.
C
deliberately killing people for religious, ethnic, or political reasons.
D
dismantling a government without notice and banishing its leaders.
9

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

A
to eliminate population growth
B
to reverse population growth
C
to increase population growth
D
to slow population growth
10

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

A
His reforms created serious problems.
B
He was unable to win the space race.
C
His challenge to the US nearly caused a war.
D
He was forced to crush rebellions in other countries.
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What is the most likely reason the arms race created problems for Khrushchev?

A
Spending vast sums on the military crippled the economy.
B
Supporting communist wars around the globe wore down the military.
C
Withdrawing from Cuba indicated weakness to party members.
D
Communicating aggressively with the United States resembled the attitudes of Stalin.
12

What negative effects did East Germany experience after reunification? Select two options.

A
communist rebellions
B
anger at reunification costs
C
reduction in unemployment
D
many business closings
E
slow economic growth
13

After World War II, the United Nations wanted the Korean people to

A
remain divided.
B
hold elections and reunite the country.
C
reunite immediately.
D
settle their problems by themselves.
14

What primarily caused Russians in the 1980s to fear that the Soviet Union would collapse?

A
There were major conflicts between political parties.
B
The majority of Russians favored democratic rule.
C
Gorbachev opposed reforms.
D
Changes were occurring too rapidly.
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A
John Kennedy
B
Lyndon Johnson
C
Richard Nixon
D
Gerald Ford

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