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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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Which strategic advantage might a country gain from following a policy of détente?

A
dominance over its weaker neighbors
B
extra money due to holding down military costs
C
victory in the space race
D
assurance that it would win the arms race
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US containment policysatellite statesPotsdam ConferenceEastern Bloc

A
US containment policy
B
satellite states
C
Potsdam Conference
D
Eastern Bloc
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The photo shows a street scene in Berlin after World War II.The scene is best described as

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A
friendly and open.
B
tense and aggressive.
C
calm and peaceful.
D
timid and indecisive.
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Which is the best description of the Cold War?

A
the period of global tensions between the United States and western Europe
B
the years when the United States and Nazi Germany were at war
C
the period of global tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union
D
the years when Leonid Brezhnev led the United States
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China’s agricultural policies during the Great Leap Forward led to

A
crop failures, causing famine that killed millions of people.
B
increased crop production that helped feed millions of people.
C
crop failures that cost the government millions in subsidies.
D
increased crop production that raised millions in exports.
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Which of these is a demographic shift that has resulted from China’s one-child policy?

A
increasing average age
B
urbanization
C
reduced emigration
D
population growth
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This political cartoon was published in 1980.

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A
the two sides are engaged in a friendly duel.
B
Muslim rebels have invaded the Soviet Union.
C
Muslim rebels are resisting the invading Soviet forces.
D
the two sides are involved in a border dispute.
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After the first Five-Year Plan, Mao Zedong wanted faster growth so he launched the

A
Economic Five-Year Plan.
B
Great Leap Forward.
C
Great Leap Ahead.
D
First Ten-Year Plan.
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Immediately after the war, what was the United States’ first priority in Japan?

A
to restructure the government
B
to improve the economy
C
to distribute food
D
to remove the emperor
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What was Khrushchev’s immediate goal in the space race?

A
to encourage the development of industry
B
to be able to spy on other countries
C
to be the first to send a rocket into space
D
to eventually establish ownership of the moon
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What effect did the breakup of the Soviet Union have on the Cold War?

A
The Cold War became a more critical issue.
B
The Cold War continued with Russia only.
C
The Cold War continued, unaffected.
D
The Cold War came to an end.
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How did openness directly affect Chinese culture?

A
It suppressed traditional culture.
B
It made English an important element of culture.
C
It increased the influence of minority cultures.
D
It increased exposure to Western culture.
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What happened after the attempted Soviet coup in 1991? Check all that apply.The Soviet Union dissolved.Gorbachev was assassinated.The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed.Former Soviet republics declared their independence.Only Russia, led by Yeltsin, declared its independence.

A
The Soviet Union dissolved.
B
Gorbachev was assassinated.
C
The Commonwealth of Independent States was formed.
D
Former Soviet republics declared their independence.
E
Only Russia, led by Yeltsin, declared its independence.
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Why did Deng’s reforms fail to take hold under Mao Zedong’s leadership?

A
Deng’s policies contradicted Mao’s policies.
B
Deng’s policies were seen as too hardline.
C
Deng’s policies did not offer peasants sufficient protections.
D
Deng’s policies were the same as Mao’s policies.
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Which best describes how a proxy war differs from a traditional war?

A
The opposing powers in a proxy war engage in a propaganda war.
B
The opposing powers in a proxy war use others to fight on their behalf.
C
The opposing powers in a proxy war use trade and economic means to fight each other.
D
The opposing powers in a proxy war never openly acknowledge their involvement.
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Why was the Nationalist Party more popular in China’s cities than in the countryside?

A
Wealthy people who supported the party were concentrated in cities.
B
People in the countryside were less active in politics than people in the city.
C
Poor city dwellers hoped the Nationalist Party would bring economic change.
D
The Nationalist Party threatened to end crop trade with Western nations.

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