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Which former Soviet Republic was part of the U.S.S.R?

A
Bulgaria
B
Romania
C
Ukraine
D
Serbia
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The Cold War was a period of history during which

A
the Allied powers defeated Hitler.
B
the United States and the Soviet Union fought each other.
C
the United States and the Soviet Union mistrusted each other.
D
atomic bombs were dropped for the first time.
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Which statements accurately describes the map? Select all that apply.

A
Berlin was located in the Soviet zone.
B
The Soviet zone included most of western Germany.
C
The US, Britain, and France occupied western Germany.
D
Berlin was the capital of Germany.
E
The biggest zone was the French zone.
F
The four allies divided Germany equally.
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After détente was abandoned, the U.S. president believed that the Cold War could be won by

A
outspending the Soviet Union on weapons.
B
undermining Soviet influence in Eastern Europe.
C
bombing the Soviet Union and its satellite states.
D
engaging the Soviet people directly.
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How did Deng Xiaoping’s economic policies change Chinese culture?

A
They enabled people to embrace Western goods and ideas.
B
They closed the income gap between rich and poor.
C
They allowed people to have greater political freedoms.
D
They encouraged people to support the arts and film.
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two
B
one
C
four
D
three
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During the Cold War, what was the Soviet Union’s main objective in engaging in proxy wars against the United States?

A
to free colonial countries
B
to empower developing nations
C
to spread communism
D
to end democracy
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Under Joseph Stalin, the main purpose of Soviet education was to

A
produce loyal citizens who contributed to the economy.
B
enable the USSR to surpass other countries intellectually.
C
develop future government leaders to extend Stalin’s legacy.
D
help individuals better themselves and enrich their lives.
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Which of the following statements describe the Soviet Union in the years after World War II? Select all that apply.used a Communist economic systemplaced restrictions on personal freedomshad a democratic form of governmentused a capitalist economic systemwas ruled by a dictatorvalued personal freedomscreated buffer states in eastern Europe

A
used a Communist economic system
B
placed restrictions on personal freedoms
C
had a democratic form of government
D
used a capitalist economic system
E
was ruled by a dictator
F
valued personal freedoms
G
created buffer states in eastern Europe
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Which best explains how Deng Xiaoping modernized industry in China?

A
He allowed private businesses to operate.
B
He encouraged production goals for factories.
C
He allowed capitalism in new economic zones.
D
He introduced rules favorable to factory owners.
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How did the U.S. role in the Nicaraguan civil war change in 1982?

A
The U.S. government stopped official funding for the Contras.
B
The U.S. government acknowledged the legitimacy of the Nicaraguan government.
C
The U.S. government supported Iran’s intervention to stop communist insurgents.
D
The U.S. government began mass shipments of weapons to Nicaragua.
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In what way did the new Japanese constitution change the role of the emperor?

A
He gained the power to choose the prime minister.
B
He was forced to declare he did not have divine power.
C
He was no longer the ceremonial head of state.
D
He became a permanent member of the Diet.
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Which of the following did the Revolution of 1911 achieve in China? Select two options.The Revolution of 1911 established a republic.The Revolution of 1911 ended imperialist rule.The Revolution of 1911 prevented civil wars.The Revolution of 1911 ended European influence.The Revolution of 1911 ushered in Communism.

A
The Revolution of 1911 established a republic.
B
The Revolution of 1911 ended imperialist rule.
C
The Revolution of 1911 prevented civil wars.
D
The Revolution of 1911 ended European influence.
E
The Revolution of 1911 ushered in Communism.
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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.
15

What was the Berlin Wall?

A
a wall that separated East and West Berlin
B
a wall that surrounded East and West Berlin
C
a wall that separated Hungary from East Berlin
D
a wall that separated Berlin from the rest of Berlin
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What happened in Poland in 1989?

A
Many solidarity candidates were voted out of office.
B
Workers finally were given the right to form unions.
C
The Polish government banned all workers’ unions.
D
Lech Walesa became the first freely elected president.
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The first step in the reunification of East and West Germany was uniting their

A
governments.
B
legal systems.
C
populations.
D
economies.
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Given that the Soviet Union fought in Afghanistan, why was it considered a proxy war?

A
The Soviet Union answered the Afghans’ request for help.
B
The mujahideen fought on behalf of the United States.
C
The combatants in the war represented myriad interests.
D
The United States did not directly engage in battle.
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The mujahideen were fighters in Afghanistan who

A
rebelled against the communists.
B
marginalized the Muslim population.
C
closed all of the mosques in the nation.
D
requested support from the Soviet Union.
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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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