Cultural and Intellectual Trends — Unit test Answers

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In the early 1900s, what trend emerged concerning chemical weapons?

A
Chemical weapons became deadly, as did other aspects of warfare.
B
Chemical weapons disappeared and were replaced with less harmful weapons.
C
Chemical weapons became ineffective as technological advances slowed.
D
Chemical weapons remained in the form in which they were first introduced.
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How did the modern art movement, which emerged in the postwar period, reflect changes in scientific theory?

A
Both questioned the way people examined the world.
B
Both rejected proven theories about the world.
C
Both argued against religion’s societal influence.
D
Both were disillusioned with human progress.
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The chart shows the consequences of World War I on France and Britain.Based on the chart, which best explains why France and Britain approached peace talks differently than the United States?

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A
These countries suffered a large number of deaths, casualties, and severe economic loss as a result of the war.
B
These countries suffered a small number of deaths and casualties but a severe economic loss as a result of the war.
C
These countries suffered a large number of deaths and casualties but a limited economic loss as a result of the war.
D
These countries suffered a small number of deaths, casualties, and limited economic loss as a result of the war.
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Read the quote from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.The United States assumes no obligation to preserve the territorial integrity or political independence of any other country or to interfere in controversies between nations.Based on this quote, why did Lodge oppose US involvement in the League of Nations?

A
It would jeopardize the territorial integrity of the US and its allies.
B
It would lead to unnecessary involvement in international affairs.
C
It would promote political independence at the expense of peace.
D
It would create new controversies among member nations.
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A
made wartime killing illegal
B
destroyed weapons
C
stopped manufacturing guns
D
declared an end to war
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The number of during WWI is the total number of people who were killed, injured, or went missing.

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What is a main characteristic of jazz music?

A
Jazz artists use improvisation in their performances.
B
Jazz music first started in Great Britain.
C
Jazz artists follow traditional rhythms and structures.
D
Jazz produced no famous or popular artists.
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Which social changes occurred after World War I and prior to World War II? Choose three answers.

A
civil rights for African Americans
B
increased mobility through technology
C
new roles for women
D
educational opportunities for veterans
E
breaks with tradition
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What was a main message of Allied nations’ anti-German propaganda?

A
Germany was guilty of committing war crimes.
B
Allied nations rejected Germany’s use of force.
C
The German military was weak and vulnerable.
D
German forces had support from nations worldwide.
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The ending World War I was signed on November 11, 1918.

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Why did Germany declare war on Russia?

A
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Serbia.
B
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Austria-Hungary.
C
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s mobilization of troops.
D
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s expansion into the Balkans.
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This poster was created to increase support for the war effort.

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saving money.
B
defeating Germany.
C
suffering in wartime.
D
recruiting soldiers.
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A
1929
B
1921
C
1933
D
1941
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How did countries ready their militaries for World War I? Select three answers.

A
by setting up military schools
B
by requiring colonies to participate
C
by drafting soldiers into the military
D
by encouraging civilians to volunteer
E
by offering higher wartime pay
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Which is one reason why the United Nations was stronger than the League of Nations?

A
It had a security council to respond to global crises.
B
It focused on militaristic, rather than peaceful, solutions.
C
It allowed only the most powerful nations to join.
D
It had more wide-ranging international goals.
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Central and Eastern Europe experienced ethnic tensions in the early 1900s primarily because

A
similarity in cultures and traditions caused problems between ethnic groups.
B
military powers were unable to stop the conflicts between ethnic groups.
C
many ethnic groups shared unlimited amounts of territory.
D
many ethnic groups wanted their own nation-states.
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What version of reality did Pablo Picasso and other cubists represent in their paintings?

A
an idealized version
B
a minimalist version
C
a fragmented version
D
a naturalistic version

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