FINAL EXAM REVIEW

TRASH BALL

OBJECTIVES FOR SUCCESSFUL REVIEW

The questions will be on the following topics:World War I, Between the

Wars, World War II, the Cold War, and Genocide.

These questions may or may not appear on the test.

Use old quizzes and crossword puzzles as helpful tools.

QUESTION 1 1. Which of the following was

one cause of World War I?

A. laissez-faire economics B. the League of Nations C. intense nationalism D. the Bolshevik Revolution

QUESTION 2 The process of preparing a military for war

is best known as mobilization. Mobilization played a key factor in World War I because:

  A. nations refused to strengthen their military and were

destroyed. B. the US mobilized their military first and forced others

into war. C. as one nation mobilized others did as well, in self-

defense. D. former African nations were imperialized, causing a

loss of natural resources.

QUESTION 3 What was the American reaction to the start

of World War I?

A. They joined the Triple Alliance. B. The president supported the Triple

Entente. C. Many were surprised and fearful of

conflict and took a neutral stance. D. Most sided with Germany.

QUESTION 4 The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on

Germany was that the treaty eventually led to:

  A. an era of peace and international good will in

Germany. B. a stable Germany that was both democratic

and strong. C. German embarrassment and an increase in

Germany’s desire to regain its power and prestige. D. a leadership position for Germany in the

United Nations.

QUESTION 5 During the Paris Peace Conference,

Germany had to agree to which of the following terms:

  A. to give all their colonies in the New World

and apply to admittance to the League of Nations.

B. to pay war reparations and admit to starting World War I.

C. to let the Allies occupy Munich. D. to pay war reparations and send their

industrial capabilities to the Soviet Union.

QUESTION 6 The German navy utilized their

submarines as a great advantage during the war. Almost any ship in the water was seen as an enemy vessel. So they practiced this strategy to eliminate any threat:

A. Schlieffen Plan B. Operation Barbarossa C. Artillery Fire D. Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

QUESTION 7 In the 1920’s and 1930’s, the rise of

totalitarian governments in Germany and Italy were caused by:

  A. the success of the Communists in establishing a

command economy in the Soviet Union B. severe economic and social problems that arose in

Europe after World War I.

C. the active support of the United States D. movements demanding the return of the old

monarchies 

QUESTION 8 Censorship, mass arrests, and a secret

police force are most characteristic of:

A. parliamentary democracies B. democratic republics C. totalitarian regimes D. constitutional monarchies 

QUESTION 9 The Great Depression affected the entire world

and resulted in economic turmoil for a majority of the world’s most powerful nations. This depression is believed to not have been caused by which of the following?

A. Widespread panic in the New York Stock Exchange leading to its collapse.

B. The millions of deaths and devastation associated with WWI, which hurt the labor force.

C. Overproduction in industry worldwide. D. The Brest-Litovsk Treaty.

QUESTION 10 Benito Mussolini would organize his

supporters into combat squads. They defended his ideals and were known by this title?

A. The Reds B. The Rebels C. The Black Hand D. The Black Shirts 

QUESTION 11 Which of the following is an example of Intense

Nationalism?

A. The United States working towards free trade and bringing down global trade barriers.

B. Germany adhering to the policies of the Treaty of Versailles.

C. Great Britain using its colonies as a source of raw materials and new markets.

D. German leader Hitler having citizens inspired to establish the Third Reich, a new German Empire.

 

QUESTION 12 Two groups of people who would clash, and

be at conflict prior to the creation of a Communist system of government in Russia, would be:

  A. rich industrialists and royalty. B. the rich and poor. C. the government and the poor. D. the workers and the upper-middle class.

QUESTION 13 Communism benefits:

A. The wealthy people only. B. The working class and the government. C. The middle class people only. D. The extremely poor and extremely

wealthy.  

QUESTION14 "Extremes must be fought by extremes. Against the infection

of Marxism, against the Jewish pestilence, we must hold aloft a flaming ideal. And if others speak of the World and Humanity, we must say the Fatherland — and only the Fatherland."

-Adolf Hitler, My New Order  8. This quote describes Hitler’s desire to do what:  A. Defy the Italians as fascist traitors. B. Begin fighting WWII immediately. C. Destroy enemies who are threats to Germany. D. Sign a treaty with Communists and the

German Jewish population. 

QUESTION 15 Britain and France suffered heavy casualties during

World War I. Because of this, when faced with Axis aggressions before World War II, these countries were:

A. Unwilling to take actions that might start another war.

B. Prepared to use military intervention wherever necessary.

C. Dependent on the United States to intervene in an international crisis.

D. Reluctant to call upon the League of Nations to settle disputes.

QUESTION 16 A main motive of Adolf Hitler adding the

Sudetenland to the Third Reich was:

A. Targeting and eliminating the large Jewish population living there.

B. The unification of the German people living there.

C. The ability to attack France from its strategic location.

D. The desire to align with the Czech government, creating a key ally in the center of Europe.

QUESTION 17 In 1940, German troops took over France

by outflanking the Maginot Line, which was:

A. Area of land which rightfully belonged to England.

B. A famous landmark in Germany. C. Fortification of protective barriers

protecting France. D. The border between Britain and

Denmark.

QUESTION 18 Hitler’s plan to eliminate the population

of European Jewish followers is referred to as:

A. Extermination. B. Annexation. C. Final Solution. D. Operation End.

QUESTION 19

Hitler’s invasion of Poland is best known as:

  A. The beginning of WWII B. The end of German and Soviet unity C. A response to British aggression

towards the Axis. D. The beginning of appeasement towards

Hitler and Stalin.

QUESTION 20 Before World War II, Great Britain

adopted a policy of appeasement in order to:

A. Demilitarize the frontiers of France.

B. Promote democracy in Europe. C. Avoid a war with Germany. D. Form an alliance with the United

States.

QUESTION 21 Which World War II battle is considered

the bloodiest battle throughout all of history, and the turning point of the war against Germany on the Eastern Front?

A. Anschluss B. Stalingrad C. Battle of Midway Island D. Omega Beach

QUESTION 22 The importance of Operation Overlord, and

the D-Day invasion of Normandy, in June 1944 was:

A. The liberation of Britain from Axis forces. B. It allowed for a major inland invasion of

Europe. C. It took Germany’s attention away from

the true invasion site. D. Fighting occurred only in the air without

the use of ground tactics.

QUESTION 23 In the Pacific Theatre, the allied strategy of

island hopping:

A. Attempted to control all islands in the Pacific sphere under Japanese control.

B. Used planes to firebomb Japanese controlled islands.

C. Helped the Allies land in Europe, helping them achieve victory.

D. Moving troops from one island to another, by-passing others, moving towards Japan.

QUESTION 24 The “Iron Curtain” refers to:  A. A powerful Soviet tank used in the

Cold War. B. The West German government. C. Soviet expansion into Eastern Europe. D. Buildup of weapons during the Cold

War. 

QUESTION 25 Both NATO and the Warsaw Pact

were formed after WWII primarily to:

A. Increase military defense and alliances.

B. Promote democracy in Europe. C. Compete in the global economy. D. Expand shipping trade between each

of the members.

QUESTION 26 The United States fought in both Korea

and Vietnam to:

A. help both countries stop Gorbachev’s invasion of Asia.

B. stop the spread of Communism. C. make the Soviet Union spend more money

on their military. D. decided which country will become China’s

main trading partner. 

QUESTION 27 Which factor helped lead to the Cold War

between the United States and the Soviet Union?

A. Differing intentions between the two nations for the political and economic rebuilding of Eastern Europe after WWII.

B. The lack of US aid to the Soviet Union under the Lend Lease Act during WWII.

C. Neither nations being members of the UN Security Council.

D. Uneven prosperity between the two nations after Black Friday of 1939.

 

QUESTION 28 One result of the fall of the Soviet Union and

its Communist government was:

A. The loss of United States power and influence throughout the world.

B. Many former Eastern bloc nations gained democratic independent governments.

C. A continued increase of nuclear weapons production and use of them.

D. An increase in communist nations around the world.

 

QUESTION 29 During the Rwandan genocide

almost a million Tutsi people were killed by what majority ethnic group?

A. Hutu B. Bosnian C. Janjaweed D. Sudanese 

QUESTION 30 Today genocide of non-Arabic

peoples is taking place in the country of Sudan. What is the name of the place in Sudan that is currently committing genocide?

  A. Bosnia B. Armenia C. Darfur D. Palestine

QUESTION 31 What does anti-Semitism refers to?

A. A belief that the worship of one God is false.

B. A discriminatory feeling towards the Jewish people.

C. A belief in the Christian Faith. D. A protest against the creation of the

nation of Palestine. 

THANK YOU I am very fortunate to have been with

you for the entire year. Good luck in all that you will accomplish. Let me know what I can do to help you as

you continue your education….

Mr. Chaney