REVIEW TRASH BALL
Dec 29, 2015
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.
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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