World Wars Quiz 1

World Wars Quiz 1

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1 "Bombardment, barrage, curtain-fire, mines, gas, tanks, machine-guns, hand-grenades — words, words, but they hold the horror of the world.” — Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front

This quotation best describes the effects of the

	technological developments used during World War I
	formation of alliances in World War II
	tension between the superpowers during the Cold War
	protests against reforms during the Indian independence movement

2 Many historians believe that the harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to

	Italy’s unification
	Turkey’s modernization
	revolutions in Russia
	World War II

3 In the late 1990s, international demands to conduct trials for war crimes similar to those conducted at Nuremberg after World War II are responses to war crimes taking place in

	Bosnia
	the Czech Republic
	Poland
	Russia

4 The success of the women’s suffrage movement in 20th-century Europe resulted in part from women

	holding high political offices
	working in factories during World War I
	being encouraged to have large families
	serving in combat positions during World War I

5 Which title would best complete this partial outline? I. ___________________________

• Formation of secret alliances
• Conflict over colonies in Africa
• Military buildup of European armies and navies
• Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

	Scramble for Africa
	Causes of World War I
	Results of World War II
	Reasons for the United Nations

6 Base your answer to the question below on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

. . . The only way to go was up. And, on June 26, 1948, planes from all over the world were employed to begin an airlift to fly needed food and supplies to the Berliners. The Soviets attempted to frighten away the Allied planes. One Soviet plane, trying to tighten the blockade, fired on a British plane as it attempted to land in Berlin. Both planes crashed, killing all aboard. But the airlift continued. . . .

Source: Doris M. Epler, The Berlin Wall The Milbrook Press

The events described in this passage occurred soon after

	World War I
	World War II
	the Korean War
	the Six-Day War

7 One similarity between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini is that both

	led fascist states
	supported communism
	rejected militarism
	remained in power after World War II

8 In the 1920s and 1930s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Spain was largely the result of

	the success of the Communists in establishing a command economy in the Soviet Union
	severe economic and social problems that arose in Europe after World War I
	the active support of the United States
	movements demanding the return of the old monarchies

9 Which situation contributed to the success of Mohandas Gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience in India?

	Pakistan and Bangladesh were involved in civil wars.
	The United States came to Gandhi’s aid with food and clothing.
	Sikhs and Muslims wanted to create a new nation.
	Great Britain was weakened by World War II.

10 Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were

	reasons for the rise of democracy
	causes of World War I
	requirements for economic development
	reasons for the collapse of communism

11 Democracy in modern Japan resulted primarily from

	Shinto and Buddhist beliefs about equality and justice
	reforms imposed by the United States after World War II
	a history of imperial justice under the constitution of the Emperor
	the diffusion of ideas and practices from China and Korea

12 Base your answer to the following question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

"From as early as I can remember, the Emperor was an important presence even in our remote home. He was a descendant of the gods from thousands of years before, never to be looked at or listened to by mere mortals, a presence to be revered and protected and obeyed . . . Finally. . ., my family and neighbors gathered around the radio and listened in stunned silence to the voice that had never before been heard, saying he was only human after all. Everyone was crying. I was sad and confused. "

Which event caused the Emperor to announce that he was "only human after all"?

	his overthrow by communist forces
	defeat of the Japanese in World War II
	signing of the Versailles Treaty
	conclusion of the Russo-Japanese

13 One reason India gained its independence from Great Britain in 1947 was that

	Great Britain was defeated in World War II
	the Treaty of Versailles required Great Britain to give up its colonies
	Great Britain did not have the resources to maintain an empire after World War II
	India had supported the Axis Powers during World War II

14 The Marshall Plan was designed to stop the spread of communism by providing

	government housing to refugees
	military assistance to Vietnam
	funds for economic recovery in war-torn European nations
	nuclear weapons to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members

15 Which event brought about the breakup of the Ottoman Empire?

	Sino-Japanese War
	Six-Day War
	World War I
	World War II

16 Japan's invasion of China in 1937 and Germany's attack on Poland in 1939 led directly to

	the beginning of World War II in Asia and Europe
	a meeting at Yalta between the United States and the Soviet Union
	a conference at Munich for European leaders
	the withdrawal of Britain and France from European affair

17 The term militarism can best be defined as

	loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
	buildup of armaments in preparation for war
	avoidance of military involvement in civil wars
	control of territories for economic and political gain

18 The purpose of the Marshall Plan after World War II was to

	promote the spread of militarism
	force the losing nations to help areas destroyed in the war
	rebuild national economies to stabilize governments
	strengthen the alliances that had won the war

19 The primary purpose of the United Nations is to

	control world grain prices
	promote democratic governments
	resolve conflicts between nations peacefully
	unite all nations militarily through alliances

20 Which set of events is in the correct chronological order?

	Renaissance -> Middle Ages -> Roman Empire
	Treaty of Versailles -> World War II -> Korean War
	Reformation -> Crusades -> European exploration of the Americas
	Bolshevik Revolution -> French Revolution -> American Revolution

21 The main reason Japan invaded Southeast Asia during World War II was to

	recruit more men for its army
	acquire supplies of oil and rubber
	satisfy the Japanese people’s need for spices
	prevent the United States from entering the war

22 The Treaty of Versailles punished Germany for its role in World War I by

	forcing Germany to accept blame for the war and to pay reparations
	dividing Germany into four occupied zones
	supporting economic sanctions by the United Nations
	taking away German territory in the Balkans and Spain

23 The term appeasement is best defined as

	an attempt to avoid conflict by meeting the demands of an aggressor
	a period of peace and prosperity, resulting in cultural achievement
	a declaration of war between two or more nations
	an agreement removing economic barriers between nations

24 "Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy Form Triple Alliance" "Serbian Nationalism Grows in Balkans" "Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated in Bosnia"

The events in these headlines contributed most directly to the

	beginning of World War I
	outbreak of the Cold War
	development of communist rule in Europe
	strengthening of European monarchies

25 What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe?

	start of the civil war in Russia
	sinking of the British liner, Lusitania
	assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire
	attack on Poland by the German army

26 Which event occurred first and led to the other three?

	rise of fascism in Europe
	Bolshevik Revolution
	World War I
	signing of the Treaty of Versailles

27 World War II is often considered to be a turning point in history because

	the League of Nations demonstrated that an international organization could maintain world peace
	the war brought an end to dictatorships as a form of government
	European domination of the world began to weaken as nationalism in colonies increased
	religious and ethnic differences were no longer a source of conflict between nations

28 Since 1945, many Japanese have opposed an expanded role for their military forces because of the

	nonviolent teachings of Shinto
	ancient code of bushido
	military domination of the government before and during World War II
	Japanese military alliance with the Soviet Union that guaranteed their mutual security

29 Since World War II, people in both Africa and Latin America have moved from rural to urban areas. The major cause of this movement has been the

	rejection of traditional customs
	expectation of improved economic opportunities
	guarantee of better housing
	fear of civil war

30 Which principle was established by the Nuremberg Trials after World War II?

	Individuals can be punished for their part in state-sponsored crimes.
	War-crimes trials can be held only in neutral nations.
	War crimes are sometimes justified.
	Democracy can be promoted in formerly totalitarian nations.

31 Base your answer to the following question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

"The important lesson wasn't so much the Nazis' extraordinary evil but that it could happen with the participation of so many, the indifference of many more, that humanity has no guarantees against its vicious streaks except its own conscience, for which each individual is responsible . . . the effort for decency and justice must go on every day, everywhere." –Flora Lewis, the New York Times, July 7, 1987

In the passage, the term "extraordinary evil" refers to the

	Berlin blockade
	Cold War Era
	Marshall Plan
	Holocaust

32 A study of the policy of "ethnic cleansing" in Bosnia and the Holocaust in Europe would suggest that

	world opinion is effective in stopping genocide
	countries generally use reason and negotiation in dealing with important ethnic issues
	anti-Semitism and ethnic hatred remain powerful forces in the modern world
	military leaders cannot be held responsible for acts committed during wartime

33 In the Middle East, an immediate effect of World War I was the

	unification of Arab countries against the League of Nations
	division of large sections of the area among the Allies
	revival of Islamic fundamentalism in Arab nations
	creation of the state of Israel

34 After World War II, the conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India resulted in the

	near genocide of the Hindu population
	creation of the Muslim state of Pakistan
	forced removal of most Hindus from northern and western India
	decision of Mohandas Gandhi to seek election as Prime Minister of India

35 After World War II, the Soviet Union established satellites in Eastern Europe to

	support the remaining Fascist governments in Eastern Europe
	preserve Capitalism in Eastern Europe
	establish democratic governments in Eastern European nations
	expand its power and control over Eastern Europe