Cumulative Exam World History B

29 August 2022
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Which of these arguments is often made against the idea of conservation?
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Land and natural resources should be used for economic gain.
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Japan was unable to launch any more major offensives after losing the Battle of
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Midway.
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"Sino" is another word for
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Chinese.
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Adam Smith is the author of what influential book?
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The Wealth of Nations
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By the time the Korean War ended in 1953,
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the division of the Korean peninsula remained unchanged.
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Which best describes the overall type of art that emerged in the postwar period?
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abstract
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The United States abolished slavery by passing the 13th amendment in
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1865.
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This is a picture of a woman from the 1920s. In the postwar era, women's style and clothing became more
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revealing.
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The Second Industrial Revolution in the United States resulted in the rapid growth of
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cities.
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Why was the Russian army near collapse by 1916?
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The army was low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
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In the wake of the February Revolution in Russia, Nicholas II
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lost power and became a regular citizen.
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Which statement describes Mohammad Reza Pahlavi?
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He served as the last shah of Iran.
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Which of the following competes with the need for safe, clean, drinking water?
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the economic needs of industries that supply the nation's products
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Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda?
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the death of the Rwandan president
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Which of the following organized Kristallnacht?
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the Nazi government
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How did the posting of the "twelve theses" by students reflect Nazi policy?
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by supporting only German professors
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Look at the line graph below, showing world grain production from 1950 to 2010. Which of the following statements about this graph is accurate?
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World grain production has generally increased between 1950 and 2010.
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Which of the following phrases best describes East Germany after World War II?
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Communist economic system
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Which best summarizes the result of major conflicts between Israel and Arab states?
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Israel expanded its borders, while Arab states lost land.
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Which describes the Junker class?
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conservatives who supported King Wilhelm I
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What caused the Revolutions of 1848 in Europe? Check all that apply.
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Citizens wanted an end to foreign rule. Working people wanted social relief. Middle classes wanted more political power.
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Why was Benito Mussolini able to seize control in Italy?
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The country was weak and frustrated with democratic rule.
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In which of the following ways has the Green Revolution been unfriendly to the environment?
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use of pesticides
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Beginning in , apartheid became official policy under National Party rule.
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1948
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In the late 1700s, Great Britain's many rivers, harbors, and other natural resources caused the Industrial Revolution to .
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grow