Unit 14 Unit Assessment: The Contemporary World Part 1

Which economic problem did many Latin American nations face in the years following World War II? a large middle class wide gaps between rich and poor low agricultural output small populations

Which was an effect of industrialization in Latin American nations during the postwar years? rising urban unemployment more emphasis on farming the rise of caudillos decreased global trade

Which was NOT a reason for U.S. intervention in Latin America during the Cold War era? Sandinista control of Nicaragua the fall of the Soviet Union civil war in El Salvador Allende's rise in Chile

Which was NOT a result of U.S. intervention in Latin America during the Cold War era? Fighting continued against the guerillas in El Salvador. The military took control of Chile. Communism disappeared from Latin America. War between the Contras and Sandinistas in Nicaragua intensified.

Which Latin American nation was controlled by Fidel Castro? Nicaragua Argentina Chile Cuba

Which describes the main purpose of the Organization of American States (OAS)? combat the influence of Latin American drug lords create a single economy in Latin America provide a way to encourage regional cooperation in Latin America encourage U.S. military involvement in Latin America

Which best describes the rise to power of Mao Zedong? As the head of a nationalist army, he defeated traditional warlords. Supported by wealthy Chinese landowners, he led a popular revolution. With the backing of the United States, he overthrew a communist regime. Leading an army of rural peasants, he launched a communist revolution.

Which does NOT describe China's Great Leap Forward? a program designed to modernize the country a 15-year plan a relaxation of economic control by the government an attempt to increase industrial productivity

Who was a key leader in India's independence movement? Ho Chi Minh Mohandas Gandhi Aung San Suu Kyi Ferdinand Marcos

For which is Mohandas Gandhi best known? attempt to create an Islamic nation encouragement of any means necessary to end British rule opposition to Hindus holding political office use of passive resistance to achieve independence

Which presents the most serious ongoing challenge to modern Pakistan? entrenched communist government religious extremism ongoing war against China an ineffective military

Which describes a cause of the war in Vietnam? U.S. support for the Viet Cong French refusal to give up claims to Indochina wartime alliance between Ho Chi Minh and imperial Japan power struggle between communist and noncommunist governments

Which was NOT an outcome of the war in Vietnam? victory for Western-style government reunification of North Vietnam and South Vietnam mass killings in Cambodia a communist dictatorship

Which best describes a change in Japan since World War II? renewal of militarism rise to power of communist revolutionaries rapid economic recovery decline in industrial production

Which best describes recent changes in South Korea? growth of democracy reunification with North Korea switch to command economy shift to communist government

Which accurately describes reforms undertaken by China in an attempt to compete with other Asian nations in the early twenty-first century? economic reforms that allow limited free enterprise political reforms designed to replace communism political reforms to increase individual rights economic reforms to enforce a policy of isolationism

Which actions were taken by many African nations following World War II? demanded independence from colonial rulers rejected ideas of modernization created a strong, united Africa refused to join international organizations

Which best describes the period of apartheid in South Africa? White South Africans promoted a policy of conquest against African nations. The majority of the population could vote. The ruling minority instituted a policy of racial discrimination. Leaders of the African National Conference were granted amnesty.

Which best describes the role of Nelson Mandela in ending apartheid? His election gave him control of the government, and he forced democratic changes. He wrote a new constitution prohibiting racial discrimination. He led a popular uprising and overthrew the existing government. His imprisonment led to worldwide condemnation of the government's policies.

Which is NOT a recent consequence of ethnic rivalries in African nations? the rise of dictators campaigns of genocide a new era of Western imperialism widespread civil conflict

Which was committed to the creation of a Jewish homeland in the Middle East? Zionism the Palestine Liberation Organization pan-Arabism the Camp David Accords

Which issue presents a major obstacle to settling the Arab-Israeli conflict? conflicting claims to territory ongoing civil war in Israel control of the Suez Canal U.S. intervention in Jordan

Which best describes a challenge in the Middle East resulting from oil production? Consumption of oil by the rest of the world is falling. Most Middle Eastern nations have used up their oil reserves. Wealth produced by oil enriches powerful elites. Oil-producing nations refuse to work together.

What role have religious differences played in ongoing challenges in the Middle East? Jewish conflict with Muslims has prevented peace between Egypt and Israel. Conflict between secularism and religion led to revolution in Iran. Belief in strict adherence to Islamic law gave rise to the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. Differences between Christians and Jews prompted Israel to abandon its alliance with the United States.

Which group used terrorism in the late twentieth century? Indian National Congress OPEC United Nations Hamas

Which was a response to the terrorist attack against the United States on September 11, 2001? Yom Kippur War invasion of Afghanistan OPEC oil boycott Persian Gulf War