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1 Who wants to be a Expert on the Cold War?!

2 Which statement describes the economic history of Japan since World War II? A: Japan has withdrawn from the world economic community and has practices economic self-sufficiency B: Japan has concentrated on rebuilding its defense industries C: Japan has developed a strong economic base built on the export of manufactured goods D: Japan has been limited in industrial development by the occupation of the United States

3 Which statement describes the economic history of Japan since World War II? A: Japan has withdrawn from world economic community and has practiced economic self-sufficiency B: Japan has concentrated on rebuilding its defense industries C: Japan has developed a strong economic base built on the export of manufactured goods D: Japan has been limited in industrial development by the occupation of the United States

4 During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the democracies in the West competed for influence in the Middle East because of its A: Vast fertile farmlands and rivers B: Strategic location and valuable resources C: Industrial potential D: Large well-educated population

5 During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the democracies in the West competed for influence in the Middle East because of its A: Vast fertile farmlands and rivers B: Strategic location and valuable resources C: Industrial potential D: Large well-educated population

6 What was one reason for the victory of the Communists over the Nationalists in China in 1949? A: The nationalists received no foreign aid B: Japan gave military support to the Communists C: The Communists promised land reform to the peasants D: Mao Zedong was an imperialistic leader

7 What was one reason for the victory of the Communists over the Nationalists in China in 1949? A: The Nationalists received no foreign aid C: The Communists promised land reforms to the peasants B: Japan gave military support to the Communists D: Mao Zedong was an imperialistic leader

8 Which development took place in China under Mao Zedong? A: Communist teachings became required learning in all schools and universities C: The people adopted the practice of ancestor worship B: The family became the dominant force in society D: The Four Modernizations became the basis for economic reform

9 Which development took place in China under Mao Zedong? A: Communist teachings became required learning in all schools and universities C: The people adopted the practice of ancestor worship B: The family became the dominant force in society D: The Four Modernizations became the basis for economic reforms

10 Which statement best expresses the change in economic policy between Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong A: Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong rejected Western capitalism C: Both Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong encouraged peaceful protests B: Deng Xiaoping wanted greater government control of the economy than Mao Zedong did D: A more favorable attitude toward a market economy existed under Deng Xiaoping than under Mao Zedong

11 Which statement best expresses the change in economic policy between Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong? A: Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong rejected Western capitalism C: Both Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong encouraged peaceful protests B: Deng Xiaoping wanted greater government control of the economy than Mao Zedong did D: A more favorable attitude toward a market economy existed under Deng than under Mao

12 Which leader s policies included glasnost and perestroika? A: Deng Xiaoping B: Mikhail Gorbachev C: Fidel Castro D: Nikita Khruschev

13 Which leader s policies included glasnost and perestroika? A: Deng Xiaoping B: Mikhail Gorbachev C: Fidel Castro D: Nikita Khruschev

14 In what way were Korea and Germany similar after World War II? A: Both remained divided during the Cold War C: Ethnic tensions threatened civil war in each country B: Their formed emperors stood trial for war crimes D: They refused to align with the superpowers

15 In what way were Korea and Germany similar after World War II? A: Both remained divided during the Cold War C: Ethnic tensions threatened civil war in each country B: Their former emperors stood trial for war crimes D: They refused to align with the superpowers

16 During the Cold War, which one of the following events occurred last? A: Launch of Sputnik by the Soviet Union B: The Cuban Missile Crisis C: Destruction of the Berlin Wall D: Berlin Airlift

17 During the Cold War, which one of the following events occurred last? A: Launch of Sputnik B: Cuban Missile Crisis C: Destruction of the Berlin Wall D: Berlin Airlift

18 Changes in the political borders of Eastern European countries during the 1990s were a result of the A: Decline of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization B: Failure of communism C: Expansion of the Warsaw Pact D: End of free trade

19 Changes in the political borders of Eastern European countries during the 1990s were a result of the A: Decline of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization B: Failure of communism C: Expansion of the Warsaw Pact D: End of free trade

20 Which action was taken by Deng Xiaoping to improve the economy of China? A: Discouraged foreign investment B: Organized the Red Guard C: Encouraging some capitalist practices D: Practicing glasnost

21 Which action was taken by Deng Xiaoping to improve the economy of China? A: Discouraging foreign investment B: Organizing the Red Guard C: Encouraging some capitalist practices D: Practicing glasnost

22 What was a major reason the Soviet Union established satellite states in Eastern Europe? A: Creating a buffer zone against future invasions C: Participating in United Nations peacekeeping missions B: Developing better trade relations with the West D: Controlling the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

23 What was a major reason the Soviet Union established satellite states in Eastern Europe? A: Creating a buffer zone against future invasions C: Participating in United Nations peacekeeping missions B: Developing better trade relations with the West D: Controlling the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)

24 In 1989, the goal of the protest movement staged by Chinese students in Tiananmen Square was to A: Bring about democratic reforms B: Improve job opportunities in the military C: Expand foreign investment in Hong Kong D: Limit the amount of land desgined for the responsibility system

25 In 1989, the goal of the protest movement staged by Chinese students in Tiananmen Square was to A: Bring about democratic reforms B: Improve job opportunities in the military C: Expand foreign investment in Hong Kong D: Limit the amount of land designated for the responsibility system

26 What was one concern associated with both the Korean War and the Vietnam War? A: Kim Jong Il and ho Chi Minh possessed nucelear weapons C: Communism would spread through eastern and southeastern Asia B: French colonial rule would continue to influence the region D: Renewed Japanese imperialism would trigger another world war.

27 What was one concern associated with both the Korean War and the Vietnam War? A: Kim Jong Il and Ho Chi Minh possessed nuclear weapons C: Communism would spread through eastern and southereastern Asia B: French colonial rule would continue to influence the region D: Renewed Japanese imperialism would trigger another world war.

28 One way in which Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and Fidel Castro are similar is that each believed in A: Supporting a capitalist system B: Achieving change through revoloution C: Preserving a rigid social system D: Spreading the teachings of Christianity

29 One way in which Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and Fidel Castro are similar is that each believed in A: Supporting a capitalist system B: Achieving change through revolution C: Preserving a rigid social system D: Sprading the teachings of Christianity

30 Final Question

31 Take out a piece of loose-leaf and work with your group to answer the following question: Describe the benefits and drawbacks of Communism.

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