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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 A: Japan has withdrawn from the world economic community and has practices economic self-sufficiency B: Japan has concentrated on rebuilding its defense industries C: Japan has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
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 A: Japan has withdrawn from world economic community and has practiced economic self-sufficiency B: Japan has concentrated on rebuilding its defense industries C: Japan has developed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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Which leader s policies included glasnost and perestroika? A: Deng Xiaoping B: Mikhail Gorbachev C: Fidel Castro D: Nikita Khruschev
Which leader s policies included glasnost and perestroika? A: Deng Xiaoping B: Mikhail Gorbachev C: Fidel Castro D: Nikita Khruschev
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
Final Question
Take out a piece of loose-leaf and work with your group to answer the following question: Describe the benefits and drawbacks of Communism.