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1) What are the two opposing ideologies (belief systems) that show the tension of the Cold War?
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democracy vs communism
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2) What was the Iron Curtain and what did it do to Europe?
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Soviet Union’s control over Eastern European nations
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3) What was the main goal US policy known as containment?
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stop the spread of communism
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4) What do totalitarian governments do to their citizens (3)?
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using the military to crush local democratic movements, imprisoning political opponents, government control of the media
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5) What was decided at the Yalta Conference (3)?
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assistance in the war against Japan, agreement to join the United Nations, occupation of the eastern half of Germany
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6) What is the difference between a HOT and COLD War? Where did the Cold War get HOT?
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Korea, Afghanistan, Vietnam
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7) What is a Sphere of Influence?
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one nation or region under the direct or indirect control of a global superpower
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8) How are NATO and The WARSAW PACT opposites?
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NATO = USA and Democracies, WARSAW PACT = SOVIETS and Communists
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9) What did the Marshall Plan do after World War II?
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rebuild national economies to stabilize non-communist governments
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10) How are the Korean War and the Vietnam War similar?
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Both developed from Cold War tensions
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11) What are the main effects of the Cuban Missile Crisis (3)?
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US would remove missiles from Turkey. Soviet Union would remove all missiles from Cuba. The end of the Cold War happens within five years. A hotline is established between the US and Soviet Union.
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12) Why was Berlin important (controversial) during the Cold War? What events took place in Berlin?
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US airlift, Soviet blockade, and the construction of a wall
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13) What is detente?
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relaxation of tension between the 2 super powers
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14) List some important cold war events in order from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s
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creation of NATO, the Marshall Plan, and the Vietnam War
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15) What caused the Soviet Union to fall?
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economic decline of the Soviet Union, Gorbachev’s policies of glasnost and perestroika, increase in the arms race
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16) Describe the main ideas of Capitalism
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private ownership of business, free market economy
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17) Describe the main ideas of Communism
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command economy, government control of goods and services, limited worker motivation
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1. What did the nationalist parties 3 principles of the people include?
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People's Rights, People's livelihood, Nationalism
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2. Why did Chinese Communists gain control of Mainland China?
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the dynamic leadership of Mao Zedong who had the support of the peasant class
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3. What superpower supported nationalists after they fled to Mainland China?
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USA
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4. Who was the first communist leader of China?
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Mao Zedong
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6. What was the Great Leap Forward?
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The Great Leap Forward created economic hardship and cost millions of lives.
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7. What was the goal of the Cultural Revolution?
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eliminate opposition to Mao Zedong
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8. What was the result of the Cultural Revolution?
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disrupted China’s economic and educational systems
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9. How can you describe Maoist China?
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used totalitarian methods, subscribed to communist ideology, looked to rid China of Western influences
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10. What was the main idea of Deng’s 4 modernizations?
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an increase in support for capitalism and globalization
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11. Similarity of the Great Leap forward/ 4 modernizations.
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Both maintained authoritarian political control
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12. Why did students protest in Tiananmen Square?
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their lack of political freedom and their desire for democratic changes
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13. What does the Chinese governments reaction to the Tiananmen Square protests show (3)?
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refusal to embrace democratic reforms, efforts to preserve the communist party’s power, abuse of human rights
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14. What are challenges China sees in the 21st century?
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growing desire for more political reforms and more democracy China's growing population The growing environmental threats posed by China's new industries
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15. What is China’s role in the world today?
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China provides low cost products on the global market.
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16. What is a dissident?
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A person who actively goes against government policies and laws
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18. Human rights violations today?
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when leaders have absolute control
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1. What are Zionists?
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Jewish people who wanted to establish an independent Jewish state in the traditional homeland
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2. What was supposed to be the results of the 1947 UN partition (3)?
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Israel would be a sovereign nation. Palestine would be a sovereign nation. the city of Jerusalem would be an international city.
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3. Why was the State of Israel created (3)?
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the effects of the Holocaust. the growing Jewish population in Palestine. the United Nations’ support for an independent Jewish state.
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4. What does the assassinations of Rabin and Sadat show? Why were they assassinated?
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Some citizens within their own countries did not support compromise
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5. What are obstacles to a sovereign (independent) Palestinian State (country called Palestine) (3)?
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Status of Jerusalem. Israeli settlements in the West Bank. security of Israel.
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6. What has been the relationship between Israel and Arabs since 47?
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Israel has defeated Arab countries in numerous wars since gaining its independence. The Palestinians have finally achieved an independent nation. U.S. support for Israel has cause anti-American feelings in Arab nations.
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7. What were the Camp David Accords in 1979? What do they indicate?
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There were opportunities for peaceful solutions in the Middle East.
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8. What are some things that have UNDERMINED (undone) Palestinian attempts at peace?
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The disconnected border between the West Bank and Gaza divide the Palestinians. Moderates and extremists are competing for control of the Palestinian Authority. Palestinian groups continue terrorists’ attacks against Israel.
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9. Who was the leader of the Iranian Revolution?
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Ayatollah Khomeini
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10. What do Islamic Fundamentalists support?
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ultra conservative interpretations of the Koran
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11. Why were Americans held hostage in Iran in 1979?
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They were upset with the U.S. for its continued protection of the Shah
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12. Why is it hard to establish a democratic government in Iraq?
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relationship between the Sunni and Shi’ite, interference by terrorist organizations, history of authoritarian rule
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13. What is OPEC known for?
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Establishing production quotas to control the price of oil
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14. How are Judaism and Islam similar?
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They view Abraham as the patriarch. Both view Jerusalem as a holy city. Both trace their historical roots to the Middle East.
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15. What factors encourage terrorism in the Middle East?
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the Palestinian effort to establish a homeland, the border issues between countries in the Middle East, the involvement of Western nations in Middle Eastern affairs
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1. WHAT ARE SOME REASONS THERE ARE CONFLICTS IN SUB-SAHARIAN AFRICA?
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unstable governments, continuing competition for resources, tribal rivalries
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2. What are some long lasting effects (legacies) of Imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa?
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national borders created without regard to traditional tribal areas, intense competition for natural resources, lack of experience in political and economic leadership
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3. Refugee
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person who escapes to another country to avoid danger or discrimination
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4. What is Apartied?
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political, economic, and legal discrimination against non-whites
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5. What is Genocide?
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systematic killing of all the people from a national, ethnic, or religious group
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6. What is the impact of AIDS in Africa?
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Decreasing life expectancy has created economic and social instability.
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7. What is neo-imperialism and how has it affected African countries?
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political independence gained by former colonies while remaining economically dependent
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8. Why are there dictatorships in Africa?
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Poor economic conditions, uneducated populations, lasting colonial legacies
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1. Who did Hitler consider the Master Race?
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Aryans
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2. What was Kristallnact?
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Nazis attacked Jewish homes, businesses and Synagogues
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3. What was Hitler’s first plan for ridding Germany of Jews?
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forced emigration of Jews
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4. Genocide is:
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Targeting and killing a specific group of people (race, nationality)
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5. What was the Final Solution?
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to protect the so-called racial purity of the Germans
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6. How did the Nazis carryout the Final Solution?
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hard labor campsdeath campsmedical experimentation and gas chambers
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7. What groups were targeted for the Final Solution?
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poles Gypsies the disabled
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8. What was Auschwitz?
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extermination camp
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9. What is pseudo-science? Give an example:
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Nazi’s defining Jews as a race rather than a religion
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10. What were the Nuremburg Laws?
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Laws that restrict the rights of The Jewish
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1. What country colonized India:
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Great Britain
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2. What religions are important in India?
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Muslims Hindus Sikhs
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3. Why did the Sepoys have a problem serving in the British Army?
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Their ammunition was coated in pig or cow tallow (fat).
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4. What does Viceroy mean?
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term is used to describe the British appointed leader of India:
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5. Define “separate elections”:
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Seats were reserved in the government for Muslims, and only Muslims could vote for those seats.
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6. What was the major political party in India?
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Congress Party
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7. Why did the Muslim league form?
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To counter the power of the Congress Party
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8. Define “satyagraha”
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ccivil disobedience
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9. What was the Salt Boycott?
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Mohandas Gandhi encourage the Indian people to boycott due to its high British taxes
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10. What was Direct Action Day?
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Muslim reaction to Partition Plan, violence ensued and Muslims killed 5,000 Hindus
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