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Test Description: Regents questions pertaining to the World War II unit
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1) The harsh terms included in the treaties ending World War I have been used to explain the
A
rise of Nazism in Germany
B
Fascist Revolution is Spain
C
Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
D
Armenian massacre in Turkey
2) Which factor contributed most to the rise of totalitarian governments in Europe before World War II?
A
expanding democratic reforms
B
improved educational systems
C
worsening economic conditions
D
increasing political stability
3) One reason that Britain and France agreed to appease Hitler at the Munich Conference was to
A
stop the Nazis from invading the Soviet Union
B
obtain advanced German military weapons in exchange
C
obey an order from the League of Nations
D
prevent the start of another world war
4) During World War II, which geographic features contributed most to the Soviet Union's defense against the German invasion?
A
Atlantic ports and rivers
B
size and climate
C
mountainous territory and desert areas
D
deposits of many natural resources
5) Which event is most closely associated with the start of World War II in Europe
A
assassination of Archduke Franze Ferdinand
B
building of the Berlin Wall
C
signing of the Munich Agreement
D
invasion of Poland by Nazi forces
6) Which was a characteristic of Germany under Adolf Hitler and the Soviet Union under Josef Stalin?
A
an official foreign policy of isolationism
B
public ownership of business and industry
C
governmental control of the media
D
the absence of a written constitution
7) The Holocaust is an example of
A
geography's influence on culture
B
limited technological development
C
conflict between political parties
D
violations of human rights
8) Which Which situation was a direct result of the Holocaust and other atrocities committed by the Nazis during World War II?
A
development of the Cold War
B
war crimes trials in Nuremberg
C
separation of Germany in to Eastern and Western zones
D
formation of the League of Nations
9) The main reason Japan invaded Southeast Asia during World War II was to
A
satisfy Japanese people's need for spices
B
recruit more men for its army
C
prevent the United States from entering the war
D
acquire supplies of oil and rubber
10) One reason the Japanese followed a policy of expansionism before World War II was to gain
A
additional natural resources
B
control of Tibet
C
warm water ports
D
control of the Suez Canal
11) What does appeasement mean?
A
Giving in to a person's demands
B
Standing up to someone
C
Fighting back
D
Being neutral
12) One reason Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939 was successful is that Poland
A
was located along the North Sea
B
lacked natural resources
C
lacked natural barriers
D
was close to the Balkans
13) One reason for the outbreak of World War II was the
A
conflict between the Hapsburg and Romanov families
B
growing tension between the United States and the Soviet Union
C
refusal of the German government to sign the Treaty of Versailles
D
ineffectiveness of the League of Nations
14) Which of these World War II events happened first
A
D-Day invasion
B
dropping of an atomic bomb on Hiroshima
C
invasion of Poland
D
Battle of Britain
15) The Nuremberg laws are best described as
A
specific laws contained in Justinian Code
B
major articles in the Declaration of the Rights of Man
C
anti-semitic laws of 20th century Germany
D
efforts of the Roman Catholic Church to punish heresy
16) Which is a valid conclusion based on a study of the Holocaust
A
World opinion is effective in stopping genocide
B
People should not become involved in partisan politics
C
Savage acts can be committed by an advanced society
D
Military commanders cannot be held responsible for acts committed during wartime
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