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