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In what way did the situations shown in this cartoon significantly affect China?


a) China was able to defeat Britain and isolate itself.
b) China unified its people and strengthened its imperial court.
c) China expanded its territory.
d) China was divided into European spheres of influence.

The Japanese social and economic changes of the late 19th century described in the passage were a result of


a) isolationist policies
b) rapid industrialization
c) the Russo-Japanese War
d) Marxist labor reforms

Which claim about the impacts of foreign influence in Japan is best supported by this passage?


a) New agricultural technologies increased the demand for farm laborers.
b) Public education opened new employment opportunities for Japanese women.
c) Newly opened markets for exports enhanced the wealth of most Japanese farmers.
d) Changes in methods of production increased social and economic inequality.

Which claim is best supported by this illustration?


a) The same problems existed before and after the war.
b) Destruction and death brought countries together.
c) Rivalries and hatreds were settled by the war.
d) The use of weapons of mass destruction left few homes standing.

What was a direct outcome of the event in this illustration?


a) East Germany was occupied by the Soviets.
b) The League of Nations was created to settle conflicts.
c) Austria-Hungary expanded its empire.
d) The Triple Entente formed to offset concerns about the Triple Alliance.

Which evidence best supports the claim made by Ho Chi Minh in this passage when he said “It was patriotism, not communism, that inspired” him?


a) He reached out to the U.S. president for support for Vietnamese independence.
b) He regularly compromised with French officials to ease the transition of power.
c) He consistently favored Japan as an ally.
d) He sought to form alliances exclusively with countries under communist rule.

Based on this passage, which action was being recommended by Ho Chi Minh?


a) boycott
b) armed rebellion
c) disarmament
d) peaceful protests

Which event led to the situation depicted in the illustration?


a) the fall of the Ottoman Empire
b) the rise of the Soviet Union
c) the unification of Germany
d) the partition of India

Based on this illustration, which course of action is being recommended by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk?


a) promoting traditional and religious roles
b) avoiding involvement with foreign powers
c) adopting social and political changes
d) strict following of Sharia law

What was the purpose of this article?


a) to confirm the goals of the German totalitarian regime
b) to illustrate the geographic extent of Nazi control within Europe
c) to draw attention to resistance efforts against the Nazis
d) to prove University of Munich students were frequently targeted for arrest

Based on this article, the type of action taken by Hans and Sophie Scholl can best be described as


a) appeasement
b) nonviolent protest
c) terrorist sabotage
d) scapegoating

Based on this passage, what was the main purpose for the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)?


a) to prevent the spread of democracy to European nations
b) to provide stability to the war-torn countries of Europe
c) to encourage countries like the United States to remain isolated
d) to punish Germany and the Soviet Union for their acts of aggression

Which statement best represents the position of the world in this cartoon?


a) Economic costs restricted other countries from gaining weapons.
b) Competing powers in the arms race embraced the world’s desire for peace.
c) The destructive power of atomic weapons put the world in a compromised position.
d) Many governments did not see the superpowers as potential threats to international security.

Which later development was a result of the political situation shown in this cartoon?


a) Soviets and Americans negotiated treaties to limit nuclear weapons.
b) European nations united in opposition to both the Soviet Union and the United States.
c) The United Nations oversaw the destruction of all atomic weapons.
d) The superpowers maintained total control over nuclear bombs.

Which group in Iran most likely opposed the policies of Shah Pahlavi described in this passage?


a) merchants
b) religious lea
c) college students
d) women

Which event would later reverse many of the changes described in this passage?


a) Arab Spring
b) September 11th terrorist attacks
c) establishment of the Muslim League
d) Iranian Revolution

Based on this article, what major problem is China attempting to overcome?


a) China’s slowing economic growth
b) China’s growing geopolitical power
c) territorial debates in the South China Sea
d) border disputes between Vietnam and China

Which claim about the Maritime Silk Road is best supported by this article?


a) It will connect countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe for trade.
b) It is more important to China’s economy than overland routes.
c) It will give China control of the Suez Canal and India.
d) It will turn Southeast Asia and East Africa into Chinese colonies.

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