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Questions From Chapters 21-24 Through June 2001 Question 36. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

During the Russian Revolution of 1917, the slogan
a) called for continued Russian expansion in East Asia
b) supported an increase in the power of the Russian czar
c) addressed the needs and concerns of the peasants
d) promised to return all peasants to serfdom

Joseph Stalin's rule in the Soviet Union was characterized by the
a) introduction of democratic political institutions
b) encouragement of religious beliefs
c) development of a market economy
d) establishment of a totalitarian dictatorship

During the Meiji Restoration, Japan's leaders focused on
a) isolating Japan from the influence of foreign ideas
b) existing peacefully with their Asian neighbors
c) increasing the Emperor's power by returning Japan to a feudal political system
d) modernizing Japan's economy to compete with Western nations

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was a major turning point in history because
a) Russia became the first nation with a communist economic system
b) it was the last revolution in the 20th century
c) Russia ceased to be an important force in world affars
d) the royal family was exiled to Mexico

Which type of political system did V.I. Lenin, Adolf Hitler, and Benito Mussolini establish in their countries?
a) constitutional monarchy
b) totalitarianism
c) representative democracy
d) theocracy

An economic accomplishment of the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin was
a) achieving the highest standard of living in Eastern Europe
b) filling retail stores with an abundance of consumer goods
c) exporting large surpluses of wheat and other grains
d) increasing production of heavy industrial machinery

The primary reason for Japan's territorial growth in the late 1800s and early 1900s was that Japan wanted to
a) convert new areas to Shinto
b) spread communism as quickly as possible
c) obtain raw materials and food for its people
d) establish new homes for its surplus population

The Balkans were referred to as the Powder Keg of Europe in the period before World War I because of their
a) manufacturing ability
b) stockpiles of weapons
c) nationalistic rivalries
d) economic strength

What was a major reason for Adolf Hitler's rise to power?
a) provisions of the Treaty of Versailles
b) Germany's military support of Poland and France
c) strong German economy
d) refusal by the League of Nations to admit Germany as a member

What was the major goal of Joseph Stalin's five-year plans in the Soviet Union?
a) encouraging rapid industrialization
b) supporting capitalism
c) improving literacy rates
d) including peasants in the decisionmaking process

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