Late 20th century test World History

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With which statement would Gandhi most likely agree? Nonviolence can actually be more effective than physical fighting. In order to effectively change the government, fighting must occur. Hunger strikes do more harm than good. India will most likely never gain its independence.

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Nonviolence can actually be more effective than physical fighting.

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What is meant by the "partition" of India in 1947?

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the creation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Hindu-dominated Union of India

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India won its independence from Great Britain in 1947 due to

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Great Britain's lack of money and manpower after WWII

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Why did large numbers of Hindus and Muslims migrate immediately after India gained its independence?

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The subcontinent was divided into countries based primarily on the location of religious majorities.

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Which two countries were the main participants in the Cold War?

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United States and Soviet Union

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What was the significance of the Berlin Wall in the Cold War?

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It symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War.

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How did the Cold War impact the political landscape of Europe?

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The Cold War divided Europe into two opposing blocs and led to the establishment of NATO and the Warsaw Pact.

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What was the space race and how did it contribute to the Cold War tensions?

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It showcased each country's technological and military capabilities, and symbolized the ideological and political rivalry between the two superpowers.

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When the Korean War ended:

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Communist North Korea and Capitalist South Korea remained divided at the 38th parallel

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The purpose of "containment" was to--

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stop the spread of communism