The Rise of Communist Governments Mastery Exam

Which event did the Soviet Union fear during the Cold War?

• Other communist nations would conquer the Soviet Union.

• Capitalist nations would come together and lead World War II.

• Capitalist nations would eventually destroy the Soviet Union.

• Other communist nations would emerge to be more prosperous.

How does democracy ensure the well-being of the people?

• Laws are created to protect civil rights.

• The government is controlled by the workers.

• The government controls the press.

• The government regulates the economy completely.

What was Winston Churchill’s goal at the Yalta Conference of 1945?

• Wanted to prevent future threats from Germany

• Wanted free elections in Eastern Europe

• Wanted Soviet help against Japan

What was Joseph Stalin’s goal at the Yalta Conference of 1945?

• Wanted to prevent future threats from Germany

• Wanted free elections in Eastern Europe

• Wanted Soviet help against Japan

What was Franklin Roosevelt’s goal at the Yalta Conference of 1945?

• Wanted to prevent future threats from Germany

• Wanted free elections in Eastern Europe

• Wanted Soviet help against Japan

Who was the founder of the communist ideology?

• Karl Marx

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

Which three current European countries were once satellite states under Soviet control? [SELECT THREE]

• Poland

• Romania

• Hungary

• Italy

• France

What country wanted to control Eastern Europe after World War II?

• United States

• France

• Soviet Union

• Italy

Which characteristics are associated with communist ideology [SELECT TWO]

• People have no say in the government.

• People choose their leaders

• The government controls the social and cultural life of people

• Laws are framed to protect the civil rights of the people

Which characteristics are associated with democratic ideology [SELECT TWO]

• People have no say in the government.

• People choose their leaders

• The government controls the social and cultural life of people

• Laws are framed to protect the civil rights of the people