Communism in Asia Test Review

What is 'Nationalism'?

• A sense of belonging that is based on the constitution.

• Loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, or religion.

• Loyalty, pride, and devotion toward one's country.

• A feeling of belonging to a group that is highly educated & wealthy.

What European power was the colonial ruler of Vietnam in the 1800s and early 1900s?

• Great Britain

• France

• United States

• Germany

What country ruled Vietnam during World War II?

• China

• France

• Japan

• Soviet Union

Who created a guerilla army to fight for Vietnam’s independence?

• Mao Zedong

• Mohandas Gandhi

• Nelson Mandela

• Ho Chi Minh

What was the goal of the Vietminh League?

• Independence for Vietnam

• Worldwide communist revolution

• To defeat the US in the Cold War

• To bring more industry to Vietnam

Who was the Vietcong?

• Communist supporters in South Vietnam

• Anti-Communist supporters in South Vietnam

• Communist army in North Vietnam

• Anti-Communist army in North Vietnam

What was the main goal for US involvement in Vietnam?

• to overthrow Vietnam

• Worldwide communist revolution

• To defeat the USSR in the Cold War

• To stop the spread of communism

Vietnam was divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam where?

• 17th parallel

• 18th parallel

• 37th parallel

• 38th parallel

The Vietcong were mostly what?

• North Vietnamese soldiers

• Chinese and Russian Spies

• North Korean Defectors

• Farmers and Peasants

What effect did the Vietnam War have on many people in the United States?

• it caused many to want to join the military

• it was very unpopular causing many to protest

• people did not seemed concerned about it

• it led to many parades