AMSCO AP World 8.4,5,6 Review

Who led the Communists in China after the defeat of the Japanese in 1945?

• The Nationalists

• Mao Zedong

• Soviet Union

• Peasants

What policy did China implement in 1958 that involved more land reform?

• Five-year plans

• The Great Leap Forward

• Nationalization of Chinese industries

• Establishment of the People's Republic of China

During the Great Leap Forward, what happened to peasant lands?

• They were divided among the peasants

• They were sold to foreign investors

• They were organized into communes

• They were returned to the former landlords

What was the Cultural Revolution?

• A movement to restore capitalism in China

• An effort to reinvigorate China's commitment to communism

• A policy to improve relations with the Soviet Union

• A campaign to increase China's agricultural output

Who were the Red Guards?

• A military unit established by Mao

• Groups of revolutionary students ordered by Mao to seize government officials

• Foreign advisors invited to China to help with the Cultural Revolution

• A coalition of farmers supporting Mao's agricultural policies

Why did Russia and Britain invade Iran during World War II?

• To gain control over Iran's oil reserves

• To prevent Iran from joining the Axis powers

• To establish a democratic government in Iran

• To support the leader of Iran against Nazi Germany

In which country did the government redistribute some five million acres of land as part of land reform?

• Iran

• Mexico

• Venezuela

• Israel

Which country enjoyed economic success based largely on its coffee trade after World War II but struggled to implement political and social reforms?

• India

• Ethiopia

• Zimbabwe

• Soviet Union

Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress in 1920 who played a significant role in the drive for Indian self-rule?

• Nguyen Cao Ky

• Mohandas Gandhi

• The leader of the Muslim League

• The leader of the Indian Nationalist Movement

What was the main tactic used by the Indian independence movement to challenge British rule?

• Armed struggle

• Mass civil disobedience

• Formation of a separate nation for Indian Muslims

• Military engagement