World History Quiz

What were the two major problems Europe had after WWII?

• Economic prosperity and political stability

• Economic depression and political instability

• Technological advancements and cultural renaissance

• Population growth and urban development

What is the Maginot Line?

• A defensive fortification built by France along its borders

• A railway line connecting Western European countries

• A treaty signed between the Allied powers after WWII

• A line of demarcation between the Soviet Union and Western Europe

What were the three outcomes of the Great Depression worldwide?

• Increased employment, economic growth, and political stability

• Decreased employment, economic decline, and political instability

• Technological innovation, cultural exchange, and global peace

• Population control, environmental conservation, and renewable energy adoption

What was the purpose of Stalin's 5-Year Plans?

• To promote free market policies and privatization

• To reduce the influence of the Soviet Union on global affairs

• To industrialize the Soviet Union rapidly and increase agricultural production

• To establish diplomatic relations with Western democracies

What is collectivization and why did Stalin want this in place?

• The process of privatizing farms and Stalin wanted to encourage entrepreneurship

• The process of turning individual farms into state-run enterprises to increase food production

• The collection of taxes from peasants, which Stalin wanted to increase state revenue

• The collection of cultural artifacts, which Stalin wanted to preserve Soviet history

What was the purpose of Stalin's Great Purge?

• To promote political diversity and democratic principles within the Soviet Union

• To eliminate political rivals and consolidate Stalin's power

• To purge the Soviet Union of foreign influences and protect national security

• To reform the Soviet legal system and improve civil liberties

What were two ways Stalin attempted to control thought in the Soviet Union?

• Propaganda and education reform

• Economic policies and military strategies

• Agricultural advancements and scientific research

• Diplomatic relations and foreign trade

What is Russification?

• A policy of economic reform

• A cultural assimilation process

• A military strategy

• A scientific theory

What is one benefit of being an elite? One problem?

• Benefit: Increased political power, Problem: Social isolation

• Benefit: Better education, Problem: Higher taxes

• Benefit: More economic opportunities, Problem: Less privacy

• Benefit: Greater social status, Problem: Increased responsibility

In his manifesto, who does Hitler blame for losing WWI? What is his goal for Germany?

• Blames the Allies, goal is to establish a democracy

• Blames the Jews, goal is to create a communist state

• Blames the military leaders, goal is to expand German territory

• Blames the Jews, goal is to expand German territory