Key Concepts of AP World History Modern: Unit 8

The video covers the Cold War and decolonization, starting with the post-WWII tensions between the US and Soviet Union. It discusses the ideological conflicts, proxy wars, and the rise of superpowers. The video also explores decolonization movements, the creation of new states, and the resulting conflicts. It concludes with the decline of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War.

What was the primary reason for the tension between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War?

• Economic competition

• Ideological differences

• Territorial disputes

• Religious conflicts

Which plan did the United States implement to aid European recovery and prevent the spread of communism?

• The Marshall Plan

• The Eisenhower Doctrine

• The Truman Doctrine

• The Roosevelt Plan

Which movement aimed to remain neutral during the Cold War?

• The Non-Aligned Movement

• The Neutralist Movement

• The Third Way Movement

• The Independent States Alliance

What was the outcome of the Korean War in terms of territorial changes?

• North and South Korea were unified

• The 38th parallel remained the dividing line

• South Korea took over North Korea

• North Korea took over South Korea

What was Mao Zedong's initiative that aimed to rapidly industrialize China but resulted in severe famine?

• The Cultural Revolution

• The New Deal

• The Great Leap Forward

• The Five Year Plans

Which country was the first to gain independence in Africa, setting a precedent for others?

• Nigeria

• South Africa

• Egypt

• Ghana

What was the primary method used by Nelson Mandela to fight against apartheid before turning to armed resistance?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Non-violent protests and civil disobedience

• Economic sanctions

• Guerrilla warfare

Which canal's nationalization by Egypt sparked the Suez Crisis?

• Panama Canal

• Kiel Canal

• Suez Canal

• Corinth Canal

What was a major consequence of the redrawn political boundaries in the Middle East after World War II?

• The unification of North and South Korea

• The creation of the state of Israel and subsequent conflicts

• The dissolution of the Ottoman Empire

• The independence of the Philippines

Which Soviet leader introduced the policies of Perestroika and Glasnost in an attempt to reform the economy and government?

• Vladimir Lenin

• Joseph Stalin

• Nikita Khrushchev

• Mikhail Gorbachev