CUMULATIVE EXAM REVIEW (2) – Flashcards

Which accurately describes a contrast between Wiesel's All Rivers Run to the Sea and Art Spiegelman's graphic novel, Maus? Wiesel's narrative is a nonfiction account of the Holocaust, whereas Spiegelman's novel is a fictional account. Wiesel's work relies on the memories of others, whereas Spiegelman's account relies on the memories of one person. Wiesel's story includes his thoughts and feelings, whereas Spiegelman's novel illustrates his father's horrific experiences. Wiesel's writing is loosely based on his own experiences, whereas Spiegelman's narrative is purely imaginative.

Which of these were included in the SALT II treaty? Check all that apply. a limit on the launchers for intercontinental ballistic missiles a ban on all new missile programs in the US and the USSR a limit on the number of missile launch sites around the globe an end to proxy wars in South America and the Middle East a ban on the production of nuclear arms in the US and the USSR

What did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo do in response to the actions of the military government in Argentina? They held protests and demanded answers. They started riots and demanded justice. They held protests and demanded welfare. They started riots and demanded answers.

Although Mexico won its independence from Spain in 1821, in what year did the Mexican Revolution begin? ____

What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992? a return to a one-party system of government an economy based solely on industry an increase in government instability advances in education and human services

What resulted when Europeans created colonial boundaries that ignored Africa's cultural divisions? Check all that apply. widespread ethnic conflict a marginal middle class lack of national identity authoritarian dictatorships lack of a literate workforce

Israel launched a preemptive strike during which conflict? the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-1949 the Six-Day War of 1967 the Yom Kippur War of 1973 the Gulf War of 1991

Fidel Castro led a revolution in Cuba in 1959 and created a government based on democratic principles. a communist dictatorship. socialist ideals. a republic model.

What is a tariff? an amount of money owed to a company or person a competition between two or more individuals a region where goods can be taken across borders a tax on goods leaving or entering the country

How did Mikhail Gorbachev differ from previous Soviet leaders? He did not actually believe in communism. He recognized that the Soviet Union needed to adapt. He sought to cooperate with the United States. He acknowledged that communism was not viable.

Which list states events from the rise of nationalism in the Middle East in the correct order? i. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring. ii. The Iranian Revolution brought reform. iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite. iv. Turkey became an independent nation. i. The Arabian peninsula began to unite. ii. Turkey became an independent nation. iii. The Iranian Revolution brought reform. iv. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring. i. The Iranian Revolution brought reform. ii. Turkey became an independent nation. iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite. iv. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring. i. Turkey became an independent nation. ii. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring. iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite. iv. The Iranian Revolution brought reform.

The term recognized is defined as establishing political relations with another nation. putting one nation in charge of another. moving from one nation to another. protesting one nation's control over another.

Per capita income is defined as total amount of income in a nation in one year. average amount of income in Europe in one year. total amount of income earned by workers in one year. average amount of annual income earned per person in one year.

Read this quotation from a South African document written in 1955. We, the People of South Africa, black and white together—equals, countrymen and brothers—adopt this Freedom Charter. And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing neither strength nor courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won. —The Freedom Charter, 1955 What was the purpose of this document? to call for the end of colonial rule to found the African National Congress to demand equality for all South African citizens to create a plan of government for South Africa

Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda? a new democratic government civil war started by the Tutsis the death of the Rwandan president a peace agreement that the Tutsis refused to sign

Which of the following groups attempted insurgency against the newly independent Philippine government? Christians Hindus Muslims Buddhists

In response to the Camp David Accords of 1979, Israel agreed to withdraw from Palestine. return territory. withdraw from Jordan. return prisoners.

In chronological order, Mexico's leaders after its independence in 1821 and before its revolution in 1910 were Porfirio Diaz, Benito Juarez, and Santa Anna. Santa Anna, Benito Juarez, and Porfirio Diaz. Benito Juarez, Porfirio Diaz, and Lázaro Cárdenas. Santa Anna, Benito Juarez, and Lázaro Cárdenas.

Détente means increased openness. restructuring. reform. a relaxing of tensions.

Which of these was true of the Contras during the Nicaraguan civil war? The Contras overthrew the Somoza government. The Contras received support from the U.S. government. The Contras overthrew the Sandinista government. The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.

As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet improved business and the economy. committed human rights violations. increased populist programs. stopped human rights violations.

Why did the United States withdraw its support for the Aswan Dam? The US government did not want to get involved in a Middle East conflict. The Aswan Dam was no longer considered to be an important project. The Soviet Union had taken control of the dam against US objections. Egypt had refused to join an American-led alliance in the Middle East..

The passage below contains testimony from the commander of Auschwitz, given at a war crimes trial in 1946. DR. KAUFMANN: Is it furthermore true that Eichmann stated to you that in Auschwitz a total sum of more than 2 million Jews had been destroyed? HÖSS: Yes. DR. KAUFMANN: Did you yourself ever feel pity with the victims, thinking of your own family and children? HÖSS: Yes. DR. KAUFMANN: How was it possible for you to carry out these actions in spite of this? HÖSS: In view of all these doubts which I had, the only one and decisive argument was the strict order and the reason given for it by the Reichsführer Himmler. How did Rudolf Höss defend his actions to the court? He believed he was doing what was right for Germany. He stated that the number of people killed by Germans was exaggerated. He testified that he did not personally kill anyone. He said he was just following orders.

Which best characterizes Europe in the period between the signing of the Schuman Plan and the formation of the European Union? Nations slowly rebuilt their individual strengths. Nations failed to overcome World War II losses. Nations reestablished armed forces and security. Nations took sizable steps toward cooperation.

The most important goal of the Schuman Plan was to align European nations economically. attain stability and peace in Europe. strengthen political ties across nations. improve French-German relations.