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Before Commodore Matthew Perry’s expedition to Japan in 1853, Japan was most influenced by 1. 2. 3. 4. Russia’s need for warm water ports the introduction of advanced technology from the United States France’s quest for new colonies China’s religion, art, and writing In Japan, the Meiji Restoration resulted in the 1. 2. 3. 4. division of the nation between the European powers modernization of the nation’s industry abolition of the position of emperor government being controlled by the samurai An immediate result of Commodore Matthew Perry’s visit to Japan in 1853 was 1. 2. 3. 4. an alliance between Japan and Russia the development of trade between Japan and the West a war between Japan and the United States the continued isolation of Japan The arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry in Japan in 1853 signaled the end of Japanese 1. 2. 3. 4. cultural contacts with the West policies of isolationism militarism in Southeast Asia trade relations with the United States The modernization of Japan during the Meiji Restoration resulted in 1. 2. 3. 4. a return to a feudal system of government the rise of Japan as an imperialistic nation an alliance between China, Korea, Russia, and Japan a strengthening of Japan’s isolationist policies A major goal of the Meiji government in Japan was to 1. 2. 3. 4. isolate Japan from other nations achieve political union with China establish Japan as an industrial power encourage colonization of Asia by Western nations A primary purpose for building the Suez Canal was to 1. encourage Jewish settlement in nearby Palestine 2. increase trade between the Middle East, Europe and Asia 3. reduce the time needed for travel between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea 4. allow Indian merchants to reach the east coast of Africa The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects the idea that 1. 2. 3. 4. Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help imperialism was opposed by most Europeans Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial peoples In 1917, Bolshevik leaders in Russia sought peace with Germany because the new Russian government 1. 2. 3. 4. decided to join forces with Germany and the Central Powers needed to concentrate its troops and resources on its war with Turkey wanted to retain power and avoid German occupation needed to control the Baltic Sea and wanted a warm water port In Eastern Europe after World War I, the greatest obstacle to national unity in many nation-states was the 1. 2. 3. 4. great ethnic diversity found in the region economic dependence of Eastern Europe on Japan acceptance of democratic traditions by most Eastern Europeans expansion of United States influence in the region A major cause of World War I was 1. 2. 3. 4. a decline in the policy of imperialism the existence of opposing alliances an increase in acts of aggression by England the spread of communism throughout Europe Why was the Balkan region referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” prior to World War I? 1. 2. 3. 4. The aggression of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power. Yugoslavia was invading its neighboring countries. Nationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing. The area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world. “Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated!” “Germany Declares War on Russia and France!” “Peace Treaty Signed at Versailles!” Which event is referred to in these headlines? 1. 2. 3. 4. Franco-Prussian War Crimean War World War I Cold War Which is generally a characteristic of a communist economy? 1. 2. 3. 4. investment is encouraged by the promise of large profits the role of government in the economy is restricted by law government agencies are involved in production planning entrepreneurs sell shares in their companies to the government Stalin’s Five-Year Plans and his decision to form collectives are examples of 1. strategies to modernize the economy of the Soviet Union through forced communism 2. a more friendly foreign policy toward China 3. methods of dealing with the United States during the Cold War 4. programs to westernize, educate, and enlighten the population A major effect of Josef Stalin’s policy of Collectivization on Soviet agriculture was 1. 2. 3. 4. a widespread food shortage throughout the nation an increase in the export of agricultural products a surplus of agricultural goods the immediate creation of many small private farms Josef Stalin’s leadership of the Soviet Union can best be characterized as a period of 1. 2. 3. 4. democratic reform and nationalism humanism and democracy religious freedom and tolerance censorship and terror Which characteristic was common to both Russia under the Czars and the Soviet Union under Josef Stalin? 1. 2. 3. 4. a lack of concern about territorial expansion support of artistic and literary freedom encouragement of free enterprise persecution of political dissenters In the 1920’s and 1930’s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and Spain was largely the result of 1. the success of the Communists in establishing a command economy in the Soviet Union 2. severe economic and social problems that arose in Europe after World War I 3. the active support of the United States 4. movements demanding the return of the old monarchies The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I helped lay the foundation for the 1. 2. 3. 4. rise of fascism Germany uprisings during the French Revolution division of Korea along the 38th parallel Bolshevik Revolution in Russia Between the Meiji Restoration and World War II, Japan tried to solve the problem of its scarcity of natural resources by 1. 2. 3. 4. exporting agricultural products in exchange for new technology establishing a policy of imperialism building nuclear power plants cooperating with the Soviet Union to gain needed resources Which idea was included in the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles to show the intent of the Allies to punish the Central Powers for their role in World War II? 1. 2. 3. 4. all nations shall maintain open covenants of peace freedom of the seas will be maintained Germany will accept full responsibility for causing the war territorial settlements shall be made along clearly recognizable lines of nationality Fascism in Europe during the 1920’s and 1930’s is best described as a 1. 2. 3. 4. demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism that promoted free enterprise form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual type of economic system that stressed a classless society set of humanist ideas that emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual Censorship, mass arrests, and a secret police force are most characteristic of 1. 2. 3. 4. parliamentary democracies republics totalitarian regimes constitutional monarchies After World War I, Japan attempted to solve some of its economic problems by 1. 2. 3. 4. establishing extensive trade with the Soviet Union expanding its influence in Asia practicing the principles of Marxism refusing to rely on Western technology Which policy shows that appeasement does not always prevent war? 1. 2. 3. 4. British policy toward Germany in Munich during the 1930’s French policy in Indochina in the 1950’s United States policy toward Cuba in the early 1960’s Iraqi policy toward Iran in the 1980’s In the 1930’s, the Japanese government followed a policy of imperialism primarily to 1. 2. 3. 4. acquire new sources of raw materials spread Zen Buddhism throughout Asia sell more consumer goods to European nations spread the ideas of bushido What was one reason the Nazi programs and policies of the early 1930’s appealed to many people in Germany? 1. 2. 3. 4. the people were frustrated with their current economic and political situation Germany had been denied membership in the United Nations a coup d’etat had forced communism on the German people the German people feared that the French of the British would soon gain control of the Polish corridor The imperialist policies followed by Japan after World War I were based on a desire to 1. 2. 3. 4. convert people to Shinto acquire markets for its oil industry compete with Chinese trade policies obtain natural resources for manufacturing During the mid-1930’s, which characteristic was common to Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, and Communist Russia? 1. 2. 3. 4. government ownership of the means of production and distribution one-party system that denied basic human rights encouragement of individual freedom of expression in the arts emphasis on consumer goods rather than on weapons One reason the Fascist governments of Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler came to power in Italy and Germany was that these nations 1. 2. 3. 4. were threatened by the United States supported civil liberties for all failed to join the League of Nations faced economic and political difficulties The Sepoy Mutiny in India, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and the Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar in that they 1. 2. 3. 4. restored power to the hereditary monarchies attempted to reject the traditional cultures in these countries resisted foreign influence in these countries reestablished the power of religious leaders During the 19th century, Europeans were able to divide China in Spheres of Influence mainly because the 1. 2. 3. 4. Chinese were eager to adopt western culture Europeans had technologically superior military forces Europeans were willing to adopt Chinese customs Chinese lacked raw materials and resources The Boxer Rebellion of the early 20th century was an attempt to 1. 2. 3. 4. eliminate poverty among the Chinese peasants bring western-style democracy to China restore trade between China and European nations remove foreign influences from China