Modern China/Middle East
A quiz to help on your Middle East/Modern China test.
- 1.
How did Deng Xiaoping change the economy of China?
- A.
he launched the Cultural Revolution
- B.
He collectivized all farms
- C.
He eliminated small business ownership
- D.
He instituted some capitalist reforms
Correct Answer
D. He instituted some capitalist reforms -
- 2.
The Korean War and the Persian Gulf War were similar in that both
- A.
Represented United Nations efforts to assist nations in repelling aggressors
- B.
involved unilateral military action by the United States
- C.
Were military defeats for the United Nations
- D.
Brought about lasting solutions to problems in each region
Correct Answer
A. Represented United Nations efforts to assist nations in repelling aggressors -
- 3.
Critics of the 2002 invasion of Iraq by the United States often provide what evidence to back up their criticisms?
- A.
The lack of weapons of mass destruction (WMD's) found in Iraq
- B.
the annexation of disputed territory on the Iraq-Iran border
- C.
The use of chemical weapons by the United States against the Iraqis.
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The lack of weapons of mass destruction (WMD's) found in Iraq -
- 4.
Mao's Cultural Revolution was carried out by
- A.
The Red Guards
- B.
The Red Army
- C.
The KGB
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. The Red Guards -
- 5.
Which of the following occurred during the Cultural Revolution in China?
- A.
A gradual shift towards democracy
- B.
the persecution and relocation of many artists
- C.
A restoration of Buddhist holy sites
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. the persecution and relocation of many artists -
- 6.
Following the events of 9-11, the United States launched an attack against the Taliban, who were located in the country of _____________.
Correct Answer
Afghanistan - 7.
Two of the most hotly contested areas of Israel are the Palestinian settlements of the Gaza Strip, and the ________.
Correct Answer
West Bank - 8.
The movement for the return of Jews to Israel, and the return of Jewish sovereignty over the area is known as __________.
Correct Answer
Zionism - 9.
In the late 1970's, militant Muslims led by the ___________ _________ led an uprising against the U.S. supported Shah of Iran.
Correct Answer
Ayatollah Khomeini - 10.
The ethnic group known as the __________, inhabit the northern portion of Iraq (among other places).
Correct Answer
Kurds
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