History 101 True/False Quiz!

1. A diary is an example of a primary source.

True

False

This is usually true because a diary usually shows the words of an eyewitness to events.

Explanation

This is usually true because a diary usually shows the words of an eyewitness to events.

2. East Germans, under communist rule, were very disappointed when the Berlin Wall came down.

True

False

East Germans wanted the wall torn down so they could create a democratic government and benefit from a market economy. They also wanted to communicate with friends and relatives in West Berlin.

Explanation

East Germans wanted the wall torn down so they could create a democratic government and benefit from a market economy. They also wanted to communicate with friends and relatives in West Berlin.

3. Most European countries join the European Union to improve their economies.

True

False

The European Union was created to help countries in Europe trade with each other. Tariffs (taxes) on goods from neighboring countries were cancelled. Economies of these countries improved because they could increase trade with neighboring countries. Review Text on European Union.

Explanation

The European Union was created to help countries in Europe trade with each other. Tariffs (taxes) on goods from neighboring countries were cancelled. Economies of these countries improved because they could increase trade with neighboring countries. Review Text on European Union.

4. Until recently, most Russian leaders could be labeled as authoritarian.

True

False

Russian leaders such as the Czars, Lenin, and Stalin were authoritarian. This means that they held all of the power, and their power was not significantly limited by a constitution.

Explanation

Russian leaders such as the Czars, Lenin, and Stalin were authoritarian. This means that they held all of the power, and their power was not significantly limited by a constitution.

5. World War I, World War II and the Korean War were major events in the Cold War.

True

False

World War I & WW II were not part of the Cold War. Events in the Cold War include the Korean War, building the Berlin Wall, creation of NATO, tearing down the Berlin Wall, etc.

Explanation

World War I & WW II were not part of the Cold War. Events in the Cold War include the Korean War, building the Berlin Wall, creation of NATO, tearing down the Berlin Wall, etc.

6. The European Union has made the movement of goods more difficult by closing its borders among its members.

True

False

The European OPENED the borders of member coutnries by cancelling tariffs (taxes) charged on products from other countries.

Explanation

The European OPENED the borders of member coutnries by cancelling tariffs (taxes) charged on products from other countries.

7. The Red Cross, United Nations and the World Health Organization are local organizations that attempt to monitor world economies.

True

False

These are INTERNATIONAL organizations that work to help solve many different kinds of problems in the world.

Explanation

These are INTERNATIONAL organizations that work to help solve many different kinds of problems in the world.

8. Most people in Russia lived in the east because it was a trade route.

True

False

Most people in Russia prefer living in the WESTERN part of Russia because it has: warmer climate, better farming conditions, trade routes to European countries. The eastern part of Russia is Siberia--cold, poor growing conditions for farming, more difficult to travel.

Explanation

Most people in Russia prefer living in the WESTERN part of Russia because it has: warmer climate, better farming conditions, trade routes to European countries. The eastern part of Russia is Siberia--cold, poor growing conditions for farming, more difficult to travel.

9. President Reagan delivered a speech warning the world about the growing power of the Soviet Union and the Iron Curtain.

True

False

This speech was not delivered by President Reagan. It was delivered by Winston Churchill, leader of the United Kingdom

Explanation

This speech was not delivered by President Reagan. It was delivered by Winston Churchill, leader of the United Kingdom

10. The Russian economy has changed from "Market" to "Communist".

True

False

Communist (command economy) was what the Russians had up until about 1991. Now they have a market economy. The command economy did not work well enough and the country became weak. That is a major reason why Russia has a market economy today.

Explanation

Communist (command economy) was what the Russians had up until about 1991. Now they have a market economy. The command economy did not work well enough and the country became weak. That is a major reason why Russia has a market economy today.