The Contemporary Western World, 1970-present Chapter 28 Test, Form B
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founder of the Polish national trade union Solidarity
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Pierre Trudeau
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Nicolae Ceausescu
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Lech Walesa
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This quiz assesses knowledge on key political figures and movements in the Western world from 1970 to the present, focusing on leaders like Lech Walesa and events like the disintegration of the Soviet Union, providing insights into recent historical and political developments.
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President of the Russian Republic at the time of titledisintegration of the Soviet Union
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Gerald Ford
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Pierre Trudeau
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Willy Brandt
Correct Answer
A. Willy BrandtExplanation
Willy Brandt was not the President of the Russian Republic at the time of the disintegration of the Soviet Union. In fact, Willy Brandt was a German politician who served as the Chancellor of West Germany from 1969 to 1974. Therefore, the given answer is incorrect.Rate this question:
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Serbian leader who initiated a policy of ethnic cleansing againstBosnian Muslims
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Slobodan Milosevic
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Boris Yeltin
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Nicolae Ceausescu
Correct Answer
A. Slobodan MilosevicExplanation
Slobodan Milosevic is the correct answer because he was the Serbian leader who initiated a policy of ethnic cleansing against Bosnian Muslims. He was the President of Serbia and later became the President of Yugoslavia. Milosevic's policy of ethnic cleansing led to the Bosnian War and the genocide of thousands of Bosnian Muslims. He was later indicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.Rate this question:
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Chancellor of West Germany during the reunification of East and West Germany
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Gerald Ford
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Slobodan Milosevic
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Helmut Kohl
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A. Helmut KohlExplanation
Helmut Kohl was the Chancellor of West Germany during the reunification of East and West Germany. He played a crucial role in bringing about the reunification process and is often referred to as the "Chancellor of Unity." Kohl's government worked towards dismantling the Iron Curtain and negotiating with the Soviet Union and other countries to achieve reunification. His leadership and diplomatic skills were instrumental in successfully merging the two Germanys into one nation again.Rate this question:
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Soviet leader who established the Congress of People's Deputies '
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Nicolae Ceausescu
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Mikhail Gorbachev
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Helmit Kohl
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A. Mikhail GorbachevExplanation
Mikhail Gorbachev is the correct answer because he was the Soviet leader who established the Congress of People's Deputies. He introduced this legislative body in 1989 as part of his reform policies known as perestroika and glasnost. The Congress of People's Deputies was the first democratically elected parliament in the Soviet Union and played a significant role in the political changes that led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union.Rate this question:
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writer who helped bring down Czech Communist government
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Mikhail Gorbachev
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Pierre Trudeau
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Vaclav Havel
Correct Answer
A. Vaclav HavelExplanation
Vaclav Havel is the correct answer because he was a prominent writer and playwright who played a significant role in bringing down the Czech Communist government. He was a leading figure in the Velvet Revolution, a non-violent uprising against the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia in 1989. Havel's activism and his writings criticizing the government made him a symbol of resistance and helped mobilize public support for democratic reforms. As a result, the Communist government was overthrown, and Havel became the President of Czechoslovakia and later the Czech Republic.Rate this question:
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U.S. president after Nixon resigned
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Boris Yeltin
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Willy Brandt
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Gerald Ford
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A. Gerald FordExplanation
After Richard Nixon resigned as the U.S. president, Gerald Ford became the next president. Ford served as the 38th president of the United States from 1974 to 1977. He assumed office after Nixon's resignation due to the Watergate scandal. Ford's presidency was marked by efforts to heal the nation and restore public trust in the government. He granted Nixon a full pardon for any crimes he may have committed during his presidency, a decision that was controversial but aimed at moving the country forward.Rate this question:
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West German chancellor who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971
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Willy Brandt
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Pierre Trudeau
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Lech Walesa
Correct Answer
A. Willy BrandtExplanation
Willy Brandt is the correct answer because he was the West German chancellor who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971. He was recognized for his efforts in improving relations between East and West Germany and promoting peace and reconciliation during the Cold War. Brandt's policies, such as the Ostpolitik, aimed to reduce tensions and foster dialogue between the two sides. His commitment to diplomacy and peaceful coexistence made him a deserving recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1971.Rate this question:
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Oppressive Communist leader of Romania who wasdeposed in 1989
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Willy Brandt
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Nicolae Ceausescu
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Boris Yeltin
Correct Answer
A. Nicolae CeausescuExplanation
Nicolae Ceausescu was the oppressive Communist leader of Romania who was deposed in 1989. Ceausescu ruled Romania with an iron fist, implementing strict policies that suppressed political dissent and violated human rights. His regime was characterized by widespread corruption, economic mismanagement, and a cult of personality centered around himself and his wife. However, his oppressive rule eventually led to a popular uprising in 1989, resulting in his overthrow and execution.Rate this question:
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Canadian prime minister who passed the OfficialLanguages Act
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Nicolae Ceausescu
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Helmit Kohl
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Pierre Trudeau
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A. Pierre TrudeauExplanation
Pierre Trudeau is the correct answer because he was the Canadian prime minister who passed the Official Languages Act. This act was passed in 1969 and aimed to promote and protect the use of English and French as the official languages of Canada. It granted equal status to both languages in federal institutions and ensured bilingual services for Canadian citizens. Trudeau's government believed in promoting bilingualism and multiculturalism in Canada, and the Official Languages Act was a significant step in achieving this goal.Rate this question:
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The "detente" phase of relations between the United States and theSoviet Union ended with the Soviet invasion of
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Afghanistan.
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South Vietnam.
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South Korea.
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Poland.
Correct Answer
A. Afghanistan.Explanation
The correct answer is Afghanistan because the detente phase refers to a period of improved relations between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. However, this phase came to an end when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979. This invasion was seen as a direct threat to US interests and led to a deterioration in relations between the two superpowers.Rate this question:
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The policy that the Soviet Union had a right to intervene if communismwas threatened in another Communist nation was known as the
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Marshall Plan.
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Kosygin Doctrine.
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Brezhnev Doctrine.
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Gorbachev Initiative.
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A. Brezhnev Doctrine.Explanation
The correct answer is the Brezhnev Doctrine. This policy stated that the Soviet Union had the right to intervene in any Communist nation if communism was threatened. It was named after the Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, who introduced this policy in 1968. The doctrine was used to justify the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in order to suppress the Prague Spring, a period of political liberalization and reform. It aimed to maintain Soviet control over Eastern European countries and prevent any deviation from Communist ideology.Rate this question:
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The Russian word perestroika, used to describe the reform movement ledby Mikhail Gorbachev, means
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Restructuring.
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Conquest.
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Relief.
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Expansion
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A. Restructuring.Explanation
The Russian word "perestroika" refers to the reform movement led by Mikhail Gorbachev in the Soviet Union. It means restructuring, which implies a significant change or reorganization of the existing system. This term accurately reflects the intention of Gorbachev's reforms to revitalize and transform the Soviet economy and political system. "Conquest," "relief," and "expansion" do not accurately capture the essence of perestroika and its goals.Rate this question:
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Russian President Vladimir Putin used military force to suppress a rebellion in the state of
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Belarus.
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Chechnya.
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Moldavia.
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Latvia.
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After the war between Bosnia and Serbia, new tensions arose when Serbia refused to allow ———— to continue to exist as an autonomous province.
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Turkey
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Herzegovina
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Kosovo
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Albania
Correct Answer
A. KosovoExplanation
After the war between Bosnia and Serbia, new tensions arose when Serbia refused to allow Kosovo to continue to exist as an autonomous province.Rate this question:
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The Socialist president.____________ nationalized major banks and industries in France in the 1980s.
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Willy Brandt
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Francois Mitterand
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Vaclav Havel
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Jacques Chirac
Correct Answer
A. Francois MitterandExplanation
Francois Mitterand is the correct answer because he was the Socialist president of France in the 1980s who nationalized major banks and industries. This policy was part of Mitterand's efforts to implement socialist economic reforms and redistribute wealth in France.Rate this question:
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Attacks on foreigners became common in Germany during the 1990s, partly because
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. ethnic minorities in Germany were politically opposed to one another
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Many minority groups supported unpopular foreign policies.
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increased unemployment made many Germans angry that foreigners may have been taking jobs away.
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New laws gave neo-Nazi groups new rights to attack foreigners.
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A. increased unemployment made many Germans angry that foreigners may have been taking jobs away.Explanation
During the 1990s, attacks on foreigners in Germany became common due to increased unemployment. Many Germans became angry and blamed foreigners for taking away job opportunities, leading to tensions and violence against ethnic minorities. This explanation suggests that economic factors played a significant role in fueling resentment and hostility towards foreigners in Germany during that time.Rate this question:
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Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the British government struggled to address fighting in Northern Ireland between
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Christians and Muslims
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Protestants and Muslims
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Catholics and Muslims
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Catholics and Protestants.
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A. Catholics and Protestants.Explanation
During the 1960s and 1970s, the British government faced difficulties in resolving the conflict in Northern Ireland between Catholics and Protestants. The conflict, known as "The Troubles," was rooted in political and religious differences, with Catholics seeking Irish unification and Protestants supporting continued British rule. The British government struggled to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which involved violence, bombings, and sectarian tensions. The conflict eventually led to the signing of the Good Friday Agreement in 1998, which aimed to bring peace and establish power-sharing in Northern Ireland.Rate this question:
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Which of the following U.S. presidents was forced to resign to avoid impeachment for his involvement in the Watergate scandal?
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Bill Clinton
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Richard Nixon
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Gerald Ford
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Harry Truman
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A. Richard NixonExplanation
Richard Nixon was forced to resign to avoid impeachment for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. The Watergate scandal was a political scandal in the 1970s, where members of the Nixon administration were involved in illegal activities, including the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. As evidence of Nixon's involvement in the cover-up emerged, impeachment proceedings were initiated against him. However, before the impeachment could take place, Nixon chose to resign from the presidency in August 1974.Rate this question:
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U.S. president Jimmy Carter faced a serious international crisis when 52Americans were held hostage in
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Serbia.
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. Iran.
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Russia.
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Slovakia.
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A. . Iran.Explanation
During Jimmy Carter's presidency, the United States faced a major international crisis known as the Iran hostage crisis. In 1979, 52 American diplomats and citizens were taken hostage by Iranian militants and held captive for 444 days. This event strained the relationship between the United States and Iran, leading to economic sanctions and diplomatic tensions. The crisis ended in 1981 when the hostages were finally released, shortly after Ronald Reagan became the new president.Rate this question:
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