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SE Asia Quiz
History of Japan, Korea, Vietnam, China
Question | Answer |
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Why did the United States believe it was necessary to become involved in both Korea and Vietnam? | To stop the spread of communism |
What role did the U.S. play in rebuilding Japan after World War II? | The U.S. developed a plan to help Japan's economy recover |
After WWII, Japan was _________. | devastated. |
Japan's economy is considered a "miracle" because ____________________. | they were able to rebuild so quickly after WWII. |
Which explains one way the Korean and Vietnam Wars were alike? | The USA entered the war to stop the spread of communism. |
What was the result of the Korean War? | The boundary stayed the same. |
During the Cold War, the USA had a policy of containment. What is containment? | Stopping the spread of communism. |
Who attacked South Korea in June of 1950? | North Korea |
A desire for one's country to be independent is called _____________. | nationalism |
A major leader in Vietnam's independence movement was ____________. | Ho Chi Minh |
The Cold war was called "cold" because ______________________. | the two sides never officially went to war with each other |
What was the main purpose of U.S. foreign policy in the decade following WWII? | To prevent communism from spreading to new countries |
What was not part of the Cold War? | Persian Gulf War |
During the Vietnam War, how was North Vietnam different from South Vietnam? | North Vietnam was communist; South Vietnam was anti-communist. |
Which war took place during the 1950's? | Korea Conflict |
Communism was successfully contained in what conflict? | Korean Conflict |
What was the significance of 38 degrees north latitude? | It was the line that divided North Korea from South Korea. |
The USA helped Japan after WWII by _______________________. | rebuilding the country and its infrastructure |
True or False? Most victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings were soldiers. | False |
True or False? President Truman ordered atomic bombs to be dropped on Japan to make the war last longer. | False |
What is the theme that ties The Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square Massacre together? | They all led to fewer freedoms for people of China. |
Communism is the opposite of ________________. | capitalism |
What type of economy would we say that a communist country has? | Command |
Which of the following is a mass movement to increase steel production and agricultural output by 1972? | Great Leap Forward |
Which statement best describes a contribution of Mohandas Gandhi to the history of India? | He led the struggle for India's independence and equal right for the "untouchables". |
Who led the Chinese Communist Party in the early twentieth century? | Mao Zedong |
Gandhi lead non-violent protests through _______________________. | fasting, boycotting British goods, and non-cooperation with British authorities |
The purpose of the Cultural Revolution was _____________________. | To remove anyone who opposed Mao in China |
How did the government deal with the students at Tiananmen Square? | The government sent tanks and the army killing thousands. |
Which of the following is an example of a communist economy? | North Korea |
Communism is a system where _____________________________. | government divides wealth equally among all citizens |
At Tiananmen Square, the students were protesting _____________________________. | for more openness and political freedom |
Indian nationalism began as a reaction to ____________________. | British rule |
What was Gandhi's plan of civil disobedience? | people should refuse to obey laws they feel are unfair |
Which economic system gives more options/variety/choice in the marketplace? | Capitalism |
Which economic system is a "Planned economy" by a central authority? | Command |
Which economic system reflects that working hard and highly skilled jobs result in more money being earned? | Capitalism |
Which economic system is also called free market or market economy? | Capitalism |
In which economic system is all property owned by the government? | Command |
Which economic system is often associated with a dictatorship form of government? | Command |
True or False? In a communist economy, there are many luxury or expensive items available. | False |
True or False? The Great Leap Forward was a great success for Chairman Mao and re-established his authority in China. | False |
True or False? Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela were greatly inspired by Mohandas Gandhi’s non-violent movement. | True |