Who wants to be a… Expert on the Cold War?!

Which statement describes the economic history of Japan since World War II? A: Japan has withdrawn from the world economic community and has practices economic self-sufficiency B: Japan has concentrated on rebuilding its defense industries D: Japan has been limited in industrial development by the occupation of the United States C: Japan has developed a strong economic base built on the export of manufactured goods

Which statement describes the economic history of Japan since World War II? A: Japan has withdrawn from world economic community and has practiced economic self-sufficiency C: Japan has developed a strong economic base built on the export of manufactured goods B: Japan has concentrated on rebuilding its defense industries D: Japan has been limited in industrial development by the occupation of the United States

A: Vast fertile farmlands and rivers B: Strategic location and valuable resources D: Large well-educated population During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the democracies in the West competed for influence in the Middle East because of its C: Industrial potential

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the democracies in the West competed for influence in the Middle East because of its A: Vast fertile farmlands and rivers C: Industrial potential B: Strategic location and valuable resources D: Large well-educated population

A: The nationalists received no foreign aidB: Japan gave military support to the Communists D: Mao Zedong was an imperialistic leader What was one reason for the victory of the Communists over the Nationalists in China in 1949? C: The Communists promised land reform to the peasants

What was one reason for the victory of the Communists over the Nationalists in China in 1949? C: The Communists promised land reforms to the peasants A: The Nationalists received no foreign aid B: Japan gave military support to the Communists D: Mao Zedong was an imperialistic leader

A: Communist teachings became required learning in all schools and universities B: The family became the dominant force in society D: The Four Modernizations became the basis for economic reform Which development took place in China under Mao Zedong? C: The people adopted the practice of ancestor worship

Which development took place in China under Mao Zedong? A: Communist teachings became required learning in all schools and universities C: The people adopted the practice of ancestor worship B: The family became the dominant force in society D: The Four Modernizations became the basis for economic reforms

A: Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong rejected Western capitalism B: Deng Xiaoping wanted greater government control of the economy than Mao Zedong did D: A more favorable attitude toward a market economy existed under Deng Xiaoping than under Mao Zedong Which statement best expresses the change in economic policy between Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong C: Both Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong encouraged peaceful protests

A: Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong rejected Western capitalism C: Both Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong encouraged peaceful protests Which statement best expresses the change in economic policy between Deng Xiaoping and Mao Zedong? B: Deng Xiaoping wanted greater government control of the economy than Mao Zedong did D: A more favorable attitude toward a market economy existed under Deng than under Mao

A: Deng XiaopingB: Mikhail Gorbachev D: Nikita Khruschev Which leader’s policies included glasnost and perestroika? C: Fidel Castro

Which leader’s policies included glasnost and perestroika? A: Deng Xiaoping C: Fidel Castro B: Mikhail Gorbachev D: Nikita Khruschev

C: Ethnic tensions threatened civil war in each country B: Their formed emperors stood trial for war crimes D: They refused to align with the superpowers In what way were Korea and Germany similar after World War II? A: Both remained divided during the Cold War

In what way were Korea and Germany similar after World War II? A: Both remained divided during the Cold War C: Ethnic tensions threatened civil war in each country B: Their former emperors stood trial for war crimes D: They refused to align with the superpowers

A: Launch of Sputnik by the Soviet UnionB: The Cuban Missile Crisis D: Berlin Airlift During the Cold War, which one of the following events occurred last? C: Destruction of the Berlin Wall

During the Cold War, which one of the following events occurred last? C: Destruction of the Berlin Wall A: Launch of Sputnik B: Cuban Missile Crisis D: Berlin Airlift

A: Decline of the North Atlantic Treaty OrganizationB: Failure of communism D: End of free trade Changes in the political borders of Eastern European countries during the 1990s were a result of the C: Expansion of the Warsaw Pact

Changes in the political borders of Eastern European countries during the 1990s were a result of the A: Decline of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization C: Expansion of the Warsaw Pact B: Failure of communism D: End of free trade

A: Discouraged foreign investmentB: Organized the Red Guard D: Practicing glasnost Which action was taken by Deng Xiaoping to improve the economy of China? C: Encouraging some capitalist practices

Which action was taken by Deng Xiaoping to improve the economy of China? C: Encouraging some capitalist practices A: Discouraging foreign investment B: Organizing the Red Guard D: Practicing glasnost

A: Creating a buffer zone against future invasions B: Developing better trade relations with the West D: Controlling the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) C: Participating in United Nations peacekeeping missions What was a major reason the Soviet Union established satellite states in Eastern Europe?

A: Creating a buffer zone against future invasions C: Participating in United Nations peacekeeping missions B: Developing better trade relations with the West D: Controlling the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) What was a major reason the Soviet Union established satellite states in Eastern Europe?

A: Bring about democratic reformsB: Improve job opportunities in the military D: Limit the amount of land desgined for the “responsibility system” In 1989, the goal of the protest movement staged by Chinese students in Tiananmen Square was to C: Expand foreign investment in Hong Kong

In 1989, the goal of the protest movement staged by Chinese students in Tiananmen Square was to A: Bring about democratic reforms C: Expand foreign investment in Hong Kong B: Improve job opportunities in the military D: Limit the amount of land designated for the “responsibility system”

A: Kim Jong Il and ho Chi Minh possessed nucelear weapons B: French colonial rule would continue to influence the region D: Renewed Japanese imperialism would trigger another world war. What was one concern associated with both the Korean War and the Vietnam War? C: Communism would spread through eastern and southeastern Asia

What was one concern associated with both the Korean War and the Vietnam War? C: Communism would spread through eastern and southereastern Asia A: Kim Jong Il and Ho Chi Minh possessed nuclear weapons B: French colonial rule would continue to influence the region D: Renewed Japanese imperialism would trigger another world war.

A: Supporting a capitalist systemB: Achieving change through revoloution D: Spreading the teachings of Christianity One way in which Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and Fidel Castro are similar is that each believed in C: Preserving a rigid social system

One way in which Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and Fidel Castro are similar is that each believed in A: Supporting a capitalist system C: Preserving a rigid social system B: Achieving change through revolution D: Sprading the teachings of Christianity

Final Question…

Take out a piece of loose-leaf and work with your group to answer the following question: Describe the benefits and drawbacks of Communism.