University:
Eastern Kentucky University
Course:
HIS 101 | World Topics Since 1500
Academic year:

2021
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237

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2
Author:

Kevin Riddle

World History notes quiz 2 Read this passage about the partition of Korea. "The partition of Korea into two zones dominates the political and economic life of the peninsular. The division of Korea at the 38th parallel has turned into a hard and fast boundary which cuts off all intercourse between the northern and southern halves of the country, except for the exchange of mail and the transfer of surplus electric power from North to South Korea." o The Situation in Korea, 1947 Report o The passage says that the partition of Korea divided the country, both in its political and economic life. Tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for o weapons The Korean War began in 1950 when the o Communist North attacked the non-Communist South In what way did the political situation in Vietnam resemble that of Korea in the 1950s? o Both Vietnam and Korea were divided into a Communist North and a nonCommunist South. What was the name of the theory that said that if one country in a region fell to Communism, others would surely follow? o domino theory How did the Soviet's win at Stalingrad help advance the Allies' Europe First strategy o It enabled the Soviets to push the eastern front toward Germany. Which best describes why the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan? o Japan refused to surrender after the first bomb was dropped. The most likely reason why President Truman ordered the atomic bomb dropped on Japan was to o force Japan to surrender to the Allies. Which strategies did the United States employ in order to achieve victory in the Pacific? Check all that apply. o island-hopping o bombing Which is true about the battle of Iwo Jima? o Allies killed almost all of the Japanese soldiers. How do the terms Omaha, Sword, and Utah relate to the Battle of Normandy? o They are code names for the sections of Normandy Beach that were attacked. Who was the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II? o Dwight D. Eisenhower Which best explains why the Allies employed the Europe First strategy during World War II? o The Allies wanted to ensure that Germany did not continue to conquer European territory. Did D-Day ultimately end German ambitions in Europe? o No, the Germans continued fighting and attempted offensive measures. Which battles were Allied victories in the Pacific campaign? Check all that apply. o Iwo Jima o Okinawa o Hiroshima In 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact in which they agreed to divide up . o Poland Which best describes the policy of appeasement followed by Great Britain and France in the 1930s? o allowing Germany to take aggressive steps in hopes of maintaining peace A "blitz" is different from a "blitzkrieg" because only a "blitz" o relies exclusively on air power.