37 Questions
What was a benefit of the economic policies in certain regions of China?
Provided low-cost labor and reduced corporate income tax
What is a notable feature of the Arid China region?
Mountainous terrain and nomadic herders
What is the purpose of the Great Green Wall project in China?
To decrease the frequency of sand storms
What is a characteristic of Highland China?
Rugged mountains and rural agrarian communities
Which of the following was NOT one of the achievements of ancient Chinese civilization?
Discovery of America
What was the first domesticated animal in ancient China?
Pig
What is the main reason why Putin believes Ukraine is Russian territory?
Due to Kievan Rus (862-1242)
What was the significance of Peter the Great's tour?
He was learning about the outside world and bringing policies back to Russia
What was the outcome of the Russian Revolution in 1917?
The provisional government was abolished, and the Bolsheviks took control
What was the main achievement of Catherine the Great's rule?
Expanding Russian territory through wars
What was the significance of the Time of Troubles in Russian history?
It was a period of foreign invasion and internal strife
What was the main goal of Lenin's revolution in 1917?
To end Russia's participation in WWI
What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War (Red vs White)?
The Reds (communists) emerged victorious
What was the significance of Ukraine's desire to join the EU and NATO?
It was a move to assert its independence from Russia
What was the consequence of Haiti's independence from France?
They had to pay indemnity to France for a century
What was the climate of the region where the Mayans built their civilization?
Tropical rainforest
What was a key factor in the Mayans' ability to protect themselves from invasion?
The natural resources of the tropical rainforest
What was the primary crop grown by the Mayans during the preclassic/formative period?
Maize
What is a key indicator of a country's modern success?
Its economic stability
What is the current economic status of Haiti?
It is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere
Which company's profitable monopoly in Central America led to its influence over national political systems?
United Fruit Company
Which country is known for its unstable government and is the most densely populated and urbanized country in Central America?
El Salvador
What was the result of Hurricane Mitch's impact on Honduras?
A decline in agricultural production and infrastructure, leading to domestic violence and crime
Why did the US become involved in Nicaraguan politics?
Due to concerns about communism
What was a consequence of the Contra War in Nicaragua?
The stripping away of people's rights
Why has Costa Rica been able to avoid many of the problems faced by other Central American countries?
Due to its ethnically homogenous society
What was a result of the Banana conflict in Central America?
The US army's intervention to protect banana exports
Which country had a civil war tied to US concerns about communism?
Guatemala
What was a characteristic of the Somozas' dictatorship in Nicaragua?
They made themselves wealthy and caused many Nicaraguans to flee
Why has Costa Rica been able to thrive economically?
Because of its business-friendly environment for foreign investment
What is the primary concern related to China's population?
Imbalance in population
What was the main reason for Korea's historical division into many states?
Invasions by larger countries
What was the outcome of the Sino-Japanese war in relation to Korea?
Japan controlled Korea
What is the main goal of Kim Jong-un's nuclear weapons testing?
To gain international recognition
What is the significance of the Little Red Book in Chinese culture?
It contains Mao's preachings and writings
What is the primary goal of the Four Modernizations in China?
To develop industry, science, technology, agriculture, and military
What is the current status of North and South Korea's relations?
They are making overtures to reconcile but with limited success
Study Notes
Ukraine and Russia
- Ukraine wants to be part of the EU and NATO, which Russia does not accept
- Putin believes Ukraine is Russian territory due to Kievan Rus (862-1242)
- Putin waited to invade Ukraine until after the 2010 Olympics and in 2022
Russian History
- Time of Troubles (1598-1613): a period of instability and foreign invasions
- Russian National Unity Day (Nov 5): a celebration of national unity
- Peter the Great (1682-1725): modernized Russia, learning from Europe, and expanding its territory
- Catherine the Great (1762-1796): an enlightened autocrat who improved the arts and expanded Russian territory
- Napoleonic Wars: Russia played a crucial role in defeating Napoleon
- WWI and Russian Revolution: Russia invested heavily in the war but gained little, leading to the Russian Revolution
Soviet Union and Lenin
- Lenin disagreed with honoring WWI commitments, calling for another revolution
- Bolsheviks became in charge, shutting down those who advocated for democracy and freedom of expression
- Red vs White (Russian Civil War): Reds were communists, while Whites were monarchists, liberals, etc.
China
- One of the world's oldest continuous civilizations
- Known for papermaking, ink, printing, compass, fireworks, gunpowder, abacus, and kites
- Pigs were the first domesticated animal
- Shang Dynasty (or Yin Dynasty): known for advances in math, astronomy, and the Bronze Age
- Four Modernizations: industry, science/technology, agriculture, and military
- Challenges to a Rise to Prominence: US/China relations, global image, and global governance
The Korean Peninsula
- Historically divided into many states and faced invasions by larger countries, notably China and Japan
- Japan annexed Korea in 1910, assimilating Korean culture into Japanese culture
- Post-World War II, the Korean Peninsula was divided into North and South Korea
- The Soviet Union occupied North Korea, and the United States occupied South Korea in 1945
Central America and Haiti
- Early Civilizations: Mesoamerica, Mayans, and Incas
- Colonization and its impact on the region
- Sociopolitical consequences of colonization
- Modern-day challenges in the region: poverty, unemployment, conflict, and environmental degradation
- Banana conflict: American-owned United Fruit Company's monopoly on banana production led to poor working conditions and rebellion
- Honduras: Banana Republic, oligarchy, and natural disaster
- El Salvador: densely populated, urbanized, and unstable
- Guatemala: civil war, US involvement, and immigration
- Nicaragua: Turmoil, fighting, and US involvement
- Costa Rica: democratic stability, foreign direct investment, and ecotourism
This quiz covers the historical and political aspects of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, including Ukraine's desire to join the EU and NATO, and Russia's stance on the issue. It also touches on Russian history, including the Time of Troubles and the Kievan Rus.
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