History
Geography
Events
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100
Name one way Putin increased his power.
Centralized authority.
Controlled media.
Weakened opposition.
Extended presidential terms.
Reformed constitution.
Strengthened security forces.
Influenced judiciary.
Economic control.
Annexed Crimea.
Suppressed dissent
100
What are the 4 political subunits of the United Kingdom? What is the term for when more power is given to these subunits. (100 points each)
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland
Devolution
100
What were the names of the two leaders of armed revolutionary groups during the Mexican revolution?
Pancho Villa
Emilio Zapata
100
After 80 years of PRI dominance
what was the name, party, and year that this president of Mexico was elected?
Vicente Fox
PAN
2000-2006
100
Which of the following does poltical culture not influence
-role of government
-the rights of the individual
-ethnic composition
-role of citizens
ethnic composition
200
Name one way Gorbachav changes the soviet union.
- Glasnost (openness)
- Perestroika (restructuring)
- Ended Cold War
- Reduced nuclear arms
- Increased freedoms
- Democratic reforms
- Soviet collapse
200
The largest City in Nigeria is what?
It is surrounded by which ethnic group?
Lagos
Yoruba
200
The green movement in iran was caused by what?
Election Fraud
200
This UK Prime Minister blamed the economics problems of 1970s Britain on its socialist/collectivist policies. After serving ten years as PM she eventually resigned after being threated with a party leadership vote.
Margaret Thatcher
200
Russia
Mexico
300
What was one element of Mao's Five Year Plans?
•Nationalized industry
•Collectivized agriculture
•Private property eliminated
300
Kurds
Persians
300
Brexit was an example of what type of vote?
Referendum
300
Name an official power of the British Monarch.
Royal Assent: Approves legislation.
Appoint Prime Minister: Chooses leader.
Open/Dissolve Parliament: Ceremonial duties.
Weekly PM Meetings: Discuss government.
Bestow Honors: Grants awards.
Church of England: Supreme Governor.
Ceremonial Role: National symbol.
300
How was Maoism different to Marxist-Leninism in the Soviet Union?
Class Base: Peasants vs. Proletariat.
Revolution: Rural vs. Urban.
Leadership: Mass line vs. Vanguard party.
Economy: Collectivization vs. State-controlled.
Strategy: Continuous revolution vs. Centralized control.
Worldview: Third Worldism vs. International Influence
400
In China history the 1840 -1950 is known as the century of _________
Humiliation
400
What major social issue in the UK closely relates to the North-South divide in England
Class
400
_____________(1958-1962) was China's plan to quickly industrialize and collectivize agriculture. It aimed to boost the economy but led to massive famine and millions of deaths
Great leap forward
400
This Iranian leader established an authoritarian regime in 1941, was close allies with the United States, and promoted secularism. What was his name and what was his title? (400 points each)
Muhammed Reza - Shah
400
List one way that that Russia's political is semi-presedential
President and Prime Minister roles.
Dual executive branch.
Direct presidential elections.
President appoints Prime Minister.
Shared executive powers.
Legislative accountability: Prime Minister.
President can dissolve parliament.
Government policies: President’s influence
500
What year did Nigeria gain independence? closest answer gets the points
1960
500
What is a difference between north Mexico and south Mexico?
Economic
North: Industrial economy.
South: Agricultural economy.
Development
North: Highly urbanized.
South: Rural areas prevalent.
Infrastructure
North: Advanced infrastructure.
South: Developing infrastructure.
Cultural
North: Influences from the U.S.
South: Indigenous cultural heritage.
Climate
North: Arid climate.
South: Tropical climate.
500
Name an advantage of military rule in Nigeria.
Restored order during crises.
Reduced tribalism in politics.
Unified central leadership.
Economic stabilization initiatives.
Infrastructure development focus
500
In China, the Nationalist Party(KMT) was founded by _____________ and then in 1928 taken over be ____________. (500 points each)
Sun yat sen
Chiang Kai-Shek
500
What are the 7 sources of data that you should be familiar with for the AP exam?
500 each
a. The Human Development Index (HDI)
b. Gross domestic product (GDP) and GDP per capita
c. GDP growth rate d. Gini index (coefficient)
e. Freedom House
f. Transparency International
g. Failed States Index