To ensure that neither Hitler nor Stalin would attack each other, they signed a ___________________________
Non Aggression pact
100
What modern day country did Islam begin in?
Saudi Arabia
100
Imperialism
The desire for more territory -- a larger empire (overseas or otherwise)
100
What was Emperor Meiji's reign known for?
The industrialization and modernization of Japan 1852 - 1912
100
How did the Balfour Declaration affect the Middle East?
Created a land for the Jews (modern day Israel)
200
The USA joined WW2 because of
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
200
What was Muhammad's main message to the people?
That there is only one god. Allah is him.
200
Industrialization
The development factories and resources and infrasturture to manufacture more goods
200
Why did Matthew Perry visit Japan?
The ask for open ports for safety for sailors and to open trade relations
200
Predominately, what did people of India desire after World War I?
Freedom from British control to rule themselves
300
In WWI, what was Germany's idea behind the Battle of Verdun?
The kill as many French as possible -- "Bleed France white."
300
What were the result of the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage?
After Hannibal Barca went around Europe winning battles against Roman legions, Rome eventually ambushed the city of Carthage (in North Africa) and destroyed the city completely.
300
Western Front
The western frontlines during WWI in France
300
Which Shogun united the daimyo of Japan and made his capital in Edo (Toyko)?
Tokugawa Ieyasu
300
In 1929 what happened that sent the world financial markets into a depression?
The US stock market crashed.
400
Which were two causes that started World War I?
Military buildup, arms race, Nationalism, the assassination of Franz Ferdinand
400
The plebeians wanted Rome's laws written down. Eventually it was written on ______________________.
The 12 tables
400
Nuremberg Laws
Laws passed in Germany that created a seperate legal status for the Jews: they weren't allowed to marry a German or own property
400
In the 1890's -- 1905 Japan fought wars against which of its two powerful neighbors?
China
Russia
400
What were two parts of FDR's attempt to save America from the Depression
Created public works jobs (building things)
Insured banks so the money was government supported
500
What were two of Hitler's ideas that inspired him to write his book Mien Kampf and then take the actions he did in the 1930's
Nationalism - Desire to make Germany great again
Racism - Jews polluted the Aryan blood of the German people and they were the cause of the defeat in WWI.
500
Who was the first pope of the Catholic Church
The apostle Peter
500
Sharia
The law of Islam governed by the writings in the Qur'an and other sacred texts of Islam.
500
What were two ways Ieyasu Tokugawa made sure daimyo remained loyal to him?
He kept their families in Edo with him.
He made them journey to Edo every other year and meet with him.
500
What were two of the most important features of communism?
Equality of social classes
No private property
Government control of the "means of production" (resources & factories)
Strong government leadership