Imperialism
World War I
Russian Revolution
World War II
The Cold War
100

What was the name of the company that began British control in India?

British East India Company.

100

What was the immediate spark of WWI?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

100

Who was overthrown during the Russian Revolution?

Czar Nicholas II.

100

What treaty is most blamed for creating the anger that led to WWII?

The Treaty of Versailles.

100

Name the two superpowers in the Cold War.

The United States and the Soviet Union (Russia)

200

What rebellion in India was caused by religious and cultural disrespect?

The Sepoy Rebellion.

200

Define Militarism

The buildup of strong military forces in preparation for war.

200

What economic system replaced capitalism after the revolution?

Communism

200

Who were the Axis Powers?

Germany, Italy, and Japan.

200

What economic system did the U.S. support?

Capitalism

300

What did the Opium Wars show about China’s relationship with the Western Europe?

China was economically and militarily weaker.

300

TRIPLE PREOPARDY: The ending of WWI imposed what harsh terms on Germany?

1. Territory Loss

2. Massive Reparations

3. Demilitarization 

300

TRIPLE PREOPARDY: Name 3 MAIN causes of the Russian Revolution 

Poverty

Inequality

WWI Failure

300

What is appeasement?

Giving in to aggressor demands to avoid war.

300

What event brought the world closest to nuclear war

The Cuban Missile Crisis

400

What was the main cause of European colonization of Africa?

European demand for raw materials and new markets.

400

What alliance was Germany a part of?

The Triple Alliance

400

What leader took control after the revolution and created a totalitarian state?

Joseph Stalin

400

DOUBLE PREOPARDY: What ideologies did Hitler promote/represent?

FASCISM + RACIAL SUPERIORITY 

400

QUADRUPLE PREOPARDY: How was the Cold War fought if there was no direct war?

1. proxy wars

2. espionage

3. propaganda

4. arms races. 

500

DOUBLE PREOPARDY: Name two enduring issues connected to imperialism.

Desire for Power + Human Rights Violations

500

How did imperialism help lead to WWI?

Competition for colonies increased tension between nations/countries

500

DOUBLE PREOPARDY: What enduring issues are seen in the revolution? 

DESIRE FOR POWER + INEQUITY

500

What two main enduring issues is reflected in the Holocaust and aggressive invasions?

Human Rights Violations + Conflict

500

TRIPLE PREOPARDY: What 3 MAIN enduring issues were central to the Cold War? 

1. Desire for Power

2. Conflict

3. Impact of Ideas and Beliefs