Cold War & Decolonization (1900-Present)
What type of economy is characterized by private property rights and market competition?
Socialist economy
Capitalist economy
Traditional economy
Command economy
What was the significance of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria for the Chinese Communist Party?
It allowed the CCP to gain widespread public support
It caused the CCP to split into different factions
It led to the collapse of the CCP
It had no significant impact on the CCP
After the Vietnam War, what effect did communist policies have on the country’s relationship with neighboring ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries?
Collaborative educational programs between Vietnam and ASEAN nations to promote intercultural understanding
The adoption of communist policies led ASEAN to view Vietnam as a security threat, prompting regional cooperative initiatives against Vietnamese expansion
Shared technological development projects between Vietnam and other ASEAN members to enhance regional infrastructure
Increased economic aid efforts by ASEAN to rebuild Vietnam's post-war economy
What historical context primarily spurred the spread of communism in China post-1949?
Suffering from war and foreign imperialism
Cultural exchange with Western nations
Rapid economic growth and prosperity
Stability and strong central government
How did Soviet foreign policy contribute to the global spread of communism after World War II?
Focusing solely on internal economic development within the USSR
Encouraging decolonization movements without ideological commitment
By supporting communist parties in other countries through funding and military aid
Establishing trade agreements based on capitalist principles with Western nations
Which event most directly contributed to the global spread of communist ideology in the aftermath of World War I?
The Boxer Rebellion
The Berlin Conference
The Russian Revolution
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
What key difference in political trends does Tito’s Yugoslavia illustrate when compared to other Eastern Bloc nations under Soviet influence after World War II?
Pursued nonaligned movement policies
Adopted centralized economic planning
Adopted Josip Broz Tito's leadership

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Which event marked a significant reversal in the expansion of communist influence after 1900?
Vietnam's reunification under a communist government reinforced regional communist hegemony.
The collapse of the Soviet Union signified a major decline in global communist authority.
The Chinese Cultural Revolution further solidified communism's dominance worldwide.
The Korean War ended with a decisive victory for communist forces across the peninsula.
How did World War II contribute to the expansion of communism beyond Russia's boundaries?
It discouraged colonial nations from seeking independence.
It weakened economies and political structures creating conditions for Soviet influence.
It increased appreciation for democratic ideals among affected populations.
It lead to a direct military takeover by Soviet forces everywhere.
Which of the following best describes a common method used by the Soviet Union and Maoist China to maintain control over their populations?
Encouragement of free market policies to stimulate economic growth.
Promotion of religious institutions as centers for political dissent.
Establishment of multiparty electoral systems to enhance democracy.
Utilization of state propaganda to promote communist ideology.