Cold War & Decolonization (1900-Present)
Which individual's policies most directly contributed to the acceleration of market reforms in China after the death of Mao Zedong?
Jiang Zemin
Deng Xiaoping
Zhou Enlai
Hu Yaobang
What was a major consequence of computer technology advancements on economies at the end of the Cold War?
Decline in global trade networks
Expansion of manual labor jobs
Decrease in agricultural output
Growth of information industries
How did the Chernobyl disaster of 1986 affect Soviet relations with Europe?
It strengthened European support for Soviet energy policies.
It led to an immediate end to nuclear power development in the Soviet Union.
It caused a significant reduction in trade between the USSR and European nations.
It heightened European concerns about nuclear safety and environmental standards.
What role did Ronald Reagan's strategic defense initiatives play during his presidency regarding US-Soviet relations?
Catalyzed immediate collapse of Iron Curtain without further talks.
Intensified competition yet opened negotiations for arms reductions.
Strengthened detente policy resulting from earlier SALT agreements.
Led directly to disarmament treaties without an increase in tensions.
In what way did international cooperation post-Cold War facilitate collective action towards resolving global-scale environmental issues?
By imposing mandatory renewable energy use quotas on all United Nations member states.
By deploying joint international military forces to areas affected by major natural disasters only.
By forming agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol to address climate change collectively.
By creating a single global organization responsible for enforcing strict environmental laws worldwide.
All EXCEPT which of the following countries was geographically divided due to Cold War tensions?
Germany
Korea
Ireland
Vietnam
What was a primary reason for the economic challenges faced by communist states, such as the Soviet Union, in comparison with capitalist states during the Cold War era?
Complete disregard for technological advancements in heavy industry.
Adoption of laissez-faire economic policies resulting in unregulated markets.
Inefficiencies inherent in centralized planning and lack of market-driven innovation.
Over-reliance on agricultural production at the expense of industrial development.

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What role did non-aligned movement play during final years of the Cold War period concerning shifting global power dynamics between the USA and USSR?
It created another military alliance competing against NATO and the Warsaw Pact, solidifying its power through the acquisition of nuclear arsenals to maintain security for its member states.
The organization served as a platform for states to seek independent foreign policies, thus undermining the bipolarity hegemony held by superpowers over the international system since World War II ended.
It promoted unilateral interventions by world powers, leading to direct colonial-style control over strategic geographical areas by either superpower.
It triggered massive economic sanctions imposed by both the USA and USSR, resulting in trade embargoes that crippled many non-aligned member states' economies.
What role did advancements in medical technology play towards societal changes at the close of this era?
Caused mass migrations due to advanced agricultural methods
Directly resulted in higher education standards globally
Triggered decline in traditional family structures worldwide
Improved quality of life through better health care services
During perestroika under Gorbachev, which economic policy directly related to an environment initiative was attempted?
Transitioning from heavy industry reliance toward more energy-efficient technologies
Increase agricultural output by expanding arable land through deforestation
Privatizing water supply systems to decrease state expenditure
Introducing mandatory recycling programs without providing necessary infrastructure