Questions:
1. Identify and describe at least TWO examples of decolonization that took place after World War II. Who controlled these former colonies, and when did they become independent nations? Were there any political or military struggles that took place before or after their independence?
2. Identify at least TWO consequences of World War I for world history. How did World War I lead to social and political change, particularly within Europe? What were some long-term consequences of these changes?
3. In your own words, describe the significance of the Cold War for world history. Which two superpowers were the primary adversaries during the Cold War? What are some examples of how their conflicts affected other nations?
4. Describe at least TWO consequences of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Why was this revolution so significant, and what implications did it have for the rest of the world? What were some changes that took place within Russia as a result of this revolution?
5. How did China become a major world power after World War II? Describe two significant events in Chinese history after 1949, and explain how those events changed China’s relationship with the rest of the world. How did China transform its economy after the 1970s?