Truffle's Global History Regents Review [PAGE 1]

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What is an absolute monarchy?

A system of government where the head of state is a hereditary position.

What powers does a king or queen have in an absolute monarchy?

Complete power.

What is the African National Congress (ANC)?

An organization in South Africa whose goal is to end apartheid and gain political power for South African Blacks.

What was one method the ANC supported in the past to achieve its goals?

The use of violence.

What is the current approach of the ANC towards achieving political change?

Cooperating with the government for non-violent change.

What is the Agrarian Revolution?

A change in farming methods in the 1600s.

What did the Agrarian Revolution improve?

The quality and quantity of farm products.

What is another name for the Agrarian Revolution?

The Agricultural Revolution.

What type of organization is al Qaeda?

A Sunni Islamic fundamentalist terrorist organization.

Who founded and led al Qaeda?

Osama bin Laden.

When did Osama bin Laden die?

2011

Which countries were part of the Allied Powers in World War 1?

Great Britain, France, and Russia

Which country joined the Allied Powers later in World War 1?

Italy

Which country joined the Allied Powers in World War 1 alongside Italy?

United States

What is the alternate attendance policy?

A system in feudal Japan where each daimyo was required to live in the shogun's capital every other year.

What was apartheid?

The former policy of the Republic of South Africa that legalized racial segregation.

What did apartheid lead to in South Africa?

Widespread conflict and violence.

Who was oppressed under the apartheid policy in South Africa?

South African Blacks.

What is appeasement?

Granting concessions to a potential aggressor in order to avoid a conflict.

Who was the British Prime Minister that appeased Hitler at the Munich Conference in 1938?

Neville Chamberlain

What was the outcome of the Munich Conference in 1938?

Chamberlain gave in to Hitler's demand for an area in Czechoslovakia inhabited by a large German population.

What was the Arab Spring?

A pro-democracy movement that led to a series of uprisings in the early 2010s.

In which regions did the Arab Spring occur?

Several North African and Middle Eastern countries.

What was the main demand of the Arab Spring uprisings?

Government change.

Armistice

Agreement to end fighting; cease fire.

Asian Tigers

Name given to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea as a result of their successful and aggressive economic growth.

Which countries led the Axis Powers in World War 2?

Germany, Italy, and Japan

What was the main opposition to the Axis Powers in World War 2?

The Allies

What was the role of the Axis Powers in World War 2?

They fought against the Allies.

What is the Balance of Power in international relations?

A system aimed at preventing any one country from becoming so powerful that it could dominate others.

Which period did the European Great Powers maintain a balance of power among themselves?

Most of the 19th century.

What strategy did European Great Powers use to maintain the balance of power when one gained new colonies?

The others also gained new colonies.

What is the Balfour Declaration?

A statement issued by the British government.

What did the Balfour Declaration affirm?

Support of a homeland for Jews in the Palestine Mandate.

In what year was the Balfour Declaration issued?

1917