Exam Preparation Outline for History Class 12 (Final Exam 2025-2026)

Exam Preparation Outline for History Class 12 (Final Exam 2025-2026)

Foreign Activities of Historical Figures in Early to Mid-20th Century

• Question 1: Primary foreign activities of Phan Bội Châu in early 20th century
    - A. Japan, China
    - B. China, India
    - C. Korea, Japan
    - D. France, China

• Question 2: One of the locations where Phan Châu Trinh conducted foreign activities
    - A. France
    - B. India
    - C. Soviet Union
    - D. Poland

• Question 3: Việt-Miên-Lào Alliance (1951) is
    - A. a cooperation organization for development in Indochina.
    - B. a political, economic cooperation organization in Indochina.
    - C. a military alliance of the three Indochinese countries.
    - D. a voluntary alliance of the three Indochinese nations.

Events Leading to Vietnamese Revolutions

• Question 4: Document signed by President Hồ Chí Minh with France on 14/9/1946
    - A. Interim Agreement
    - B. Covenant
    - C. Convention
    - D. Treaty

• Question 5: Result achieved by the Vietnamese revolution upon signing the Geneva Agreement 1954
    - A. Unification of the country
    - B. Liberation of the North
    - C. Liberation of the South
    - D. Defeated American imperialism

• Question 6: Primary focus of Vietnam's foreign activities from 1954-1975
    - A. Constructing socialism
    - B. Liberating the South, unifying the country
    - C. Building and protecting the North
    - D. Protecting socialism nationwide

Principles of National Sovereignty and International Engagement

• Question 7: Principle Vietnam Democratic Republic adhered to in foreign activities post August Revolution
    - A. Not violating national sovereignty
    - B. Not compromising with France
    - C. Yielding to all demands of Chiang Kai-shek
    - D. Resolving conflicts through negotiation

• Question 8: Objective of Vietnam's foreign activities from 1954-1960
    - A. Protecting borders at the 17th parallel
    - B. Exposing the crimes of the Saigon government
    - C. Struggling for freedom and democracy
    - D. Demanding the US and Diệm implement the Geneva Agreement

• Question 9: Conference Geneva (1954) convened to address
    - A. East Germany
    - B. Indochina
    - C. Cambodia
    - D. Middle East

Historical Figures and Their Impact

• Question 10: Significance of Nguyễn Ái Quốc’s foreign activities from 1911-1927 for the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam
    - A. Consent from the Communist International
    - B. Preparation of thought and organization
    - C. Unifying communist organizations
    - D. Preparing to wait for an uprising opportunity

• Question 11: Impact of contacts between representatives of the Viet Minh Front and the US after 9-3-1945
    - A. The US provided logistical support
    - B. Received international recognition
    - C. Prepared to build a liberated area
    - D. Japanese puppet government was confused

• Question 12: Nguyễn Tất Thành's statement about Phan Bội Châu's path to national salvation is:
    - "Bringing the tiger in the front door and letting the leopard in the back door"
    - A. True; imperialism inherently invades colonies.
    - B. False; Japan helped Phan Bội Châu significantly.
    - C. False; Japan helped Vietnam regain independence in 1945.
    - D. True; as by 1939 Japan invaded Vietnam.

Organizations and Their Roles in Vietnamese History

• Question 13: Organization Nguyễn Ái Quốc joined during his quest for national salvation (1911-1941)
    - A. French Socialist Party
    - B. British Conservative Party
    - C. German Communist Party
    - D. American Democratic Party

• Question 14: Purpose of Phan Bội Châu’s foreign activities
    - A. Establish a monarchic regime
    - B. Attain independence for the Vietnamese nation
    - C. Reform social economics in Vietnam
    - D. Connect with revolutions in other countries

• Question 15: Objectives of foreign activities led by Phan Chu Trinh
    - A. Promote reform and renewal
    - B. Initiate armed uprising
    - C. Unite revolutionary forces
    - D. Seek aid from European countries

National Relations and Integration into Global Networks

• Question 16: One primary foreign activity of Vietnam between 1975-1985
    - A. Signing the Geneva Agreement
    - B. Close cooperation with the US
    - C. Comprehensive cooperation with the Soviet Union
    - D. Joining NATO military bloc

• Question 17: Countries with which Vietnam established a comprehensive strategic partnership from 2008 to 2023
    - A. China, Russia, Laos, South Korea, the US, Japan
    - B. China, Russia, India, South Korea, the US, Japan
    - C. China, Russia, Cuba, South Korea, the US, Japan
    - D. China, Russia, India, North Korea, the US, Japan

• Question 18: In 1977, Vietnam became a member of which organization?
    - A. ASEAN
    - B. NATO
    - C. United Nations
    - D. WTO

• Question 19: Focus of Vietnam's foreign relations from 1975-1985
    - A. Malaysia
    - B. Brunei
    - C. Thailand
    - D. Laos

• Question 20: Vietnam's success in foreign relations during the renovation period
    - A. Breaking the embargo
    - B. National unification
    - C. Developing a multi-component economy
    - D. Becoming an industrialized nation

Historical Memberships and Contemporary Developments

• Question 21: In 1995, Vietnam joined which organization?
    - A. Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (CMEA)
    - B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
    - C. United Nations
    - D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

• Question 22: One activity of Vietnam's foreign relations from 1986 to now
    - A. Normalizing relations with China
    - B. Enhancing comprehensive cooperation with the Soviet Union
    - C. Fighting against apartheid
    - D. Negotiating the Paris Agreement

• Question 23: In the period from 1975 to 1985, Vietnam emphasized comprehensive cooperation with
    - A. Socialist countries like the Soviet Union
    - B. The US and Western countries
    - C. Southeast Asian neighbors
    - D. The European Union (EU)

• Question 24: When did Vietnam achieve major results and breakthroughs in foreign relations?
    - A. 1970s
    - B. 1980s
    - C. 1990s
    - D. Early 21st century

• Question 25: In 1979, Vietnam helped the people of Cambodia
    - A. Overthrow the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime
    - B. Overthrow the capitalist regime
    - C. Overthrow Pol Pot’s government
    - D. Establish a socialist society

• Question 26: Objectives of Vietnam's foreign activities during the renovation period
    - A. Developing diplomatic relations with Southeast Asian countries
    - B. Developing economy, politics, and social culture
    - C. Improving economy and enhancing international status
    - D. Enhancing politics and the country's prestige in the UN

• Question 27: Significance of Vietnam joining ASEAN in 1995 for nation-building
    - A. Opening a new era in the nation's development history
    - B. A premise for the Party to issue comprehensive renovation policies
    - C. A precursor for Vietnam to join the United Nations
    - D. Creating conditions for deep regional and international integration

• Question 28: Year Vietnam and the Soviet Union signed the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation
    - A. 1976
    - B. 1977
    - C. 1978
    - D. 1979

• Question 29: From 1975 to 1985, Vietnam participated in
    - A. ASEAN Economic Community
    - B. ASEAN Cultural Community
    - C. Independent Nations Association
    - D. Non-Aligned Movement

Opportunities and Challenges in Globalization

• Question 30: Opportunities Vietnam could receive from global integration and economic opening
    - A. Seeking capital, science, technology, and management experience
    - B. Protecting national culture and sovereignty
    - C. Joining military alliances to enhance defensive capabilities
    - D. Learning political models from Western nations

• Question 31: Document sent by Nguyễn Ái Quốc on behalf of Vietnamese patriots in France to the Versailles Conference in 1919
    - A. International Declaration of Human Rights
    - B. Demands of An Nam people
    - C. Path to Revolution
    - D. Phan Châu Trinh’s indictment on French colonial regime

• Question 32: In modern Vietnam, which industrial center is the largest in the North Central region?
    - A. Ba Son
    - B. Vinh - Bến Thủy
    - C. Nước Mặn
    - D. Sóng Thần

• Question 33: In 1911, Nguyễn Tất Thành’s notable activity
    - A. Launched the Đông Du movement
    - B. Participated in the anti-tax movement
    - C. Went abroad to seek a path to salvation
    - D. Founded the Duy Tân Association

• Question 34: In 1919, Nguyễn Ái Quốc sent the demands of An Nam people to the Versailles Conference to
    - A. Demand independence for Vietnam
    - B. Demand rights for Vietnam
    - C. Request France to reform the regime in Vietnam
    - D. Demand Vietnam's sovereignty and territorial integrity

• Question 35: One admirable quality of Nghệ An area adopted by Nguyễn Tất Thành demonstrated in his revolutionary activities?
    - A. Seafaring experience
    - B. Determination in study
    - C. Mastery in handicraft
    - D. Valuing honor in business

• Question 36: Nguyễn Ái Quốc chose a new path for the national salvation of Vietnam in 1920, not due to
    - A. total failure of the bourgeois democratic path in Vietnam.
    - B. his political intelligence and insight.
    - C. influence of the October Revolution in Russia in 1917.
    - D. his awareness of the limitations of the bourgeois revolution.

Major Events in the Life of Nguyễn Ái Quốc

• Question 37: December 1920 marked a turning point in Nguyễn Ái Quốc’s life as he became
    - A. the first communist of Vietnam
    - B. the highest leader of Vietnam’s revolution
    - C. a member of the Communist Party of Vietnam
    - D. President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam

• Question 38: The 8th Central Committee Meeting of the Indochinese Communist Party in May 1941 decided to establish
    - A. Việt Minh Front
    - B. Indochinese Democratic Front
    - C. Soviet government
    - D. Government of labor-peasant

• Question 39: Why did Nguyễn Ái Quốc choose France as his first destination in searching for a path to salvation (1911-1920)?
    - A. To seek assistance from the French government
    - B. To join the exemplary bourgeois revolutionary movement
    - C. To investigate the reasons for France's wealth
    - D. To participate in activities within the French Communist Party

• Question 40: Deciding factors for Nguyễn Ái Quốc’s selection of a salvation direction in 1920
    - A. The circumstance of losing national independence and sovereignty.
    - B. Impact of the 20th century decolonization movements.
    - C. The failure of capitalist salvation trends.
    - D. The vision, intelligence, and bravery of Nguyễn Ái Quốc.

• Question 41: In 1911, Nguyễn Tất Thành departed to seek salvation from
    - A. Nhà Rồng harbor
    - B. Northern border
    - C. Móng Cái
    - D. Thuận An port

• Question 42: In 1920, Lenin's thesis on national and colonial issues was published in which newspaper?
    - A. The Bell
    - B. Humanity
    - C. The Ear of Grain
    - D. The People's Voice

• Question 43: Content defined by Nguyễn Ái Quốc as the path to national salvation and liberation for Vietnam
    - A. Conducting a proletarian revolution first
    - B. Implementing both war and national construction tasks
    - C. National liberation interconnected with class liberation
    - D. To gain independence, constructing a strong army is necessary.

• Question 44: Which newspaper was Nguyễn Ái Quốc the editor and chief editor of?
    - A. An Nam Youth
    - B. The Countryman
    - C. The Poor Person
    - D. Great Unity

• Question 45: At the end of 1929, early 1930, Nguyễn Ái Quốc convened a conference to unify communist organizations as
    - A. military advisory committee member
    - B. leader of the Communist International
    - C. supreme revolutionary leader
    - D. Communist International envoy

• Question 46: Core thought of the political program in February 1930
    - A. National independence
    - B. Independence, freedom
    - C. Civil life, democracy
    - D. Bread, peace

• Question 47: Role of Nguyễn Ái Quốc in the 8th Central Committee meeting (5-1941)
    - A. Convened and presided over
    - B. Attended as a member
    - C. Observing delegate
    - D. Coordinating the conference

• Question 48: Organizations attending the unity conference of communist organizations in early 1930
    - A. Tân Việt Revolutionary Party, An Nam Communist Party
    - B. Indochinese Communist Party, An Nam Communist Party
    - C. An Nam Communist Party, Indochinese Communist Federation
    - D. Indochinese Communist Party, Indochinese Communist Association

• Question 49: In 1941, which location did Nguyễn Ái Quốc choose as the first revolutionary base for Vietnam?
    - A. Cao Bằng
    - B. Lạng Sơn
    - C. Phú Thọ
    - D. Yên Bái

• Question 50: Reason Nguyễn Ái Quốc voted to join the Third International at the 18th Congress of the French Socialist Party
    - A. Defending the rights of colonial nations
    - B. The Third International helps people fight the French
    - C. Has outlined the path for the Vietnamese revolution
    - D. Provides material support for Vietnam to gain independence.

• Question 51: In February 1945, President Hồ Chí Minh went to Kunming (China) with the aim to
    - A. Negotiate for the troops of Chiang Kai-shek to disarm the Japanese
    - B. Contact the Communist Party of China
    - C. Seek Allied support
    - D. Request deeper involvement in the Warsaw Pact

• Question 52: Which statement is correct about Nguyễn Ái Quốc voting to join the Communist International and participating in the founding of the French Communist Party (1920)?
    - A. Marks Nguyễn Ái Quốc finding the path to national salvation
    - B. Creates a significant turning point in Vietnamese revolutionary history
    - C. Establishes relation between the Vietnamese revolution and the world
    - D. A decision symbolizing a pivotal change in thought.

• Question 53: Organization founded by Nguyễn Ái Quốc considered a precursor to the Communist Party of Vietnam
    - A. Indochinese Communist Federation
    - B. Indochinese Communist Party
    - C. Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League
    - D. Association of Nationalities in Colonial Areas

• Question 54: In 1917, Nguyễn Tất Thành conducted which activity?
    - A. Founded the French Socialist Party and became a key leader
    - B. Participated in leading the Association of Vietnamese Patriots in France
    - C. Attended the 18th Congress of the French Socialist Party
    - D. Went to the Soviet Union to learn the experience of building a new party

• Question 55: Which does not represent a significant contribution of Nguyễn Ái Quốc to the Vietnamese revolution from 1911-1930?
    - A. Discovering the path to national salvation
    - B. Establishing the Communist Party
    - C. Propagating Marxism
    - D. Outlining the resistance path

Recognition of Hồ Chí Minh's Legacy

• Question 56: One of the Asian countries that erected a statue of President Hồ Chí Minh
    - A. India
    - B. Nepal
    - C. Brunei
    - D. Myanmar

• Question 57: In 1976, which city was renamed as Hồ Chí Minh City?
    - A. Saigon - Gia Định
    - B. Hà-Nam-Ninh
    - C. Quảng Đà
    - D. Hậu Giang

• Question 58: One of the sacred legacies left by President Hồ Chí Minh for the Vietnamese people
    - A. His Testament
    - B. Call to Resistance
    - C. Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum
    - D. Hồ Chí Minh Square

• Question 59: In 1987, which organization recognized President Hồ Chí Minh as “National Hero and Outstanding Cultural Figure”?
    - A. UNESCO
    - B. UNICEF
    - C. ASEAN
    - D. NAFTA

• Question 60: Why do we need to study the morality and style of Hồ Chí Minh?
    - A. To get promoted
    - B. To increase income and status
    - C. To perfect oneself
    - D. To be accepted into the Party.

True-False Format Questions

• Question 1: True or False
    - A. The materials discuss the trends of national liberation at the beginning of the 20th century in Vietnam.
    - B. The violent and reformist trends both aim at the common goal of national liberation.
    - C. The differences in methods spurred conflict and negation between the two trends.
    - D. The outcomes of both trends shaped the development of Vietnam's 20th-century history.

• Question 2: True or False
    - A. The excerpt indicates Nguyễn Ái Quốc's active engagements during his time in China.
    - B. His activities helped French progressives better understand the war of the Vietnamese against the French.
    - C. Nguyễn Ái Quốc was the only representative from Indochina at the 18th Congress of the French Socialist Party, which drew considerable attention.
    - D. The event signified the point where Nguyễn Ái Quốc discovered the path to national salvation for our nation.

• Question 3: True or False
    - A. Phan Châu Trinh's testimony condemned the governance policy of French colonizers in Indochina after World War I concluded.
    - B. His testimony called for amnesty for those involved in the 1908 tax resistance movement in Trung Kỳ.
    - C. His diplomatic activities in the early 20th century aimed at awakening French public opinion for freedom and democracy for Vietnamese people.
    - D. The foreign activities of Phan Bội Châu and Phan Châu Trinh in the early 20th century had a common goal of national liberation.

• Question 4: True or False
    - A. This excerpt discusses the process of Vietnam's accession to the United Nations.
    - B. Vietnam was the 150th member of the United Nations.
    - C. Vietnam's accession to the United Nations marked an important turning point.
    - D. Vietnam contributed little to maintain peace, security, and development in the world.

• Question 5: True or False
    - A. The year 2023 marked an energetic year for Vietnam’s foreign relations with many notable highlights.
    - B. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has successfully completed diplomatic tasks entrusted by the Party.
    - C. Achievements in foreign relations in 2023 represent challenges for Vietnamese diplomacy.
    - D. Building Vietnam's modern diplomacy follows the motto "staying unchanged but adapting to changes."

• Question 6: True or False
    - A. The key to resolving regional and international relations for Vietnam lay in the "Cambodian issue."
    - B. Vietnam’s diplomatic activities at the late 80s and early 90s actively "broke the embargo" and began to participate in international relations.
    - C. One of the controversial conditions when resolving the Cambodian issue was removing Vietnamese troops from Cambodia.
    - D. "Breaking the embargo” and engaging in international relations represent significant achievements of Vietnam's foreign activities from 1975 onwards.

• Question 7: True or False
    - A. The materials mention the early years of President Hồ Chí Minh at his native land in Nghệ An.
    - B. From a young age, Nguyễn Tất Thành was influenced by political discussions with patriotic scholars.
    - C. His formative years substantially shaped Hồ Chí Minh’s future achievements.
    - D. Nguyễn Tất Thành was imbued with a sense of national liberation from a tender age.

• Question 8: True or False
    - A. Document 1 excerpted from "The French Colonial Regime" contains discussions about exploitation and oppression by French capitalism in Indochina.
    - B. Document 2 asserts the brutal oppression of French capitalists in Indochina.
    - C. Document 1 reflects Nguyễn Tất Thành's realization of the concepts of "friends and enemies."
    - D. Document 2 signifies Nguyễn Tất Thành's initial revolutionary ideas.

• Question 9: True or False
    - A. The first political platform of the Communist Party of Vietnam drafted by Nguyễn Ái Quốc defined the goals and strategies of the revolution.
    - B. The platform outlined three strategic phases for the Vietnamese revolution.
    - C. According to the platform, the revolution will be led by the vanguard of the working class.
    - D. Independence, freedom, and progress towards socialism represent the core thought of the political program.