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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Japan's original war plan was that how much oil would be sufficient for victory?
(a) 5 years' worth
(b) 2 years' worth
(c) 1 month's worth
(d) 9 week's worth

2. Who tried to take over Britain's naval superiority in the 1890s, which instead strengthened Britain's resolve?
(a) The United States
(b) France
(c) Germany
(d) Russia

3. J. N. Pews in 1876 pioneered the use of natural gas to light which city?
(a) New York
(b) Boston
(c) Albany
(d) Pittsburgh

4. What did Britain capture to secure the strategic approaches to oil and ensure the safety of the Amir of Kuwait?
(a) Tehran
(b) Jerusalem
(c) Beirut
(d) Basra

5. Who became Britain's chief oil supplier just before WWI?
(a) APOC
(b) Royal Dutch
(c) Exxon
(d) Shell

Short Answer Questions

1. What weakened OPEC's position?

2. What document came out of the meeting, which encouraged cooperation by the oil companies?

3. Who masterminded strikes against the Rothschilds' interests in Russia?

4. The U.S. established what to contain the Soviets and deal with British financial issues after WWII?

5. The Royal Dutch company joined forces with what other oil company in 1907?

(see the answer key)

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