Changing Geography: Changing Politics Answers

Which of the following statements best describes the effects of the civil war in Sudan? A. Somalia conquered Sudan. B. Sudan was split into three separate states. C. Sudan was unified into a single Islamic republic. D. Sudanese refugees fled to neighboring countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about East Germany is true? A. East Germany dissolved when Poland invaded it in 1985. B. East Germany chose to reunite with West Germany in 1990. C. East Germany invaded West Germany to create a single country in 1992. D. East Germany's land was split between three countries in 1995. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What was the origin of the territorial dispute over Taiwan? A. People from both China and Japan settled on the island in the late 16th century. B. South Koreans fled to the island when the North Koreans drove them off the Inchon Peninsula. C. China developed a whaling trade on Taiwan, threatening Japan's dominance of that industry. D. Chinese nationalists fled to Taiwan when the People's Republic of China was established. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Peaceful anti-government demonstrations in 1989 effectively brought about change in Czechoslovakia during the __________. A. dissolution B. civil war C. Velvet Revolution D. Islamic Revolution Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Germany was separated into two nations following World War II. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which three countries have been most involved in the conflict over Kashmir? A. Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan B. Bangladesh, India, and China C. Burma, India, and Pakistan D. China, India, and Pakistan Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Korea was separated by armed conflict following World War II and reunited after the Paris Peace Accords. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The term "unification" refers to the merging of two states into one, but not to the creation of regional political or economic blocs. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best describes the political situation in Eritrea following independence? A. Eritrea still has a transitional government; no national elections have been held, and no consistution has been implemented. B. Eritrea established a parliamentary monarchy after independence and quickly ratified a constitution. C. Civil war between Christians and Muslims has made establishing government control and stability nearly impossible. D. Eritrea failed to establish a system of government after gaining independence; warlords continue to battle for control. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best describes the cause of the Korean War? A. Vietnam invaded North Korea to repel the communists. B. South Korea invaded North Korea to try to unify the two states. C. North Korea invaded South Korea to try to unify the two states. D. The Soviet Union invaded North Korea, and the US tried to repel their forces. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.