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The Cold War was a time best characterized by which word?

A
warfare
B
understanding
C
tension
D
cooperation
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Why did the Soviets face greater resistance from the mujahideen than they expected? Check all that apply.The Soviets were unfamiliar with the Afghan terrain.Arabs from many nations joined and enlarged the size of the mujahideen.The Soviets’ poorly made weaponry was easily overcome and destroyed.The mujahideen had an innate understanding of all the Soviets’ weaknesses.The mujahideen received training and weapons from the United States.

A
The Soviets were unfamiliar with the Afghan terrain.
B
Arabs from many nations joined and enlarged the size of the mujahideen.
C
The Soviets’ poorly made weaponry was easily overcome and destroyed.
D
The mujahideen had an innate understanding of all the Soviets’ weaknesses.
E
The mujahideen received training and weapons from the United States.
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What happened as a result of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003?

A
Saddam Hussein was convicted of war crimes and executed.
B
Iraq gave up the al-Qaeda members it had been harboring.
C
Many countries joined the invasion and helped secure peace in Iraq.
D
Osama bin Laden was forced into hiding and left al-Qaeda weakened.
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What were negative aspects of Joseph Stalin’s first Five-Year Plan? Choose three answers.decline of infrastructureshortage of consumer goodswaste and inefficiencysetbacks to modernizationuse of enslaved laborers

A
decline of infrastructure
B
shortage of consumer goods
C
waste and inefficiency
D
setbacks to modernization
E
use of enslaved laborers
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The graph shows the world population since 1950.

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A
6 billion
B
7.5 billion
C
8.5 billion
D
9 billion
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Farming became more difficult in Iraq in the 1970s because

A
severe drought struck the entire region.
B
insects that thrive on hot weather destroyed crops.
C
leaders lost the rights to water supplies in wars.
D
dams went up on the Euphrates and Tigris rivers.
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Malaysia faced which of these challenges?

A
Little economic growth since gaining independence.
B
Few industrial and manufacturing developments.
C
Tensions between the Malay majority and other groups.
D
Increases in rebels who try to overthrow the government.
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Read the following passage on the impact of the Green Revolution."Many countries reaped the benefits of the Green Revolution. India and China, for example, were threatened with famine due to their growing populations. Research, irrigation, and fertilizer led to a new variety of rice called IR8, which produced more grain per plant. Since the development of IR8 rice and other foods, India and China have not feared famine again. In fact, many Asian countries now grow rice, and India is a leading producer and exporter.”According to the passage, what were the benefits of the Green Revolution for China and India?

A
They did not have to pay for research, irrigation, or fertilizer.
B
They no longer needed to fear famine thanks to new high-yield rice varieties.
C
They could grow new types of food instead of relying on grains like rice.
D
They were able to do away with IR8 rice and no longer had to fear famine.
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In what way does the European Union affect the rest of the world?

A
It creates international laws for all nations to follow.
B
It enables people to travel freely across international borders.
C
It provides humanitarian aid to people in developing countries.
D
It improves trade between different parts of the world.
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The South African student protest of 1976 was

A
held in response to a new housing law.
B
met with violence by the government.
C
an isolated incident that had little effect.
D
an example of a move to armed rebellion.
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Who was known as “the father of modern China”?

A
Mao Zedong
B
Emperor Puyi
C
Chiang Kai-shek
D
Sun Yat-sen
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Which must have the characteristics of being a nonprofit organization, and be independent of any political or governmental influence?

A
UN
B
NGO
C
USAID
D
HIV/AIDS
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Following the end of military rule, Chile

A
elected a civilian government.
B
descended into civil war.
C
elected a socialist president.
D
created a new constitution.
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How did satellites impact scientific understanding of space during the late 20th century?

A
Satellites allowed astronauts to successfully navigate around the moon.
B
Satellites allowed for more accurate predictions of solar flares.
C
Satellites provided images from surrounding solar systems that confirmed the existence of other planets with water.
D
Satellites provided high resolution photos that helped scientists research the origins of the universe.
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How did Nazi rule affect the lives of German people? Select three answers.The media was censored to promote only Nazi ideology. Nazi propaganda was shown to children.Students were encouraged to question authority and beliefs.Intense nationalism and shows of patriotism were widespread.Couples were encouraged to limit the size of their families.Women were expected to attend university and work.

A
The media was censored to promote only Nazi ideology.
B
Nazi propaganda was shown to children.
C
Students were encouraged to question authority and beliefs.
D
Intense nationalism and shows of patriotism were widespread.
E
Couples were encouraged to limit the size of their families.
F
Women were expected to attend university and work.
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What was significant about Angela Merkel’s position as chancellor of Germany?

A
She was considered one of the most powerful people in the world.
B
She was the first chancellor from West Germany.
C
She was the first woman to become the chancellor of Germany.
D
She made the German economy one of the weakest in Europe.
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Why did Arab nationalism grow in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

A
Arabs wanted to protect the Ottoman Empire from collapse.
B
Arabs hoped to prevent Jewish immigration to Europe.
C
Arabs aimed to create independent nations free from foreign control.
D
Arabs believed that Zionist ideas would help them gain more land.
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What happened on January 15, 1991?

A
The Persian Gulf War began in the Middle East.
B
The United Nations told Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.
C
The deadline for withdrawing from Kuwait passed.
D
Iraq invaded Kuwait to seize control of its oil supplies.
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Which describes Juscelino Kubitschek, who began ruling Brazil in 1955?

A
He was elected president by the people.
B
He was elected president by the legislature.
C
He was appointed president by the military.
D
He was appointed president by the judiciary.
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What caused Britain to begin considering India’s desire for independence?

A
Gandhi’s death
B
the end of World War II
C
the Salt March
D
economic collapse

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