Environmental Issues — Cumulative exam Answers

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1937
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1977
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1979
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1989
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The Soviets faced their heaviest expenses in the 1980s as a result of

A
a downturn in the economy.
B
protests within the USSR.
C
the crisis in Afghanistan.
D
the crisis in Germany.
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The photo shows Mussolini and his supporters in Italy.

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Blackshirts.
B
Blackpants.
C
Black Corps.
D
Black Brigades.
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Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda?

A
a new democratic government
B
civil war started by the Tutsis
C
the death of the Rwandan president
D
a peace agreement that the Tutsis refused to sign
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abandondefendcolonizebomb

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abandon
B
defend
C
colonize
D
bomb
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In which of the following ways has the Green Revolution been unfriendly to the environment?

A
soil conservation
B
crop rotation
C
use of pesticides
D
introduction of new varieties of crops
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The image shows a British political cartoon called "Good Hunting.”

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A
Hitler stole Austria’s integrity in violation of international law.
B
Austria surrendered its integrity to Hitler without a fight.
C
Hitler took Austria’s integrity despite protests from Italy.
D
Germany and Italy had every right to take Austria’s integrity.
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What was Gandhi's position on how Hindus and Muslims should live in an independent India?

A
Hindus and Muslims should live in separate countries
B
Muslims should control their own governmen
C
Religious groups should avoid political participation
D
Hindus and Muslims should live together peacefully
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NigeriaGhanaKenyaRwanda

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Nigeria
B
Ghana
C
Kenya
D
Rwanda
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How was Hitler’s attack on the Soviet Union similar to his invasion of France?

A
He relied heavily on the speed, size and power of the German military.
B
He used air power to subdue the enemy quickly.
C
He bombed cities to demoralize the population.
D
He invaded nearby countries first to prove German power.
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Which of these was true of the Contras during the Nicaraguan civil war?

A
The Contras overthrew the Somoza government.
B
The Contras received support from the U.S. government.
C
The Contras overthrew the Sandinista government.
D
The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.
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As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet

A
improved business and the economy.
B
improved business and the economy.
C
committed human rights violations.
D
committed human rights violations.
E
increased populist programs.
F
increased populist programs.
G
stopped human rights violations.
H
stopped human rights violations.
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During the Cold War, the United States supported anti-communist dictators who committed human rights abuses and opposed democratic freedoms. What does this indicate about the actual goal of the United States?

A
The actual U.S. goal was to prompt dictators to change their ways.
B
The actual U.S. goal was to control local populations in these countries
C
The actual U.S. goal was to take over the dictators’ countries.
D
The actual U.S. goal was to undermine Soviet influence.
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The map below shows the partition of India by the British.Which two areas became separate Muslim majorities after the partition?

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A
West Pakistan and India
B
India and Burma
C
West Pakistan and East Pakistan
D
India and East Pakistan
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Which events occurred during the Cold War? Check all that apply.The Berlin Wall was built.Germany surrendered.Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.The Warsaw Pact was formed.The Truman Doctrine was announced.NATO was formed.The Berlin airlift started.

A
The Berlin Wall was built.
B
Germany surrendered.
C
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
D
The Warsaw Pact was formed.
E
The Truman Doctrine was announced.
F
NATO was formed.
G
The Berlin airlift started.
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Why was the Soviet victory at Stalingrad a turning point in the war? Check all that apply.German supplies were exhausted.It was the shortest battle of WWII.There was a huge loss of German soldiers.It was the Soviet’s first victory over the Germans.It was the beginning of Germany’s retreat from Russia.

A
German supplies were exhausted.
B
It was the shortest battle of WWII.
C
There was a huge loss of German soldiers.
D
It was the Soviet’s first victory over the Germans.
E
It was the beginning of Germany’s retreat from Russia.
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Why did the United States withdraw its support for the Aswan Dam?

A
The US government did not want to get involved in a Middle East conflict.
B
The Aswan Dam was no longer considered to be an important project.
C
The Soviet Union had taken control of the dam against US objections.
D
Egypt had refused to join an American-led alliance in the Middle East..
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IndividualizationDevelopmentGlobalizationWesternization

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Individualization
B
Development
C
Globalization
D
Westernization
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What role did Japanese Emperor Hirohito play in the entry of the US into World War II?

A
He oversaw Japan’s rapid territorial expansion.
B
He led an attack on the US mainland.
C
He imposed economic sanctions against the US.
D
He convinced Japan to join the Allied powers.
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What happened to Germany as a result of the Potsdam Conference?

A
It became part of Poland.
B
It remained a united country.
C
It was divided into four occupation zones.
D
It was divided into six occupation zones.

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