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What was one change established by the British raj in India?

A
The British raj wrote reports to investors about trading profits.
B
The British raj built a private army made up of Indian soldiers.
C
The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.
D
The British raj set up a bribery system to keep local leaders in line.
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What caused Egypt’s troubles in the 1800s? Check all that apply.rapid industrial expansionreliance on cotton cropssocial reformsgovernment spendingFrench interference

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rapid industrial expansion
B
reliance on cotton crops
C
social reforms
D
government spending
E
French interference
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Why did India’s desire for independence increase following World War II?

A
It decided it had lived under British rule long enough.
B
It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.
C
It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed.
D
It realized it could succeed as an independent country.
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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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How did Osama bin Laden form Al-Qaeda?

A
He recruited allies from Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
B
He united Islamic fighters he met in Afghanistan.
C
He joined together several smaller terrorist groups.
D
He chose soldiers who had fought for the Taliban.
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Which action would Gandhi most likely support as a way to bring about political change?

A
participating in a peaceful hunger strike to protest unjust laws
B
attending a violent protest against the rulers
C
encouraging damage to property during demonstrations
D
using force or weapons against opponents
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Read this quotation from the Freedom Charter, written in 1955.We, the People of South Africa, black and white together—equals, countrymen and brothers—adopt this Freedom Charter. And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing neither strength nor courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won.What was the purpose of this document?

A
to call for the end of colonial rule
B
to found the African National Congress
C
to demand equality for all South African citizens
D
to create a plan of government for South Africa
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The British East India Company had taken over India by

A
the 1550s.
B
the 1650s
C
the 1750s.
D
the 1850s.
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What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992?

A
a return to a one-party system of government
B
an economy based solely on industry
C
an increase in government instability
D
advances in education and human services
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NigeriaGhanaKenyaRwanda

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Nigeria
B
Ghana
C
Kenya
D
Rwanda
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Which of these were common aspects of war efforts during World War I? Select three options.rationingwar bondsusing schools as military facilitieschild soldierswomen working in factories

A
rationing
B
war bonds
C
using schools as military facilities
D
child soldiers
E
women working in factories
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The passage below contains testimony from the commander of Auschwitz, given at a war crimes trial in 1946.DR. KAUFMANN: Is it furthermore true that Eichmann stated to you that in Auschwitz a total sum of more than 2 million Jews had been destroyed?HÖSS: Yes.DR. KAUFMANN: Did you yourself ever feel pity with the victims, thinking of your own family and children?HÖSS: Yes.DR. KAUFMANN: How was it possible for you to carry out these actions in spite of this?HÖSS: In view of all these doubts which I had, the only one and decisive argument was the strict order and the reason given for it by the Reichsführer Himmler.

A
He believed he was doing what was right for Germany.
B
He stated that the number of people killed by Germans was exaggerated.
C
He testified that he did not personally kill anyone.
D
He said he was just following orders.
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Why did the Allies engage in propaganda efforts overseas?

A
to inspire people to support the Allied war effort
B
to encourage people to buy war bonds from the Allied nations
C
to recruit soldiers from neutral countries
D
to generate donations to reduce the need for rationing
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This shows a headline from the New York Times about genocide.

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A
The international community was aware of what was going on but was unable to stop it.
B
There was disillusionment because this massacre occurred following the Holocaust.
C
Armenians were targeted because they were Muslim and the Turks were Christians.
D
In this case, the government was not supportive of the actions of the perpetrators.
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Why did European powers compete for control of Muslim states? Check all that apply.to win trade rights in Russiato control natural resources in Persiato claim territory in the Persian Gulfto gain access to the Middle Eastto control trade routes to India

A
to win trade rights in Russia
B
to control natural resources in Persia
C
to claim territory in the Persian Gulf
D
to gain access to the Middle East
E
to control trade routes to India
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Look at this photograph taken during the Battle of Guadalcanal.

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on a semi-arid island.
B
at sea.
C
at night.
D
in dense jungles.
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Which best describes what Einstein’s theories tried to explain?

A
the creation of the universe
B
evolution and human development
C
how the physical world functions
D
the possibility of time travel
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Which best describes how Japan changed in the long term as a direct result of the US occupation?

A
Japan became a global economic force.
B
Japan developed the ability to eliminate communist influences.
C
Japan became a democracy with a free market economy.
D
Japan was unable to sustain a military force.
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Which statement best describes Frederik W. de Klerk?

A
He was sent to prison on various charges for protesting South Africa’s policies of apartheid.
B
He was the president of South Africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid.
C
He was the first Black Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize honoree.
D
He was a leader in the African National Congress and became the first Black president of South Africa.
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Under indirect rule, Indigenous culture was

A
accepted to some degree.
B
subject to religious conversion.
C
seen as equal to European culture.
D
adopted by many Europeans.

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