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Who were two leaders of the rebel army during the Mexican Revolution?

A
Zapata and Villa.
B
Villa and Madero.
C
Zapata and Diaz.
D
Villa and Diaz.
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What type of government did European settlers create in South Africa in 1909?

A
a democratic republic that included all citizens
B
a parliamentary government that excluded many citizens
C
a democratic republic that excluded many citizens
D
a parliamentary government that included all citizens
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In the early 1900s, European settlers in South Africa created

A
a system of segregation that split society.
B
a plan of sabotage against the government.
C
a policy of embargoes and trade sanctions.
D
a style of government based on democracy.
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Europeans ignored cultural divisions when setting colonial boundaries because

A
African citizens did not have a strong sense of national or cultural identity.
B
Europeans had no interest in or concern for African cultural divisions.
C
respecting African cultural identity might negatively affect Africa’s economy.
D
African cultural divisions were too complex for Europeans to understand.
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Mexico experienced a series of liberal reforms in the 1860s instituted by

A
Porfirio Diaz.
B
Benito Juarez.
C
Santa Anna.
D
Lázaro Cárdenas.
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After Brazil attempted to create a democracy, military rulers regained power in the 1960s and

A
drafted a new constitution.
B
granted many new freedoms.
C
took away human rights.
D
stabilized the democracy.
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How did the Holocaust affect support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine?

A
It increased support greatly.
B
It decreased support greatly.
C
It decreased support slightly.
D
It increased support slightly.
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What is a coalition?

A
a military target
B
a powerful army
C
a political alliance
D
a combat strategy
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What was the purpose of pan-Africanism?

A
to empower Africa to develop colonies in other nations
B
to bring together Africans from all parts of the continent
C
to unite people of African descent around the world
D
to spread African culture to people of other backgrounds
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Why did Western nations become interested in Saudi Arabia during the twentieth century?

A
The nation set up European-style courts.
B
Saudi Arabia abandoned Islamic law.
C
Oil was discovered on the Arabian peninsula.
D
The country was becoming more modern.
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Which best describes what occurred in Mexico following the institution of liberal reforms by Benito Juarez?

A
The government action allowed the church to expand its reach.
B
The government action caused conflict between liberals and conservatives.
C
The government action caused conflict between Spain and Mexico.
D
The government action gave rebels a reason to start a revolution.
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Arab forces most likely fought with the United States in the Gulf War because

A
they hoped to invade Iraq for its oil supplies.
B
they had a longstanding alliance with the United States
C
they wanted greater US influence in the Gulf.
D
they wanted to protect their own resources.
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Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz inspired a revolution in 1910 by using his power to

A
limit the church and the wealthy.
B
expand liberal reforms and rights.
C
expand democracy and freedoms.
D
limit democracy and freedoms.
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Which describes Getulio Vargas, who ruled Brazil during the Great Depression?

A
He was a strong leader who shared power with a legislature.
B
He was a strong military leader who ruled as a dictator.
C
He was a strong leader who shared power with the people.
D
He was a strong civilian leader who ruled as a president.
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What is the most likely reason Europe did not invest in education in its African colonies?

A
European nations placed little value on education.
B
Educating people would slow industrial growth.
C
Educated citizens would be harder to control.
D
African citizens were not interested in education.
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Because there was very little investment in education, African colonies

A
had far too few teachers for their universities.
B
had many skilled workers with little education.
C
had many overqualified workers in menial jobs.
D
had few leaders with government experience.
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Why did Saudi Arabia fear an Iraqi invasion?

A
Saudi Arabia was Kuwait’s closest ally.
B
Iran and Iraq were at war near the Saudi border.
C
Iraq attacked ships in Saudi Arabian waters.
D
Iraq invaded nearby Kuwait for its oil.
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A junta is defined as

A
a large group that controls business interests.
B
a small group that controls the government.
C
a small group that controls business interests.
D
a large group that controls the government.

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