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What did the Balfour Declaration support?

A
full British control over Arab lands
B
the creation of an Arab kingdom in Europe
C
a national home for Jewish people in Palestine
D
the end of Jewish immigration to Palestine
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How did British promises during World War I lead to conflict?

A
The British refused to negotiate with either Arab or Jewish people.
B
The British promised the same land to both Arab and Jewish people.
C
The British offered land only to the rulers of the Ottoman Empire.
D
The British supported Arab control but not Jewish immigration.
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What is true about both the 2008–2009 and 2014 Gaza wars?

A
Both resulted in the Israeli occupation of Gaza.
B
Both caused high casualties and destruction in Gaza.
C
Both ended with long-term peace agreements.
D
Both were a result of failed international peace talks.
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What was one immediate result of Arab states' refusal to recognize Israel in 1948?

A
Israel formed an alliance with neighboring Arab nations.
B
Peace talks began between Palestinians and Israelis.
C
The UN created two separate Palestinian governments.
D
War broke out as Arab states invaded the State of Israel.
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During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to

A
refuse to vote in elections.
B
purchase only British goods.
C
pay their taxes on time.
D
boycott Gandhi’s protests.
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Mexico’s Constitution of 1917 helped the working class by

A
forcing businesses to pay a living wage.
B
improving education in rural areas.
C
protecting the right to strike.
D
restricting employment of foreigners.
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As part of the war on terror, what action did the United States take in Afghanistan?

A
It captured Osama bin Laden.
B
It jailed all members of al-Qaeda.
C
It told Americans to leave Afghanistan.
D
It drove the Taliban out of power.
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The refugee crisis that occurred in India after its partition by the British was a result of

A
too many people trying to relocate at one time.
B
a citizen-led protest of the partitioning.
C
the Muslim-Hindu riots and violence.
D
not enough land being given to Muslims.
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Who made the following statement regarding the British partitioning of India?Those who demand separation would, in the end, suffer most for it . . .

A
Mahatma Gandhi
B
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C
Jawarharlal Nehru
D
Indira Gandhi
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The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo wore white head scarves as

A
a symbol of their demands.
B
a plea for their children.
C
a proclamation for war.
D
a symbol of peace.
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The movement against apartheid in South Africa was

A
militant at first and remained that way.
B
militant at first but became non-violent.
C
non-violent at first but became militant.
D
non-violent at first and remained that way.
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Al-QaedaThe TalibanSaddam HusseinOsama bin Laden

A
Al-Qaeda
B
The Taliban
C
Saddam Hussein
D
Osama bin Laden
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Which best describes the successes and challenges of modern-day Mexico?

A
It has experienced economic growth and a growing middle class, but poverty continues to linger and government corruption remains.
B
It has eradicated government corruption and poverty, but economic growth has been stagnant and the middle class remains small.
C
It has expanded the economy and increased global trade, but the middle class remains small and an individual’s rights have diminished.
D
It has dealt with high level government corruption and drug cartel violence, but an individual’s rights and the middle class have decreased.
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The Venezuelan people gave Hugo Chavez a referendum to rewrite their constitution and implement

A
a democracy.
B
socialism.
C
communism.
D
a dictatorship.
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Porfirio Diaz and Santa Anna each led Mexico after independence as

A
kings.
B
presidents.
C
oligarchs.
D
dictators.
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A
soldier
B
lawyer
C
politician
D
arbitrator
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Which statement describes Hamas?

A
Hamas is a militant group that fights against religious fundamentalism.
B
Hamas is a terrorist organization primarily located in the Gaza Strip.
C
Hamas is a Lebanese group with political and militant wings funded by Iran.
D
Hamas is a political party in Egypt and worldwide Islamic movement.
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How did the international community respond to South Africa’s policies in the 1980s?

A
by refusing to buy South African goods
B
by setting up a blockade around the country
C
by threatening to declare war on South Africa
D
by negotiating treaties between different groups
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In the 1940s and 1950s, pan-Arabism grew in the Middle East in response to

A
a decrease in Arab nationalism.
B
the division of the Ottoman Empire.
C
European conquest and colonialism.
D
growing influence from Western nations.
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How did Iran change under Ayatollah Khomeini?

A
Iran became more Westernized.
B
Free speech was no longer limited.
C
Religious leaders created official policy.
D
Universities and other institutions opened.

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