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Which statement best describes Desmond Tutu?

He was a politician who lifted the long-standing ban on the African National Congress.

He was sent to prison on various charges for protesting South Africa’s policies of apartheid.

He was the president of South Africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid.

He was a religious leader who called for international sanctions against South Africa.

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Which action best represents Gandhi's use of nonviolent protest to challenge British rule in India?

marching to the sea to make salt in protest of British law

leading a violent uprising against British soldiers

secretly overthrowing British officials through a revolt

encouraging Indians to join the British army

After returning to South Africa from Algeria in 1964, Nelson Mandela was

arrested and imprisoned.

elected to the presidency.

educated in guerrilla tactics.

finally granted his freedom.

Who was the "Father of the Turks” that led the Turkish nationalists in the 1920s to modernize Turkey and create a new democratic government?

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Mustafa Kemal

Ayatollah Khomeini

Reza Pahlavi

Which statement describes Hamas?

Hamas is a militant group that fights against religious fundamentalism.

Hamas is a terrorist organization primarily located in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas is a Lebanese group with political and militant wings funded by Iran.

Hamas is a political party in Egypt and worldwide Islamic movement.

How did Iran change under Ayatollah Khomeini?

Iran became more Westernized.

Free speech was no longer limited.

Religious leaders created official policy.

Universities and other institutions opened.

Jomo Kenyatta caused discontent during his rule in Kenya by

becoming a member of the pan-African movement.

exhibiting favoritism toward the Kikuyu people.

leading the Kenyan African Nationalist Union.

encouraging election fraud to help him stay in office.

Mohandas Gandhi's strategies for achieving Indian independence were unique. Which of the following best explains his method?

He promoted armed resistance alongside peaceful protests to challenge British rule.

He focused on negotiating with the British government rather than taking direct action.

He used civil disobedience and non-violent protests against the British rule.

He encouraged Indians to avoid all political activism and wait for British reforms.

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