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What was a main goal of the first intifada (1987–1993)?

A
to encourage more Israeli settlements
B
to seek out peace treaties with Egypt
C
to promote Palestinian independence
D
to expand the PLO into new countries
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Many Latin American countries in the twentieth century turned to

A
democracy and autocracy.
B
monarchy and self-government.
C
communism and socialism.
D
fascism and despotism.
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1920
B
1925
C
1930
D
1935
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When military leaders and dictators ruled Nigeria, they sometimes tried to prevent unrest by

A
allowing peaceful, supervised political activity.
B
agreeing to small, incremental changes.
C
banning expressions of ethnic pride.
D
prohibiting all criticism of the government.
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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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Which best explains how Hugo Chavez damaged democracy in Venezuela?

A
He increased authoritarianism in government.
B
He transferred ownership of industries to government.
C
He joined with like-minded leaders in Latin America.
D
He convinced voters to put an end to term limits.
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Today, the fundamentalist movement in the Middle East calls for

A
a move to freedom and equality for all.
B
adherence to Islamic political traditions.
C
respect for the rights of minority groups.
D
an embrace of Western ideas and customs.
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Why did the Philippines help the United States fight the Spanish during the Spanish-American War?

A
It was trying to assert its independence from Spain.
B
It was forced to since it was controlled by the United States.
C
It was believed that helping would make the United States grant the Philippines independence.
D
It wanted to make a good impression on the nation that controlled it.
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The graph shows Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP).

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A
It rose slightly.
B
It rose a great deal.
C
It fell slightly.
D
It fell a great deal.
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What were the causes of the Arab Spring movement? Select 4 options. Protestors opposed high poverty rates.Protestors opposed high unemployment.Protestors wanted changes within government.Protestors embraced autocratic rule.Protestors rejected autocratic rule.

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Protestors opposed high poverty rates.
B
Protestors opposed high unemployment.
C
Protestors wanted changes within government.
D
Protestors embraced autocratic rule.
E
Protestors rejected autocratic rule.
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What type of ideology has gained popularity throughout Latin America?

A
communism
B
fascism
C
conservatism
D
liberalism
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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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What makes Hamas different from the PLO?

A
Hamas supports peaceful negotiations with Israel.
B
Hamas is recognized as a terrorist group by many nations.
C
Hamas was founded by Jewish settlers in the West Bank.
D
Hamas and Arab nations work together as one political group.
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After being elected president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez

A
sought to introduce capitalism similar to the United States.
B
strengthened ties with democracies like the United States.
C
strengthened ties with communist countries like Cuba.
D
sought to introduce communism similar to Cuba.
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The Khmer RougeThe United StatesSouth VietnamIndonesia

A
The Khmer Rouge
B
The United States
C
South Vietnam
D
Indonesia
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One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s first duties as India’s Prime Minister was to

A
end fighting between Muslims and Hindus.
B
relocate the post-partition refugees.
C
improve living standards for Indians.
D
establish a state religion in India.
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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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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 an ayatollah?

A
a religious leader of Iran
B
a person or group following a strict set of principles
C
the term for a king of Iran
D
the act of doing what is required

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