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

to encourage more Israeli settlements

to seek out peace treaties with Egypt

to promote Palestinian independence

to expand the PLO into new countries

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Many Latin American countries in the twentieth century turned to

democracy and autocracy.

monarchy and self-government.

communism and socialism.

fascism and despotism.

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1920

1925

1930

1935

When military leaders and dictators ruled Nigeria, they sometimes tried to prevent unrest by

allowing peaceful, supervised political activity.

agreeing to small, incremental changes.

banning expressions of ethnic pride.

prohibiting all criticism of the government.

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.

Which best explains how Hugo Chavez damaged democracy in Venezuela?

He increased authoritarianism in government.

He transferred ownership of industries to government.

He joined with like-minded leaders in Latin America.

He convinced voters to put an end to term limits.

Today, the fundamentalist movement in the Middle East calls for

a move to freedom and equality for all.

adherence to Islamic political traditions.

respect for the rights of minority groups.

an embrace of Western ideas and customs.

Why did the Philippines help the United States fight the Spanish during the Spanish-American War?

It was trying to assert its independence from Spain.

It was forced to since it was controlled by the United States.

It was believed that helping would make the United States grant the Philippines independence.

It wanted to make a good impression on the nation that controlled it.

The graph shows Brazil's gross domestic product (GDP).

It rose slightly.

It rose a great deal.

It fell slightly.

It fell a great deal.

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.

Protestors opposed high poverty rates.

Protestors opposed high unemployment.

Protestors wanted changes within government.

Protestors embraced autocratic rule.

Protestors rejected autocratic rule.

What type of ideology has gained popularity throughout Latin America?

communism

fascism

conservatism

liberalism

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.

What makes Hamas different from the PLO?

Hamas supports peaceful negotiations with Israel.

Hamas is recognized as a terrorist group by many nations.

Hamas was founded by Jewish settlers in the West Bank.

Hamas and Arab nations work together as one political group.

After being elected president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez

sought to introduce capitalism similar to the United States.

strengthened ties with democracies like the United States.

strengthened ties with communist countries like Cuba.

sought to introduce communism similar to Cuba.

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The Khmer Rouge

The United States

South Vietnam

Indonesia

One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s first duties as India’s Prime Minister was to

end fighting between Muslims and Hindus.

relocate the post-partition refugees.

improve living standards for Indians.

establish a state religion in India.

In the 1940s and 1950s, pan-Arabism grew in the Middle East in response to

a decrease in Arab nationalism.

the division of the Ottoman Empire.

European conquest and colonialism.

growing influence from Western nations.

Which describes Getulio Vargas, who ruled Brazil during the Great Depression?

He was a strong leader who shared power with a legislature.

He was a strong military leader who ruled as a dictator.

He was a strong leader who shared power with the people.

He was a strong civilian leader who ruled as a president.

What is an ayatollah?

a religious leader of Iran

a person or group following a strict set of principles

the term for a king of Iran

the act of doing what is required

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