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The first map shows colonial powers and their holdings (1945). The second map shows human development worldwide.Compare the two maps. What do the maps indicate about regions that gained independence in the second half of the twentieth century?

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They differ in their development patterns.
B
They are as developed as their colonial powers.
C
They are more developed than their colonial powers.
D
They remain less developed than their colonial powers.
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Which term best describes the type of assistance non-governmental organization such as Doctors Without Borders provide?

A
military aid
B
financial aid
C
humanitarian aid
D
government aid
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What are some of the common characteristics of industrialized nations with advanced economies? Check all that apply.receives high levels of foreign aideducated citizensaccess to health carehigher incomesagricultural development

A
receives high levels of foreign aid
B
educated citizens
C
access to health care
D
higher incomes
E
agricultural development
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Which of these are indicators measured by the HDI? Check all that apply.educationgross national incomeindustrializationinfrastructurelife expectancystability

A
education
B
gross national income
C
industrialization
D
infrastructure
E
life expectancy
F
stability
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Which organization maintains the Human Development Index (HDI)?

A
Doctors Without Borders
B
the Red Cross
C
USAID
D
the United Nations
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Which best describes why infrastructure is important for a country?

A
It allows businesses to earn income.
B
It helps society meet basic needs.
C
It ensures a stable government.
D
It means that foreign aid is not needed.
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What does life expectancy measure?

A
the average income a population likely earns during employment
B
the average human development during a population’s lifetime
C
the average number of years that a population is likely to live
D
the average standard of living during a population’s lifetime
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How do Human Development Index (HDI) and gross domestic product (GDP) compare in what they measure?

A
HDI and GDP both measure economic development only.
B
HDI measures human development, while GDP measures economic development.
C
HDI and GDP both measure social development only.
D
HDI measures social development, while GDP measures economic development.
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How does government instability affect other development factors?

A
It can undermine other factors.
B
It means the military controls other factors.
C
It bolsters support for other factors.
D
It does not affect other factors.
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Which best describes why gender equality is an important factor influencing development?

A
Gender equality ensures that everyone has identical opportunities.
B
Gender equality enables women to control a country’s future.
C
Gender equality prevents women from being disadvantaged.
D
Gender equality means that everyone can contribute to development.

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