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The use of social media helped protestors communicate during the

A
pan-Arabism era.
B
Iranian Revolution.
C
Arab Spring.
D
Mandate System.
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Which is a correct statement about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

A
It is not accepted by enough countries to make a real difference.
B
Its intention was to protect women’s rights.
C
It was adopted in 1948 by the UN General Assembly.
D
It was adopted by the UN Security Council during the worst of the Holocaust.
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How does a communist system of government differ from a democracy?

A
In a communist system, power is inherited and passed down. In a democracy, power is in the hands of the people.
B
In a communist system, voters choose from a wide variety of candidates. In a democracy, choice is somewhat limited.
C
In a communist system, a single political party controls the government. In a democracy, the people can elect officials from different parties.
D
In a communist system, elections are never held. In a democracy, the people vote in elections to choose their leaders.
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The first reference to terrorism in 1790 pertained to

A
individual terrorism.
B
governmental terrorism.
C
global terrorism.
D
international terrorism.
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Which of these phrases best describes East Germany after World War II?

A
close ties with the United States
B
Communist economic system
C
democratic form of government
D
capitalist market economy
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Which of these was true of the Contras during the Nicaraguan civil war?

A
The Contras overthrew the Sandinista government.
B
The Contras received support from the U.S. government.
C
The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.
D
The Contras overthrew the Somoza government.
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Which were significant events that helped the Allies win the war in Europe? Choose three correct answers.

A
the North African campaign
B
the bombing of Hiroshima
C
the Nazi defeat at Stalingrad
D
the Invasion of Normandy
E
the Battle of the Somme
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On June 28, 1914, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by

A
the German kaiser.
B
a Serbian nationalist.
C
a member of the British royal family.
D
special agents sent by Russia.
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When it came to racial beliefs, Hitler believed that Germans were

A
inferior to people of other races.
B
about the same as people belonging to other races.
C
correct for having embraced racial diversity.
D
superior to other peoples, especially Jewish people.
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What is a coalition?

A
a group formed for a common purpose
B
a partnership between two equal powers
C
an agreement to increase the price of goods
D
a trade relationship between nations
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Which of these were common aspects of war efforts during World War I? Choose three correct answers.

A
rationing
B
child soldiers
C
women working in factories
D
using schools as military facilities
E
war bonds
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Why was Benito Mussolini able to seize control in Italy?

A
No government was in place after the Great Depression.
B
Italians had a long history of supporting authoritarian leaders.
C
Other nations were threatening to take over Italy.
D
The country was weak and frustrated with democratic rule.
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Which led to increased turmoil between Jewish and Arab people? Choose three correct answers.

A
the creation of Israel
B
the Balfour Declaration
C
the Camp David Accords
D
Jewish emigration to Palestine
E
anti-Semitism in Germany
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What happened to President Wilson’s goal of granting self-determination after the war?

A
It was never realized.
B
It was applied in Europe, but not to colonies in Africa or Asia.
C
It resulted in elections in Europe that did away with the League of Nations.
D
It resulted in colonies in Africa and Asia being granted independence.
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As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet

A
stopped human rights violations.
B
committed human rights violations.
C
improved business and the economy.
D
increased populist programs.
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Per capita income is defined as

A
total amount of income in a nation in one year.
B
average amount of income in Europe in one year.
C
average amount of annual income earned per person in one year.
D
total amount of income earned by workers in one year.
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Which of these were effects of the arms race? Choose four correct answers.

A
greater trade between the East and West
B
increased study of science and math
C
heightened world tensions
D
cooperation in space exploration
E
fear of nuclear attack
F
building of large numbers of fallout shelters

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