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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
heightened world tensions
C
fear of nuclear attack
D
building of large numbers of fallout shelters
E
increased study of science and math
F
cooperation in space exploration
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Which were significant events that helped the Allies win the war in Europe? Choose three correct answers.

A
the Invasion of Normandy
B
the bombing of Hiroshima
C
the North African campaign
D
the Nazi defeat at Stalingrad
E
the Battle of the Somme
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A nation-state can be defined as a political unit

A
without a separate identity or a large majority.
B
without an independent state or a majority representation.
C
with like individuals who lack government representation.
D
with a majority of similar people living under a government.
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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 annual income earned per person in one year.
C
total amount of income earned by workers in one year.
D
average amount of income in Europe in one year.
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Which of these were included in the SALT II (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks) treaty? Choose two correct answers.

A
a limit on the launchers for intercontinental ballistic missiles
B
an end to proxy wars in South America and the Middle East
C
a limit on the number of missile launch sites around the globe
D
a ban on all new missile programs in the US and the USSR
E
a ban on the production of nuclear arms in the US and the USSR
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The diagram shows different approaches to decolonization by colonial powers. Expand Image Which approach to decolonization would best complete the diagram?

A
Avoidance
B
Lengthy withdrawal
C
Impatience
D
Speedy withdrawal
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The conclusion of a proposal

A
reminds readers that the problem exists.
B
includes an extensive bibliography.
C
evaluates the plan’s implementation.
D
explains why the chosen solution is best.
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The use of social media helped protestors communicate during the

A
pan-Arabism era.
B
Mandate System.
C
Arab Spring.
D
Iranian Revolution.
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To introduce evidence during a formal discussion it is important to

A
create questions to ask the speaker.
B
keep all research notes handy.
C
bring up ideas outside of the main topic.
D
contribute information that is irrelevant.
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Which of these terms best describes the official foreign policy of the United States at the start of World War II in 1939?

A
militaristic
B
isolationist
C
aggressive
D
interventionist
15

________ used the tactic of ethnic cleansing to eliminate Muslims.

A
Serbia
B
Macedonia
C
Croatia
D
Bosnia
16

What is a coalition?

A
an agreement to increase the price of goods
B
a partnership between two equal powers
C
a group formed for a common purpose
D
a trade relationship between nations
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What are the goals of all terrorists groups, regardless of ideology? Choose three correct answers.

A
to gain independence for a group
B
to achieve social and political changes
C
to participate in criminal acts
D
to impose religion on nonreligious people
E
to frighten people into submission
F
to target symbolic places and events
G
to destroy governments and create anarchy
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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 overthrew the Somoza government.
D
The Contras received support from the Soviet Union.
20

How does a communist system of government differ from a democracy?

A
In a communist system, a single political party controls the government. In a democracy, the people can elect officials from different parties.
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, elections are never held. In a democracy, the people vote in elections to choose their leaders.
D
In a communist system, power is inherited and passed down. In a democracy, power is in the hands of the people.
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China instituted a one-child policy in 1979 because the government recognized that

A
the large aging population was draining the economy.
B
major cities were suffering from overcrowding.
C
the country is the most populated in the world.
D
overpopulation would result in limited space and resources.
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Which led to increased turmoil between Jewish and Arab people? Choose three correct answers.

A
the Camp David Accords
B
Jewish emigration to Palestine
C
the creation of Israel
D
anti-Semitism in Germany
E
the Balfour Declaration
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Which of these phrases best describes East Germany after World War II?

A
capitalist market economy
B
democratic form of government
C
Communist economic system
D
close ties with the United States
25

As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet

A
stopped human rights violations.
B
increased populist programs.
C
improved business and the economy.
D
committed human rights violations.
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Why was Benito Mussolini able to seize control in Italy?

A
The country was weak and frustrated with democratic rule.
B
No government was in place after the Great Depression.
C
Italians had a long history of supporting authoritarian leaders.
D
Other nations were threatening to take over Italy.

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