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Which best explains why the guards are displaying books?

A
The “Little Red Book” detailed the rights and responsibilities people had when confronted by the Red Guards.
B
The “Little Red Book” established a set of guidelines for how enemies were to be treated by the Red Guards.
C
The “Little Red Book” explained Mao’s Communist ideology, which all people in China were required to read.
D
The “Little Red Book” contained famous quotes from Mao, which the Red Guards were required to read.
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Which two areas became separate Muslim majorities after the partition?

A
India and Burma
B
India and East Pakistan
C
West Pakistan and East Pakistan
D
West Pakistan and India
3

Which Nazi leader is this?

A
Adolf Hitler
B
Reinhard Heydrich
C
Heinrich Himmler
D
Joseph Goebbels
4

What are the goals of all terrorists groups, regardless of ideology? Choose three correct answers.

A
to participate in criminal acts
B
to achieve social and political changes
C
to frighten people into submission
D
to target symbolic places and events
E
to destroy governments and create anarchy
F
to gain independence for a group
G
to impose religion on nonreligious people
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Which of these phrases best describes East Germany after World War II?

A
Communist economic system
B
close ties with the United States
C
capitalist market economy
D
democratic form of government
6

When a king abdicates,

A
he seizes power.
B
he makes new laws.
C
he rules the nation.
D
he leaves the throne.
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How did innovations in manufacturing lead to improvements in transportation?

A
Multiple cottage industries meant an increased need for travel to cities.
B
Goods became more valuable and required safer transportation.
C
Goods were produced efficiently and needed more efficient transportation.
D
Inventions used in textile production also improved transportation systems.
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Which describes the Junker class?

A
revolutionaries who called for German unification
B
political parties under the Second Reich
C
conservatives who supported King Wilhelm I
D
liberals who were opposed to King Wilhelm I
9

The use of social media helped protestors communicate during the

A
Arab Spring.
B
Mandate System.
C
Iranian Revolution.
D
pan-Arabism era.
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Which of these were common aspects of war efforts during World War I? Choose three correct answers.

A
using schools as military facilities
B
child soldiers
C
women working in factories
D
war bonds
E
rationing
12

Which best describes why Japan’s economy played an important role in its relationship with the United States?

A
A thriving economy would guarantee Japan’s loyalty to the United States.
B
A thriving economy would allow Japan to get rid of the occupying force.
C
A weak economy could make Japan turn to communism.
D
A weak economy could prompt Japan to restart the war.
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Which organizations would most likely work directly to reduce child mortality rates? Choose four correct answers.

A
Economic and Social Council
B
UNICEF
C
IFRC
D
Doctors Without Borders
E
WHO
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A nation-state can be defined as a political unit

A
without an independent state or a majority representation.
B
with a majority of similar people living under a government.
C
with like individuals who lack government representation.
D
without a separate identity or a large majority.
20

Before they invaded Europe from the south, the Allies had to control

A
Italy.
B
North Africa.
C
France.
D
Austria.
21

Which organization currently controls the government overseeing the Gaza Strip?

A
the Arab League
B
Hamas
C
the PLO
D
the Palestinian National Authority
22

Why was Benito Mussolini able to seize control in Italy?

A
Other nations were threatening to take over Italy.
B
Italians had a long history of supporting authoritarian leaders.
C
No government was in place after the Great Depression.
D
The country was weak and frustrated with democratic rule.
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What happened to President Wilson’s goal of granting self-determination after the war?

A
It resulted in elections in Europe that did away with the League of Nations.
B
It was applied in Europe, but not to colonies in Africa or Asia.
C
It was never realized.
D
It resulted in colonies in Africa and Asia being granted independence.
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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, power is inherited and passed down. In a democracy, power is in the hands of the people.
C
In a communist system, voters choose from a wide variety of candidates. In a democracy, choice is somewhat limited.
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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________ used the tactic of ethnic cleansing to eliminate Muslims.

A
Serbia
B
Macedonia
C
Croatia
D
Bosnia
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On June 28, 1914, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by

A
special agents sent by Russia.
B
the German kaiser.
C
a member of the British royal family.
D
a Serbian nationalist.

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