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Which explains why the value of the peso has dropped significantly since the early 1990s?

A
a banking crisis in the 1990s followed by a global recession in 2008
B
a global recession in the 1990s followed by a banking crisis in 2008
C
a series of natural disasters in the 1990s followed by a civil war in 2008
D
a series of UN sanctions in the 1990s followed by a drought in 2008
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The map shows colonial holdings after World War II. Expand Image Regarding colonial holdings in 1945, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this map?

A
There were very few colonies left in the world.
B
South American countries held the most colonies in the world.
C
There were still many colonies in the world.
D
European countries held the fewest colonies in the world.
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The term recognized is defined as

A
moving from one nation to another.
B
establishing political relations with another nation.
C
putting one nation in charge of another.
D
protesting one nation’s control over another.
4

The economies of most African colonies were dependent on

A
industrial development.
B
one or two crops.
C
diverse farmlands.
D
a strong middle class.
5

What best describes South Africa’s homelands of the 1950s?

A
Homelands were rural communities where European settlers lived during the colonial era.
B
Homelands were urban communities where thousands of Black South Africans were forced to relocate.
C
Homelands were urban communities where European settlers lived during the colonial era.
D
Homelands were rural communities where thousands of Black South Africans were forced to relocate.
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Which best summarizes the result of major conflicts between Israel and Arab states?

A
Arab states expanded their borders, while Israel lost land.
B
Israel expanded its borders, while Arab states launched an intifada.
C
Arab states expanded their borders, while Israel launched an intifada.
D
Israel expanded its borders, while Arab states lost land.
7

Following its independence, Brazil first became a

A
monarchy.
B
theocracy.
C
republic.
D
democracy.
8

During the mid-twentieth century, a sense of nationalism grew in the Middle East and became known as

A
Arab unification.
B
sectarianism.
C
pan-Arabism.
D
fundamentalism.
9

The National Revolutionary Party boosted the Mexican economy by

A
selling the railroads and oil industry.
B
nationalizing the railroads and oil industry.
C
privatizing the railroads and oil industry.
D
closing the railroads and oil industry.
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Which event would most likely cause an increase in Indian nationalism?

A
A large number of Indian troops are injured while fighting the British.
B
Numerous Indian citizens are hurt when an office building is attacked by the British.
C
Gandhi holds a rally encouraging Indians to show more patriotism.
D
A popular politician is put on trial for breaking the law.
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European nations benefited from African colonies’

A
labor and resources.
B
established trade routes.
C
well-trained military.
D
industries and artisans.
12

Which list states events from the rise of nationalism in the Middle East in the correct order?

A
i. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring. ii. The Iranian Revolution brought reform. iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite. iv. Turkey became an independent nation.
B
i. Turkey became an independent nation. ii. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring. iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite. iv. The Iranian Revolution brought reform.
C
i. The Arabian peninsula began to unite. ii. Turkey became an independent nation. iii. The Iranian Revolution brought reform. iv. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring.
D
i. The Iranian Revolution brought reform. ii. Turkey became an independent nation. iii. The Arabian peninsula began to unite. iv. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring.
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For what reasons were many colonies granted independence after World War II? Choose five correct answers.

A
decline in nationalism
B
promises made to colonies during the war
C
European economic weakness
D
economic growth in Europe
E
pressure from United Nations
F
growth of nationalism
G
recognition of universal human rights
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What did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo do in response to the actions of the military government in Argentina?

A
They held protests and demanded welfare.
B
They started riots and demanded justice.
C
They held protests and demanded answers.
D
They started riots and demanded answers.
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Which statement best describes Frederik W. de Klerk?

A
He was sent to prison on various charges for protesting South Africa’s policies of apartheid.
B
He was the first Black Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize honoree.
C
He was the president of South Africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid.
D
He was a leader in the African National Congress and became the first Black president of South Africa.
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Which two areas became separate Muslim majorities after the partition?

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

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