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The Contemporary Eastern Hemisphere: Independence and Conflict — Test Answers

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During the colonial era, South African society became divided based on

class.

race.

caste.

gender.

Why did Western nations become interested in Saudi Arabia during the twentieth century?

The nation set up European-style courts.

Saudi Arabia abandoned Islamic law.

Oil was discovered on the Arabian peninsula.

The country was becoming more modern.

The Arab League was an organization established in 1945 to

coordinate political goals among six Arab nations.

bring Western ideas and traditions to the Middle East.

search for oil and other resources in the Arabian world.

fight for independence from European colonialism.

Why did the United States become involved in the Philippines’ affairs?

to fight a dictatorship there

to help establish a democracy in preparation for independence

to create a base there during World War II

to fight the Spanish-American War

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