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Descendants of a group of former slaves live on their own island. They are not self-governed and speak their own language. Which choice best describes these people?

A
a nation
B
a state
C
a minority
D
a multinational state
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The main reason conflict has broken out in Northern Ireland is because of its

A
unique location.
B
mix of religions.
C
unification issues.
D
minority population.
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Images sent back to Earth from the Hubble telescope were the first to show the

A
features of the moon.
B
sun and its planets.
C
planet Earth from space.
D
farthest reaches of the universe.
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Which is a correct statement about natural resources?

A
Fossil fuels and certain minerals are renewable resources.
B
Wind and water are considered nonrenewable resources.
C
Areas rich in natural resources tend to transport them worldwide.
D
Areas rich in natural resources tend to keep them to themselves.
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Why would international communities work together to try to solve environmental issues?

A
It is a way to control a country with huge pollution problems.
B
It is much more expensive to work alone rather than together.
C
Pollution in one country can effect other parts of the world.
D
Pollution problems can be eliminated by working together.
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy?

A
wind
B
solar
C
oil
D
geothermal
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Which term best describes the type of assistance non-governmental organization such as Doctors Without Borders provide?

A
military aid
B
financial aid
C
humanitarian aid
D
government aid
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Which of the following enables people all over the world to share the same information, news, and entertainment?

A
lasers
B
satellite technology
C
scanning technologies
D
the Green Revolution
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Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

A
coal
B
oil
C
wind
D
natural gas
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International organizations know that effective programs to treat HIV/AIDS must include

A
education and treatment.
B
treatment and testing.
C
prevention, testing, and education.
D
treatment, prevention, and testing.
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When was genocide officially labeled a crime?

A
in 1941 when Lemkin moved to the United States from Poland
B
in 1943 when Lemkin used genocide in a quote
C
in 1945 shortly after the end of WWII
D
in 1948 as defined by the UN
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The graph shows the percentage of people living in urban areas.

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A
It will level off.
B
It will begin to decline.
C
It will continue to increase at almost the same rate.
D
It will increase slightly and then begin to decline.
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The graph shows population predictions.

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A
By 2100, Africa’s population will reach the level of Asia’s population in 2010.
B
Both Africa and Asia will reach their highest population level in 2060.
C
By 2100, Asia’s population will only be 1,000 million more than Africa’s.
D
Both Africa and Asia’s populations are larger than any other country in the world.
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What is the primary role of the United States Bureau of Counterterrorism?

A
to plan counterterrorist attacks
B
to create active counterterrorism groups
C
to encourage domestic counterterrorism activities
D
to advance counterterrorism efforts in other countries
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What demographic change has consequences for both natural resources and the ability of countries to provide for their people?

A
an aging population
B
rapid population growth
C
slower birth rates
D
lower fertility rates
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The Green Revolution refers to advances that took place in

A
education.
B
agriculture.
C
space exploration.
D
medicine.
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War erupted in Yugoslavia, because the country was a

A
nation.
B
state.
C
stateless nation.
D
multinational state.
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The graph shows US Oil Import Prices from 1995 to 2010.What most likely caused the steady increase in price per barrel of oil between 2001 and 2008?

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A
a global recession
B
scarcity of petroleum
C
a large population growth
D
demand from developing countries
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Which best illustrates Malala Yousafzai’s story?

A
People may be afraid to support you if you want to go to school.
B
Women’s roles and human rights have been limited in some parts of the world.
C
Women should be careful when they exert their rights.
D
People’s attitudes toward women’s education are no longer negative.
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The most likely reason countries have become more connected is they often

A
depend on each other for social systems.
B
need each other for loans and bail-outs.
C
depend on each other more for raw materials and finished products.
D
need each other for leadership.

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