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What policy did Portugal follow with its colony of Angola?

A
Portugal granted Angola its independence quickly.
B
Portugal fought a long war to try to hold on to Angola.
C
Portugal tried to force independence on the Angolan people.
D
Portugal encouraged Angola to join the Commonwealth of Nations.
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As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet

A
improved business and the economy.
B
committed human rights violations.
C
increased populist programs.
D
stopped human rights violations.
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The use of social media helped protestors communicate during the

A
Arab Spring.
B
Iranian Revolution.
C
Mandate System.
D
pan-Arabism era.
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What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992?

A
a return to a one-party system of government
B
an economy based solely on industry
C
an increase in government instability
D
advances in education and human services
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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 answers.
B
They started riots and demanded justice.
C
They held protests and demanded welfare.
D
They started riots and demanded answers.
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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 European settlers lived during the colonial era.
C
Homelands were rural communities where thousands of Black South Africans were forced to relocate.
D
Homelands were urban communities where thousands of Black South Africans were forced to relocate.
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Why did India’s desire for independence increase following World War II?

A
It decided it had lived under British rule long enough.
B
It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.
C
It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed.
D
It realized it could succeed as an independent country.
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Which best describes why China introduced the one-child policy?

A
to eliminate population growth
B
to reverse population growth
C
to increase population growth
D
to slow population growth
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Which best describes how Deng’s move to work with international experts on matters of science and technology was a major departure from previous government policy in China?

A
China had had a policy of self-reliance.
B
China had refused to embrace modern technology.
C
China had established local teams of experts.
D
China had been closed to most foreigners.
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Which statement describes Mustafa Kemal?

A
He served as the last shah of Iran.
B
He became the first president of Turkey.
C
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
D
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
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What was a major difference between the first and second intifadas?

A
The second intifada was resolved peacefully through negotiations.
B
The second intifada involved increased violence and civilian deaths.
C
The first intifada included attacks launched by the group Hamas.
D
The first intifada had greater international support for both sides.
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Read this quotation from the Freedom Charter, written in 1955.We, the People of South Africa, black and white together—equals, countrymen and brothers—adopt this Freedom Charter. And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing neither strength nor courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won.What was the purpose of this document?

A
to call for the end of colonial rule
B
to found the African National Congress
C
to demand equality for all South African citizens
D
to create a plan of government for South Africa
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A
1985
B
1990
C
1995
D
2000
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The map below shows the partition of India by the British.Which two areas became separate Muslim majorities after the partition?

Question illustration
A
West Pakistan and India
B
India and Burma
C
West Pakistan and East Pakistan
D
India and East Pakistan
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Has the one-child policy been effective in reaching its goal?

A
No. China is the most populous country in the world.
B
Yes. The population of China is decreasing.
C
No. The policy has left China with more men than women.
D
Yes. The birth rate and fertility rate have dropped.
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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. The Arabian peninsula began to unite.ii. Turkey became an independent nation.iii. The Iranian Revolution brought reform.iv. Protestors sparked the Arab Spring.
C
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.
D
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.
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A
banking
B
housing
C
revolutionary
D
food
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A
1921
B
1930
C
1948
D
1960
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How did the international community respond to Israel's declaration of independence in 1948?

A
The Arab world and Western nations both recognized Israel.
B
The United Nations and the Arab states jointly supported Israel.
C
The US and UK recognized Israel, while Arab nations rejected it.
D
Most countries refused to recognize Israel until after the 1967 war.
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The United States helped Mexico’s economy during World War II by

A
ordering raw materials and offering workers jobs.
B
buying the rights to its oil and mineral fields.
C
paying for Mexico’s weapons and recruiting soldiers.
D
investing in Mexico’s roads and railroads.

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