Israel — Unit test Answers

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Fidel Castro led a revolution in Cuba in 1959 and created a government based on

A
democratic principles.
B
a communist dictatorship.
C
socialist ideals.
D
a republic model.
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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 use of social media helped protestors communicate during the

A
Arab Spring.
B
Iranian Revolution.
C
Mandate System.
D
pan-Arabism era.
4

What was the main goal of the Zionist movement in the late 1800s?

A
to convert European Jewish people to Islam
B
to join the leadership of the Ottoman Empire
C
to establish a homeland for Jewish people in Palestine
D
to support Arab independence from European rule
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1910191519201925

A
1910
B
1915
C
1920
D
1925
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NigeriaGhanaKenyaRwanda

A
Nigeria
B
Ghana
C
Kenya
D
Rwanda
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In chronological order, Mexico’s leaders after its independence in 1821 and before its revolution in 1910 were

A
Porfirio Diaz, Benito Juarez, and Santa Anna.
B
Santa Anna, Benito Juarez, and Porfirio Diaz.
C
Benito Juarez, Porfirio Diaz, and Lázaro Cárdenas.
D
Santa Anna, Benito Juarez, and Lázaro Cárdenas.
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1921193019481960

A
1921
B
1930
C
1948
D
1960
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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?

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A
West Pakistan and India
B
India and Burma
C
West Pakistan and East Pakistan
D
India and East Pakistan
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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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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 decided it had lived under British rule long enough.
C
It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.
D
It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.
E
It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed.
F
It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed.
G
It realized it could succeed as an independent country.
H
It realized it could succeed as an independent country.
12

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
13

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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Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda?

A
a new democratic government
B
civil war started by the Tutsis
C
the death of the Rwandan president
D
a peace agreement that the Tutsis refused to sign
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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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