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This shows a headline from the New York Times about genocide.

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A
The international community was aware of what was going on but was unable to stop it.
B
There was disillusionment because this massacre occurred following the Holocaust.
C
Armenians were targeted because they were Muslim and the Turks were Christians.
D
In this case, the government was not supportive of the actions of the perpetrators.
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What are the contributing factors that increase the likelihood of genocide? Check all that apply.a government that is divided philosophicallyeconomic, political, or social instabilityunequal distributions of power and resourcesleaders who increase tensions between groupsrandom acts of violence committed by citizens

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a government that is divided philosophically
B
economic, political, or social instability
C
unequal distributions of power and resources
D
leaders who increase tensions between groups
E
random acts of violence committed by citizens
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Which choice is an example of ethnicity?

A
a Yugoslavian restaurant
B
a book of German recipes
C
an organization of Cajun dancers
D
a convention of English teachers
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A nation-state can be defined as a political unit

A
without a separate identity or a large majority.
B
without an independent state or a majority representation.
C
with a majority of similar people living under a government.
D
with like individuals who lack government representation.
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The image shows Marissa Mayer, president and CEO of Yahoo.

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Her role has shown that women are starting to perform in jobs that have been traditionally reserved for men.
B
Her role has reinforced traditional gender roles for women regarding employment in business.
C
Her role has limited women to employment in high-level positions in business.
D
Her role has eliminated traditional gender roles for women in business.
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a lack ofslowfluctuatingdeclining

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a lack of
B
slow
C
fluctuating
D
declining
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Armenian genocideHolodomarHolocaustCambodian genocide

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Armenian genocide
B
Holodomar
C
Holocaust
D
Cambodian genocide
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The women pictured here are Golda Meir (left) and Indira Gandhi (right).

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They both are leaders of global businesses.
B
They both are prime ministers of their countries.
C
They both are presidents of their countries.
D
They both are chancellors of their countries.
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How has transportation affected globalization?

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by encouraging the quick sale of goods
B
by improving the distribution of products
C
by changing the way companies create products
D
by encouraging the exchange of goods and services
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Look at the line graph below, showing world grain production from 1950 to 2010.

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A
World grain production has increased in every year since 1950.
B
The amount of grain grown between 1950 and 1980 decreased.
C
World grain production has generally increased between 1950 and 2010.
D
More grain was grown in 1950 than in any other year.
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What are the characteristics of women today in developing countries? Check all that apply.They are at high risk for abuse.They are not having as many children.They are more likely than men to be poor.They are less likely than men to face discrimination.They are more likely than men to be at risk for hunger.

A
They are at high risk for abuse.
B
They are not having as many children.
C
They are more likely than men to be poor.
D
They are less likely than men to face discrimination.
E
They are more likely than men to be at risk for hunger.
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What part of the UN has the sole function of discussing issues of international concern?

A
Security Council
B
General Assembly
C
International Court of Justice
D
Economic and Social Council
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In which of the following ways has the Green Revolution been unfriendly to the environment?

A
soil conservation
B
crop rotation
C
use of pesticides
D
introduction of new varieties of crops
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Which is a right in some countries but is not considered a human right according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?

A
freedom of religion
B
freedom of assembly
C
right to free education
D
right to cast a ballot
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DeportationEthnic cleansingGenocideRacism

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Deportation
B
Ethnic cleansing
C
Genocide
D
Racism

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