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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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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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Armenian genocideHolodomarHolocaustCambodian genocide

A
Armenian genocide
B
Holodomar
C
Holocaust
D
Cambodian genocide
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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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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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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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DeportationEthnic cleansingGenocideRacism

A
Deportation
B
Ethnic cleansing
C
Genocide
D
Racism
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How has transportation affected globalization?

A
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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Which statement best describes Frederik W. de Klerk?

A
He was sent to prison on various charges for protesting South Africa’s policies of apartheid.
B
He was the president of South Africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid.
C
He was the first Black Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize honoree.
D
He was a leader in the African National Congress and became the first Black president of South Africa.
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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 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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1921193019481960

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1921
B
1930
C
1948
D
1960
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The map below shows the European Union.Which country has chosen to bypass membership in the European Union?

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Bulgaria
B
Finland
C
Turkey
D
Cyprus
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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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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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