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What was one major difference between the League of Nations and the United Nations (UN)?

A
The League of Nations focused on diplomacy more than the UN.
B
The League of Nations did not attempt to prevent global conflicts.
C
The UN has less diplomatic power than the League of Nations did.
D
The UN has an enforcement arm to aid in peacekeeping.
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cleansing
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diversity
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nationalism
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unification
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Arab forces most likely fought with the United States in the Gulf War because

A
they wanted greater US influence in the Gulf.
B
they had a longstanding alliance with the United States
C
they hoped to invade Iraq for its oil supplies.
D
they wanted to protect their own resources.
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Globalization has the largest effect on

A
employment.
B
businesses.
C
economies.
D
transportation.
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In referring to the deportations during the Armenian genocide, what does correspondent Henry Wood say was the “terrible feature of this deportation”?

A
They will have to live in the interior.
B
Families will never be united again.
C
It will end in inevitable death.
D
Children will be terrified.
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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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Which is part of ethnic nationalism and separatism? Choose four correct answers.a minority ethnic group seeking to form an independent country.a stateless ethnic group striving for a recognized nation-state.an ethnic group using violence to create chaos in the country.an ethnic group wanting to unite its people from multiple countries into a single nation.a movement aiming to overthrow the government and rule the entire country.an ethnic group feeling politically marginalized and seeking self-rule.

A
a minority ethnic group seeking to form an independent country.
B
a stateless ethnic group striving for a recognized nation-state.
C
an ethnic group using violence to create chaos in the country.
D
an ethnic group wanting to unite its people from multiple countries into a single nation.
E
a movement aiming to overthrow the government and rule the entire country.
F
an ethnic group feeling politically marginalized and seeking self-rule.
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What event caused the establishment of the United States Department of Homeland Security?

A
attack on the World Trade Center in 1993
B
bombing of the US embassy in Kenya in 1998
C
attack on US naval vessel USS Cole in 2000
D
attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001
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What are the purposes of international economic organizations? Select three answers.to resolve trade disputesto decrease regulation of product supply chainsto promote fair and successful tradeto solve the problems of various countriesto encourage trade in developing countries

A
to resolve trade disputes
B
to decrease regulation of product supply chains
C
to promote fair and successful trade
D
to solve the problems of various countries
E
to encourage trade in developing countries
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When an organization is described as having a humanitarian purpose, its goal is understood as

A
promoting human welfare and social reform.
B
working to solve economic and social problems.
C
trying criminals for crimes against humanity.
D
combating HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases.
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To find information about protecting women and children from human trafficking, which NGO is the most suitable for contact?

A
the International Red Cross.
B
Amnesty International.
C
Doctors Without Borders.
D
the World Health Organization.
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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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Domestic terrorism may occur when

A
an ethnic group rebels against terrorism.
B
a country provides arms and supplies to terrorists.
C
a terrorist group seeks independence from their own country.
D
an organization chooses to financially aid a group of terrorists.
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What led to genocide in Cambodia?

A
The war in Vietnam complicated politics in Cambodia, and a civil war ensued.
B
Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia and persecuted political enemies.
C
Educated Cambodians attempted a government takeover from Khmer Rouge.
D
Massacres increased because reeducation camps were failing.
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Which contributed to the spread of domestic terrorism?

A
improved methods for recruiting new members
B
declining economies in various developing countries
C
civilian unrest due to government-enforced restrictions
D
colonial groups seeking independence from imperialistic powers
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How can private citizens who want to be part of the solution to world problems use non-government organizations (NGOs) to do their part?

A
run for a public office
B
join the armed services
C
donate their money and time
D
seek government support

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