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A multinational organization is defined as a business that

A
participates in all trade organizations.
B
operates in multiple countries.
C
is always not for profit.
D
only hires employees through outsourcing.
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Which of the following causes the most problems in countries with low economic growth?

A
poor education
B
low unemployment
C
higher standard of living
D
rapid population increase
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The map below shows worldwide ownership rates of televisions.

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A
South America.
B
Africa.
C
India.
D
North America.
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As economies grow, they demand more

A
financial assistance.
B
raw materials.
C
available labor.
D
defense services.
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Which is the proper order of genocides from earliest to most recent?

A
Holocaust, Cambodian, Armenian, Darfur
B
Armenian, Darfur, Holocaust, Cambodian
C
Armenian, Holocaust, Cambodian, Darfur
D
Holocaust, Armenian, Darfur, Cambodian
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Which part of the UN oversees UNICEF and WHO?

A
Security Council
B
General Assembly
C
International Court of Justice
D
Economic and Social Council
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What are the effects of endemic and epidemic diseases on society? Select four answers.The diseases continue when cycles of infection occur.The productivity declines when people are too sick to work.The population decreases from low birth rates and high death rates.The population is younger when life expectancies are shortened.The government becomes stronger as the population becomes weaker.

A
The diseases continue when cycles of infection occur.
B
The productivity declines when people are too sick to work.
C
The population decreases from low birth rates and high death rates.
D
The population is younger when life expectancies are shortened.
E
The government becomes stronger as the population becomes weaker.
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Using diplomacy as a way to end conflicts between nations is one of the functions of

A
the UN.
B
NGOs.
C
the Chief Negotiator.
D
the UN General Assembly.
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Globalization has the largest effect on

A
employment.
B
businesses.
C
economies.
D
transportation.
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Which best defines counterterrorism?

A
an attempt by governments to identify terrorists
B
the use of political tactics to prevent terrorist attacks
C
the application of military force to retaliate for terrorist attacks
D
an agreement by organizations to limit weapons sales to terrorists
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What was the main reason behind South Sudan’s secession from Sudan?

A
land ownership conflicts
B
oil field ownership conflicts
C
ethnic and religious conflicts
D
grazing land ownership conflicts
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The main difference between a nation and state is that a nation is

A
a political unit within a state.
B
an imagined political community.
C
a territory with one ethnic group.
D
an autonomous country.
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Why did the Hutus in Rwanda hold a deep hatred for the Tutsis?

A
The Tutsis unrelentingly persecuted the Hutus when they were in power.
B
The Tutsis were a minority who had historically ruled over the Hutus.
C
The Tutsis held most of the country’s wealth even though they were a minority.
D
The Tutsis were a threat because their population was growing rapidly.
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What two areas of the world had the most acts of genocide during the 20th century?

A
Latin America and Africa
B
Europe and Africa
C
Latin America and the Middle East
D
the Middle East and Europe
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Which statement about spreading knowledge of diseases and health around the world is correct?

A
It is needed to educate medical professionals of the need for their help.
B
It is a way international organizations are helping to fight disease.
C
It is an ineffective way to help fight disease since it takes too long.
D
It is the most effective way to help fight disease in the world.
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Trade blocs help countries by

A
limiting competition.
B
increasing barriers to trade.
C
improving product production.
D
allowing the pooling of resources.
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NAFTA can be defined as

A
a means to acquire convenient resources.
B
a unification treaty that limits trade barriers.
C
an agreement between bordering nations.
D
a way for corporations to more easily outsource labor.
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The International Space Station is an example of

A
competition among nations.
B
fatigue when it comes to space exploration.
C
cooperation among nations.
D
the dangers of technology.

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