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Why was the PLO originally created?

A
to serve as the government of the Gaza Strip
B
to promote the "right to return" of Israelis
C
to represent the interests of Palestinians
D
to advance resettlement of the West Bank
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What prompted the outbreak of the second intifada?

A
Anwar Sadat's assassination
B
peace talks between Abbas and the Israelis
C
Ariel Sharon’s visit to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
D
Hamas’s majority win in the Palestinian parliamentary election
5

Which event initiated the Yom Kippur/Ramadan War?

A
Arab nations cut off American oil supplies.
B
Israeli troops advanced across the Suez Canal.
C
Israel launched attacks against Egypt and Syria.
D
Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack against Israel.
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A
Hindu
B
Muslim
C
prisoners
D
refugees
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How has Hamas impacted the Israeli-Palestinian crisis?

A
They have advanced the two-state solution through diplomatic actions.
B
They have improved Palestinian-Israeli relations by laying out a "road map to peace."
C
They have slowed peace negotiations with protests and marches.
D
They have derailed peace talks through violent terrorist attacks.
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Political instability experienced by newly independent countries most likely creates instability in the country’s

A
geographic and social arenas.
B
geographic and foreign arenas.
C
economic and social arenas.
D
economic and foreign arenas.
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Why is the city of Jerusalem considered so important?

A
It was the site of the signing of the Camp David Accords.
B
It has a strategic location along the Gulf of Suez.
C
It is a holy city to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
D
It has a Muslim-majority population.
10

What led to widespread protests in Iran in 2009?

A
the rise of the Hezbollah
B
charges of election fraud
C
the overthrow of the shah
D
reforms in women’s rights
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Today, the fundamentalist movement in the Middle East calls for

A
a move to freedom and equality for all.
B
adherence to Islamic political traditions.
C
respect for the rights of minority groups.
D
an embrace of Western ideas and customs.
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What is an ayatollah?

A
a religious leader of Iran
B
a person or group following a strict set of principles
C
the term for a king of Iran
D
the act of doing what is required
13

Why did some countries seek to hold on to their colonies?

A
These countries wanted to show their support for the Atlantic Charter.
B
These countries didn’t want to lose access to supplies of natural resources.
C
These countries had a new-found respect for human rights.
D
These countries needed help in repaying debts from World War II.
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Which was an effect of the new Burmese constitution in 1974?

A
Multiple political parties were legalized.
B
The right to citizenship was defined.
C
A bicameral legislature was created.
D
Voting rights were restricted.
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Which describes the atmosphere in Mexico after its revolution?

A
The country experienced years of political instability and violence.
B
A new democracy led to years of political stability and peace.
C
The country experienced unrest and anarchy when a dictator stayed in power.
D
A new constitution established rules that created harmony and order.
16

Mexico became involved in the Organization of the American States to

A
push for capitalism and business in Latin America.
B
spread democracy and a single-party state in Latin America.
C
stifle development and security in Latin America.
D
promote democracy and human rights in Latin America.
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A
wealth
B
inequality
C
equality
D
sharing
18

Why was 2010 a significant year in Burma?

A
All economic sanctions were lifted.
B
Aung San Suu Kyi became president.
C
National elections were allowed.
D
The junta stepped down.
19

Which outcome best shows the scale of disruption caused by independence and partition?

A
more than 14 million people were forced to leave their homes during partition
B
India gained political control over its former British territories
C
religious tensions between groups ended before independence
D
economic conditions across the region improved soon after independence
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What is an obstacle to establishing peace between Israeli and Palestinian leaders?

A
Both groups believe terrorism will achieve their goals more quickly than diplomacy.
B
Neither group has been able to hold peaceful elections.
C
Both groups believe they should be afforded the "right of return."
D
Neither group has established a legitimate claim to the land.

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