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Which issues are continuing challenges to the peace process in the Middle East? Select four options.

A
blockade of Gaza
B
land taken from Egypt
C
settlement of the West Bank
D
hostility of neighboring countries
E
safety of Israel’s people and borders
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Which statement describes the 1947 decision over control of Jerusalem?

A
The United Nations placed the city under its supervision.
B
The United Nations allowed Palestinian supervision of the city.
C
The United Nations held an election to decide supervision of the city.
D
The United Nations assured residents that British supervision of the city would continue.
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Which countries launched an attack on Israel in 1973?

A
Egypt and Syria
B
Syria and Jordan
C
Palestine and Jordan
D
Egypt and Saudi Arabia
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How did the relationship between the Palestinians and Israelis change as a result of the Six-Day War?

A
Palestinians gained land and property from the Israelis.
B
Palestinians were forced to live in territories ruled by Israelis.
C
Palestinians surrendered control of the Suez Canal to the Israelis.
D
Palestinians agreed to live peacefully in the Sinai Peninsula with the Israelis.
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Which statement best describes Zionism?

A
creation of an Arab state in Israel
B
migration by Arabs to the land of Palestine
C
political support for a Jewish homeland in Israel
D
discrimination against the Jewish population in Palestine
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Which event started the Yom Kippur/Ramadan War?

A
Egypt and Syria attacked Israel to regain lost land.
B
Israel attacked Syria to take over the Golan Heights.
C
Egypt and Syria attacked Israel to help the refugees.
D
Israel attacked Egypt to maintain control over the Sinai Peninsula.
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Read the excerpt from a declaration passed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1960.3. Inadequacy of political, economic, social or educational preparedness should never serve as a pretext for delaying independence.

A
A lack of educational preparedness should lead to a delay in granting independence.
B
Economic challenges should postpone the date when a colony is granted independence.
C
There are very few circumstances that should delay a colony gaining its independence.
D
Colonies with widespread political instability should not be granted independence.
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When considering a solution, why is it necessary to explore counterarguments?

A
to be able to address them in the proposal
B
to decide whether to restart the problem-solving process
C
to prepare evidence to rebut those arguments
D
to ensure that all available research has been considered
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What is the Commonwealth of Nations?

A
countries that were once ruled by France
B
another name for the United Nations
C
another name for all the nations of the world
D
countries that were once part of the British Empire
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What was the outcome of the Arab-Israeli War in 1948?

A
The Arab nations took back territory.
B
The Arab-Israeli conflict was resolved.
C
The Israelis gained control of more land.
D
The Israelis and Arabs called an end to the fighting.
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Al Qaeda is identified as an international terrorist group because it

A
is motivated by a desire for change.
B
believes in the justness of the cause.
C
operates inside of a particular territory.
D
attacks targets in many areas of the globe.
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The Shining Path was defined as a terrorist group by the Peruvian government because the group

A
destroyed personal property.
B
kidnapped important officials.
C
used cruelty to achieve political goals.
D
obtained money through drug trafficking.
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The prevalence of endemic diseases is most effected by factors related to

A
poverty.
B
geography.
C
family history.
D
climate.
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Violence has declined in Northern Ireland because terrorist organizations

A
agreed to negotiate.
B
misspent most of their funding.
C
lost the support of the citizens.
D
were suppressed by the military presence.
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Which compromises were made as part of the Camp David Accords? Select three options.

A
Israel agreed to return Egyptian territory.
B
Egypt agreed to recognize Israel as a nation.
C
The United States provided economic aid to Egypt.
D
The United States agreed to accept Palestinian refugees.
E
Israel provided opportunities for Palestinian refugees to return home.
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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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Which best describes the goal of any proposal?

A
to summarize all available research for the audience
B
to introduce the audience to the solution
C
to persuade the audience to support the plan
D
to explain the problem to the audience
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Which most likely explains why some countries lack opposition parties?

A
They lack popular support.
B
They destroy the election process.
C
They oppose the interests of the people.
D
They are prohibited by law.
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Read the resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1960.The subjection of peoples to alien subjugation, domination and exploitation constitutes a denial of fundamental human rights.

A
control by foreign powers
B
desire for independence
C
challenges of independence
D
need for self-determination
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Poor sanitation and lack of access to clean water are examples of the effect of

A
lack of knowledge and education.
B
limited health care spending.
C
limited infrastructure.
D
environmental factors.

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