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The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was an example of

A
the race for supremacy in space.
B
cooperation in the development of space technology.
C
the Cold War at its height.
D
fading interest in space exploration.
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Westernization refers to countries adopting the culture and values of

A
western Europe and North America.
B
the American “Wild West.”
C
the western portions of East Asia.
D
Japan and China.
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A
1950s
B
1960s
C
1970s
D
1980s
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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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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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What was the main goal of the Red Brigades?

A
to establish an independent nation in Italy
B
to use robberies to get funding for their cause
C
to create a revolutionary state independent of NATO
D
to assassinate leaders who disagreed with their organization
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Because one million children were orphaned, child-headed households were a result of the genocide in

A
Darfur.
B
Bosnia.
C
Rwanda.
D
Cambodia.
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The graph below shows global trade and percentage of GDP.What conclusion should be drawn from the graph?

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A
Trade has minimal impact on GDP.
B
Trade increased between 1980 and 1990.
C
Trade between nations declined between 1990 and 2000.
D
Trade increases create higher GDP percentage rates.
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Both Kurdish and Irish unification movements

A
have employed violence and terrorism.
B
resulted from ethnic minority suppression.
C
have forced a national vote for independence.
D
resulted from a dispute over a common language.
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Which works to solve environmental challenges by raising awareness, fundraising, and influencing policy?

A
government agencies
B
non-government agencies
C
international treaties
D
national laws
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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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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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Which organization functions to provide clinics, staff, and surgeries in developing nations?

A
UNICEF
B
Doctors Without Borders
C
International Red Cross
D
World Health Organization
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How has the Internet improved business communication worldwide? Select three options.

A
It allows for instant communication.
B
It enables people to monitor economic trends.
C
It always provides reliable information.
D
It ensures all messages are secure from hackers.
E
It makes it possible to buy and sell instantly.
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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 genocides in both Cambodia and Bosnia are examples of

A
a holocaust.
B
the Holodomor.
C
ethnic cleansing.
D
religious cleansing.
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A
Organization
B
Deforestation
C
Globalization
D
Specification
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What is the task of the United States Department of Homeland Security?

A
to attack paramilitary terrorist groups
B
to aid in the prevention of terrorism abroad
C
to maintain the safety of all US citizens
D
to ensure the security of Americans in other countries
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Which country was mostly made up of many ethnic minorities?

A
Yugoslavia
B
Hungary
C
Ireland
D
China
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Sputnik was the first unmanned satellite launched into orbit in 1957.During which decade were manned satellites first sent into orbit?

A
1970s
B
1960s
C
1950s
D
1940s

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