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100
Since the end of World War II, in which way have seas and oceans most benefited Japan's economy? A. by providing transportation routes B. by providing a source for electricity C. by providing a source of valuable minerals D. by providing water for desalinization
What is by providing transportation routes.
100
One reason the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is so powerful is that A. oil is available in all nations. B. six OPEC nations are in the Middle East. C. OPEC nations control two-thirds of the world's oil reserves. D. the official language of the majority of the OPEC nations is Arabic.
What is - C) OPEC nations control two-thirds of the world's oil reserves.
100
The United States became involved in wars in Korea and Vietnam. What was the main reason for involvement in both of these wars?
C) containment of communism
100
How are new leaders of India's government chosen today? A. The people of India vote to elect a new leader. B. A small ruling committee selects a new leader. C. The current leader chooses who will rule the country next. D. The new leader is chosen by members of the upper class.
What is - A) The people of India vote to elect a new leader.
100
Which religion has its origins in the Middle East? A. Hinduism B. Shintoism C. Buddhism D. Christianity
What is - D) Christianity
200
A hopeful sign for the future of Africa is its rising literacy rate. Why is "literacy rate" important to a country? A. It increases the life span of citizens. B. It increases the skill level of the human capital. C. It increases the number of citizens living in a country. D. It increases the amount of money the country can borrow from Western nations.
What is - B. It increases the skill level of the human capital.
200
A representative of OPEC would be concerned with the price of A. oil. B. coal. C. gold. D. wheat.
What is - A) oil.
200
Since apartheid was abolished in the 1990s, how has South Africa created a democratic government? A. It has adopted a free enterprise economy based on private property. B. The white minority and the black majority have equal political rights. C. The central government has given most of its power to local government. D. It has become a constitutional monarchy with very limited powers for the king.
What is - B) The white minority and the black majority have equal political rights.
200
The government of South Africa has a national government and 9 provincial governments, each with some reserved powers and shared powers. What type of government would South Africa be classified as? A. unitary B. federal C. oligarchy D. confederation
What is - B) federal
200
Which of these is a TRUE statement about the impact of civil war and conflict on the regions of Africa experiencing them? A. The quality and quantity of food is reduced. B. Agricultural production increases. C. Human and civil rights are upheld. D. Children's health care improves.
What is - A) The quality and quantity of food is reduced.
300
Natural resources are not evenly distributed among countries. Which of the following correctly shows how Southwest Asia is an example of uneven distribution? A. abundance of oil, but a scarcity of water B. abundance of coal, but a scarcity of copper C. abundance of natural gas, but a scarcity of oil D. abundance of water, but a scarcity of phosphates
What is - A) abundance of oil, but a scarcity of water
300
The best description of Israel's economy today is A. mainly privately owned businesses. B. mainly government-owned businesses. C. businesses controlled by European investors. D. a mixture of private and government-owned businesses.
What is - D) a mixture of private and government-owned businesses.
300
Why has conflict and civil war occurred in many African nations after independence? A. Colonial powers tried to reestablish colonies. B. Many leaders in Africa supported Communism. C. European powers set artificial political boundaries. D. Some African leaders tried to conquer all of Africa.
What is - C) European powers set artificial political boundaries.
300
In which Southwest Asian nation (Middle East) does the leader inherit power? A. Islamic Republic of Iran B. State of Israel C. Lebanon D. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
What is - D) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
300
Which statement best describes developments in the Middle East since World War II? A. Manufacturing has become the region's main economic activity. B. Religion has played a major role in creating conflict in the region. C. Most citizens in the region have come to enjoy a high standard of living. D. A majority of countries in the region have adopted constitutions that guarantee equal rights for all citizens.
What is - B) Religion has played a major role in creating conflict in the region.
400
Shia and Sunni Islam were both founded because of A. disputes over who would succeed Muhammad as head of the faith. B. invasions by European Crusaders trying to retake the Holy Land. C. the quest to control trade routes between Arabia and China. D. the failure to win wars against Hindu armies from the East.
What is - A) disputes over who would succeed Muhammad as head of the faith.
400
Industrial development in the twentieth century has led to worldwide dependence on which region for sources of fuel? A. Eastern Asia B. Middle East C. North America D. South America
What is - B) Middle East
400
After World War II, the United States helped Japan rebuild its economy in all the following ways except by A. sharing its manufacturing knowledge. B. providing large sums of money through loans. C. requiring Japan to export goods only to Western nations. D. providing much needed resources for their industries.
What is - C) requiring Japan to export goods only to Western nations.
400
What is the role of the emperor in modern Japan? A. elected leader B. symbolic leader C. military leader D. economic leader
What is - B) symbolic leader
400
In 1958, Mao Zedong introduced an economic plan for China called the Great Leap Forward. What was a result of this plan? A. It severely restricted wages. B. It allowed capitalism to begin. C. It caused a severe economic depression. D. It encouraged the growing of cash crops.
What is - C) It caused a severe economic depression.
500
Population growth along the southern edge of the Sahara Desert has led to extensive deforestation. This deforestation has resulted in which development? A. Tropical rain forests have grown quickly to fill in the cleared areas. B. People have begun to move to other countries with more forests. C. Erosion has made much of the cleared land barren and unable to support farming. D. The presence of so many farms has caused the Sahara Desert to shrink dramatically.
What is - C) Erosion has made much of the cleared land barren and unable to support farming.
500
Before the late nineteenth century, Japan was an isolated nation. Which of the following is the main reason Japan has become involved in the world community since that time? A. The government needed foreign military intervention to stop a civil war. B. Religious leaders instructed the emperor to become Christian and westernize. C. The government became communist and established ties with the Soviet Union. D. Limited resources forced Japan's growing population to seek foreign markets.
What is - D) Limited resources forced Japan's growing population to seek foreign markets.
500
Which leader was responsible for establishing communism in China? A. Mao Zedong B. Chiang Kai−Shek C. Mohandas Gandhi D. Emperor Hirohito
What is - A) Mao Zedong
500
As of 2007, Libya is led by one person who controls all media, is not elected, cannot be voted out of office and has absolute veto power. Libyan's citizen participation would be classified under which category? A. federal B. oligarchic C. autocratic D. democratic
What is - C) autocratic
500
As a result of the Holocaust in Europe during World War II, A. European Jews won control of Germany and rebuilt it as a Jewish nation. B. nations in Western Europe quickly set up safe zones for their Jewish citizens. C. nations in the Middle East encouraged European Jews to relocate to Palestine. D. there was increased international importance placed on creating a homeland for Jews.
What is - D) there was increased international importance placed on creating a homeland for Jews.
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