Conflicts in the Middle East
. What is one major cause of conflict in the Middle East?
A. Lack of natural resources
B. Disagreements over land and religion
C. Too many democracies
D. Cold weather conditions
B. Disagreements over land and religion
What was a major goal of peace agreements in the Middle East?
A. Increase military power
B. Divide oil resources
C. End violence and create cooperation
D. Expand empires
C. End violence and create cooperation
What type of government ruled many Latin American countries before democratic reforms?
A. Democracies
B. Military dictatorships
C. Monarchies
D. Theocracies
B. Military dictatorships
What is one challenge new democracies in Latin America faced?
A. Too much peace
B. Strong economies everywhere
C. Economic problems and inequality
D. No need for leadership
C. Economic problems and inequality
What was a major goal of African nations after World War II?
A. To gain independence from colonial rule
B. To increase European control
C. To expand empires into Europe
D. To stop industrial growth
A. To gain independence from colonial rule
Which group was led by Yasir Arafat?
A. Israeli Defense Forces
B. United Nations
C. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
C. Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO)
Which country signed peace agreements with Israel in the late 1970s?
A. Iraq
B. Egypt
C. Iran
D. Syria
B. Egypt
What is a key feature of a democracy?
A. Rule by one leader
B. No elections
C. Citizens choose their leaders
D. Military control
C. Citizens choose their leaders
Which leader is known for democratic reforms and economic changes in Chile?
A. Fidel Castro
B. Augusto Pinochet
C. Mikhail Gorbachev
D. Nelson Mandela
B. Augusto Pinochet
Which leader helped lead Ghana to independence?
A. Jomo Kenyatta
B. Kwame Nkrumah
C. Nelson Mandela
D. Gamal Abdel Nasse
B. Kwame Nkrumah
What agreement was signed by Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat to promote peace?
A. Treaty of Versailles
B. Camp David Accords
C. Oslo Accords
D. NATO Agreement
C. Oslo Accords
What is one obstacle to peace in the Middle East?
A. Too many natural disasters
B. Lack of interest from leaders
C. Deep-rooted mistrust between groups
D. Overpopulation in cities
C. Deep-rooted mistrust between groups
Why did many Latin American citizens push for change?
A. They wanted more wars
B. They supported dictators
C. They wanted more rights and freedoms
D. They wanted to end education
C. They wanted more rights and freedoms
What is one sign that democracy is improving in a country?
A. No voting allowed
B. Citizens can freely vote in elections
C. Military controls all decisions
D. Leaders stay in power forever
B. Citizens can freely vote in elections
What does the term “coup d’état” mean?
A. A peaceful election
B. A sudden overthrow of the government
C. A trade agreement
D. A religious ceremony
B. A sudden overthrow of the government
What does the term “Intifada” refer to?
A. A peace treaty
B. A Palestinian uprising
C. A trade agreement
D. A religious holiday
B. A Palestinian uprising
What role has the United Nations played in the region?
A. Ignored all conflicts
B. Sent troops to take control permanently
C. Helped propose solutions and peace plans
D. Created new countries
C. Helped propose solutions and peace plans
4. What role did protests play in Latin America?
A. They supported dictatorships
B. They helped bring attention to problems
C. They stopped elections
D. They increased military control
B. They helped bring attention to problems
Why did some countries struggle to maintain democracy?
A. Lack of natural resources
B. Strong dictators returned to power
C. Too much agreement among citizens
D. No interest in politics
B. Strong dictators returned to power
What was one challenge newly independent African nations faced?
A. Too much unity among ethnic groups
B. Strong economies everywhere
C. Ethnic conflict and political instability
D. Lack of natural resources
C. Ethnic conflict and political instability
Why has the city of Jerusalem been a source of conflict?
A. It has no resources
B. It is important to only one religion
C. It is a major trading port
D. It is sacred to multiple religions
D. It is sacred to multiple religions
. What is one result of continued conflict in the Middle East?
A. Stable governments
B. Economic growth everywhere
C. Ongoing violence and instability
D. Decrease in global attention
C. Ongoing violence and instability
Which country transitioned to democracy after years of military rule and elected a civilian president in 1985?
A. Brazil
B. Cuba
C. Haiti
D. Venezuela
A. Brazil
What is one result of democratic reforms in Latin America?
A. Increased citizen participation in government
B. Elimination of elections
C. Permanent military rule
D. Less freedom for citizens
A. Increased citizen participation in government
Which country experienced conflict between Hutus and Tutsis?
A. Nigeria
B. Kenya
C. Rwanda
D. Egypt
C. Rwanda