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Which of the following is not a benefit of globalization?

A
better use of limited worldwide water resources
B
the spread of new ideas and technology among many nations
C
increased efficiency as different nations share their best products
D
the creation of a global village to share understanding
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What was the significance of the 1884 Berlin Conference?

A
European countries subdivided Africa for colonial rule.
B
European countries established a timeline for granting independence to African colonies.
C
Germany signed a treaty ending the Franco-Prussian War.
D
England and Germany allied to usurp African territory that was held by France and the Netherlands.
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Which of the following is not a criticism of globalization?

A
Globalization has led to increased nuclear proliferation.
B
Globalization has resulted in increased cultural diversity.
C
Globalization has resulted in the spread of negative influences.
D
Globalization has led to the exploitation of some countries.
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Which of the following statements best describes the HIV/AIDS infection rate today?

A
Most people infected with HIV/AIDS live in countries outside of Africa.
B
Africa is home to 15% of the world’s population, and about 15% of people with HIV live in Africa.
C
Due to advancements in medicine, few people in the world are infected with HIV/AIDS.
D
Africa is home to less than 15% of the world’s population, and 68% of people with HIV live in Africa.
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Which of the following statements best characterizes Japan’s economic status after World War II?

A
Japan’s economy was severely weakened by the war, and the nation has been unable to recover.
B
Japan's economy is hampered by a communist government that has established a command economy.
C
Political corruption and military coups have resulted in widespread poverty and unequal distribution of wealth.
D
Japan’s economy rebounded after the war, and the country is now a major global economic power.
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Which of the following statements about the economy of Eritrea after independence is false?

A
The population and economy of Eritrea face agricultural problems brought on by climate issues.
B
Nearly 80% of Eritrea's population is employed in the industrial sector.
C
Eritrea has a command economy.
D
Eritrea is struggling with costly property damage caused by war.
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Which of the following statements best describes the Sepoy Rebellion?

A
Indians rebelled against British colonial rule in 1857.
B
Chinese rebelled against foreign influence in 1868.
C
Filipinos rebelled against US colonial rule in 1935.
D
Kashmiri Muslims rebelled against Indian rule in 1949.
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Who is considered to be the father of Latin American independence?

A
Augusto Pinochet
B
Manuel Noriega
C
Pablo Escobar
D
Símon Bolívar
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Which of the following terms describes the giving up of a person suspected of a crime as part of an agreement between two or more sovereign powers?

A
cartel
B
extradition
C
bicameral
D
insurgency
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Which of the following statements best describes the political situation in Eritrea following independence?

A
Eritrea still has a transitional government; no national elections have been held, and no consistution has been implemented.
B
Eritrea established a parliamentary monarchy after independence and quickly ratified a constitution.
C
Civil war between Christians and Muslims has made establishing government control and stability nearly impossible.
D
Eritrea failed to establish a system of government after gaining independence; warlords continue to battle for control.
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An intergovernmental orgainzation is best described as __________.

A
any international corporation or organization
B
an organization of states that pursue shared goals
C
an organization that is beyond government control
D
any international nonprofit humanitarian organization
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Which of the following statements about East Germany is true?

A
East Germany dissolved when Poland invaded it in 1985.
B
East Germany chose to reunite with West Germany in 1990.
C
East Germany invaded West Germany to create a single country in 1992.
D
East Germany's land was split between three countries in 1995.
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What are conflict diamonds?

A
diamonds that are sold to raise funds for war
B
diamonds that are fought over by more than one nation
C
diamonds that are mined by prisoners of war
D
diamonds that are sold under the table
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Which of the following statements best describes the path taken by Vietnam following independence?

A
Vietnam immediately became a functioning democracy.
B
A military coup resulted in the establishment of a dictatorship.
C
Vietnam retained its emperor and created a constitutional monarchy.
D
Civil war divided the country into a communist north and a democratic south.
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Why was the Democratic Republic of the Congo renamed “Zaire"?

A
A name change was required after independence from Belgium.
B
The population voted on the name change.
C
The leader wanted to eliminate all European names in the nation.
D
The leader renamed the country after the dominant ethnic tribe.
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Which of the following intergovernmental organizations is responsible for promoting safe workplace conditions and decent wages?

A
the Asian Development Bank
B
the World Trade Organization
C
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
D
the International Labor Organization
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Which of the following statements best characterizes South Africa's economy immediately following the end of apartheid?

A
It depended on the export of cash crops like rubber and coffee.
B
It had limited manufacturing and depended on the export of gold.
C
It diversified with widespread manufacturing and service sectors.
D
It depended heavily on foreign investment and trade.
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Which European event triggered independence movements in Latin America?

A
Moors deposed the King of Spain.
B
Napoleon invaded Spain and Portugal.
C
King Carlos of Spain invaded Portugal.
D
The British defeated the Spanish Armada.
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The United Nations is the largest international organization in the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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What was the result of Vietnam’s civil war in 1975?

A
American involvement helped the democratic South defeat the communist North, and a republic was established.
B
American involvement helped the communist North defeat the democratic South, and a communist state was established.
C
Despite American support of the democratic South, the North won the war and established a communist state.
D
A peace treaty was signed, and the nation was partitioned into a communist North and a democratic South.

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