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Which action would Gandhi most likely support as a way to bring about political change?

A
participating in a peaceful hunger strike to protest unjust laws
B
attending a violent protest against the rulers
C
encouraging damage to property during demonstrations
D
using force or weapons against opponents
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The map below shows the partition of India by the British.Which two areas became separate Muslim majorities after the partition?

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A
West Pakistan and India
B
India and Burma
C
West Pakistan and East Pakistan
D
India and East Pakistan
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How did the international community respond to Israel's declaration of independence in 1948?

A
The Arab world and Western nations both recognized Israel.
B
The United Nations and the Arab states jointly supported Israel.
C
The US and UK recognized Israel, while Arab nations rejected it.
D
Most countries refused to recognize Israel until after the 1967 war.
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What was the main goal of the Zionist movement in the late 1800s?

A
to convert European Jewish people to Islam
B
to join the leadership of the Ottoman Empire
C
to establish a homeland for Jewish people in Palestine
D
to support Arab independence from European rule
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The map shows colonial holdings after World War II.Regarding colonial holdings in 1945, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this map?

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A
European countries held the fewest colonies in the world.
B
There were very few colonies left in the world.
C
South American countries held the most colonies in the world.
D
There were still many colonies in the world.
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What was a major difference between the first and second intifadas?

A
The second intifada was resolved peacefully through negotiations.
B
The second intifada involved increased violence and civilian deaths.
C
The first intifada included attacks launched by the group Hamas.
D
The first intifada had greater international support for both sides.
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What of the following characterized Ghana after 1992?

A
a return to a one-party system of government
B
an economy based solely on industry
C
an increase in government instability
D
advances in education and human services
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Read this quotation from the Freedom Charter, written in 1955.We, the People of South Africa, black and white together—equals, countrymen and brothers—adopt this Freedom Charter. And we pledge ourselves to strive together, sparing neither strength nor courage, until the democratic changes here set out have been won.What was the purpose of this document?

A
to call for the end of colonial rule
B
to found the African National Congress
C
to demand equality for all South African citizens
D
to create a plan of government for South Africa
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Which event sparked extremist Hutus to incite genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda?

A
a new democratic government
B
civil war started by the Tutsis
C
the death of the Rwandan president
D
a peace agreement that the Tutsis refused to sign
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NigeriaGhanaKenyaRwanda

A
Nigeria
B
Ghana
C
Kenya
D
Rwanda
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The diagram shows different approaches to decolonization by colonial powers.Which approach to decolonization would best complete the diagram?

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A
Speedy withdrawal
B
Avoidance
C
Lengthy withdrawal
D
Impatience
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For what reasons were many colonies granted independence after World War II? Check all that apply.

A
recognition of universal human rights
B
economic growth in Europe
C
pressure from United Nations
D
growth of nationalism
E
promises made to colonies during the war
F
European economic weakness
G
decline in nationalism
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The map shows colonial holdings after World War II.Regarding colonial holdings in 1945, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this map?

Question illustration
A
European countries held the fewest colonies in the world.
B
There were very few colonies left in the world.
C
South American countries held the most colonies in the world.
D
There were still many colonies in the world.
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What best describes South Africa’s homelands of the 1950s?

A
Homelands were rural communities where European settlers lived during the colonial era.
B
Homelands were urban communities where European settlers lived during the colonial era.
C
Homelands were rural communities where thousands of Black South Africans were forced to relocate.
D
Homelands were urban communities where thousands of Black South Africans were forced to relocate.
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What was Gandhi's position on how Hindus and Muslims should live in an independent India?

A
Hindus and Muslims should live in separate countries
B
Muslims should control their own governmen
C
Religious groups should avoid political participation
D
Hindus and Muslims should live together peacefully
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What was the main goal of the Zionist movement in the late 1800s?

A
to convert European Jewish people to Islam
B
to join the leadership of the Ottoman Empire
C
to establish a homeland for Jewish people in Palestine
D
to support Arab independence from European rule
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Which statement best describes Frederik W. de Klerk?

A
He was sent to prison on various charges for protesting South Africa’s policies of apartheid.
B
He was the president of South Africa in 1990 and pushed reforms that ended apartheid.
C
He was the first Black Anglican archbishop of Cape Town and a Nobel Peace Prize honoree.
D
He was a leader in the African National Congress and became the first Black president of South Africa.
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Which explains how the economic situation in Chile in 1980 affected its government?

A
Chile’s improving economy led to the government overthrowing a military junta.
B
Chile’s worsening economy led to the government electing a socialist president.
C
Chile’s worsening economy led to the government being overthrown by a military junta.
D
Chile’s improving economy led to the government launching populist programs.
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During the mid-twentieth century, a sense of nationalism grew in the Middle East and became known as

A
sectarianism.
B
pan-Arabism.
C
Arab unification.
D
fundamentalism.
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The graph shows the value of the Mexican peso over a twenty-year period.

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A
a global recession in the 1990s followed by a banking crisis in 2008
B
a banking crisis in the 1990s followed by a global recession in 2008
C
a series of UN sanctions in the 1990s followed by a drought in 2008
D
a series of natural disasters in the 1990s followed by a civil war in 2008

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