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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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Why did India’s desire for independence increase following World War II?

A
It decided it had lived under British rule long enough.
B
It felt that its service in the war effort should grant it independence.
C
It decided to go to war against Britain unless it was freed.
D
It realized it could succeed as an independent country.
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Nigeria
B
Ghana
C
Kenya
D
Rwanda
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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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How did Osama bin Laden form Al-Qaeda?

A
He recruited allies from Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
B
He united Islamic fighters he met in Afghanistan.
C
He joined together several smaller terrorist groups.
D
He chose soldiers who had fought for the Taliban.
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1996
B
1998
C
2000
D
2001
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Which statement describes Mustafa Kemal?

A
He served as the last shah of Iran.
B
He became the first president of Turkey.
C
He helped found the Muslim Brotherhood.
D
He declared Iran to be an Islamic republic.
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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 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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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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What did the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo do in response to the actions of the military government in Argentina?

A
They held protests and demanded answers.
B
They started riots and demanded justice.
C
They held protests and demanded welfare.
D
They started riots and demanded answers.
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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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As president of Chile, Augusto Pinochet

A
improved business and the economy.
B
committed human rights violations.
C
increased populist programs.
D
stopped human rights violations.
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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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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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