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Which of the following statements best characterizes early colonial rule in India?

A
A viceroy was appointed to rule for the monarch.
B
Colonial governors ruled with the assistance of native princes.
C
A private company ruled the region using a private military.
D
British colonists established local assemblies and ruled autonomously.
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Which of the following statements about the economic conditions in post-colonial Africa is false?

A
Africa has struggled to educate its people, and one of its biggest challenges is a poorly trained workforce.
B
Africa is home to a wealth of mineral resources, such as diamonds and gold.
C
The economies of African countries often rely on a single cash crop, such as coffee.
D
Corporations are eager to invest in Africa because of cheap labor and widespread infrastructure.
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Which of the following was not an important challenge facing Latin America immediately after independence?

A
conflicts over conservative and liberal political ideologies
B
the flight of wealthy Spaniards back to Europe
C
the immediate and continued invasion by Spanish forces
D
weakened economies due to the destruction of farms and mines
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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Cuba and the US today?

A
The two nations enjoy strong economic and diplomatic ties.
B
Travel and trade between the two nations is severely restricted.
C
Cuba receives substantial economic support from the US.
D
Relations became much more friendly after the breakup of the Soviet Union.
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Which of the following statements about South Africa during apartheid is most accurate?

A
The majority of South Africa's population was white, and non-whites were legally discriminated against.
B
Whites held all positions of power in South Africa, even though they were a minority in the population.
C
All races had the right to vote in South Africa, but white citizens tended to win elections.
D
Although some discrimination existed, non-whites participated in all aspects of society.
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The __________ is essentially a no-man’s-land on either side of the 38th parallel that divides the Korean Peninsula.

A
Formosa
B
Parliament
C
Demilitarized Zone
D
Martial law
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Several recently elected presidents of the Philippines have been replaced in office due to __________.

A
assassination
B
charges of corruption and embezzlement
C
military coups d’état
D
the inability to put down internal rebellions
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Using complete sentences, explain the significance of the 1884 Berlin Conference.

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Using complete sentences, compare the positions of liberals and conservatives in newly formed Latin American republics following the wars for independence from Spain.

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How was Zaire established?

A
Hutu tribes migrated north from Rwanda, formed the state of Zaire, and declared independence.
B
The Union of South Africa resettled many tribes in a new homeland, a state called Zaire, and gave them independence.
C
A majority group ousted Southern Rhodesia's white minority government and renamed the country "Zaire."
D
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's defense minister established a dictatorship and renamed the country "Zaire."
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Important African exports during the colonial period included all of the following except __________.

A
palm oil and rubber
B
manufactured goods
C
diamonds and gold
D
copper and other metals
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Which of the following provisions was included in the 1996 constitution of South Africa?

A
a law stating that only whites could be elected to parliament
B
the creation of a legal segregation policy known as apartheid
C
the right to vote for all who lived in the Cape region and for whites who lived in Dutch-controlled areas
D
a bill of rights granting the freedoms of speech, religion, and the press
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Using complete sentences, describe the events and consequences of the Chinese Civil War.

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Why were the hands of many Congolese cut off during King Leopold II’s reign?

A
This is the punishment for stealing, according to Sharia law.
B
They were slaves who attempted to escape captivity.
C
Their villages failed to meet monthly rubber or ivory quotas.
D
Having one's hands cut off is a rite of passage in the Congo.
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Using complete sentences, compare conditions in the Belgian Congo with conditions in the Congo Free State under King Leopold II.

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