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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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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 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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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 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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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 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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Which of the following definitions best describes the Indian National Congress?

A
an autonomous body that made laws for the Indian subcontinent
B
members of the British parliament who supported Indian independence
C
the legislative branch of the Indian government
D
a nationalist party that worked toward Indian independence
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Cuba's Batista era is best described as a period of __________.

A
widespread economic reforms under a communist system
B
economic problems despite promotion of foreign investment
C
economic collapse amid political instability
D
economic and political stability
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Which event set off the Congo wars?

A
Warring refugees from Rwanda fled to Zaire.
B
Rebel groups attempted to overthrow Joseph Kabila.
C
Joseph Mobutu forcibly removed the prime minister.
D
Islamic fundamentalists attempted to impose Sharia law.
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Most African nations gained their independence from colonial rule during the _____.

A
1940s
B
1950s
C
1960s
D
1970s
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Korea was divided into north and south along the __________ after World War II.

A
Mason-Dixon Line
B
38th Parallel
C
17th Parallel
D
Tropic of Capricorn
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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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The Democratic Republic of the Congo avoided conflict and civil war after receiving independence from Belgium. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is not a reason why Latin American economies were damaged immediately after the wars for independence?

A
Thousands of people died during the wars.
B
Factories, mines, and fields were destroyed in battles.
C
Other countries hesitated to invest in corrupt governments.
D
Spanish citizens took their money with them when they fled.
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Which of the following issues would likely be considered Mexico’s most challenging problem today?

A
conflicts between liberal and conservative ideologies
B
conflicts arising from drug cartels and government corruption
C
conflicts between fundamentalist and moderate religious beliefs
D
conflicts over immigration
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Which Asian nation occupied Manchuria from 1931 – 1932?

A
Korea
B
Japan
C
Vietnam
D
Burma (Myanmar)
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The organization of former British colonies that includes Canada, India, Pakistan, and other countries is called the __________.

A
United Nations
B
League of Nations
C
Commonwealth of Nations
D
Organization of Former British States
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Which of the following statements describes the Medellin Cartel?

A
It was a Venezuelan cartel that determined oil prices between 1971 and 1993.
B
It was a Bolivian cartel that continues to control the diamond exports from that country.
C
It was a Colombian cartel that controlled the cocaine trade with North America in the 1970s and 1980s.
D
It was a Mexican cartel that smuggled marijuana across the United States border in the 1970s and 1980s.
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Europeans settled most of the New World between 1500 and 1770. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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