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Conflict in the Middle East — Unit test Answers

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What is true about both the 2008–2009 and 2014 Gaza wars?

A
Both resulted in the Israeli occupation of Gaza.
B
Both caused high casualties and destruction in Gaza.
C
Both ended with long-term peace agreements.
D
Both were a result of failed international peace talks.
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What was one immediate result of Arab states' refusal to recognize Israel in 1948?

A
Israel formed an alliance with neighboring Arab nations.
B
Peace talks began between Palestinians and Israelis.
C
The UN created two separate Palestinian governments.
D
War broke out as Arab states invaded the State of Israel.
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How did British promises during World War I lead to conflict?

A
The British refused to negotiate with either Arab or Jewish people.
B
The British promised the same land to both Arab and Jewish people.
C
The British offered land only to the rulers of the Ottoman Empire.
D
The British supported Arab control but not Jewish immigration.
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What did the Balfour Declaration support?

A
full British control over Arab lands
B
the creation of an Arab kingdom in Europe
C
a national home for Jewish people in Palestine
D
the end of Jewish immigration to Palestine
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Why is it important to check who is behind a source?

A
to avoid reading anything with complex vocabulary
B
to decide whether the site discusses interesting topics
C
to understand the source's purpose and reliability
D
to learn about other people's opinions and ideas
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In the 1970s, the shah of Iran was

A
returned to power by the CIA.
B
overthrown and sent into exile.
C
replaced with his son Mohammad.
D
given power and took control of Iran.
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A
Al-Qaeda
B
The Taliban
C
Saddam Hussein
D
Osama bin Laden
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The conflict in Argentina known as the Dirty War occurred in the

A
1940s and 1950s.
B
1950s and 1960s.
C
1960s and 1970s
D
1970s and 1980s.
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Which explains the political climate of Argentina after the Dirty War?

A
democratic free elections began and military rule ended
B
a new dictatorship started and military rule ended
C
democratic free elections began while military rule continued
D
a new dictatorship started while military rule continued
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The main reason Cárdenas nationalized Mexico’s oil industry was to

A
curtail foreign investment in this key resource.
B
end corruption within private oil businesses.
C
enable the country to get direct benefit from its vast supplies.
D
better protect the environment and land in the country.
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The African National Congress was founded to

A
draft a constitution and establish a policy of apartheid.
B
unite non-white South Africans and further their cause.
C
help relocate certain citizens to South African homelands.
D
set up National Party rule to divide South African society.
12

The Mexican Constitution of 1917 sought to protect democratic rule by

A
breaking up large estates, providing free education, and establishing minimum-wage laws.
B
allowing foreigners to own land, approving censorship, and prohibiting workers’ right to strike.
C
encouraging large estates, prohibiting discrimination, and prohibiting workers’ right to unionize.
D
seizing church lands, allowing private education, and abolishing minimum-wage laws.
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A result of Salvador Allende’s presidency in Chile was

A
the end of military rule.
B
a populist welfare state.
C
an economic boom.
D
an economic crisis.
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Which major change took place in Nigeria in 1999?

A
Ethnic tensions came to an end.
B
A peace treaty concluded the civil war.
C
Military leaders led a government coup.
D
A civilian president was elected.
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Who were two leaders of the rebel army during the Mexican Revolution?

A
Villa and Diaz.
B
Zapata and Diaz.
C
Villa and Madero.
D
Zapata and Villa.
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Why did corruption increase when opposition political parties were banned in Ghana?

A
Nkrumah’s government held too much power, and officials could do whatever they wanted.
B
Opposition parties operated secretly and illegally, and they tried to undermine the government.
C
Citizens revolted against Nkrumah’s rule, and crime became common among workers.
D
Opposition parties ran on anti-corruption platforms, but they won no support from the public.
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Which actions did Fidel Castro take in Cuba after creating a communist system in 1959? Select four options.

A
He banned free health care for all citizens.
B
He repressed the civil liberties of all citizens.
C
He turned to capitalism to grow the economy.
D
He nationalized the Cuban economy.
E
He banned all travel to and from the country.
F
He forbade the selling of private property.
G
He prohibited free press in the country.
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What was the purpose of pan-Africanism?

A
to bring together Africans from all parts of the continent
B
to spread African culture to people of other backgrounds
C
to empower Africa to develop colonies in other nations
D
to unite people of African descent around the world
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What happened to many Jewish people living in Arab countries after Israel was founded?

A
They formed alliances with the Palestine Liberation Organization.
B
They faced violence and were forced to leave their homes.
C
They were welcomed and given land in other Arab nations
D
They moved to the region of Palestine to protest the State of Israel.
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During the colonial era, South African society became divided based on

A
caste.
B
class.
C
gender.
D
race.

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