Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?

the adherents of several major religions view as a holycity

What is one reason for the changes shown in the graph?

International orgs. provided aid for the education of women

Between 1960 and 1987, a major effect of the Green Revolution on India was

an increase in grain production since 1966

the arrival of new immigrant groups creates a more diverse culture when___.

traditions of local and new populations join to make new cus

Which of these represents the best example of a culture being maintained

grandparents teach their grandkids to cook family recipes

Jerusalem is a sacred city for these 3 world religions.

Christianity, Islam and Judaism

It can be inferred from this reading

N.Koreans get censored info about the world.

Two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world are___

its religious sites and oil resources

This excerpt describes an example of ______.

cultural influence of immigrants on a community

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Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?
several countries claim it as a colonial possession
foreign students regard it as a center for higher education
Economists view it as an important center for trade
the adherents of several major religions view as a holycity
2
What is one reason for the changes shown in the graph?
number of women serving as heads of state increased
International orgs. provided aid for the education of women
cost of operating schools declined.
many countries shifted to primary economic activities
3
Makkah, or Mecca is a sacred site for Muslims. Muslims must pray facing this city ____ a day.
several times a day.
once a day
20 times a day
5 times a day
4
One way that San Jose and Port-au-Prince are similar is that both
are centers of higher learning
are port cities
have high unemployment
have European origins
5
Jesus is the son of God, is one of the major beliefs of this religion
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Confucianism
6
Between 1960 and 1987, a major effect of the Green Revolution on India was
decrease in grain production after 1975
an increase in grain imports after 1984
an increase in grain production since 1966
a steady decrease in grain imports from 1960-1966
7
the arrival of new immigrant groups creates a more diverse culture when___.
immigrants are pressed to assimilate fast into new areas
local govts pass laws enforcing immigration quotas
immigrants are forced to settle with people from their homel
traditions of local and new populations join to make new cus
8
Which of these represents the best example of a culture being maintained
teachers encourage students to learn a second langauge
siblings take part in similar school activities
parents enroll their children in an exchange program
grandparents teach their grandkids to cook family recipes
9
Jerusalem is a sacred city for these 3 world religions.
Christianity, Islam and Judaism
Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam
Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism
Christianity, Islam and Buddhism
10
It can be inferred from this reading
N. Koreans are free to protest govt. policies
Principles of free enterprise are supported by N. K. govt.
N.Koreans get censored info about the world.
unrestricted internet access is common in N. Korea
11
The spiritual text for Christianity is known as _____?
the Theraveda
the Quran
the Bible
the tripitaka
12
Siddhartha Guatama is associated with which major world religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
13
The "wheel of law" and its spokes represent the Eightfold Path.This is central to what religion
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
14
Two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world are___
its armed forces and modern cities
economic quality and large universities
its free market and commercial agriculture
its religious sites and oil resources
15
The oldest major religion, cannot trace its beginning to a single person or date.
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
16
To Hindu's, this river is a sacred site.
Euphrates River
Ganges River
Nile River
Amazon River
17
Which of the following is most likely to cause negative effects described in the text?
protective tariffs
a political coup
a global economic depression
global climate change
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This excerpt describes an example of ______.
cultural influence of immigrants on a community
respect for public space within a community
environmental benefits of public works programs
importance of assimilation of recent immigrants

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