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Review - Topic 15 - Developing Nations Emerge
Review - Topic 15 - Developing Nations Emerge
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1
The largest branch of Islam and believe that leaders should be elected rather than limited to descendants of Muhammad.
Shia
Sunni
Islamists
Intifada
2
Which was a key problem that governments of newly independent African countries faced?
Europeans had drawn boundaries that ignored where rival ethnic groups lived
Some countries had extreme wealth while others suffered from poverty
Nationalistic forces were so strong that governments imposed censorship
They did not receive enough humanitarian aid and turned to violence
3
The organization referred to in the statement is:
OPEC
PLO
OAS
Hezbollah
4
What is one way in which the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has affected Lebanon?
Israel has seized territory formerly belonging to Lebanon
Lebanon was forced to give up its claims on Jerusalem
The government of Lebanon has threatened to invade Israel
The influx of Palestinian refugees contributed to the unrest in Lebanon
5
What is the Romanian nun shown in this photograph best known for?
Working to restore peace in Rwanda
Leading nonviolent protests against apartheid in South Africa
Bringing attention to the genocide in the former Yugoslavia
Relieving the effects of poverty in India
6
Which authoritarian leader ruled the Philippines from 1966-86 and was known for corruption and human-rights violations?
Imelda Marcos
Corazon Aquino
Ferdinand Marcos
Benigno Aquino
7
How did the drive to develop cash crops impact many African nations?
It created a strong middle class in most countries
It discouraged trade with other nations
It destroyed the land and led to desertification
It resulted in food shortages in some countries
8
The genocide in Rwanda resulted from a long conflict between:
An ethnic majority and ethnic minority
Christians and Muslims
Nationalists and Progressives
White colonists and the black majority
9
What is the term for a member of India's lowest socio-economic class?
Sikh
Varna
Dalits
Brahmins
10
Which of the following is the most widespread religion in India?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
11
In the years since India has gained its independence:
the constitution has left the traditional caste system firmly in place.
the government has passed new laws discriminating against dalits.
dalits have made some progress in employment and education.
the government has completely dismantled the caste system.
12
Why was an Arab state not established along with the state of Israel in 1948?
Western countries objected to the creation of another Arab state
Arabs rejected the initial proposal for a Jewish and an Arab state
It was not necessary due to surrounding countries with Arab majorities
Jews rejected the initial proposal for a Jewish and an Arab state
13
The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo was a movement of women who protested in ______ against the disappearance of relatives.
Argentina
Brazil
Venezuela
Nicaragua
14
Seeking diplomatic and political independence from the influence of the major Cold War powers is known as:
isolationism.
nationalism.
nonalignment.
neutrality.
15
This picture, taken in 1989, is from which major historical event?
The Invasion of Panama
The fall of the Berlin Wall
The Tiananmen Square Massacre
The Green Revolution
16
What is the term for a government run by religious leaders?
Meritocracy
Oligarchy
Theocracy
Autocracy
17
Which U.S. President participated in the Camp David Accords in 1978?
Gerald Ford
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Bill Clinton
18
In Indonesia, the diversity of religious, ethnic, and political groups has led to:
An open society
conflict and violence
Progress and innovation
A caste system
19
Many parts of Africa face serious challenges from diseases, particularly:
Hepatitis and Tuberculosis
COVID-19 and Influenza
Smallpox and Polio
Malaria and AIDS
20
This passage describes an incident during an ethnic conflict that took place in:
Zimbabwe
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sudan
21
From which European nation did Congo eventually gain independence?
Spain
Britain
Belgium
France
22
Which Egyptian President signed a peace treaty with Israel at Camp David in 1978?
Gamel Abdel Nasser
Ruhollah Khomeini
Anwar Sadat
Golda Meir
23
What was the key result of China's "one-child" policy?
Better education and healthcare
Less maternity leave meant more worker productivity
An aging population and shrinking workforce
Increased trade due to less demand on resources
24
On what body of water does the nations with the largest oil reserves lie?
The Persian Gulf
The Mediterranean
The Gulf of Mexico
The Atlantic Ocean
25
Islamists believe that:
Islamic beliefs are dangerous and should be discouraged in the Arab world.
Secular government and culture has led to social and economic ills
Arab states should maintain separate laws for Muslims and non-Muslims.
Religious matters should remain independent from governmental control.
26
The UN established the state of Israel in 1948. How did the Israeli-Palestinian conflict begin shortly after?
Israel wanted to remove all Arabs from their new homeland.
Israel refused to allow Muslims access to the Holy City of Jerusalem.
Palestinian Arabs rejected Israel and called for their destruction
Palestinians wanted an Arab state but Israel rejected this proposal.
27
Who was the leader of India when they finally achieved independence from Great Britain?
Mohandas Gandhi
Narendra Modi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Indira Gandhi
28
After the failure of the Cultural Revolution in China, Deng Xiaoping's policies were responsible for much of China's:
Return to traditional values
Economic growth
Gradual democratization
Religious persecution
