During China's Cultural Revolution, led by Mao Zedong in the 1960s & 70s, which event occurred?

Chinese intellectuals were persecuted, exiled, & some killed

Why did the United States become involved in Vietnam during the 1960's and early 1970's?

To stop the spread of communism in Asia.

Since the end of World War 2, in which way have seas and oceans most benefited Japan's economy?

by providing transportation routes

What's the main reason Japan changed from isolation to involvement in the world community?

Few resources & more people made them seek foreign markets

Shia and Sunni Islam were both founded because of

disputes over who would succeed Muhammad as the leader

Which statement is TRUE about the impact of civil war & conflict on Africa?

The quality and quantity of food is reduced.

After World War 2, the US helped Japan rebuild its economy in all the following ways except

requiring Japan to export goods only to Western nations.

Why has conflict and civil war occurred in many African nations after independence?

European powers set artificial political boundaries.

Why did the Nationalists set up the system of apartheid in South Africa in 1948?

to separate the races and discriminate against non-whites

How are new leaders of India's government chosen today?

The people of India vote to elect a new leader.

A hopeful sign for Africa is rising literacy rates. Why is "literacy rate" important?

it increases the skill level of human capital

What was one effect the end of apartheid had on South Africa's political system?

Black South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.

Mao Zedong introduced a plan called the Great Leap Forward. What was a result of this plan?

caused a severe economic depression.

How did Mohandas Gandhi challenge British rule in India?

He resisted with nonviolent protest.

The US sent armed forces to support south Vietnam during the 1960s & early 1970s to

prevent the expansion of communism throughout SE Asia.

What was the MAIN purpose of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward program?

to develop a modern economy in China

How has China attempted to increase its GDP since the end of the 20th century?

They have increased their education programs.

The best description of Israel's economy today is

mixture of private and government-owned businesses

Oil countries cooperate through OPEC. How does this help them play a role in world affairs?

They influence the price of oil on the world market.

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1
During China's Cultural Revolution, led by Mao Zedong in the 1960s & 70s, which event occurred?
China went to conferences to celebrate its arts.
Military forces from Taiwan tried to invade & start war
Intellectuals were honored and were given high gov. jobs
Chinese intellectuals were persecuted, exiled, & some killed
2
What was the main reason for US involvement in both Korea and Vietnamimpr?
stop terroism
improve trade
containment of communism
prevention of biological warfare
3
Why did the United States become involved in Vietnam during the 1960's and early 1970's?
To help Vietnam develop its tourist industry.
To stop the spread of communism in Asia.
To stop colonial powers from removing natural resources.
To help the Vietnamese hold more elections in the nation.
4
Since the end of World War 2, in which way have seas and oceans most benefited Japan's economy?
by providing transportation routes
by providing a source of valuable minerals
by providing water for desalinization
by providing a source for electricity
5
Which religion has its origins in the Middle East?
Christianity
Buddhism
Shintoism
Hinduism
6
What's the main reason Japan changed from isolation to involvement in the world community?
The gov needed foreign intervention to stop civil war.
Few resources & more people made them seek foreign markets
The gov became communist & established ties with the Soviets
leaders told the emperor to become Christian & westernize
7
Shia and Sunni Islam were both founded because of
disputes over who would succeed Muhammad as the leader
the quest to control trade routes between Arabia and China.
invasions by European Crusaders to retake the Holy Land
the failure to win wars against Hindu armies from the East.
8
What 3 major religions have their origins in the Middle East?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism
9
South Africa has a national government & 9 regional govs., powers are shared. What's their gov?
confederation
unitary
federal
oligarchy
10
In 1948, the UN divided Palestine between Arabs & Jews. Which nation was created by its action?
Jordan
Syria
Israel
Egypt
11
The PRIMARY cause of the rapid economic development of Saudi Arabia since the 1960s is
industrial production
commercial shipping
petroleum exports
machinery exports
12
In which Southwest Asian nation (Middle East) does the leader inherit power?
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Islamic Republic of Iran
Lebanon
Israel
13
Which statement is TRUE about the impact of civil war & conflict on Africa?
Agricultural production increases.
Human and civil rights are upheld.
The quality and quantity of food is reduced.
Children's health care improves.
14
After World War 2, the US helped Japan rebuild its economy in all the following ways except
providing large sums of money through loans
providing much needed resources for their industries.
sharing its manufacturing knowledge.
requiring Japan to export goods only to Western nations.
15
Who was the first black person to be elected president of South Africa
Josia Thugwana.
Nelson Mandela
Gandhi
Desmond Tutu.
16
Why has conflict and civil war occurred in many African nations after independence?
Some African leaders tried to conquer all of Africa.
European powers set artificial political boundaries.
Many leaders in Africa supported Communism.
Colonial powers tried to reestablish colonies.
17
Why did the Nationalists set up the system of apartheid in South Africa in 1948?
to create industrial jobs for rural South Africans
to give all people of South Africa the right to vote
to separate the races and discriminate against non-whites
to create an education system to modernize the country
18
How are new leaders of India's government chosen today?
A small ruling committee selects a new leader.
The current leader chooses who will rule the country next.
The people of India vote to elect a new leader.
The new leader is chosen by members of the upper class.
19
A hopeful sign for Africa is rising literacy rates. Why is "literacy rate" important?
It increases the number of citizens living in a country.
It increases the amount of money they can borrow
It increases the life span of citizens.
it increases the skill level of human capital
20
What was one effect the end of apartheid had on South Africa's political system?
White South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.
Black citizens could vote, but not allowed to hold office.
White citizens could vote, but not allowed to hold office.
Black South Africans were allowed to vote and hold office.
21
Mao Zedong introduced a plan called the Great Leap Forward. What was a result of this plan?
It allowed capitalism to begin.
It encouraged the growing of cash crops.
caused a severe economic depression.
It severely restricted wages.
22
How did Mohandas Gandhi challenge British rule in India?
He resisted with nonviolent protest.
He punished all Indians resistant to change.
He encouraged war with Britain.
He bathed in the Ganges River to purify himself.
23
The US sent armed forces to support south Vietnam during the 1960s & early 1970s to
introduce modern technology to south Vietnam.
prevent the expansion of communism throughout SE Asia.
expand new markets for trade throughout Southeast Asia.
preserve religious freedom in south Vietnam.
24
Which letter on the map locates the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)?
D
A
B
C
25
What was the MAIN purpose of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward program?
to put resources under central government control
to end the private ownership of land and businesses
to control the land and the peasants' lives
to develop a modern economy in China
26
How has China attempted to increase its GDP since the end of the 20th century?
They have reduced their world trade.
They have encouraged people to move into cities.
They have ended their free market system.
They have increased their education programs.
27
The best description of Israel's economy today is
businesses controlled by European investors.
mainly government-owned businesses.
mainly privately owned businesses.
mixture of private and government-owned businesses
28
What is the role of the emperor in modern Japan?
symbolic leader
economic leader
elected leader
military leader
29
Oil countries cooperate through OPEC. How does this help them play a role in world affairs?
They maintain a military force in the Middle East.
They share a common language and history.
They share a common form of government.
They influence the price of oil on the world market.

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