Which of these was most directly influenced by radical Islamic fundamentalism?

growth of al Qaeda and acts of terrorism

Why didCommunism collapse in competition with free market economies?

Communist countries inability to compete in global markets

How did the outcome of WWII contribute to the development of the Cold War?

Western Europe and US resolved to contain Soviet Union

Glasnot and perestroika were two Soviet reforms that ultimately did what?

caused collapse of Soviet Union

The division of Germany and Korea following WWII led to what?

uneven economic development between divided portions

Therise of radical Islamic Fundamentalism after the 1979 Iranian Revolution brought about what?

increase incidents of global terrorism

What were the students in Tienanmen Square protesting?

lack of accountability in government and individual freedoms

Why did Mao create his 5 year plan?

improve agriculture and industrial production

How are Lech Walesa, Gorbachev and Pope John Paul II similar?

led nations to more democratic govenrments

What region was behind the "iron curtain"

Soviet union and satellite nations

What wasone reason that India was divided into two nations in 1947?

Hindusand the Muslims created religious conflict

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1
Which of these was most directly influenced by radical Islamic fundamentalism?
a decrease in racial tension in Middle East
growth of al Qaeda and acts of terrorism
Information shared on a international defense database
regional divisions imposed by UN
2
Why didCommunism collapse in competition with free market economies?
Eastern Europe produced too many goods driving down prices
governments overthrown by military warlords
Communist countries inability to compete in global markets
Western Europe countries recession led decline of communism
3
How did the outcome of WWII contribute to the development of the Cold War?
UN was created to replace League of Nations
Stalinmodeled his behavior after that of Adolf Hitler
GreatBritain/France became weak
Western Europe and US resolved to contain Soviet Union
4
Glasnot and perestroika were two Soviet reforms that ultimately did what?
USSR formed alliance with Western Europe
created hatred of US
Gorbachev became dictator
caused collapse of Soviet Union
5
Which individual led a non violent resistance movement against the British in India?
Natan Sharansky
Mohandas Gandhi
Winston Churchill
Nelson Mandela
6
The division of Germany and Korea following WWII led to what?
uneven economic development between divided portions
space exploration
democratic government for all
open warfare between divided parts
7
Therise of radical Islamic Fundamentalism after the 1979 Iranian Revolution brought about what?
increase incidents of global terrorism
introduction of Communism government
foreign control of Middle East resources
increase women's rights
8
What were the students in Tienanmen Square protesting?
lack of accountability in government and individual freedoms
attempt to reinvigorate communism in China
problem of apartheid in 1960s
governments refusal to join United Nations
9
Which of the following is considered a WMD?
tanks
machine gun
Biological weapon
grenades
10
Why did Mao create his 5 year plan?
increase labor supply for factory jobs
limit the effects of communism
destroy cultural heritage of China
improve agriculture and industrial production
11
How are Lech Walesa, Gorbachev and Pope John Paul II similar?
fought for power for black majority over white minority
refused to participate in United Nations
started communism in their countries
led nations to more democratic govenrments
12
Who was England's first prime minister?
Indira Gandhi
Mother Teresa
Golda Meir
Margaret Thatcher
13
What region was behind the "iron curtain"
Soviet union and satellite nations
Democratic nations of the West
Soviet Union and Germany
German Democratic Republic or East Germany
14
What wasone reason that India was divided into two nations in 1947?
GreatBritain feared a unified India as a military threat.
disagreedabout India’s role in the United Nations.
Indiashould have a communist government
Hindusand the Muslims created religious conflict
15
What modern system mirrors the accomplishments of the Romans, Persians, Chinese and Incas?
Microwave
Telephone
Internet
Interstates
16
What do Rwanda, Darfur, Bosnia and Kosovo have in common?
instances of genocide
overcrowding in urban areas
disposal of nuclear waste
drought and famine
17
What was the results of changesin political borders of Eastern European countries during 1990s
failure of communism
expansion of warsaw pact
decline of NATO
end of free trade
18
Which of the following is a major event of the cold war?
WWII
Apartheid
Vietnam War
Holocaust
19
What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan?
solve world hunger
prevent spread of communism
increase membership in UN
support construction of iron curtain
20
Which speaker would say "Church, a sanctuary for the needy"?
Oscar Romero
Natan Sharansky
Nelson Mandela
Indira Gandhi

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