Question 1
Multiple Choice Question
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Which country is nearly self-sufficient in terms of fuel because of its investment in ethanol production?
Guyana
Suriname
Cuba
Brazil
Question 2
Multiple Choice Question
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Which of the following is a primary reason why many Southeast Asians live in poverty despite the economic and industrial growth of the region?
the currency used by corporations is different from the currency used by inhabitants
a language barrier has prevented Southeast Asians from coordinating with one another
all of these answers are correct
most of the inhabitants live in underdeveloped rural areas
Question 3
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Why is education a challenge in Latin America?
teachers are poorly educated compared to other countries
many children need to work to help support their family
all of these answers are correct
there is a language barrier between teachers living in the city and students living in the countryside
Question 4
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What was the Tet Offensive?
a Vietnamese New Year’s celebration
U.S. bombing raids on Laos and Cambodia
a series of North Vietnamese attacks on South Vietnam
the first battle where napalm and Agent Orange were used
Question 5
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Which of the following was NOT a challenge facing Latin America after World War II?
agricultural productivity was inefficient
several governments were forcefully overthrown
dictatorships were common
there was a lack of natural resources
Question 6
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How has Japan reduced its dependence on petroleum in recent years?
placing high taxes on inefficient automobile engines
placing high taxes on gasoline
all of these answers are correct
using hydropower as fuel
Question 7
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Which of the following did Japan lose its rights to after World War II?
all of these answers are correct
Korea
Taiwan
Mariana Islands
Question 8
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Which of the following was a result of the Korean War?
a demilitarized zone was created to separate North and South Korea
South Korea was taken over by the communist North
North and South Korea merged to become the Republic of Korea
North Korea was forced to hold a free and fair election for their next leader
Question 9
Multiple Choice Question
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Which of the following partitioned Vietnam into two states along the 17th Parallel?
Geneva Accords
Geneva Conventions
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
Question 10
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Which of the following is NOT one of Japan’s main exports?
cars
electronics
computers
iron ore
Question 11
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Which of the following is an example of a Latin American country developing new, nontraditional consumer goods for exporting?
Venezuelan oil
Brazilian iron ore
Colombian cut flowers
all of these answers are correct
Question 12
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Why do some South Asian countries, such as Brunei, have reason to worry despite being economically stable currently?
their economy relies on piracy
their economy relies on multiple industries
their economy relies on a single industry
their economy relies on conflicting industries
Question 13
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Which treaty ended Japan’s role as an imperial power?
San Francisco Peace Treaty
Potsdam Agreement
Quebec Agreement
Atlantic Charter
Question 14
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What was the economic growth approach called for by Raúl Prebisch?
developing countries had to bring growth through external help such as foreign aid
developing countries had to bring growth through illicit global markets such as the smuggling of goods
developing countries had to bring growth by internal reforms such as land reform
all of these answers are correct
Question 15
Multiple Choice Question
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Which nation ruled over Korea until the end of World War II?
China
Japan
Germany
France
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