Unit 2 Common Assessment

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How does investment in capital goods affect a nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

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It causes the nation’s GDP to rise.

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Which factor is the BEST indicator of a country’s human capital? Options: The tariff rate, The national interest rate, The literacy rate

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The literacy rate

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Where is Miranda MOST LIKELY conducting her studies?

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Germany

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Which country was unified in 1990 after being split into two countries during the Cold War?

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Germany

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What did the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolize?

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The Soviet Union’s loss of control in Eastern Europe

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What contributed the MOST to the reunification of Germany? Options: The growing influence of the European Union, The emergence of China as a global superpower, The effects of the War on Terror on global politics, The weakening of Soviet control over Eastern Europe

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The weakening of Soviet control over Eastern Europe

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What was the primary focus of Nazi propaganda in the 1930s?

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Blaming Germany’s problems on others

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In what way has geography helped the United Kingdom become a leader in international trade? A. A warm temperate climate allowed the United Kingdom to become the main source of grain for Europe B. Lush forests covering its vast territory allowed the United Kingdom to become the main source of timber for Europe C. The United Kingdom’s position in the north Atlantic allowed it to become a trading hub by building up its shipping industry D. The central location of the United Kingdom in Europe allowed it to become a trading hub by building up its railroad industry

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The United Kingdom’s position in the north Atlantic allowed it to become a trading hub by building up its shipping industry

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What is the purpose of a system of currency exchange?

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To allow for trade between countries

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What information do exchange rate tables provide?

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The value of each country’s currency relative to each other