Review for Benchmark

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How is the prime minister of South Africa and the president of Nigeria alike?

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Both usually act as the head of government in their countries.

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When choosing their leaders, what do the citizens of South Africa and Nigeria have in common?

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Citizens in both countries vote directly for their legislators.

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Which statement BEST describes an impact of the lack of stability in many of Africa’s modern governments? Options: an expansion of education, an increase in infectious diseases, an expansion of international trade, an increase in the standard of living

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an increase in infectious diseases

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Which statement BEST supports the findings of UNESCO and Gwang-Choi Chang? Options: Unstable African governments cannot pay for campaigns to educate their citizens about disease prevention. An educated workforce is necessary to long-term economic growth and reducing poverty in African countries. Military conflicts in African countries can cause unstable governments and create problems with the food supply. Children living in an African country experiencing civil war may find traveling to and from school to be an unsafe journey.

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An educated workforce is necessary to long-term economic growth and reducing poverty in African countries.

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Which is an accurate comparison among the economies of the countries of South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria?

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Nigeria and Kenya have mixed economies that lean more towards free than the economy of South Africa.

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What impact will the new machine have on Nigeria’s gross domestic product (GDP)?

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The GDP will increase because Nigeria will be able to produce more oil.

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Where is the Gaza Strip located on the map?

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Location 1

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Which of the following contributed MOST to the establishment of the state of Israel? Options: The aftermath of the Holocaust; the Holocaust was the event that created enough support among the Jewish people and European politicians for the creation of a new state., The Jewish religious connection to the land; the Jewish people were unwilling to give up until they reclaimed this land., Antisemitism in Europe; Europeans wanted the Jewish people to leave Europe so much they established a new state for them., Zionism in Europe; the Jewish people were afraid their young people would leave the faith and became willing to leave Europe to prevent this.

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The aftermath of the Holocaust; the Holocaust was the event that created enough support among the Jewish people and European politicians for the creation of a new state.

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How has land distribution contributed to the failure of Kurdish nationalism?

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The Kurds are spread over too much territory to unite into one nation.

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Who was the leader who led the movement to bring an end to apartheid in South Africa?

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Nelson Mandela