The Opium Wars were a series of 19th Century conflicts fought MAINLY between

• India and Japan.

• China and Japan

• Great Britain and China

• Great Britain and India

One advantage of a market economy is its ability to

• limit consumer choices.

• control the price of labor

• sell goods at a high price

• adjust to changes over time

What is the term for a group of people who share a common language, culture, or history?

• gender group

• ethnic group

• racial group

• national group

The formation of the state of Israel

• took place after the end of World War II

• occurred prior to the end of World War II

• was opposed by the president of the United States.

• was universally accepted by the nations of the world

Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• monotheism

• reincarnation

• belief in the New Testament

• belief in Jesus as the Son of God

What is the dominant religion of India?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

Which continent was the birthplace of most of the world's major religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Africa

• Amercas

• Asia

• Europe

South Korea is a developed country. Which of these is a characteristic of a developed country?

• All people are wealthy.

• Everyone is from a large family

• Most people have little education

• Most people have access to medical care.

Which nation has no political parties, no voting rights for its citizens, and is ruled by a king?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Saudi Arabia

• United Arab Emirates

In a theocratic republic, such as the one in Iran

• elections are banned

• voters have the final say on matters of state

• the government is subject to religious authority

• leaders representing various religions rule the country.