TCW Quiz No. 1

What does MENA stand for?

• Middle East and North America

• Middle East and North Africa

• Mediterranean and North Africa

• Middle Eastern Nations and Alliances

Which of the following countries is NOT typically considered part of the MENA region?

• Egypt

• Saudi Arabia

• Spain

• Iran

In South Sudan, men are allowed to marry up to how many wives?

• 1

• 15

• 5

• 20

The Dowry of women in South Sudan is based on the price of what animal?

1. If the era of 1970 was considered as “lost decade” for Latin America, what is the corresponding description in East Asia in the same decade?

This pertains to the minimum amount of foreign aid from the US for countries that did not support it in its war on communism.

This pertains to a condition brought by the uncoordinated behavior between the financial institution and LDC. It happens when a creditor allows a debtor who is in financial trouble, to borrow a higher amount of money.

This person espoused the idea of “invisible hand”, that served as a major engine in the development process of countries in East Asia.

The following countries are considered as NIC in the 1970s except: 

• Hong Kong

• Philippines

• Singapore

• Taiwan

In Egypt, most of the houses are unfinished to avoid?

• High cost property taxes

• High cost of hauling

• High cost of building

• High cost of materials