AP World Unit 9 Review

Which of the following statements is NOT true of modern terrorism? Modern terrorists routinely employ violence against civilian targets. Modern terrorists use sophisticated modern weapons and technologies. Modern terrorists are not confined to any one state and operate effectively across borders. Modern terrorists have been largely successful in achieving their political objectives.

• Modern terrorists routinely employ violence against civilian targets.

• Modern terrorists use sophisticated modern weapons and technologies.

• Modern terrorists are not confined to any one state and operate effectively across borders.

• Modern terrorists have been largely successful in achieving their political objectives.

Global warming refers to

• the rise in global temperatures caused by atmospheric pollution such as the emissions of cars and factories.

• a decrease in global temperatures due to increased ice coverage.

• the fluctuation of weather patterns over a short period of time.

• the increase in biodiversity in various ecosystems.

The World Trade organization's purpose is to

• promote free international trade

• regulate international tariffs

• restrict trade between countries

• encourage local businesses only

Which of the following statements about the Iranian Revolution of 1979 is most accurate?

• It marked the end of British colonization in Iran

• It overthrew a monarchy and installed a liberal democracy

• It was guided by a non-Western ideology

• Its leaders withdrew Iran from OPEC

These groups were similar as they both supported movements for democracy: Polish Solidarity and Tiananmen Square.

• Polish Solidarity and Tiananmen Square

• Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street

• Civil Rights Movement and Women's Suffrage

• French Revolution and Russian Revolution

The European Union began with the development of a ______________.

• common market

• single currency

• trade agreement

• customs union

Which of the following is an impact of population growth in the developing world?

• rising status of females

• decreasing numbers of refugees in the developed world

• declining importance of the IMF

• rapid and haphazard urbanization

The World bank is a program from the UN that provides loans around the world with a purpose to _____________________.

• Fight Poverty

• Promote Economic Growth

• Support Education Initiatives

• Enhance Military Capabilities

How did Catholic Church leaders demonstrate sensitivity to demands of the poor for social justice in twentieth-century Latin America?

• formation of a 'liberation theology'

• establishment of wealth redistribution programs

• creation of a social justice committee

• promotion of individualism over community support

What happens when a member country does not agree with a decision made by the EU government?

• The country must carry out the decision anyway.

• The country can ignore the decision without consequences.

• The country can veto the decision indefinitely.

• The country must negotiate a new decision with the EU.