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WorksheetsGlobal Regents Review Part 5
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The creation of the European Union (EU) and of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was intended to
benefit member nations through the reduction of tariffs
implement sustainable energy policies
institute a system of impartial courts
establish stronger regional military alliances
The main reason oil-producing states formed the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was to
promote foreign ownership of oil fields
lift economic sanctions and establish free trade
improve trade relations with the West
influence the price of oil and set production levels
The economic trend represented in this chart is most likely an effect of the creation of the
Organization of American States (OAS)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
Which statement is a fact rather than an opinion?
The growing economy of Brazil threatens the economic power of the United States
Free trade will lower the standard of living for workers in developed nations
The European Union (EU) has issued a common currency called the euro
Developing nations will never be able to compete with developed nations
What does this cartoon suggest about the introduction of the euro in Europe?
Additional countries were created
Isolation among nations increased
Communist economic policies were adopted
Economic barriers between nations decreased
Which concept led to the formation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the European Union (EU)?
nationalism
interdependence
imperialism
socialism
Since the 1970s, the wealth of many Middle Eastern nations was increased by the
formation of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO)
expansion of Islamic fundamentalism
creation of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
development of communes in Isreal
Which global issue is addressed in this cartoon?
human rights
ethnic strife
environmental pollution
Cold War tensions
An analysis of the Chinese student demonstration in Tienanmen Square in 1989 would show that
communist governments continue to have little control over the actions of their citizens
totalitarian governments frequently survive the use of force
peaceful demonstrations often succeed in achieving democratic reforms
negative global reaction sometimes leads to economic decline
What was a major reason for the Communist victory in the Chinese civil war (1949)?
The Nationalists had been supported by the Japanese
Many Chinese warlords supported the Communists
The Communists had superior military equipment
The Communists promised land to the peasants
During the Great Leap Forward, Chinese peasants were forced to
join communes
convert to Christianity
move to the cities
attack the Red Guards
Which Chinese leader is most closely associated with leading the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution?
Sun Yixian (Sun Yat-sen)
Mao Zedong
Jiang Jieshi (Chiang Kai-shek)
Deng Xiaoping
The Cultural Revolution was Mao Zedong's attempt to
renew the ideas and enthusiasm of the Communist revolution
increase the industrial output of China
promote artistic exchanges with the United States
encourage foreign investment in China
The "one child" policy in China, established during the late 1970s, was an attempt to
gain the support of the upper classes
increase tax revenue for government programs
eliminate Western influence
reduce the population growth rate
Which action was most opposed by Mohandas Gandhi?
using violence to obtain independence
boycotting foreign businesses
engaging in protest marches
supporting the development of native industries
A major factor in the development of the 20th century nationalist movements throughout Africa was a common
language throughout most of Africa
goal to end European rule in Africa
ethnic bond among the people of sub-Saharan Africa
religion throughout most of Africa
In the Republic of South Africa, the Government's apartheid policy has been based primarily on the concept of
justice under the law
nativism
racial segregation
economic specialization
Which best accounts for the existence of apartheid in the Republic of South Africa?
religious beliefs about the inferiority of certain groups
the white minority's fear of losing control of the government
the black population's reluctance to accept responsibility
tribal traditions which stress physical separation of the races
During most of the Cold War period, which two nations were divided into communist and non communist parts?
China and Mongolia
Vietnam and Korea
Pakistan and Ireland
Poland and Cuba
A lasting effect of British colonial rule in India has been the establishment of
racial equality in housing, education, and government
widespread transportation and communication systems
a Christian- dominated government
a one-crop economy
The government of which nation accepts racism as a part of its legal system?
Japan
Ghana
United Kingdom
Republic of South Africa
Which statement is most consistent with the political views of Mahatma Gandhi?
Not until the last Englishman has left India will I put down my sword.
To protest injustice is to use one's time unproductively.
Independence is a goal which we may seek, but never attain.
Opposition to evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good.
The political ideas of Ho Chi Minh, Fidel Castro, and Pol Pot were strongly influenced by the writings of
Confucius
Desmond Tutu
Mohandas Gandhi
Karl Marx
Which factor has been the greatest challenge to political stability in India
ethnic and social divisions within the population
lack of voter participation
geographic diversity within the nation
shortage of qualified candidates for elected office
In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition, and the division of labor?
caste system
policy of neutrality
urbanization
parliamentary government
