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What groups are disproportionately affected by the digital divide?
What groups are disproportionately affected by the digital divide?
What is a significant consequence for individuals lacking digital access?
What is a significant consequence for individuals lacking digital access?
Which country has an internet accessibility rate greater than 80%?
Which country has an internet accessibility rate greater than 80%?
How does the Brandt Line categorize countries?
How does the Brandt Line categorize countries?
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What challenge do rural schools in developing countries face regarding the digital divide?
What challenge do rural schools in developing countries face regarding the digital divide?
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What shift has contributed to the economic progress of some Southern countries since 2014?
What shift has contributed to the economic progress of some Southern countries since 2014?
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In the context of the digital divide, what does social disconnection often result from?
In the context of the digital divide, what does social disconnection often result from?
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What could help break the cycle of disadvantage caused by the digital divide?
What could help break the cycle of disadvantage caused by the digital divide?
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What is the projected annual growth rate of ASEAN by 2050?
What is the projected annual growth rate of ASEAN by 2050?
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What percentage of ASEAN's population is under the age of 35?
What percentage of ASEAN's population is under the age of 35?
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Which of the following is not one of the five moral precepts that Buddhists live by?
Which of the following is not one of the five moral precepts that Buddhists live by?
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By 2030, the size of ASEAN's middle class is expected to increase to what percentage of the population?
By 2030, the size of ASEAN's middle class is expected to increase to what percentage of the population?
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How many people in India fell under the poverty line due to the pandemic in 2020?
How many people in India fell under the poverty line due to the pandemic in 2020?
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What is the first of the Four Noble Truths taught by Buddha?
What is the first of the Four Noble Truths taught by Buddha?
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Which country has the largest middle class by population percentage?
Which country has the largest middle class by population percentage?
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Which of the following represents ethical conduct in the Eightfold Path?
Which of the following represents ethical conduct in the Eightfold Path?
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What is one indicator of a country’s level of development according to energy use?
What is one indicator of a country’s level of development according to energy use?
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How many sutras are known to be sacred teachings embraced mainly by Mahayana Buddhists?
How many sutras are known to be sacred teachings embraced mainly by Mahayana Buddhists?
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By 2050, what percentage of ASEAN’s population is estimated to live in urban areas?
By 2050, what percentage of ASEAN’s population is estimated to live in urban areas?
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Which text is recognized as the earliest collection of Buddhist writings?
Which text is recognized as the earliest collection of Buddhist writings?
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Which of the following contributes to the expansion of the middle class in Asian emerging markets?
Which of the following contributes to the expansion of the middle class in Asian emerging markets?
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Which of these is NOT an aspect of the Eightfold Path?
Which of these is NOT an aspect of the Eightfold Path?
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What distinguishes folk religion from organized religions?
What distinguishes folk religion from organized religions?
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What is the truth of the end of suffering referred to as in the Four Noble Truths?
What is the truth of the end of suffering referred to as in the Four Noble Truths?
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What is the primary consequence of debt-trap diplomacy for underdeveloped countries?
What is the primary consequence of debt-trap diplomacy for underdeveloped countries?
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What defines a cash crop?
What defines a cash crop?
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What is ecological bankruptcy?
What is ecological bankruptcy?
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Which factor significantly links export concentration of primary commodities to underdevelopment?
Which factor significantly links export concentration of primary commodities to underdevelopment?
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What happens to employment and government revenue when a country relies heavily on basic products during market downturns?
What happens to employment and government revenue when a country relies heavily on basic products during market downturns?
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In which scenario might a country experience extreme dependence on commodity exports?
In which scenario might a country experience extreme dependence on commodity exports?
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How does reliance on importing finished goods affect developing nations?
How does reliance on importing finished goods affect developing nations?
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What significant pressure does the production of cash crops exert on developing nations?
What significant pressure does the production of cash crops exert on developing nations?
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Which regions have seen the largest gains in print circulation?
Which regions have seen the largest gains in print circulation?
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What was the internet user base globally in 2016?
What was the internet user base globally in 2016?
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What percentage of households in Europe were connected to the internet according to 2016 figures?
What percentage of households in Europe were connected to the internet according to 2016 figures?
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What key economic developments occurred following decolonization?
What key economic developments occurred following decolonization?
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What trend does the Global Wealth Report highlight about wealth distribution from 2008 to 2017?
What trend does the Global Wealth Report highlight about wealth distribution from 2008 to 2017?
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How many new millionaires were created globally since 2000?
How many new millionaires were created globally since 2000?
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What percentage of internet users in 2016 were represented by China and India?
What percentage of internet users in 2016 were represented by China and India?
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What was the wealth status of the world's poorest 3.5 billion adults?
What was the wealth status of the world's poorest 3.5 billion adults?
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What is the largest ethnic religion in Asia?
What is the largest ethnic religion in Asia?
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Which belief system is primarily associated with the practice of ancestor veneration?
Which belief system is primarily associated with the practice of ancestor veneration?
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In which country did Buddhism primarily originate?
In which country did Buddhism primarily originate?
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Which religion is recognized as the world's fastest-growing religion?
Which religion is recognized as the world's fastest-growing religion?
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What is the main geographical concentration of Hinduism?
What is the main geographical concentration of Hinduism?
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What key symbol is most associated with Hinduism?
What key symbol is most associated with Hinduism?
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Which of the following religions is not considered a universalizing religion?
Which of the following religions is not considered a universalizing religion?
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Which belief system places a significant emphasis on submission to the will of God?
Which belief system places a significant emphasis on submission to the will of God?
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