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What role did the internet play during the revolution in Egypt?

  • It helped foreign forces invade Egyptian territory.
  • It created protests to spread information about the government's actions. (correct)
  • It spread government propaganda to control the population.
  • It established diplomatic relations between Egypt and other countries.

What characterizes a proxy war?

  • A war fought solely for territorial expansion.
  • Indirect conflict where countries support opposing sides in another nation's war. (correct)
  • Countries fighting directly on another country's soil.
  • Countries lending financial aid to one side in a conflict.

What led to the end of apartheid in South Africa?

  • A massive uprising by the white population.
  • The signing of treaties with neighboring countries.
  • International military intervention against the South African government.
  • The election of Nelson Mandela as president. (correct)

Which statement describes sanctions?

<p>Penalties imposed by countries to restrict trade and relations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Chernobyl disaster?

<p>Long-term radiation effects making the land uninhabitable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fiat money?

<p>Money created by government decree without alternative value as a commodity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the gold standard?

<p>A system in which currency is linked to a specific amount of gold (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines inflation?

<p>A general increase in the prices of goods and services (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of folk culture?

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What is gerrymandering?

<p>Manipulating congressional district boundaries to favor a party (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Kimberley Process?

<p>To certify conflict-free diamonds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of King Leopold II's rule in the Congo?

<p>Enforcement of labor for rubber collection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the end of apartheid in South Africa?

<p>Nelson Mandela being voted president (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant reason for the gender imbalance in China?

<p>Cultural preference for boys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism fundamentally about?

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What is a satellite country?

A country heavily influenced by a more powerful country.

What are sanctions?

Penalties one country places on another, like stopping trade. For example, countries placed sanctions on Russia.

What is apartheid?

A system of racial segregation in South Africa. It ended after Nelson Mandela was voted president and signed papers to abolish it.

What is the Arab Spring?

A wave of pro-democracy protests in the Middle East and North Africa.

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What happened at Chernobyl?

The Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster in Ukraine caused radiation to spread, causing cancer, and making the land uninhabitable for decades.

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What is Fiat Money?

Money backed by government decree, not by a commodity like gold. It has value because the government says it does.

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What was the gold standard?

A system where currency is linked to a fixed amount of gold. You could exchange your money for a specific weight of gold.

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What is Inflation?

A widespread increase in the prices of goods and services in an economy. It means your money buys less than it used to.

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What is a Taboo?

A restriction on certain behaviors or practices that are considered forbidden by a community or culture.

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What are three features of folk culture?

Practices, beliefs, and material possessions that are passed down through generations within a relatively small, isolated group.

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What is the Kimberley Process?

A certification created in 2003 to ensure that diamonds sold on the market are not funding conflict zones.

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Who was King Leopold II?

He was the King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909, known for his brutal exploitation of the Congo and forcing locals to collect rubber.

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Who were the Sepoys?

They were Indian soldiers who worked for the British East India Company during the British rule in India. Often used to enforce British control.

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What is the Caste System?

A social hierarchy in India that divides people into different groups based on their birth, with some groups having more privileges.

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