Question

Which of the following statements best characterizes early colonial rule in India?
A.
A viceroy was appointed to rule for the monarch.
B.
Colonial governors ruled with the assistance of native princes.
C.
A private company ruled the region using a private military.
D.
British colonists established local assemblies and ruled autonomously.

Answer 1

C.
A private company ruled the region using a private military.

Answer 2

Which of the following statements about the economic conditions in post-colonial Africa is false?
A.
Africa has struggled to educate its people, and one of its biggest challenges is a poorly trained workforce.
B.
Africa is home to a wealth of mineral resources, such as diamonds and gold.
C.
The economies of African countries often rely on a single cash crop, such as coffee.
D.
Corporations are eager to invest in Africa because of cheap labor and widespread infrastructure.

Answer 3

D.
Corporations are eager to invest in Africa because of cheap labor and widespread infrastructure.

Answer 4

Which of the following statements about South Africa during apartheid is most accurate?
A.
The majority of South Africa's population was white, and non-whites were legally discriminated against.
B.
Whites held all positions of power in South Africa, even though they were a minority in the population.
C.
All races had the right to vote in South Africa, but white citizens tended to win elections.
D.
Although some discrimination existed, non-whites participated in all aspects of society.

Answer 5

B.
Whites held all positions of power in South Africa, even though they were a minority in the population.

Answer 6

The __________ is essentially a no-man’s-land on either side of the 38th parallel that divides the Korean Peninsula.
A.
Formosa
B.
Parliament
C.
Demilitarized Zone
D.
Martial law

Answer 7

C. Demilitarized Zone

Answer 8

Which of the following was not an important challenge facing Latin America immediately after independence?
A.
conflicts over conservative and liberal political ideologies
B.
the flight of wealthy Spaniards back to Europe
C.
the immediate and continued invasion by Spanish forces
D.
weakened economies due to the destruction of farms and mines

Answer 9

C. the immediate and continued invasion by Spanish forces

Answer 10

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Cuba and the US today?
A.
The two nations enjoy strong economic and diplomatic ties.
B.
Travel and trade between the two nations is severely restricted.
C.
Cuba receives substantial economic support from the US.
D.
Relations became much more friendly after the breakup of the Soviet Union.

Answer 11

C. Cuba receives substantial economic support from the US.

Answer 12

Which of the following nations has been accused of actively pursuing nuclear weapons technology in recent years?
A.
China
B.
Afghanistan
C.
Iran
D.
Pakistan

Answer 13

C. Iran

Answer 14

All of the following are major divisions within the United Nations except __________.
A.
the International Civil Defence Organization
B.
the Secretariat
C.
the General Assembly
D.
the Economic and Social Council

Answer 15

A. the International Civil Defense Organization