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During the Cold War Era, many Asian and African nations followed a policy of nonalignment because they
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-had the same goals and needs as the Soviet Union
-needed the natural resources of Western European nations
+wished to receive aid from the Soviet Union and the United States
-were afraid of losing their vote in the United Nations

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During the Cold War era (1945 - 1990), the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to become involved in direct military conflict mainly because of
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-the peacekeeping role of the United Nations
-pressure from nonaligned nations
+the potential for global nuclear destruction
-increased tensions in the Middle East

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Base your answer on the list below and on your knowledge of social studies.

'''Selected Cold War Events'''
*Berlin blockade (1948-1949)
*Premier Khrushchev's visit to the United States (1959)
*Cuban missile crisis (1962)
*Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (1963)
*Joint Apollo-Soyuz space mission (1975)
*Russian invasion of Afghanistan (1979)

What does this list of events suggest about the Cold War Era?
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-Throughout the period, the United States and the Soviet Union were reluctant to solve conflicts.
+The level of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union varied.
-Economics played a key role in causing conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
-The United Nations was instrumental in reducing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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The conflict between Israel and the Arab nations since 1943 was often considered part of the Cold War primarily because
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-the policy of détente evolved from this conflict
-Communist governments were established in many Arab nations
-the leadership of Joseph Stalin strongly influenced the policies of Saddam Hussein
+the United States supported Israel and the Soviet Union supported several Arab nations

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Which headline concerning the Soviet Union refers to a Cold War event?
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+"Warsaw Pact Formed"
-"Yeltsin Assumes Power"
-"Trotsky Forms Red Army"
-"Germany Invades USSR"

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During most of the Cold War period, which two nations were divided into Communist and non-Communist parts?
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-China and Mongolia
+Vietnam and Korea
-Pakistan and Ireland
-Poland and Cuba

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During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the democracies in the West competed for influence in the Middle East because of its
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+strategic location and valuable resources
-vast fertile farmlands and rivers
-large well-educated population
-industrial potential

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"By gently pushing open the gates of reform, he unleashed a democratic flood that wiped out the Soviet universe and washed away the Cold War."

This statement most likely describes the actions of
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-Ruhollah Khomeini
-Ho Chi Minh
-Pol Pot
+Mikhail Gorbachev

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*Reunification of East and West Germany
*Restructuring of the economy of the former Soviet Union
*Eastern Europe's extensive political changes
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Which is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from a study of these events of the late 1980s and early 1990s?
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-The former Soviet Union succeeded in isolating its satellites from Western influences.
-The United Nations forced Communist leaders to accept changes.
-Communist leaders used new strategies to win the cold war.
+Communism did not succeed as a workable political and economic system in Europe.

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"With the end of the cold war, Africa has lost whatever political luster it may once have had.... There is no compelling . . . [reason] to catapult it to the top of the global economic agenda. Africa must now take the initiative." ––New York Times, May 1992

Which conclusion can be supported by this statement?
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-Most African nations supported the foreign policies of Communist nations.
-African nations no longer control the diamond supply of the world.
-Communist and non-Communist nations have contributed large amounts of economic aid to African nations.
+African nations can now expect both Western and non-Western nations to invest heavily in Africa.

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*The Ganges River is sacred to people practicing Hinduism.
*Shinto shrines are usually located near mountains or lakes.
*The Jordan River is a site of many Christian baptisms.
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Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?
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-The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems.
+Water plays an important role in these belief systems.
-Pilgrimages to mountainous regions are encouraged by these belief systems.
-Understanding nature is a requirement of these belief systems

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In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in
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+the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society
-the rapid industrialization of the economy
-a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
-a strong belief in the importance of education

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A similarity between Christian, Islamic, and Confucian teachings is that they
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+establish rules of moral conduct
-urge obedience to caste rules
-support an organized church
-emphasize belief in ancestor worship

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One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
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+deep reverence and respect for nature
-belief in one God
-ban on the consumption of pork
-belief in the reincarnation of souls

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One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems
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-practice filial piety
+worship spirits in nature
-are monotheistic
-are required to make pilgrimages

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Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of
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-reincarnation
+spirits in nature
-holy books
-missionaries

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A belief of animism is that
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-after death the soul is reborn in another human form
-holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven
-meditation leads followers to nirvana
+spirits of nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects

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The animist religions, which are widespread throughout Africa, share a belief in
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-monotheism
+the importance of the spirits of nature
-writings of Mohammed
-making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem

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Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
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-the central authority of the Pope
-a prohibition on the consumption of pork
-reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
+monotheism and ethical conduct

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One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
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-support a belief in reincarnation
-promote learning as a means to salvation
-encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
+provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior

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Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
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-Jainism
-Daoism
+Judaism
-Shinto

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Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
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-Hinduism and Confucianism
-Islam and Judaism
+Shintoism and animism
-Christianity and Buddhism

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Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
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-Everyone should have the same social status.
-People should pray five times a day.
+The soul can be reincarnated.
-Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.

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Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
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-papal supremacy
-teachings of the Koran (Quran)
-reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
+an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

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The Truman Doctrine, Korean War, crisis in Guatemala, and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan were all
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-reasons for the Industrial Revolution
-examples of Japanese imperialism
+events of the Cold War
-causes of World War II

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