{{#professor:Mixed Quiz #11 - Review Quizzes #16 & 17}}
1 During the Cold War Era, many Asian and African nations followed a policy of nonalignment because they
2 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
3 Base your answer on the list below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Selected Cold War Events
What does this list of events suggest about the Cold War Era?
4 The conflict between Israel and the Arab nations since 1943 was often considered part of the Cold War primarily because
5 Which headline concerning the Soviet Union refers to a Cold War event?
6 During most of the Cold War period, which two nations were divided into Communist and non-Communist parts?
7 During the Cold War, the Soviet Union and the democracies in the West competed for influence in the Middle East because of its
8 "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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Which is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from a study of these events of the late 1980s and early 1990s?
10 "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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Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?
12 In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in
13 A similarity between Christian, Islamic, and Confucian teachings is that they
14 One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
15 One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems
16 Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of
17 A belief of animism is that
18 The animist religions, which are widespread throughout Africa, share a belief in
19 Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
20 One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
21 Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
22 Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
23 Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
24 Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
25 The Truman Doctrine, Korean War, crisis in Guatemala, and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan were all