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Is culture inherited?
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no, it is learned
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does culture change
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constantly
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is race a part of culture
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no, race is inherited, culture is learned
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what are the four parts of culture
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language, technology, institutions, beliefs
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how do cultures change
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introduction and invention
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what language family does English belong to
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Indo-European
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where do the majority of the people speak and Indo-European language
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Europe, North America, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
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what are some examples of modern countries
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United States, Australia, Japan, Russia, most European countries
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what are some examples of traditional countries
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Most African countries and South American countries
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what are some examples of emerging or developing countries
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Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Egypt, South Africa
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what are some examples of developed countries
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U.S, Russia, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, European countries
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What are the 3 types of institutions which help form and change our culture
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Government, Education, Economics
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what are 3 classifications of religions
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universal, cultural, traditional
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what are some examples of universal religions
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Christianity, Buddhism, Islam
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what are some examples of cultural religions
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Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Confucianism
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Which religion follows the teachings of Mohammed
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Islam
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what religion is dominant in Australia, Europe, North and South America
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Christianity
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which religion originated in the Indus Valley
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Hinduism
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Which religion is associated with Mecca
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Islam
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What is the youngest world religion
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Islam
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Which religion is associated with Buddha
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Buddhism
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Which religion is associated with Jesus
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Christianity
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Which religion follows "the way"
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Taoism
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Which religion follows the teachings of Abraham
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Judaism
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Which religion is associated with The Bible
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Christianity
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Which religion is associated with The Torah
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Judaism
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Which religion is associated with The Koran
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Islam
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Which religion believes in Allah
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Islam
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Which religion believes in Brahman..."The All"
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Hinduism
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In which religions are the followers vegetarians
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Buddhism and Hinduism
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Which religion believes in Yen and Yang
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Taoism
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Which religion believes the meaning of life lay in the present, not the future
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Confucianism
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which religion believes man and nature are one
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Taoism
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Moslems are followers of which religion
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Islam
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The Roman Catholic Church is a branch of which religion
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Christianity
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The Orthodox Church is a branch of which religion
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Christianity
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The Protestant Church is a branch of which religion
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Christianity
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Sunni and Shiite are branches of which religion
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Islam
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Which religion is associated with the caste system
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Hinduism
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Which religion is practiced in Israel today
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Judaism
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followers of which religions believe in reincarnation
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Buddhism and Hinduism
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Which religion is practiced in Africa and SW Asia
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Islam
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Which religion is practiced in SE Asia
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Buddhism
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define geography
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the study of the earth and its living things, especially humans
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what are the 5 themes of geography
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Location
Place Human/Environment Interaction Movement Region |
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What are the Elements of a map?
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TODALSIGs
(title, orientation, date, author, legend, scale, index, grid, source) |
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What is an Atlas?
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A collection of maps in book form.
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What is an Almanac?
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A book of information and facts.
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Define Culture.
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Way of life developed by people.
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Define Enculturation.
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The process of learning a culture.
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Define Diffusion.
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The spread of cultural elements from one society to another.
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Define Language.
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Means of communicating ideas or feelings.
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Define Linguist
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A person who studies languages.
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Define Multilingualism
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The ability to speak more than one language.
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Define Monolingualism
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The ability to speak only one language
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Define Society.
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A group of people who share the same pattern of living.
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Define Literacy
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The ability to read and write.
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Define Anthropologist
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A person who studies human beings and their way of life.
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Define Archeologist
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A person who studies the remains of ancient people
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Define Mother Tongue
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A language learned at home.
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Define Kuomintang
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A Chinese political party organized by Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
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Define Irrigation.
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The use of canals, pipes, and ditches to bring water to dry areas.
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Define Paddy
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A field where rice is grown.
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What is a Sampan?
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A small boat where a family lives
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What is Terracing?
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A step-like field on the side of a mountain.
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Define Dynasty
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A series of rulers from the same family
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What was the first important dynasty in China?
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The Shang Dynasty
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What was the last dynasty to rule in China?
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The Manchu Dynasty
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Which dynasty started construction on the Great Wall of China?
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The Ch'in Dynasty
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What is a nomad?
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A person who travels from place to place in search of food and water.
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What percentage of China's population lives in rural areas?
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75%
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What percentage of China's population lives in urban areas?
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25%
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What percentage of China's land is suitable for farming?
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12%
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Which part of China has the fewest people? The West, South, or North?
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The West
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How has China increased its farmland?
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By terracing, floating farms, and irrigation
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Why did Japan invade the Manchurian Plain?
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For mineral resources.
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What is the largest city in China?
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Shanghai
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Who named the Middle Kingdom China?
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The Europeans for the Ch'in Dynasty.
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What kind of climate is found in North China?
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Hot and Wet
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What kind of climate is found in South China
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Dry with seasons.
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What kind of climate is found in West China?
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Varied from deserts to mountain climates.
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What is the major crop grown in North China?
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Wheat
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What is the major crop grown in South China?
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Rice
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What is the major river in North China?
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The Hwang He
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What is the major river in South China?
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The Chang River
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What is one of China's most important goals?
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To grow enough food to feed the population.
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Who was Confucius?
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A teacher and philosopher that many Chinese follow.
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What important accomplishments developed during the Shang dynasty?
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The irrigation system, and organized government, and a written Chinese language.
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When did the US recognize the People's Republic of China?
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In 1979
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Which dynasty included many great philosophers in China?
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The Chou dynasty/
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What is the name of mainland China?
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The People's Republic of China
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What is the name of the country on Taiwan?
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Republic of China.
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Who was the original leader of the PRC?
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Mao Zedong
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Who was Dr. Sun Yat-sen?
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He was leader of China's revolution against the Manchus and the first leader of the Republic of China.
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Who was the leader of the Republic of China when is was moved to Taiwan?
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Chaing Kai-shek
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What type of government is found in the PRC?
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Communist
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What type of government is found in the RC?
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Nationalist
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What was the "Little Red Book?"
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Sayings of Mao Zedong
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Who were the Red Guards?
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Followers of Mao Zedong
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What is the "Cultural Revolution" in China?
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When Mao tried to destroy anything contrary to communism and Mao's teachings.
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What is the Responsibility System?
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The Chinese could sell their extra products for profit.
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What was the Iron Rice Bowl System?
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The Chinese workers were guaranteed a job for life.
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What is the earth's population today?
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Over 6 billion.
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Why do countries cooperate?
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In order to trade, exchange ideas and information, protection, and to improve the conditions of human life.
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Which organization has been successful in reducing communicable diseases?
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WHO-World Health Organization
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What is an alliance?
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An agreement between countries to protect one another's interests.
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What is NATO?
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A non-communist organization between the US, Canada, and Western European countries organized for protection
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What was the Warsaw Pact?
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A communist organization created for protection (has dissolved).
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What is the OAU or AU?
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Organization of African Unity or the African Union.
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Which Middle Eastern country was kicked out of the Arab League?
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Egypt, because they signed a peace treaty with Israel.
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What is OPEC?
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
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Which country was excluded from OAS activities in 1962, but not membership?
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Cuba
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What is the OAS?
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Organization of American States--an organization created to improve life in the Western Hemisphere.
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What is the UN?
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United Nations--organized to improve life and promote cooperation.
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What makes Western Europe a region?
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Its politics and economics.
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What are the major peninsulas of Western Europe?
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Greece, Italy, Iberian, and Scandinavian
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What countries are landlocked in Western Europe?
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Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Andorra, Vatican City
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What countries in Western Europe are made up entirely of islands?
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Iceland, Ireland, UK, Malta
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What is Europe's highest mountain range?
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The Alps.
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Which mountains divide France from the Iberian Peninsula?
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The Pyrenees
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What is an alliance?
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An agreement between countries to protect one another's interests.
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What is NATO?
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A non-communist organization between the US, Canada, and Western European countries organized for protection
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What was the Warsaw Pact?
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A communist organization created for protection (has dissolved).
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What is the OAU or AU?
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Organization of African Unity or the African Union.
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Which Middle Eastern country was kicked out of the Arab League?
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Egypt, because they signed a peace treaty with Israel.
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What is OPEC?
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
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Which country was excluded from OAS activities in 1962, but not membership?
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Cuba
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What is the OAS?
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Organization of American States--an organization created to improve life in the Western Hemisphere.
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What is the UN?
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United Nations--organized to improve life and promote cooperation.
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What makes Western Europe a region?
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Its politics and economics.
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What are the major peninsulas of Western Europe?
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Greece, Italy, Iberian, and Scandinavian
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What countries are landlocked in Western Europe?
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Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Andorra, Vatican City
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What countries in Western Europe are made up entirely of islands?
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Iceland, Ireland, UK, Malta
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What is Europe's highest mountain range?
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The Alps.
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Which mountains divide France from the Iberian Peninsula?
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The Pyrenees
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What is an alliance?
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An agreement between countries to protect one another's interests.
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What is NATO?
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A non-communist organization between the US, Canada, and Western European countries organized for protection
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What was the Warsaw Pact?
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A communist organization created for protection (has dissolved).
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What is the OAU or AU?
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Organization of African Unity or the African Union.
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Which Middle Eastern country was kicked out of the Arab League?
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Egypt, because they signed a peace treaty with Israel.
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What is OPEC?
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
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Which country was excluded from OAS activities in 1962, but not membership?
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Cuba
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What is the OAS?
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Organization of American States--an organization created to improve life in the Western Hemisphere.
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What is the UN?
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United Nations--organized to improve life and promote cooperation.
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What makes Western Europe a region?
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Its politics and economics.
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What are the major peninsulas of Western Europe?
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Greece, Italy, Iberian, and Scandinavian
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What countries are landlocked in Western Europe?
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Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Andorra, Vatican City
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What countries in Western Europe are made up entirely of islands?
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Iceland, Ireland, UK, Malta
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What is Europe's highest mountain range?
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The Alps.
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Which mountains divide France from the Iberian Peninsula?
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The Pyrenees
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What was the OEEC?
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Organization for European Economic Cooperation
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What was the ECSC?
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European Coal and Steel Community
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Who are the 3 "World Economic Leaders?"
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US, Japan, and European Community
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What is autarky?
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A policy of self-reliance economically in the former USSR
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what is the CIS?
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A commonwealth of Independent States--cooperative organization of former Soviet republics.
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Why are there conflicts between people or countries?
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Boundaries/territory, Way of living/Culture, National Homelands. Economics, Leadership, Strategic Locations
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What was the major conflict in India in 1947 (after independence)?
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Religion and who was going to control
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Where was the US involved in conflict in the 60's and 70's?
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Vietnam
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British India was divided into which 3 countries?
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India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
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What are some examples of strategic places?
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Gibraltar, Suez Canal, Bosporus Strait, Panama Canal, Philippines
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Which countries are involved in a dispute over Kashmir?
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India, Pakistan, and China
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What kind of government is found in Vietnam today?
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Communist
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What is the conflict over in Northern Ireland?
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Religion
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What two religious groups were in conflict in India?
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Muslims and Hindus
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Who was the former leader of Israel who signed the Treaty with Egypt?
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Menachem Begin
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What was the OEEC?
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Organization for European Economic Cooperation
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What was the ECSC?
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European Coal and Steel Community
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Who are the 3 "World Economic Leaders?"
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US, Japan, and European Community
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What is autarky?
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A policy of self-reliance economically in the former USSR
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what is the CIS?
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A commonwealth of Independent States--cooperative organization of former Soviet republics.
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Why are there conflicts between people or countries?
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Boundaries/territory, Way of living/Culture, National Homelands. Economics, Leadership, Strategic Locations
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What was the major conflict in India in 1947 (after independence)?
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Religion and who was going to control
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Where was the US involved in conflict in the 60's and 70's?
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Vietnam
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British India was divided into which 3 countries?
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India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
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What are some examples of strategic places?
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Gibraltar, Suez Canal, Bosporus Strait, Panama Canal, Philippines
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Which countries are involved in a dispute over Kashmir?
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India, Pakistan, and China
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What kind of government is found in Vietnam today?
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Communist
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What is the conflict over in Northern Ireland?
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Religion
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What two religious groups were in conflict in India?
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Muslims and Hindus
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Who was the former leader of Israel who signed the Treaty with Egypt?
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Menachem Begin
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Who is the leader of Libya?
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Muammar al-Qaddafi
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Who was Iran's former religious leader who led the revolution?
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Ayatollah Khomeini
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Who is the leader of the PLO
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Yasser Arafat
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Who was the former leader of Egypt who signed the Treaty with Israel?
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Anwar Sadat
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Who is Iraq's former leader?
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Saddam Hussein
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What are the major rivers of the Middle East?
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Tigris, Euphrates, Nile, and Indus
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What is monotheism?
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The belief in one god
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What is the Rub al Kahli?
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A desert in the Middle East
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What are the Atlas, Tagros, and Taurus?
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Mountains in the Middle East
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What is a Bedouin?
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A desert nomad
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What 3 early civilizations began in the Middle East?
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Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley (in Pakistan)
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What are the 4 major ethnic groups in the Middle East?
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Semites, Turks, Egyptians, and Iranians
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Who has controlled Palestine/Israel/Judea in the past?
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Hebrews, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Ottoman Turks, British
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When did Israel become independent?
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1948
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When and with whom was teh only peace treaty between Israel and the Arab country signed?
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Egypt, 1979
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What is a refugee?
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A person who flees a country because of war or political resources
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Who supported the group of Afghans who took over Afghanistan?
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Former USSR
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Which Middle East countries were French colonies?
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Lebanon, Syria, Libya
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Which Middle East countries were British colonies?
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Palestine (Israel), Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Cyprus, Pakistan
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Muhammad founded which religion?
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Islam
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Which Middle East countries are members of OPEC?
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Algeria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
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What is the SAVAK?
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The Shah of Iran's secret police
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Who are the PLO fighting and why?
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Israel, to regain their country
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Who are the PLO?
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The Palestinian Liberation Organization
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Who established Israel?
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UN
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What significant event happened between Israel and the PLO in September of 1993?
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A peace agreement was signed between PLO and Israel
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What event occurred between Egypt and Israel in 1979?
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Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin signed a peace treaty, with Jimmy Carter present as well
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Who were the 3 leaders involved in the peace agreement between the PLO and Israel?
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Yasser Arafat, Yitzah Rabin, and Bill Clinton
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Define Apartheid
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Apartness: a racially-based policy of segregation and political and economic discrimination against blacks in South Africa
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Define Homelands
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Areas designated by the South African government as homes for various African ethnic groups.
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Who is the conflict between in Rwanda?
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Hutus and Tutsis
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What are some of the major challenges facing Africa today?
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Over population, hunger, poverty, disease, desertification
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