Regents review for Friday 5/24/13

Compared to other peoples of the world we have the greatest (largest) population and our civilization is four thousand years old...Today we are the poorest and weakest nation in the world and occupy the lowest position in international affairs. Other men are the carving knife and serving dish, we are the fish and the meat. As a consequence...we are being transformed everywhere into a colony of the foreign powers." Which events formed the basis for the ideas expressed in this early 1900's passage? 1.Opium War and Boxer Rebellion 2.Mau Mau uprising and adoption of apartheid 3.Sepoy Mutiny and the Salt March 4.Haitian Revolution and Cortes' march on Mexico City

1.Opium War and Boxer Rebellion

Which is a valid statement about the history of South Asia? 1.Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people of the region. 2.Little cultural diffusion has occurred in this region. 3.Urbanization has strengthened the traditional beliefs and lifestyles of the people of the region. 4.Superpower involvement has brought peace and economic prosperity to the region.

1.Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people of the region.

The actions of Jomo Kenyatta, Kwame Nkrumah, Leopold Senghor, and Julius Nyerere were most closely associated with 1.a rise in nationalism in several African countries 2.the end of apartheid in South Africa 3.a resurgence of colonialism in east Africa t4.he revival of Islam in northern Africa

1.a rise in nationalism in several African countries

One result of British colonialism in India was that India 1.adopted a parliamentary system of government 2.developed religious unity 3.supported Western foreign policies in the United Nations 4.created programs to increase its population

1.adopted a parliamentary system of government

People in both Japan and India eat very little meat. A study of these cultures would show that 1.although these cultures have similar practices, the reasons for these practices differ 2.the raising of cattle in both nations is very difficult due to the extreme climate 3.neither culture is concerned with health issues 4.the governments of both nations enforce strict dietary laws

1.although these cultures have similar practices, the reasons for these practices differ

Indian National Congress Refuses To Support British War Effort" "Indians Answer Call for the Production of Homespun Cloth" "Indians Call for Boycott of Imported British Cloth" These three headlines all refer to 1.attempts by the native people to gain Indian independence 2.political reorganization in the British colonia empire 3.programs to increase India's standard of living 4.the benefits of economic interdependence between Britain and India

1.attempts by the native people to gain Indian independence

In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition, and the division of labor? 1.caste system 2.policy of neutrality 3.urbanization 4.parliamentary government

1.caste system

After World War II, which action was taken by many African territories? 1.demanding independence from their colonial rulers 2.refusing to join international organizations 3.rejecting most of the technology offered by western nations 4.creating a strong, united Africa

1.demanding independence from their colonial rulers

The caste system is still practiced in India today primarily because it is 1.encouraged by village customs and traditions 2.enforced by the military 3.supported by Christian and Muslim teachings 4.mandated by law

1.encouraged by village customs and traditions

..., you, Africa, suffered like a beast Your ashes strewn to the wind that roams the desert, Your tyrants built the lustrous, magic temples To preserve your soul, preserve your suffering. Barbaric right of fist and the white right to whip, You had the right to die, you could also weep. --Patrice Lumumba, "Dawn in the Heart of Africa" This African poem is discussing the evils of 1.imperialism 2.communism 3.nationalism 4.regionalism

1.imperialism

In the 1980's, global concern for Blacks in the Republic of South Africa led many nations to 1.impose economic sanctions on South Africa 2.demand that Whites return to their European homelands 3.sent troops to South Africa 4.support policies of Apartheid

1.impose economic sanctions on South Africa

Which statement best describes the political situation in Africa after World War II? 1.increased nationalism led to independence for many African nations 2.France and West Germany sought to establish colonies in Africa 3.European nations increased their control over their African colonies 4.the United Nations opposed the idea of self-determination for African nations

1.increased nationalism led to independence for many African nations

In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. This statement describes a situation that resulted from the 1.industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials 2.desire of Europeans to spread communism throughout the world 3.European belief in human rights for all people 4.requests of developing nations for modern machines and technology

1.industrialization of Europe and the need for raw materials

Which has been a characteristic of many Southeast Asian countries since World War II? 1.internal struggles for power that lead to political instability 2.isolation from the influence of the superpowers 3.democratic governments based on the principles of the French Revolution 4.fundamentalist Islamic governments supported by Iran

1.internal struggles for power that lead to political instability

"Yesterday, your ambassador petitioned my ministers regarding your trade with China...our Celestial Empire possesses all things in great abundance and lacks no product within its own borders. There is, therefore, no need to import any product manufactured by outside barbarians in exchange for our own goods." -Emperor Ch'ien Lung of China to King George III of Britain, 1793 In the view of the Emperor, which foreign policy action was in the best interest of China in 1793? 1.maintaining economic isolation 2.expanding foreign trade 3.increasing international interdependence 4.developing into a colonial power

1.maintaining economic isolation

ake up the White Man's burden— Send forth the best ye breed Go bind your sons to exile To serve your captives' need; To wait, in heavy harness, On fluttered folk and wild— Your new-caught, sullen peoples, Half-devil and half-child. --Rudyard Kipling, "The White Man's Burden" The phrase "White Man's burden" in this excerpt refers to the 1.negative attitude of Europeans toward peoples of the non-Western world 2.advantages Europeans would gain by colonizing Africa, Asia, and Latin America 3.positive role of the Roman Catholic Church in Africa and Asia 4.challenges non-Europeans faced when trading with the Europeans

1.negative attitude of Europeans toward peoples of the non-Western world

The Ashanti and Ijebu... strongly resisted missionary incursion [interference]-for a time at least . . . Both groups grudgingly [reluctantly] accepted missionaries and their schools only after military defeat by imperial forces." — Edward H. Berman A valid conclusion based on this quotation would be that some Africans 1.opposed giving up their religious and cultural heritage 2.returned to the worship of their traditional gods after the defeat of the missionaries 3.cooperated with the missionaries for economic gain 4.feared that missionaries would refuse to teach their children

1.opposed giving up their religious and cultural heritage

In some African nations today, ethnic rivalries erupt when 1.political differences are motivated by ancient resentments 2.trading companies hire nonunion workers 3.scarce funds halt the exploration for mineral resources 4.groups share a common heritage

1.political differences are motivated by ancient resentments

Which event was used by Mohandas Gandhi to bring world attention to the injustices of British colonialism? 1.salt march 2.partition of India 3.Sepoy Mutiny 4.formation of the Indian parliament

1.salt march

A similarity of the goals of Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is that both leaders wanted to 1.secure political power for the majority of the people 2.encourage a greater degree of industrialization 3.improve the economy by expanding governmental control 4.gain independence from the Soviet Union

1.secure political power for the majority of the people

Mohandas Gandhi is best known for his 1.use of passive resistance to achieve Indian independence 2.desire to establish and Islamic nations 3.opposition to Hindus holding political office 4.encouragement of violence to end British rule

1.use of passive resistance to achieve Indian independence

"Today you won't find a single African head of state who stands on a podium and declares: 'I am a Marxist.' Instead all the talk is about...currency, private enterprise, and getting hold of capital." --Tei Mante of Ghana Which statement about the economies of African nations is best supported by the information in this quotation? 1.African nations remain heavily dependent on China and North Korea for trade, capital, and food 2.African nations are more concerned with obtaining investment capital than with discussing political philosophies 3.African nations realize they must cooperate 4.the failure of capitalism in Africa has helped the communists grow in strength

2.African nations are more concerned with obtaining investment capital than with discussing political philosophies

During the 19th century, Europeans were able to divide China in Spheres of Influence mainly because the 1.Chinese were eager to adopt western culture 2.Europeans had technologically superior military forces 3.Europeans were willing to adopt Chinese customs 4.Chinese lacked raw materials and resources

2.Europeans had technologically superior military forces

"If we are to remain free, if we are to enjoy the full benefits of Africa's enormous wealth, we must unite to plan for the full exploitation of our human and material resources in the interest of all our people" -Kwame Nkrumah (1950's) This quotation best expresses the major goal of 1.colonialism 2.Pan-Africanism 3.imperialism 4.urbanization

2.Pan-Africanism

During the 1840's, China signed "unequal treaties" with Western nations mainly because 1.China had won the Opium War 2.Western nations had superior military technology 3.leaders in China favored expansion 4.China had requested economic assistance from the West

2.Western nations had superior military technology

"The Very First Thing You Should Know About South African Stocks and Bonds" "Two Leading Financial Institutions Show You Around South Africa's Banking World" "Amalgamated Banks of South Africa: Everything You'd Expect From An International Banking Partner" The titles of these pamphlets, available in 1994 from an American business and financial publication, reflect 1.a continuation of the international trade sanctions imposed on South Africa in 1985 2.a renewed interest in investing in South Africa's economy 3.the hazards associated with overseas economic investment 4.a belief that the banks and the bond market in South Africa are inferior to those in Europe

2.a renewed interest in investing in South Africa's economy

In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges River remains important to India because it is 1.the only source of Indian hydroelectric power 2.a sacred river for the Hindu population 3.the birthplace of Hindu culture 4.an unofficial boundary between the Hindus and Muslims

2.a sacred river for the Hindu population

One important similarity between Indira Gandhi of India and Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan is that both 1.are Hindu leaders of Islamic nations 2.became important national leaders in nations in which women have not traditionally had equal opportunities 3.came into power as a result of the breakup of the Soviet Union 4.became leaders of the Asian bloc of nations at the United Nations

2.became important national leaders in nations in which women have not traditionally had equal opportunities

Which action best illustrates Mohandas Gandhi's concept of civil disobedience? 1.a British army outpost was bombed as a protest against the British presence in Northern Ireland 2.citizens in the United States went to jail for violation segregation laws 3.French citizens wrote letters to their government to oppose arms sale to Iraq 4.supporters of Ferdinand Marcos attempted a coup d'etat against the Philippine government

2.citizens in the United States went to jail for violation segregation laws

After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were 1.in need of land for their surplus populations 2.competing of raw materials and markets 3.determined to bring Christianity to the Moslem world 4.interested in completing their geographic knowledge of the world

2.competing of raw materials and markets

The introduction of Buddhism into China and of Islam into Indonesia are examples of 1.social mobility 2.cultural diffusion 3.ethnocentrism 4.interdependence

2.cultural diffusion

The stability of many African nations continues to be threatened by the 1.spread of Animism among the people 2.ethnic and tribal loyalties of the people 3.use of command economies 4.establishment of labor unions

2.ethnic and tribal loyalties of the people

After World War II, the conflict between Hindus and Muslims in India resulted in the 1.near genocide of the Hindu population creation of the Muslim state of Pakistan 2.forced removal of most Hindus from northern and western India 3.decision of Mohandas Gandhi to seek election as 4.Prime Minister of India

2.forced removal of most Hindus from northern and western India

Which statement is most accurate about many African societies today? 1.modern medicines have been ineffective in decreasing infant mortality throughout Africa 2.new attitudes and values often clash with traditional tribal practices 3.agriculture is no longer the most important economic activity in Africa 4.European influence no longer exists in the former colonial territories

2.new attitudes and values often clash with traditional tribal practices

One way in which Kwame Nkurmah, Jomo Kenyatta, and Kenneth Kaunda are similar is that they all 1.supported the United Nations military action in the Persian Gulf War 2.played a major role in independence movements in Africa 3.rejected financial aid from the World Bank 4.opposed the Pan-African movement

2.played a major role in independence movements in Africa

Rhodesia Becomes Zimbabwe" "Gold Coast Becomes Ghana" These headlines suggest that African governments sometimes rename their nations to 1.avoid military overthrow 2.reflect traditional cultures 3.reinforce colonial influences 4.increase foreign investments

2.reflect traditional cultures

Since the end of apartheid in South Africa, what has been one of the major challenges to the current government? 1establishing diplomatic relations with Europe 2.resolving regional and ethnic rivalries 3.guaranteeing religious freedom for all groups 4.improving transportation throughout the country

2.resolving regional and ethnic rivalries

Which factor is necessary for the development of democratic institutions? 1.strong military forces 2.respect for individual rights 3.a one-party system 4.an agricultural economy

2.respect for individual rights

In the Republic of South Africa, the primary goal of the African National Congress (ANC) has been to 1.eliminate communist influence 2.rule as the majority political party 3.create a united Africa 4.promote homeland areas for Blacks

2.rule as the majority political party

One way in which the caste system and apartheid were similar is that both 1.described specific religious practices and beliefs 2.supported a rigid class structure 3.were created by British colonial governments 4.gave power to the lower classes in their respective societies

2.supported a rigid class structure

Which is an accurate statement about the partitioning of Africa by European imperialist nations during the 1800's? 1.new nations were based on old tribal boundaries 2.the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded 3.the continent was divided equally among the colonial powers 4.African unity was encouraged

2.the cultural and ethnic diversity of the African people was disregarded

One reason India gained its independence from Great Britain in 1947 was that 1.Great Britain was defeated in World War II 2.the Treaty of Versailles required Great Britain to give up its colonies 3.Great Britain did not have the resources to maintain an empire after World War II 4.India had supported the Axis Powers during World War II

3.Great Britain did not have the resources to maintain an empire after World War II

Which statement about the problems of Indian independence is a fact rather than an opinion? 1.Stronger government leadership would have prevented bloodshed. 2.Control of India by Great Britain brought more benefits than difficulties. 3.Muslim leaders wanted their own separate Muslim state. 4.India would have been more prosperous if it had remained a colony.

3.Muslim leaders wanted their own separate Muslim state.

In the Republic of South Africa, the slogans "Freedom in Our Lifetime" and "New South Africa" changed from promises to reality after 1.Frederik W. de Klerk took over the radical white police force 2.Untied Nations troops occupied the Transvaal 3.Nelson Mandela was elected President 4.the majority of white South Africans returned to Europe

3.Nelson Mandela was elected President

Which statement about India is a fact rather than an opinion? 1.most Indians are happy with the Hindu practice of arranged marriages 2.India is fortunate to have a multiparty system of government 3.The Mongols ruled India for more that 100 years 4.the partition of British India in 1947 helped India prosper

3.The Mongols ruled India for more that 100 years

In many African nations, a major result of migration from rural to urban areas has been 1.a strengthening of traditional values 2.a decline in employment opportunities for educated Africans 3.a weakening of ancestral lines and kinship bonds 4.increased agricultural productivity

3.a weakening of ancestral lines and kinship bonds

The wars that took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria in the 1960's and in Rwanda and Somalia in the early 1990's are similar in that these wars were caused in part by disputes 1.over water sources 2.over oil and mineral rights 3.between ethnic groups 4.between communist and noncommunist forces

3.between ethnic groups

"East Africa is changing. . . . When my children go . . . with us to visit my parents . . . they feel out of place. They see bare floor, the different food, and they cannot understand it as we can. . . . They will never scorn [reject] their origins, but it is just no longer their way of life. They have something better to look forward to." Which facet of African life is described in this quotation? 1.political problems of developing nations 2.ethnic conflicts 3.conflict between tradition and modernization 4.prejudice against elderly family members

3.conflict between tradition and modernization

Since Nigeria's independence in 1960, its government has frequently shifted between democracy and military dictatorship. This situation suggests that 1.some Nigerians support British colonialism 2.international problems are more easily solved by military governments 3.democracy is often difficult to establish in nations where little democratic tradition exists 4.economic prosperity is frequently achieved by military governments

3.democracy is often difficult to establish in nations where little democratic tradition exists

In which way has the end of apartheid had a positive economic effect on South Africa? 1.Black South African managers have increased industrial productivity throughout the nation 2.the introduction of communism has led to a more equal distribution of income 3.many foreign companies have resumed trading and investing in South Africa 4.all profits of South Africa's industries are now reinvested out of the country

3.many foreign companies have resumed trading and investing in South Africa

Which statement best characterizes the period of apartheid in South Africa? 1.the majority of the population had the right to vote 2.the Boers attempted to conquer Nigeria 3.many racist ideas of the ruling minority were adopted into laws 4.French was declared the official language of the nation

3.many racist ideas of the ruling minority were adopted into laws

During India's independence movement, Mohandas Gandhi's boycott of British-made products was effective because the British considered India a major 1.shipping center 2.industrial center 3.market for manufactured goods 4.source of mineral resources

3.market for manufactured goods

During the Cold War period, India's foreign policy was committed to 1.supporting communism in Asia 2.rejecting democracy in Pakistan 3.nonalignment with the world powers 4.isolationism in international commerce

3.nonalignment with the world powers

One similarity between the Ancient African kingdoms of Egypt, Ghana, Mali and Songhai is that all of these kingdoms were located 1.in mountainous terrain 2.in coastal areas 3.on major trading routes 4.in rain forest areas

3.on major trading routes

Which factor most limited the development of African nationalism? 1.European support of an educational system based on local traditions and language 2.the prior experience of Africans with economic self-sufficiency 3.political boundaries imposed by Europeans that had little relationship to African tribal boundaries 4.the European practice of making decisions based on local customs

3.political boundaries imposed by Europeans that had little relationship to African tribal boundaries

Which statement best explains why India was partitioned in 1947? 1.the British feared a united India 2.one region wanted to remain under British control 3.religious differences led to political division 4.communist supporters wanted a separate state

3.religious differences led to political division

The Sepoy Mutiny in India, the Boxer Rebellion in China, and the Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar in that they 1.restored power to the hereditary monarchies 2.attempted to reject the traditional cultures in these countries 3.resisted foreign influence in these countries 4.reestablished the power of religious leaders

3.resisted foreign influence in these countries

The Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China were similar in that both were 1.attempts to improve foreign trade 2.nonviolent resistance efforts 3.revolts against foreign influence 4.revolutions against traditional monarchs

3.revolts against foreign influence

A major problem currently facing the Republic of South Africa is the 1.continuation of attacks from neighboring Zimbabwe 2.move toward the creation of a theocratic state 3.struggle for power between different groups within South Africa's black majority 4.continued international economic embargo against South Africa

3.struggle for power between different groups within South Africa's black majority

The borders that were established for many African nations during the late 1800's were based primarily on 1.natural geographic barriers 2.easy access to natural resources 3.territorial claims of colonial rulers 4.cultural differences between ethnic groups

3.territorial claims of colonial rulers

In India today, a major reason the caste system remains strongest in rural areas is that 1.economic change occurs rapidly in villages 2.village laws have resulted in immediate social change 3.tradition remains a strong influence in small villages 4.Islam is the dominant religion

3.tradition remains a strong influence in small villages

Which statement best supports the idea that cultural diffusion has greatly affected Southeast Asia? 1.the population of Southeast Asia is concentrated in rural areas 2monsoon climates affect food production in Indonesia 3.a reliance on subsistence agriculture remains a problem for many Southeast Asian economies 4.Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are practiced throughout Southeast Asia

4.Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are practiced throughout Southeast Asia

The 19th century term "White Man's Burden" reflects the idea that 1.Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans 2.Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help 3.imperialism was opposed by most Europeans 4.Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial peoples

4.Europeans had a responsibility to improve the lives of the colonial peoples

Which statement best reflects a belief of Mohandas Gandhi? 1.Muslims and Hindus must be separated if true peace is to come to India 2.India must adopt the British factory system 3.The caste system must remain an important cornerstone of Hindu society 4.India must achieve independence, but not at the expense of further dividing the Indian people

4.India must achieve independence, but not at the expense of further dividing the Indian people

In 1991, Pakistan amended its constitution and made the Koran the basis of all its laws. Which group was responsible for this action? 1.Kashmir separatists 2.Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) 3.Buddhist monks 4.Islamic fundamentalists

4.Islamic fundamentalists

Which statement is valid about the history of Southeast Asia? 1.Industrialization has strengthened the traditional beliefs and lifestyles of the people. 2.The area has experienced little European contact. 3.Superpower influence has brought peace and prosperity to the region. 4.Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people of the region.

4.Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people of the region.

Statement 1: "This organization is created for the purpose of realizing the national ideal: the union of all Serbs." —Bylaws of the Black Hand Statement 2: ". . . people . . . would think themselves happier even under their bad government than they might be under the good government of a foreign power." Mohandas Gandhi,adapted from Indian Opinion, 1905 Statement 3:". . . above all, we want Germany to be considered one land and the German people one people." —Heinrich von Gagern, The Call for German Unity Statement 4: "We ardently wish to free Italy from foreign rule. We agree that we must put aside all petty differences in order to gain this most important goal. We wish to drive out the foreigners not only because we want to see our country powerful and glorious, but also because we want to elevate the Italian people in intelligence and moral development." —Count Camillo di Cavour, 1810-1861 Which idea is expressed by all the statements? 1.War is a means of achieving national policies. 2.Industrial growth is critical to a country's prosperity. 3.Social class differences are the source of all conflicts. 4.Self-determination of the people is an important goal.

4.Self-determination of the people is an important goal.

Since India's independence in 1947, the government has had the greatest success in 1.increasing overall food production 2.reducing the population 3.eliminating religious conflict 4.controlling industrial pollution

4.controlling industrial pollution

The rise of independent states in Asia and Africa after World War II demonstrates the 1.failure of nationalist movements 2.influence of socialism 3.success of United Nations peacekeeping forces 4.decline of European colonial empires

4.decline of European colonial empires

Which generalization about democracy is most valid? 1.democratic political systems require a highly industrialized society 2.democratic governments first evolved in North America 3.democratic governments prevent their citizens from traveling abroad 4.democratic governments protect basic civil liberties

4.democratic governments protect basic civil liberties

--Rebellion in the Congo during the 1960's --Civil war in Nigeria from 1967 to 1970 --Fighting in the Sudan in the 1980's --Massacres in Rwanda in the 1990's Which factor was the main reason for these conflicts? 1.poor food distribution systems 2.communist interference 3.demands for land reform 4.ethnic rivalries

4.ethnic rivalries

The primary goal of the Indian National Congress (1855-1947) was to 1.reform the Hindu religion 2.partition India between Muslims and Hindus 3.create a socialist economy 4.gain independence from Great Britain

4.gain independence from Great Britain

In India, the Caste System determined a person's occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner. This situation shows that the Caste system 1.has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rivalries 2.has promoted social mobility within Indian society 3.has been stronger in urban areas that in rural areas 4.has been a way of life as well as an element of religion

4.has been a way of life as well as an element of religion

The "homespun movement" and the Salt March promoted by Mohandas Gandhi in India are examples of his policy of 1.industrialization 2.isolationism 3.nonalignment

4.nonviolent protest

Which activity is the best example of cultural diffusion in Africa? 1.weaving kente cloth in Ghana 2.using masks in traditional African ceremonies 3.discovering bronze sculptures from Benin 4.practicing of Islam in Nigeria

4.practicing of Islam in Nigeria

The Boxer Rebellion of the early 20th century was an attempt to 1.eliminate poverty among the Chinese peasants 2.bring western-style democracy to China 3.restore trade between China and European nations 4.remove foreign influences from China

4.remove foreign influences from China

In India, the people have resisted changing their attitudes toward the caste system because 1.national Muslim leaders have supported the caste system 2.the government is unwilling to end the caste system 3.continued religious conflict prevents changes in the caste system 4.the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma reinforce the caste system

4.the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma reinforce the caste system

A sense of national unity has been difficult to maintain in India because of 1.its reliance on foreign aid 2.the emergence of a mixed economic system 3.the continuing influence of militarism 4.the desire of religious groups for greater autonomy

4.the desire of religious groups for greater autonomy

In modern African nations, the continued strength of the tribe or ethnic group is a reflection of the continuing influence of 1.European imperialism 2.urban growth 3.the slave trade 4.traditional cultures

4.traditional cultures

During the 1980's, national unity in India was hindered by a. a foreign policy of nonalignment b. continued fear of attack from the Soviet Union c. political interference from China d. conflicts between Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims

d. conflicts between Sikhs, Hindus, and Muslims

One similarity between the Sepoys in India, the Boxers in China, and the Mau Mau in Kenya is that these groups 1.tried to drive Europeans out of their countries 2.depended on Western support for their success 3.adopted Marxist economic and political principles 4.sought independence through nonviolence

1.tried to drive Europeans out of their countries

"When I go to the office, I put on my shirt and I take off my Caste; when I come home, I take off my shirt and I put on my Caste." What is the main idea of this quotation? 1.the Caste system continues to influence Indian society 2.the Caste system has been reflected by most Indians 3.successful urban workers in India belong the same Caste 4.the Indian government officially supports the Caste system

1.the Caste system continues to influence Indian society

The desire for self-determination in African nations became a powerful force for change immediately after 1.World War II 2.the Boer War 3.revolutions in Russia and France 4.the end of the Cold War

1.World War II

Which situation would best encourage economic development in most African nations today? a. increasing the population growth rate b. attracting investment capital c. reducing the number of skilled workers d. depleting their natural resources

b. attracting investment capital

In India today, the continued discrimination based on caste illustrates a. a commitment to a capitalist economic system b. the gap between law and tradition c. the influence of the Cold War on India c. the declining role of religion in modern society

b. the gap between law and tradition

India has developed a mixed economy that a. guarantees government control over the economy b. provides open competition without government interference c. blends free enterprise with socialism d. relies on the traditional barter system

c. blends free enterprise with socialism