Global Regents Review

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In which way did the geographic diversity of Latin America affect newly independent countries?

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making political unity difficult

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Which statement best describes a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?

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A harsh winter cut off his army from needed supplies.

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In which way did the ideas of the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?

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The divine right theory of kings was challenged.

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Which change in perception is suggested by the following international developments regarding women?
• 1791—Declaration of the Rights of Women and the Female Citizen (France)
• 1829—Prohibition of sati (India)
• 1857, 1882—Married Women’s Property Acts (Great Britain)

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a growing concern for the treatment of women

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The Haitian Revolution and the Sepoy Rebellion happened in response to: European colonial policies, indigenous ethnic rivalries, urban development, religious divisions

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European colonial policies

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What was the main goal of Zionism? Options: forming a representative government in China, establishing a Jewish homeland in the region of Palestine, improving the standard of living in developing countries, creating an international peacekeeping organization to solve global conflicts

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establishing a Jewish homeland in the region of Palestine

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Which of these events that occurred in the Soviet Union was a direct cause of the other three? Options: famine in Ukraine, establishment of collective farms, development of heavy industry

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implementation of five-year plans

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Extreme nationalism, individuals existing for the good of the state, and unquestioning loyalty to the leader are the defining characteristics of

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fascism

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The Soviet Union’s response to the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was to create the

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Warsaw Pact

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Which statement about the impact of geography on the culture and history of the Middle East region in the 20th century is most accurate? Options: Deserts have prevented military invasions., The uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict., The abundance of water has contributed to agricultural self-sufficiency., Mountains have halted cultural diffusion.

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The uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict.