World Topic 21

Economic disparity, violence, and devastating natural disasters in the Caribbean and Central America have led to ________

• socialist reforms, an increased police force, and a national guard force.

• the discovery of rich mineral resources such as iron, nickel, and oil.

• large numbers of people immigrating to Mexico and the United States.

• China and the United States competing to provide the most aid.

The economies of many countries are dependent on the political and economic decisions made by oil-rich Middle Eastern nations because of

• globalization.

• climate change.

• communism.

• terrorism.

In 2016, Great Britain held a national referendum, informally known as Brexit, to

• allow Scotland to gain independence from Great Britain.

• direct the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

• return Northern Ireland to Ireland.

• grant independence to Wales.

Which U.S. president pursued normalization with Cuba?

• Barack Obama

• Ronald Reagan

• Donald Trump

• George Bush

A shrinking workforce, increased health care expenses, and a strain on social programs for the elderly are concerns for the United States, China, and Japan because of

• cultural imperialism.

• global climate change.

• low population growth.

• industrial espionage.

India and Pakistan have had a strained relationship over border disputes and claims over which regions?

• Mumbai

• Jammu

• Nepal

• Kashmir

Why did the European Union establish the euro as a common currency?

• to make tax collection more streamlined

• to compete with the strength of the dollar

• to reform the continental banking system

• to unify the economies of member countries

Compared to other South Asian countries, India

• has struggled to fully democratize.

• has experienced little religious conflict.

• has one of the fastest-growing economies.

• is guilty of committing genocide.

Industry and land development in Brazil have contributed to

• conflict with foreign investors.

• peace with indigenous peoples.

• debate over environmental sustainability.

• declining unemployment and wealth disparity.

Compared to the Dominican Republic, Haiti

• is more susceptible to hurricanes.

• has an economy based more on tourism.

• has clearly defined citizenship laws.

• suffers from political instability.