How did European colonization lead to the 1994 Rwandan genocide?

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2. How did European colonization lead to the 1994 Rwandan genocide? It increased economic stability It helped create a stable government It helped Rwanda capitalize on its natural resources It increased ethnic tensions within Rwanda that prompted violence

3. During the Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, what was the status of the government? (pg. 422) It was strong It was unstable It was unchanged It completely collapsed

4. How has Taliban rule affected the women of Afghanistan? Women have made significant gains in economic opportunities The rights of women have been significantly restricted Women have gained prominence in government The rights of women have been abolished

5. Why are the areas near the Nile and Huang Rivers so densely populated? The river regions have better climates The river regions allow successful farming The river regions have more land available for settlements The river regions have greater opportunities for factory employment

6. Which resulted from the political and economic standstill that occurred during China’s Cultural Revolution? (pg. 427) A decrease in literacy An increase in literacy A decrease in military enrollment An increase in military enrollment

7. In which way are Shaka Zulu and Genghis Khan similar? They both conquered parts of Europe They both ruled during the same time period They both ruled without causing violence They both built armies while invading neighboring tribes

8. Which would lead Chinese citizens to believe that the quality of life is better in the United States? China’s high rate of unemployment China’s military control of the government The Chinese government’s restriction of certain human rights The Chinese government’s intervention into international trade policies

9. What event was most important in European settlement of Australia? England sent prisoners to settle the continent in 1788 The continent became industrialized during World War II Australians declared independence from England after a revolution Aboriginal people traveled across the continent of Australia in 1500

10. How did Communist rule change life in China in the 1950’s? Religious worship was prohibited Family became the basic unit of society Couples could have as many children as they wanted People were encouraged to express their religious beliefs

11. Which is an impact of the mountainous terrain in Japan? It has reduced usable farmland It leads to numerous tsunamis and monsoons It makes the nation susceptible to attack from invaders It has helped travel and tourism become the most important industry in the nation

12. Which was a positive impact of European colonization? Europeans outlawed the slave trade Europeans brought medicine, education, and advanced tools Europeans helped African nations develop their own governments Europeans unified different ethnic groups and helped them live in peace

13. After World War II, what was the primary impact of decolonization? The end of apartheid The growth of manufacturing The spread of communism throughout the continent The rise of unstable new nations with unstable governments and economies

14. Which feature does Russia lack that is common to most great industrial nations? Access to a warm water port Availability to natural resources Rivers to move goods and raw materials Points of geographical contact with other nations for trade

15. Why is the instability in the Middle East so important to the rest of the world? The countries of the Middle East have limited government control of oil Five of the six countries with the most oil reserves are in the Middle East It is easier to transport oil to all regions of the world from the Middle East All other oil reserves outside of the Middle East are unavailable for export

16. North Korea has a constitution which states that most governing power rests with the legislature. Despite this fact, how does the government actually function? As a monarchy As a theocracy As an oligarchy As a dictatorship

17. How did the Bantu people influence the development of Africa? (pg. 70) They established new laws and rules They introduced new crops and animals into the region They spread their knowledge of farming and iron working They established a common language to unite separate cultures

18. Which refers to the spread of Judaism around the world? The yeshiva Trade routes The diaspora missionaries

19. Which technology, developed by the ancient Mesopotamians, greatly advanced agriculture? Fertilizer Irrigation Crop rotation Horse and plow

20. Which is the primary barrier to Korean reunification? Distinct histories Distinct cultures Distinct languages Distinct governments

21. How was Genghis Khan able to create an army that eventually conquered a large portion of Asia and even parts of Europe? He was born into nobility He was the first to use bronze weapons He united the Mongol and Turkic tribes He received support from European armies

22. Which best describes the impact Shari’ah has had on the formation of democracies in Islamic nations ? It has encouraged democratic processes as a way of selecting leaders It has mostly opposed democracy as a contradiction of the law of Allah It has little to no effect on attitudes towards democracy and Western traditions It has inspired many religious leaders to push for democracy as a way to compliment the teaching of the Koran

23. Which best describes the importance of the Silk Road? It was the main road from North America to Asia It was the road Genghis Khan built for his armies It was the main trade route between Europe and Asia It was the only trade route spanning the European continent

24. What is a major remaining influence from the colonial period in African nations ? An excess of valuable natural resources Artificial borders that divide cultural groups Large cities with highly educated populations A unified economic system across the continent

25. Which industry has recently begun to grow and thrive in India? Banking Technology Agri-business Weapons development

26. How did the belief in the “White Man’s Burden” affect the continent of Africa? It led to missionary journeys It discouraged the slave trade It helped end the practice of Apartheid It was a main justification for European colonialism

27. How did disapproving nations attempt to penalize South Africa for the practice of Apartheid? They sponsored a coup d’etat They imposed economic sanctions They practiced isolationism against the nation They provided black Africans with military training

28. What government structure, commonly found in the United States, was created by China’s Song dynasty? Checks and balances A written constitution The civil service system The three branches of government

29. How did the development of writing benefit trade? Writing helped people keep records Writing increased the profit from trading Writing allowed for the tracking of the seasons Writing standardized language used among cultures

30. Which event inspired protestors in Egypt to start a revolution that forced Hosni Mubarak to step down as president after thirty years? The continuing blockade of the Gaza Strip in cooperation with Israel The revolt in Tunisia during the previous month that ousted their dictator The call for democratic change by President Barack Obama in a speech given in Cairo The removal of Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq and the free elections that followed

31. Which innovation contributed to the European conquest of Africa? The automobile Steel body armor The repeating rifle Metal-tipped arrows

32. In a command economy, how does the nation meet the needs of its people? The government and private enterprise provide essential services for some citizens The government provides essential services to meet its citizens’ needs The citizens are responsible to provide for their own needs The people barter for goods and services

33. Why was Gandhi an important figure to the Indian people? He signed trade agreements with Britain He helped make British colonial rule stronger He ended British rule of India without armed rebellion He helped spread British influence across the Asian subcontinent

34. Which best describes the variety of religions across Africa? East Africans tend to follow Buddhism, while those in the western regions are entirely Muslim Most Africans still follow traditional religions that existed before Europeans colonized the continent Northern Africa is predominantly Muslim, with a mix of Christianity and other religions south of the Sahara European colonization brought Christianity to Africa and the vast majority of the continent remains Christian

35. Which best describes the variety of religions across Africa? East Africans tend to follow Buddhism, while those in the western regions are entirely Muslim Most Africans still follow traditional religions that existed before Europeans colonized the continent Northern Africa is predominantly Muslim, with a mix of Christianity and other religions south of the Sahara European colonization brought Christianity to Africa and the vast majority of the continent remains Christian