How have ethnic mythologies affected racial relations in the U.S.?
A European and Euro-American ethnic mythology has been used to justify racial discrimination.
B Racial discrimination based on ethnic mythology became illegal when the U.S. became independent.
C Discrimination based on ethnic mythologies has been limited to Black Americans in the U.S.
D Ethnic mythology has led to improved race relations in the U.S. during the twentieth century.
Which of the following is an example of a nation-state fragmenting based on cultural issues?
A a country that fragments based on territories associated with different religious groups
B a country that fragments as a result of a dispute over leadership in the government
C a country that fragments because the location of part of the country is far from the rest of the country
D a country that fragments because one region has a source of wealth that the rest of the country does not have
Which of the following places would have the greatest geopolitical importance?
A a place that has great scenic beauty
B a place that is the site of an ancient civilization
C a place where petroleum is available
D a place that is well known for its entertainment venues
How does the United Nations encourage globalization?
A The UN has the authority to make laws that apply in all countries.
B The UN is committed to the peaceful resolution of wars.
C The UN encourages countries to commit to helping people worldwide.
D The UN requires that all countries trade fairly with each other.
Which of the following could have prevented some of the problems created in Africa as a result of the Berlin Conference?
A Geometric boundaries could have been used to ensure fair treatment for all African societies.
B Political boundaries could have been determined based on physical boundaries.
C The borders could have been created based on the locations of African societies.
D Artificial barriers could have been built to identify the borders.
