Global Exam

What was an important contribution of the Sankin kotai system to the modernization of Japan?
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What was an important contribution of the Sankin kotai system to the modernization of Japan?
Japanese people developed a stronger sense of national cultural unity
The purpose of the Tokugawa sankin kotai system is similar to the purpose of?
King Louis XIV of France who required nobles to stay at Versailles
Which claim related to the economic situation in the 18th century in France is most directly supported by this passage?
Efforts to stimulate industry in France through trade agreements caused unemployments
What is a long-term consequence of the historical development discussed in this 1839 letter?
Establishment of British spheres of influence in China
The division of the mandates into these states caused future conflicts because?
The boundaries failed to fully recognize competing religious and ethnic interests
The situation shown on this map played a direct role in the?
Series of Arab-Israeli wars
Which historical period did Ataturk make these remarks?
Between the World Wars
The overall change desired by Ataturk is similar to the change enacted in?
Japan under the Meiji
Which event ended the cooperation shown in these documents?
German invasion of Soviet Union
Which statement best explains the changes in borders shown between maps A and B?
Nationalism has been a unifying and dividing force in this region
Which concept is best illustrated by the horse in this 2000 cartoon?GlobalizationAccording to Elizabeth Robles Ortega, what is the basic case of the problem described?The Mexican government's focus on obtaining foreign capitalBased on this cartoon, the views of the International Monetary Fund are most closely associated with which economic system?CapitalismBased on this cartoon, what is one function of the IMF?To establish guidelines for nations that are asking for loansWhich European controlled the waterways connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean?DutchIn this letter Simon Bolivar's goal is to?Form one nation that unifies all of South AmericaWhich African state organized the most successful resistance movement to the European actions shown on this map?EthiopiaWhat would be the best use for this pair of maps?To understand a reason used to establish boundaries for partitionWhich situation was a contributing factor in the decision to partition British Palestine as shown?Mass migration following the HolocaustWhich historical development led Nehru to promote the policy of unaligned areas?Expansion of Cold War blocsAccording to this article be Roff Smith, the goal of the Ataturk reforms was to?Modernize Turkey in the image of European nationsThe phrase "Deeply conservative population" "lengthy sentences of impression" and "a few hangings" suggest that?Tension exists between reformers and traditionalists in TurkeyAccording to the Thomas Friedman why is it surprising The Mexico is replaced by China as the number two exporter to the United States?Mexico is geographically close to The United StatesWhich issue was most closely associated with the concerns raised in this passage?Climate changeIn which we have many countries joined together to address the problem described in this?Signing international environmental agreementsThe goal of Russia's increased military spends after 1900 was primarily to?Strengthen the Russian military after after the defeat of the Russo-Japanese War in 1900Austrian retaliation against Serbia for the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand evolved into a much larger conflict due to?Competition for colonial possessionsWar on the Western front from 1914 through most of 1918 can best be characterized as?A stalemate during which little ground was gainedMost battles on the Western front resulted in?Large numbers of casualties for the defending armyThe intent of the artist in creating this political cartoon is to?Promote an alliance with MexicoWhat impact did WWI have on Europe's colonial empires?The war drew in laborers and soldiers from the coloniesA historian would find this document most useful for?Comparing militarism in European countries in the early 20th centuryWhich claim is best supported by the evidence including in these maps?Empires grew in power in Europe at the end of WWIWhich claim is supported by the information in the graph?WWII led to a decrease in unemployment in Europe