Question 1

The atrocities of the twentieth century were greater than those of earlier times because of changing

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A)  ideology. 
B)  levels of education. 
C)  religion. 
D)  technology. 
A)  ideology. 
B)  levels of education. 
C)  religion. 
D)  technology. D

Question 2

One profound change that occurred in the West as a result of counter-colonization was

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A)  a rising popularity in the West of Eastern religions and philosophies. 
B)  more learning of Eastern languages by Westerners. 
C)  a lessening of tensions between Westerners and non-Westerners. 
D)  the end of allegiance tests in countries like the Netherlands and Great Britain. 
A)  a rising popularity in the West of Eastern religions and philosophies. 
B)  more learning of Eastern languages by Westerners. 
C)  a lessening of tensions between Westerners and non-Westerners. 
D)  the end of allegiance tests in countries like the Netherlands and Great Britain. A

Question 3

How has the global economy both reinforced and undermined the vestiges of the old imperial regimes?

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The global economy has both reinforced and undermined the vestiges of the old imperial regimes in various ways. On one hand, the global economy has reinforced the vestiges of old imperial regimes by perpetuating economic inequalities and power imbalances that were originally established during the era of imperialism. The legacy of colonialism and imperialism has left many former colonies and regions in the Global South at a disadvantage in the global economy, as they continue to struggle with underdevelopment, poverty, and dependence on more powerful nations.

Additionally, the global economy has reinforced the vestiges of old imperial regimes through the continued dominance of Western economic and financial institutions, which often perpetuate the interests of former colonial powers. This can be seen in the unequal distribution of wealth and resources, as well as in the exploitation of labor and natural resources in former colonies.

On the other hand, the global economy has also undermined the vestiges of old imperial regimes by creating opportunities for economic growth and development in former colonies and regions that were once under imperial rule. Globalization has allowed for increased trade, investment, and technological advancements, which have the potential to uplift economies and societies that were previously marginalized.

Furthermore, the global economy has also facilitated the rise of new economic powers, such as China and India, which were once colonies themselves and are now challenging the traditional dominance of Western nations. This shift in economic power has the potential to disrupt the old imperial regimes and create new opportunities for formerly colonized nations to assert their own economic interests on the global stage.

In conclusion, the global economy has both reinforced and undermined the vestiges of old imperial regimes. While it has perpetuated economic inequalities and power imbalances, it has also created opportunities for economic growth and development in former colonies and challenged the traditional dominance of Western nations. The impact of the global economy on the vestiges of old imperial regimes is complex and multifaceted, and requires a nuanced understanding of the historical and contemporary dynamics of global economic relations.

Question 4

What factors brought about the rise of individualism as an important ideal in the West?

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The rise of individualism as an importan

Question 5

Concern over the human right to life around the world has included all of the following issues EXCEPT:

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A)  abortion. 
B)  capital punishment. 
C)  euthanasia. 
D)  incarceration. 
A)  abortion. 
B)  capital punishment. 
C)  euthanasia. 
D)  incarceration.

Question 6

How did traditional as well as new religions respond to secularism? What features do fundamentalist movements have in common around the world?

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Traditional religions have responded to

Question 7

A probable contributing factor to the rise of individualism in the West was

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A)  the Second Vatican Council. 
B)  the economic depression of the 1950s to 1960s. 
C)  increasing religious fundamentalism during the post-war period. 
D)  the high unemployment rates following the war. 
A)  the Second Vatican Council. 
B)  the economic depression of the 1950s to 1960s. 
C)  increasing religious fundamentalism during the post-war period. 
D)  the high unemployment rates following the war.

Question 8

The following all led to inflation during the last decades of the twentieth century EXCEPT:

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A)  decolonization. 
B)  government spending. 
C)  the oil embargo in the 1970s. 
D)  unemployment. 
A)  decolonization. 
B)  government spending. 
C)  the oil embargo in the 1970s. 
D)  unemployment.

Question 9

The single event that was most critical in encouraging regimentation and collectivism in Western countries was

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A)  the Great Depression. 
B)  the First World War. 
C)  the Second World War. 
D)  the Russian Revolution. 
A)  the Great Depression. 
B)  the First World War. 
C)  the Second World War. 
D)  the Russian Revolution.

Question 10

Urban guerilla movements in the 1960s and 1970s were commonly made up of

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A)  alienated youths. 
B)  peasants and unemployed workers. 
C)  gangs who were involved in drug trafficking. 
D)  religious fanatics. 
A)  alienated youths. 
B)  peasants and unemployed workers. 
C)  gangs who were involved in drug trafficking. 
D)  religious fanatics.

Question 11

Did the democratic powers win World War II on the battlefield but lose it ideologically? What evidence might support such a view?

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The question of whether the democratic p

Question 12

The mass killing of six million Jews by the Nazi regime was particularly horrific because

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A)  of the industrialization of the killing process. 
B)  of the use of victims as human guinea pigs in scientific experimentation. 
C)  of the use of victims as slave laborers. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  of the industrialization of the killing process. 
B)  of the use of victims as human guinea pigs in scientific experimentation. 
C)  of the use of victims as slave laborers. 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

In China during the 1960s,the generation gap and potential rebellion of the youth was

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A)  defeated after a series of street protests and uprisings. 
B)  channeled into the Cultural Revolution. 
C)  demonstrated by their adoption of Western clothing styles and musical tastes. 
D)  deflected by their being drafted into the army for a series of expansionist wars. 
A)  defeated after a series of street protests and uprisings. 
B)  channeled into the Cultural Revolution. 
C)  demonstrated by their adoption of Western clothing styles and musical tastes. 
D)  deflected by their being drafted into the army for a series of expansionist wars.

Question 14

The language known as the universal code of business is

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A)  Mandarin. 
B)  English. 
C)  Arabic. 
D)  Spanish. 
A)  Mandarin. 
B)  English. 
C)  Arabic. 
D)  Spanish.

Question 15

What major burdens did newly de-colonized nations assume in the second half of the twentieth century and why was civil war so common in former colonial territories?

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Newly de-colonized nations in the second

Question 16

What new economic forces have arisen because of the new global economy?

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The new global economy, characterized by

Question 17

The "Liberation theology" movement was

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A)  based in Africa and mostly concerned with the establishment of revolutionary governments. 
B)  a part of the movement for women's rights in the United States. 
C)  a part of the "New Age" movement that sought an alternative to traditional religion in the West. 
D)  primarily based in Latin America and was strongly concerned with social justice. 
A)  based in Africa and mostly concerned with the establishment of revolutionary governments. 
B)  a part of the movement for women's rights in the United States. 
C)  a part of the "New Age" movement that sought an alternative to traditional religion in the West. 
D)  primarily based in Latin America and was strongly concerned with social justice.

Question 18

Aside from economic reasons,the largest number of immigrants came to the West primarily because of

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A)  tyrannies and political instability at home. 
B)  religious persecution. 
C)  welfare support. 
D)  a desire to travel abroad. 
A)  tyrannies and political instability at home. 
B)  religious persecution. 
C)  welfare support. 
D)  a desire to travel abroad.

Question 19

How has fundamentalism fought back against the growing secularism in societies around the globe?

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Fundamentalism has fought back against t

Question 20

How have people reacted to the globalization of the world economy and culture?

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People have reacted to the globalization

Exam 29: The Pursuit of Utopia: Civil Society in the Twentieth Century

The atrocities of the twentieth century were greater than those of earlier times because of changing

One profound change that occurred in the West as a result of counter-colonization was

How has the global economy both reinforced and undermined the vestiges of the old imperial regimes?

What factors brought about the rise of individualism as an important ideal in the West?

Concern over the human right to life around the world has included all of the following issues EXCEPT:

How did traditional as well as new religions respond to secularism? What features do fundamentalist movements have in common around the world?

A probable contributing factor to the rise of individualism in the West was

The following all led to inflation during the last decades of the twentieth century EXCEPT:

The single event that was most critical in encouraging regimentation and collectivism in Western countries was

Urban guerilla movements in the 1960s and 1970s were commonly made up of

Did the democratic powers win World War II on the battlefield but lose it ideologically? What evidence might support such a view?

The mass killing of six million Jews by the Nazi regime was particularly horrific because

In China during the 1960s,the generation gap and potential rebellion of the youth was

The language known as the universal code of business is

What major burdens did newly de-colonized nations assume in the second half of the twentieth century and why was civil war so common in former colonial territories?

What new economic forces have arisen because of the new global economy?

The "Liberation theology" movement was

Aside from economic reasons,the largest number of immigrants came to the West primarily because of

How has fundamentalism fought back against the growing secularism in societies around the globe?

How have people reacted to the globalization of the world economy and culture?

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