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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What refers to the increasingly global relationships of culture, people, and economic activity?
(a) Communism.
(b) Capitolism.
(c) Organization.
(d) Globalization.

2. When did the Iraq War begin?
(a) 2007.
(b) 2000.
(c) 2005.
(d) 2003.

3. According to the authors, there are three mindsets when thinking about being a creative creator or a creative server. What is the second?
(a) Think like a teacher.
(b) Think like an immigrant.
(c) Think like a waitress.
(d) Think like an artisan.

4. According to the authors, there are six crucial elements to improving the country's educational system. What is the sixth?
(a) Students who are ready to learn while sitting in the classroom.
(b) Better teachers and principals.
(c) Involved parents.
(d) Business leaders committed to raising standards.

5. When did George H. W. Bush's presidency begin?
(a) 1981.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1989.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to an altruistic concern for human welfare and advancement, usually manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons?

2. According to the authors, there are three mindsets when thinking about being a creative creator or a creative server. What is the third?

3. It was the conclusion of the American Society of Civil Engineers in what year that our infrastructure is poorly maintained, unable to meet current and future demands and is unsafe?

4. What word means to distribute the administrative powers or functions of (a central authority) over a less concentrated area?

5. The Iranian Revolution led to the conflict between the Sunni Muslims and what denomination of Islam?

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