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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has the European unification movement been underway?
(a) Since the end of World War I.
(b) Since the U.S. initiated the Marshall Plan in 1948.
(c) Since the break-up of the former Soviet Union.
(d) Since the League of Nations was formed.

2. What geographic challenges does Russia have?
(a) It has frequent mudslides and earthquakes.
(b) Its territory is very small and cramped.
(c) It is landlocked and lies in high latitudes.
(d) It has very few natural resources.

3. How does the Chechen independence movement affect Groznyy?
(a) Groznyy's unemployment rate skyrockets.
(b) Much of Groznyy's population emigrates to Russia.
(c) Groznyy is devastated by fighting.
(d) Groznyy is bombed into a shell of a city.

4. What rationale did Russian President Vladimir Putin give for taking away some rights and freedoms from Russians?
(a) Russia should cherish its authoritarian roots.
(b) He needed more power in order to restore order.
(c) During the Soviet period, there were no Chechnya-like conflicts.
(d) Russia's allies were insisting on the restoration of authoritarian rule.

5. How did China change after Mao's death?
(a) It became much more isolated.
(b) It turned to a more agriculturally-based economy.
(c) It stopped being Communist.
(d) It began to have a more market-driven economy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Chechens feel particularly strong about pursuing their independence?

2. Who became the leader of China after Mao died?

3. In which of the following nations is terrorism likely to thrive, according to de Blij?

4. What is the name for the area in which the cities of Ramadi, Tikrit, Baghdad, and Fallujah lie?

5. What is a madrassas?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some different definitions of terrorism?

2. How did European actions produce havoc in Africa?

3. Why does de Blij think it will be difficult to convince some Muslim leaders to take a more moderate position?

4. How does de Blij think that the United States could avoid another Cold War?

5. Describe China's Cultural Revolution.

6. Where do terrorist groups get money to carry out their training, preparations and attacks?

7. What areas of the globe have become hubs for terrorist activity?

8. What problems did the Bolsheviks inherit from the czarist government in Russia?

9. Describe Russia's geographic advantages and disadvantages.

10. Why did the U.S. invade Iraq, even though Iraq was not connected with the 9/11 attacks?

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