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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rationale did Russian President Vladimir Putin give for taking away some rights and freedoms from Russians?

2. Why did both the United States and the Soviet Union support African tyrants?

3. What American President went to China in 1971 and met Chairman Mao?

4. What three groups fought over China in the early 20th century?

5. When did the Qing Dynasty collapse?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the physical geography of Afghanistan make it the perfect place for a terrorist base?

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

3. What long-standing dispute does Russia have with Japan?

4. Who is Usama (or Osama) bin Laden?

5. Why does de Blij say that Chinese nationalists see the U.S. as arrogant?

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

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

8. Why does it surprise so many people that European countries have managed to join together to form the European Union?

9. What is supranationalism? Give some examples of supranational organizations.

10. What are some different definitions of terrorism?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the difference between state-sponsored terrorism, non-state-sponsored terrorism, and war. Use examples from Why Geography Matters to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the AIDS epidemic has affected Africa. At the same time, explain why Americans should be concerned about epidemics in other parts of the world.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the process that led to Afghanistan becoming a base for terrorists.

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