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Batista Driven from Power Bay of Pigs Invasion Fails **blank**
[ "Canada", "Mexico", "Panama" ]
Cuba
Mark Twain, Langston Hughes, and John Steinbeck made their most important contributions to the United States in the field of **blank**
[ "music ", "politics ", "business" ]
literature
The Holocaust in Europe and the actions of the Khmer Rouge in Kampuchea (Cambodia) were similar in that they were examples of **blank**
[ "Interdependence", "Segregation", "Empathy" ]
Genocide
located closet to the philippines , malaysia , and indonesia is **blank** of these nations
[ "Korea", "Somalia", "Pakistan" ]
Vietnam
Statement A: The might of a country consists of gaining surpluses of gold and silver. **blank**
[ "traditional", "feudal", "command" ]
mercantile
Cavour Provokes War Against Austria Mazzini Establishes Young Italy **blank**
[ "isolationism", "imperialism", "totalitarianism" ]
nationalism
**blank** had the greatest influence on the development of social order and political organization
[ "Taoism", "Shintoism", "Marxism" ]
Confucianism
The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of **blank**
[ "Judaism", "Shinto", "Buddhism" ]
Islam
From as early as I can remember, the Emperor was an important presence even in our remote home. He was a descendant of the gods from thousands of years before, never to be looked at or listened to by mere mortals, a presence to be revered and protected and obeyed Finally , my family and neighbors gathered around the radio and listened in stunned silence to the voice that had never before been heard, saying he was only human after all. Everyone was crying. I was sad and confused **blank**
[ "Christianity", "Islam", "Judaism" ]
Shintoism
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of **blank**
[ "Islam", "Jainism", "Shinto" ]
Buddhism
The Analects : In his [the leader] personal conduct, he was respectful. **blank**
[ "anarchy", "trade", "architecture" ]
law
The Ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of **blank**
[ "economics", "poetry", "drama" ]
law
**blank** established the basis of western democracy
[ "Phoenician", "Egyptian", "Sumerian" ]
Greek
Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task. **blank**
[ "Hellenistic", "Mongol", "Ottoman" ]
Byzantine
Which empire introduced the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Cyrillic alphabet to Russia? **blank**
[ "Mongol", "British", "Gupta" ]
Byzantine
a major characteristic of the renaissance was **blank**
[ "conformity", "mysticism", "obedience" ]
humanism
Which revolution inspired Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to express their ideas in The Communist Manifesto? **blank**
[ "Scientific", "Glorious", "Neolithic" ]
Industrial
British control over South Africa, French control over Indochina, and Spanish control over Mexico are examples of **blank**
[ "isolationism", "appeasement", "nonalignment" ]
imperialism
In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. **blank**
[ "socialism", "isolationism", "monotheism" ]
imperialism
Throughout the 1800 s, an increased need for both raw materials and new markets for manufactured goods led various European nations to pursue policies of **blank**
[ "socialism", "isolationism", "communism" ]
imperialism
, you, Africa, suffered like a beast Your ashes strewn to the wind that roams the desert, **blank**
[ "communism", "nationalism", "regionalism" ]
imperialism
We believe in nonaggression and noninterference by one country in the affairs of another and the growth of tolerance between them and the capacity for peaceful coexistence. We, therefore, endeavor to maintain friendly relations with all countries, even though we may disagree with them in their policies. **blank**
[ "imperialism", "mercantilism", "isolationism" ]
nonalignment
If we are to remain free, if we are to enjoy the full benefits of Africa s enormous wealth, we must unite to plan for the full exploitation of our human and material resources in the interest of all our people **blank**
[ "colonialism", "imperialism", "urbanization" ]
Pan-Africanism
The Middle Eastern leaders Kemal Ataturk, David Ben-Gurion, and Yasir Arafat are best known for their support of **blank**
[ "fascism", "colonialism", "communism" ]
nationalism
The time has come for you to go Live where you like, but not among us... **blank**
[ "socialism", "absolutism", "humanitarianism" ]
nationalism
The Holocaust in Europe and the actions of the Khmer Rouge in Kampuchea (Cambodia) were similar in that they were examples of **blank**
[ "Interdependence", "Segregation", "Empathy" ]
Genocide
located closet to the philippines , malaysia , and indonesia is **blank** of these nations
[ "Korea", "Somalia", "Pakistan" ]
Vietnam
Statement A: The might of a country consists of gaining surpluses of gold and silver. **blank**
[ "traditional", "feudal", "command" ]
mercantile
Cavour Provokes War Against Austria Mazzini Establishes Young Italy **blank**
[ "isolationism", "imperialism", "totalitarianism" ]
nationalism
**blank** had the greatest influence on the development of social order and political organization
[ "Taoism", "Shintoism", "Marxism" ]
Confucianism
The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of **blank**
[ "Judaism", "Shinto", "Buddhism" ]
Islam
From as early as I can remember, the Emperor was an important presence even in our remote home. He was a descendant of the gods from thousands of years before, never to be looked at or listened to by mere mortals, a presence to be revered and protected and obeyed Finally , my family and neighbors gathered around the radio and listened in stunned silence to the voice that had never before been heard, saying he was only human after all. Everyone was crying. I was sad and confused **blank**
[ "Christianity", "Islam", "Judaism" ]
Shintoism
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of **blank**
[ "Islam", "Jainism", "Shinto" ]
Buddhism
The Analects : In his [the leader] personal conduct, he was respectful. **blank**
[ "anarchy", "trade", "architecture" ]
law
The Ancient Romans most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of **blank**
[ "economics", "poetry", "drama" ]
law
**blank** established the basis of western democracy
[ "Phoenician", "Egyptian", "Sumerian" ]
Greek
Western Europe owed a debt of gratitude to the Empire that for almost a thousand years ensured the survival of Christianity during a time when Europe was too weak to accomplish the task. **blank**
[ "Hellenistic", "Mongol", "Ottoman" ]
Byzantine
Which empire introduced the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Cyrillic alphabet to Russia? **blank**
[ "Mongol", "British", "Gupta" ]
Byzantine
a major characteristic of the renaissance was **blank**
[ "conformity", "mysticism", "obedience" ]
humanism
Which revolution inspired Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to express their ideas in The Communist Manifesto? **blank**
[ "Scientific", "Glorious", "Neolithic" ]
Industrial
British control over South Africa, French control over Indochina, and Spanish control over Mexico are examples of **blank**
[ "isolationism", "appeasement", "nonalignment" ]
imperialism
In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. **blank**
[ "socialism", "isolationism", "monotheism" ]
imperialism
Throughout the 1800 s, an increased need for both raw materials and new markets for manufactured goods led various European nations to pursue policies of **blank**
[ "socialism", "isolationism", "communism" ]
imperialism
, you, Africa, suffered like a beast Your ashes strewn to the wind that roams the desert, **blank**
[ "communism", "nationalism", "regionalism" ]
imperialism
We believe in nonaggression and noninterference by one country in the affairs of another and the growth of tolerance between them and the capacity for peaceful coexistence. We, therefore, endeavor to maintain friendly relations with all countries, even though we may disagree with them in their policies. **blank**
[ "imperialism", "mercantilism", "isolationism" ]
nonalignment
If we are to remain free, if we are to enjoy the full benefits of Africa s enormous wealth, we must unite to plan for the full exploitation of our human and material resources in the interest of all our people **blank**
[ "colonialism", "imperialism", "urbanization" ]
Pan-Africanism
The Middle Eastern leaders Kemal Ataturk, David Ben-Gurion, and Yasir Arafat are best known for their support of **blank**
[ "fascism", "colonialism", "communism" ]
nationalism
The time has come for you to go Live where you like, but not among us... **blank**
[ "socialism", "absolutism", "humanitarianism" ]
nationalism
This African kingdom conquered Egypt in the 8c BCE?: **blank**
[ "Axum", "Ghana", "Zimbabwe" ]
Kush
People of the East African coastal towns who practiced various animistic religions were eventually converted to?: **blank**
[ "Hinduism", "Christianity", "Judaism" ]
Islam
"We are Nigerians and we wish to remain so. We have our own customs and our own traditions. Our immediate goal should be to develop the wealth of our country and improve our standard of living." This quotation is an expression of?: **blank**
[ "mercantilism", "totalitarianism", "imperialism" ]
nationalism
Tribalism in modern African nations has frequently resulted in political?: **blank**
[ "equality", "interdependence", "harmony" ]
disunity
A major trading and university town in West Africa was?: **blank**
[ "Meroe", "Kinshasa", "Mombasa" ]
Timbuktu
The major occupation of the people who live on the grasslands of Africa is?: **blank**
[ "lumbering", "manufacturing", "mining" ]
herding
What percentage of Africa is really jungle/rain forest?: **blank**
[ "5%", "35%", "70%" ]
15%
Africa is called a "tropical continent" because of its?: **blank**
[ "longitude", "size", "altitude" ]
latitude
Britain fought for control of India with?: **blank**
[ "Portugal", "Spain", "Hollard" ]
France
In ancient China, one effect on government of the teachings of Confucius was the high status of?: **blank**
[ "soldiers", "merchants", "farmers" ]
scholars
In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order and political organization?: **blank**
[ "Taoism", "Hinduism", "Shintoism" ]
Confucianism
Which of the following traditional Chinese philosophies would be most sympathetic to dictatorial, authoritarian goverments?: **blank**
[ "Taoism", "Buddhism", "Confucianism" ]
Legalism
The first unified Chinese empire came under which of the following dynasties?: **blank**
[ "Chou", "Han", "Shang" ]
Ch\'in
China\'s most valuable commodity was?: **blank**
[ "tea", "porcelain", "opium" ]
silk
The amount of land in China that is arable land is approximately?: **blank**
[ "40%", "25%", "50%" ]
10%
Shan : China :: ? : India **blank**
[ "loess", "Kuo", "arigato" ]
ghats
The Hebrews believed that God would protect them if they?: **blank**
[ "conquered Palestine", "placed their capital at Jerusalem", "revolted against Roman rule" ]
obeyed the Ten Commandments
The Hindu religion is based on the traditions of which people?: **blank**
[ " Vaishyas ", "Persians", "Greeks" ]
Aryans
Which of the following is a specific stage of life for the Hindu?: **blank**
[ " ahimsa ", " moksha ", " satyagraha " ]
student
The problem over Kashmir has brought India into conflict with?: **blank**
[ "Afghanistan", "China", "Vietnam" ]
Pakistan
Saturday : Judaism :: _____?_____ : Islam **blank**
[ "Sunday", "Saturday", "Monday" ]
Friday
Which of the following Japanese islands is most likely to receive a lot of snowfall in the winter?: **blank**
[ "Kyushu", "Shikoku", "Honshu" ]
Hokkaido
Which of the following has the most tropical climate?: **blank**
[ "Honshu", "Shikoku", "Hokkaido" ]
Kyushu
The elite army corps composed primarily of Christian slaves was known as the?: **blank**
[ "ghazis", "pashas", "sahibs" ]
janissaries
In 1453, the Ottomans captured which of the following cities?: **blank**
[ "Isfahan", "Baghdad", "Cairo" ]
Constantinople
A major threat to the Ottoman Empire in the 1800s was?: **blank**
[ "socialism", "anti-Semitism", "industrialization" ]
nationalism
Which of the following countries does NOT lie within the Fertile Crescent?: **blank**
[ "Lebanon", "Syria", "Iraq" ]
Libya
During India\'s early history, Indian social and family life centered on the?: **blank**
[ "city-state", "mosque", "sultanate" ]
village
The need to survey land after the Nile\'s floods led to the development of?: **blank**
[ "astronomy", "navigation", "engineering" ]
geometry
The mass murder of European Jews during the Holocaust directly influenced the growth of which of the following movements?: **blank**
[ "industrialism", "communism", "Pan-Africanism" ]
Zionism
Of the four Arab-Israeli wars fought since 1948, Jewish forces have won?: **blank**
[ "two", "one", "three" ]
all
In Operation Desert Storm, American forces freed Kuwait from occupation by?: **blank**
[ "Iran", "Syria", "Israel" ]
Iraq
The ancient land of Persia is known today as?: **blank**
[ "Turkey", "Iraq", "Lebanon" ]
Iran
The supreme deity of Zoroastrianism, who personified power, majesty, and of positive ethical principles, was?: **blank**
[ "Ahriman", "Zarathustra", "Avesta" ]
Ahura-Mazda
Probably the earliest people to use iron were the?: **blank**
[ "Lydians", "Phoenicians", "Hebrews" ]
Hittites
Ideas were spread throughout the Mediterranean by Phoenician?: **blank**
[ "priests", "armies", "kings" ]
merchants
Floods are an all too common natural disaster in this low-lying river delta subject to wind-driven tidal surges?: **blank**
[ "Nepal", "Phutan", "Sikkim" ]
Bangladesh
**blank** is defined as a social and managerial process by which individuals and organizations obtain what they need and want through value creation and exchange.
[ "Selling", "Advertising", "Bartering", "Negotiating" ]
Marketing
**blank** are human needs as shaped by individual personality and culture.
[ "Needs", "Demands", "Values", "Exchanges" ]
Wants
A **blank** is the set of actual and potential buyers of a product.
[ "audience", "group", "segment", "exchange" ]
market
The **blank** concept is aligned with the philosophy of continuous product improvement and the belief that customers will choose products that offer the most in quality, performance, and innovative features.
[ "production", "customer", "marketing", "promotion" ]
product
**blank** holds that achieving organizational goals depends on knowing the needs and wants of target markets and delivering the desired satisfactions better than competitors do
[ "product", "production", "selling", "equity" ]
marketing
Herb Kelleher of Southwest Airlines used the marketing concept in his successful organization. Having a customer department rather than a marketing department, as suggested by Kelleher, is an example of a **blank** perspective.
[ "external", "inside-out", "modern", "traditional" ]
outside-in
Though often criticized, the selling concept is particularly appropriate and effective with **blank** of the following types of products
[ "convenience", "shopping", "specialty", "demarketed" ]
unsought
Marie Ortiz enjoys her work at Futuristic Designs, Inc. Her organization understands and anticipates customer needs even better than customers themselves do and creates products and services to meet current and future wants and demands. Marie's firm practices **blank** marketing.
[ "customer-driven", "relationship", "donor", "social" ]
customer-driving
When customers don't know what they want or don't even know what's possible, the most effective strategy is **blank** marketing.
[ "customer-driven", "societal", "production", "product" ]
customer-driving
Greg Williams now has the buying power to purchase the computer system he has wanted for the last six months. Greg's want now has become a **blank**.
[ "need", "necessity", "exchange", "transaction" ]
demand
Effective positioning begins with **blank** the company's marketing offer in order to give consumers more perceived value.
[ "pricing", "aligning", "promoting", "placing" ]
differentiating
**blank** of the four ps describes the goods-and-services combination the company offers to the target market
[ "price", "promotion", "place", "package" ]
product
In the four Ps of the marketing mix, design, packaging, services, and variety all fall under the category of **blank**.
[ "price", "promotion", "place", "position" ]
product
In a basic SWOT analysis the "T" stands for **blank**.
[ "timing", "trust", "trade", "tangible" ]
threats
In a basic SWOT analysis, the "S" stands for **blank**.
[ "situation", "solutions", "satisfactions", "strategy" ]
strengths