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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 |