1 freedom of the press exists
2 government is limited bylaw
3 leaders have absolute control
4 government has a multiparty system

2 Which document is an example of a primary source?

1 a textbook on Russian history
2 an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
3 a novel on the Age of Exploration
4 the diary of a survivor of a Nazi death camp

3 In a traditional society, the influence of an extended family decreases
when that society is

1 being governed by a council of elders
2 experiencing rapid urbanization and industrialization
3 faced with a decreasing population
4 raising only enough crops to feed its people

4 Since Nigeria’s independence in 1960, its government has frequently 
shifted between democracy and military dictatorship. This situation 
suggests that

1 some Nigerians support British colonialism
2 international problems are more easily solved by military governments
3 democracy is often difficult to establish in nations where little
democratic tradition exists
4 economic prosperity is frequently achieved by military governments

5 The desire for self-determination in African nations became a powerful 
force for change immediately after

1 World War II
2 the Boer War
3 revolutions in Russia and France
4 the end of the Cold War

6 Since the end of apartheid in South Africa, what has been one of the 
major challenges to the current government?

1 establishing diplomatic relations with Europe
2 resolving regional and ethnic rivalries
3 guaranteeing religious freedom for all groups
4 improving transportation throughout the country

7 "Rhodesia Becomes Zimbabwe"
"Gold Coast Becomes Ghana"

These headlines suggest that African governments sometimes rename 
their nations to

1 avoid military overthrow
2 reflect traditional cultures
3 reinforce colonial influences
4 increase foreign investments

8 In India today, a major reason the caste system remains strongest in
rural areas is that

1 economic change occurs rapidly in villages
2 village laws have resulted in immediate social change
3 tradition remains a strong influence in small villages
4 Islam is the dominant religion

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