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QUESTION 44

Historically, Russia’s international identity can be described as

	a.	strongly influenced by Sufi Islam and Turkish culture.
	b.	uncertain as to whether it was truly a part of Europe.
	c.	strongly influenced by Confucianism’s spread from China.
	d.	uncertain as to whether it was part of Asia or the Mediterranean.

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QUESTION 45

Which of the following represents a core component of Confucianism?

	a.	equality of wealth
	b.	elimination of hierarchy
	c.	elevation of the people’s will
	d.	meritocracy

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QUESTION 46

Gorbachev’s reforms in the 1980s relied on the policies of glasnost and perestroika, or

	a.	political openness and economic restructuring.
	b.	economic reform and increased competition with the West.
	c.	multiparty elections and constitutional reform.
	d.	demilitarization and federalism.

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QUESTION 47

As they came into power in 2009 the Democratic Party of Japan promised voters to

	a.	expand public works.
	b.	weaken the iron triangle.
	c.	maintain corporate welfare.
	d.	end support of agriculture.

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QUESTION 48

Deng Xiaoping introduced the “household responsibility system,” which referred to

	a.	expanding urban housing.
	b.	expanding the welfare state.
	c.	privatizing farming.
	d.	imposing a strict birth control policy.

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QUESTION 49

Which of the following statements about the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union is accurate?

	a.	The United Kingdom is a full EU member and has adopted the euro as its currency.
	b.	The United Kingdom is a transitional member of the EU, with membership conditional on acceptance of the single currency.
	c.	In the recent referendum known as “Brexit,” UK citizens voted to leave the EU.
	d.	Until recently, people living in the United Kingdom have been fully supportive of membership in the EU.

Answer 1