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1. What is sometimes referred to as the first multicultural nation in the world?
a.
the East India Trading Company
b.
the United States
c.
Egypt
d.
Rome
e.
Islam
ANSWER:
b
2. Which of the following was not among the chief values adopted by early settlers in the United States?
a.
individuality
b.
lack of formality
c.
efficient use of time
d.
limited government
ANSWER:
d
3. What concept applied in the U.S. during the 1800s was used to justify westward expansion into the “unused
land” in North America?
a.
magna carta
b.
Louisiana purchase
c.
manifest destiny
d.
industrial revolution
e.
the Mexican-American War
ANSWER:
c
4. The most prominent aspect of Russia’s history is____.
a.
geography
b.
political heritage
c.
historical tradition
d.
the arts
e.
militarization
ANSWER:
a
5. Which of the following is not one of the three distinctly Russian traits identified in the text?
a.
patriotism
b.
Russia should play a role in world affairs
c.
collectivism
d.
state-centeredness
ANSWER:
c
6. The Tokugawa era of Japanese history was characterized by:
a.
self-imposed isolation
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b.
near constant civil war
c.
conflict with China and Korea
d.
large scale immigration
ANSWER:
a
7. Contemporary social issues facing Japanese society include:
a.
demographic, economic, and religious changes
b.
demographic changes, immigration issues, and risk management
c.
economic changes, immigration issues, and political instability
d.
social and technological change, political instability
e.
widespread corruption, technological change, political instability
ANSWER:
b
8. India became free of British colonial rule in this year.
a.
1947
b.
1885
c.
1904
d.
1989
e.
1843
ANSWER:
a
9. Which of the following is not true about India?
a.
fifth largest economy in the world
b.
25% of the population live in poverty
c.
13% of the population is Hindu
d.
widespread official corruption
e.
lack of primary education in many Indian states
ANSWER:
c
10. Which period of history do Mexicans generally take the most pride in?
a.
modern Mexico
b.
the revolution
c.
independence from Spain
d.
pre-Columbian
e.
the Mexican-American war
ANSWER:
d
11. The Spanish invasion of Mexico began in 1519. Approximately what percentage of the native population
remained by 1650?
a.
50%
b.
25%
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c.
10%
d.
less than 3%
e.
the native population was completely eradicated
ANSWER:
c
12. The Hacienda system of Mexico is best characterized by:
a.
landed aristocrats ruling agrarian peasants
b.
the treaty of Guadalupe
c.
competition among the Olmecs, Toltecs, and Mayas
d.
lack of a significant class system
e.
religious tolerance
ANSWER:
a
13. Between 2006-2010, nearly 35,000 people have been killed as a result of ___ in Mexico.
a.
civil unrest
b.
narco-violence
c.
eco-terrorism
d.
official corruption
e.
illegal migration
ANSWER:
b
14. Muslim’s refer to the pre-Islamic era as Jahiliya, which is roughly translated as:
a.
the age of ignorance
b.
the great humiliation
c.
before the dawn
d.
before the dawn
e.
the period of waiting
ANSWER:
a
15. The division between the beliefs of Sunni and Shiite Muslims is based on:
a.
the pillars of Islam
b.
women’s rights
c.
the line of succession in Islam
d.
interpretations of Sharia law
e.
radicalization of beliefs
ANSWER:
c
16. In many cases, the word “culture” can easily be replaced with the word “history.”
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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17. The values of early settlers in the U.S. were a combination of selected English values as well as new beliefs,
such as individuality and efficient use of time.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
18. The early frontier individualism of U.S. setters commonly portrayed in the media is very accurate.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
19. The philosophy used to justify aggressive western expansion in the early years of the U.S. was referred to as
eminent domain.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
20. Russia’s political traditional has been historically autocratic.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
21. The Russian historical tradition is marked by a deep appreciation of and devotion to the arts.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
22. Although it has been two decades since the collapse of Communist rule, Russia remains in transition.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
23. A distinctly Russian value, according to Putin, is a sense of entitlement born out of historical victimization.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
24. The documented history of China goes back approximately 3500 years, making China the oldest, continuous
civilization.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
25. Philosophical diversity in China gave rise to great variation in dialects and customs in China.
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a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
26. An example of China’s concern for history is reflected in the request that the Russian President and his party
remove poppy pins lest they invoke images of the ‘opium wars’ between the two nations in the mid 1800s.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
27. By 2025, China is anticipating 350 million people living in cities that do not exist today.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
28. Japan’s relative cultural diversity is due to the proportionately large number of immigrants in the past.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
29. Japan was forcibly opened to foreigners in the mid nineteenth century by Western powers.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
30. During the Tokugawa period, the Japanese formed a culture where in many contexts there was a single, correct way of
doing thing.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
31. Because of the mountainous terrain, Japanese cultural values reflect self-reliance and independence.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
32. The growing presence of foreigners in Japanese society is often seen as a risk in terms of crime rates and
cultural identity.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
33. India’s history reflects relative cultural homogeneity.
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a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
34. India’s history reflects relative cultural homogeneity.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
35. The East India Company gained power in India through “cultural seduction” and protected the welfare,
economy, and culture of the indigenous people.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
36. The conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir is rooted in the creation of separate, sovereign states.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
37. Muslim and Hindu relations remain a serious problem in modern day India.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
38. The proudest period in Mexican history was when independence was won from Spain.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
39. Spain’s invasion of Mexico introduced Catholicism and a rigid social class system.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
40. Contemporary social issues in Mexico today include poverty, unemployment, and narco-violence.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
41. By 2030, it is projected that Muslims will represent more than 25% of the world’s population.
a.
True
b.
False
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ANSWER:
True
42. Sunni and Shiite Muslims were historically divided on the line of succession after the death of Muhammed
and the last of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
43. Defeat of the Ottomans at the end of the First World War concluded more than 1300 years of a unified
Islam, replacing it with nation-states.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
44. Islamist groups are largely supported in the Arab world.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
45. Explain the importance of history to the study of intercultural communication.
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46. Discuss how the early settlers of the United States contributed to the cultural values in the U.S. today.
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47. What is the doctrine of “manifest destiny” and what was its impact?
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48. How has the geography of Russia shaped its history?
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49. Describe the major events in Russia’s political history that contributed to Russian values and traits.
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50. List and describe the major social issues facing Russia today.
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51. How has geography influenced Chinese culture? List at least three examples.
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52. How have historical events of the past 200 years affected China’s worldview?
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53. What did the authors of the text mean when they wrote, “China is an example of how governments can use history as a
form of communication?”
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54. What are the major social issues currently facing China?
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55. What impact did geography have on Japanese history and culture?
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56. Explain the Tokugawa era of Japan and how it is manifest in Japanese culture today.
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57. Why does Japanese culture have a collectivist orientation?
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58. Identify and explain the major social issues facing modern Japan.
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59. How did British colonialism and the East India Company influence India’s values and worldview?
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60. Explain the tensions between Hindu Nationals and Muslims in India. What other social issues are faced in
modern day India?
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61. Discuss three of the six major periods of Mexico’s history.
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62. How did Spain’s invasion of Mexico impact the indigenous people and culture?
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63. What major change did the Mexican Revolution of 1910 bring?
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64. Describe the influence of poverty, unemployment, and narco-terrorism in modern day Mexico.
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65. Who was Muhammad and the Rightly Guided Caliphs?How did Islamic civilization change after their
deaths?
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66. What is the primary distinction between Sunni and Shiite Muslims?
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67. For modern day Muslims, how is the history of Islam reinforced?
ANSWER:
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68. Explain the major social issues facing Islamic civilizations today.
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