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Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 18: Global Issue 6: Global Climate Change 1. Increases of greenhouse gases cause the earth’s temperature to rise. Greenhouse gases include a) Nitrogen and carbon dioxide. b) Methane and nitrogen. c) Nitrogen and oxygen. d) […]

1. According to the text, the world’s current population is approximately? a) 2.3 billion b) 6.3 billion 2. The world’s population is growing at a rate of a) .5 percent. b) .78 percent. c) 1 percent. *d) 1.2 percent. 3. […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 17: Global Issue 5: Global Population Projections Chapter Questions 1. According to the text, the world’s current population is approximately? a) 2.3 billion b) 6.3 billion c) 7.3 billion d) 9.3 billion 2. The world’s […]

1. Before the advent of Islam, women of which religion veiled themselves? a) Zoroastrian b) Christian 2. What are some common concerns about veiling and Islamic dress in Europe? a) Secularism b) Integration c) Security *d) All of these are […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 16: Global Issue 4: The Veil Controversy Chapter Questions 1. Before the advent of Islam, women of which religion veiled themselves? a) Zoroastrian b) Christian c) Both of these are correct. d) None of these […]

1. Which of the following is NOT a name for the Islamic State? a) ISIL b) Da’esh 2. Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq was comprised largely of ____ a) Sunni, who were in the majority in Iraq. b) Shia, who […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 15: Global Issue 3: The Syrian Civil War and the Rise of the Islamic State 1. Which of the following is NOT a name for the Islamic State? a) ISIL b) Da’esh c) ISI d) […]

1. When was the last time this number of refugees were on the move? a) During the Roman Empire b) During the Great Depression 2. Why are many of the borders in the Middle East considered illegitimate? a) Arabs had […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 14: Global Issue 2: The Global Refugee Crisis 1. When was the last time this number of refugees were on the move? a) During the Roman Empire b) During the Great Depression c) During and […]

1. Which event has caused the American people to often see terrorist acts through a lens that doesn’t necessarily take into account the historical depth or geographical breadth of terrorism? c) The terrorist attacks on Mumbai in 2008 d) All […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 13: Global Issue 1: International Terrorism Chapter Questions 1. Which event has caused the American people to often see terrorist acts through a lens that doesn’t necessarily take into account the historical depth or geographical […]

1. Which colonial power coined the term “Latin America” in the mid-nineteenth century as a means to assert its influence? a) Spain b) Netherlands 2. What are the two dominant languages spoken in South America? a) Spanish and French b) […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 12: Latin America What Is Latin America? 1. Which colonial power coined the term “Latin America” in the mid-nineteenth century as a means to assert its influence? a) Spain b) Netherlands c) France d) Italy […]

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the six major world religions that originated in the Middle East? a) Christianity b) Islam 2. What is the Arabic term for the area stretching from the Atlantic coast of North […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 11: The Middle East Introduction 1. Which of the following is NOT one of the six major world religions that originated in the Middle East? a) Christianity b) Islam c) Buddhism d) Judaism The Middle […]

1. Compared to the United States, the African continent is a) twice as large. b) half as large. 2. Which of the following is NOT a geographical or climate-related disadvantage faced by the region mentioned by the textbook? a) Long […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 10: Sub-Saharan Africa and the International Community African Geography and Culture 1. Compared to the United States, the African continent is a) twice as large b) half as large c) three times larger d) about […]

1. According to the textbook, which South Asian country is currently the world’s largest democracy? c) Bangladesh d) Nepal 2. Which religious belief came to South and Central Asia in the Middle Ages? a) Confucianism b) Buddhism c) Catholicism *d) […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 9: South and Central Asia and International Studies Introduction: Why Study South and Central Asia? 1. According to the textbook, which South Asian country is currently the world’s largest democracy? a) India b) Pakistan c) […]

1. What percentage of the world’s population lives in East Asia? a) 10 percent b) 20 percent 2. As compared to Japan, China’s population is ______. a) About twice as large b) Nearly four times as large *c) Over ten […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 8: East Asia, the Pacific, and International Studies Introduction: Why Study East Asia and the Pacific? 1. What percentage of the world’s population lives in East Asia? a) 10 percent b) 20 percent c) 30 […]

1. What do the authors of the book say about questions like, “Is the capitalist, free-market economic system a model for economic development and human happiness everywhere?” and “Are democracy and human rights universally applicable to all people?” a) that […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 7: Europe and the Modern World Introduction 1. What do the authors of the book say about questions like, “Is the capitalist, free- market economic system a model for economic development and human happiness everywhere?” […]

1. The United States has long considered itself “city on a hill” because a) it won the Cold War. b) it is an aristocratic but not monarchical state. 2. According to the text, the United States emerged as the world’s […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 6: North America and International Studies A Brief History of the United States in the World 1. The United States has long considered itself “city on a hill” because a) it won the Cold War. […]

1. Which of the following is the textbook’s definition of “politics”? a) The study of governments b) The study of governments and government-like operations 2. Which of the following is not a subfield of political science? *a) International studies b) […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 5: Power, Conflict, and Policy: The Role of Political Science in International Studies What is Political Science? 1. Which of the following is the textbook’s definition of politics? a) The study of governments b) The […]

1. Which of the following factors contributed to the Great Economic Crisis that began in 2008? c) excessive US banking regulation in the 1980s d) the sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone 2. Which Asian economy technically avoided a major […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 4: Economics and International Development Introduction to the Chapter 1. Which of the following factors contributed to the Great Economic Crisis that began in 2008? a) a sharp rise in US banking liquidity b) the […]

1. According to this chapter, why have Iran and the United States had such a difficult time coming to mutually agreeable and beneficial foreign policy decisions? a) There is a shared history of conflict that is too long and painful […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 3: Anthropology and Intercultural Relations Cultural Misunderstandings in an International Milieu 1. According to this chapter, why have Iran and the United States had such a difficult time coming to mutually agreeable and beneficial foreign […]

1. The chapter states that there are two MAIN areas of study in geography. They are a) human geography and economic geography. b) physical geography and political geography. 2. When the Roman Empire fell, much knowledge was lost, including geographical […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 2: People, Places, and Patterns What Is Geography? 1. The chapter states that there are two main areas of study in geography. They are a) human geography and economic geography. b) physical geography and political […]

1. How does the chapter define history? a) Every event that happened in the past b) All past events that really mattered 2. The word “history” comes from the Latin word meaning a) to orate. b) to remember. *c) to […]

Test Bank (Multiple Choice) Chapter 1: The Past in the Present Introduction to the Chapter 1. How does the chapter define history? a) Every event that happened in the past b) All past events that really mattered c) Past events […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 17: Persuasive Speaking Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 16 19. Fabian is delivering a speech on modern architecture. In this scenario, which of the following is an effective strategy to increase his derived credibility? […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 17: Persuasive Speaking Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. In the context of persuasive speaking, _____ means articulating a position with the support of logos, ethos, and pathos. a. bargaining b. argument c. […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 16: Informative Speaking Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 16 d. Incorrect. A speech type that shows how something works relies heavily on the demonstration method of informing. See 16-3: Common Informative Speech Types POINTS: […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 16: Informative Speaking Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. An audience perceives an informative speech to be intellectually stimulating when a. the information presented is familiar. b. the information presented focuses on how […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 15: Delivery Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 16 you can hold them in one hand and refer to them when needed. See 15-5: Rehearsals c. Incorrect. Use your notes during practice sessions as you […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 15: Delivery Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. In the context of the phases of public speaking apprehension, the _____ phase is the anxiety we experience before giving a speech. a. anticipation b. […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 14: Language and Oral Style Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 15 adding details or examples. See 14-4: Speaking Clearly d. Incorrect. Sometimes the word we use may not have a precise synonym. See 14-4: […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 14: Language and Oral Style Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. In a speech, Lena efficiently uses rich adjectives and adverbs. She also uses descriptive words and expressions. In this scenario, which of […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 13: Presentational Aids Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 15 4P5R-GJTN-4PTO-GP1U-OPB1-GIDI-GWN8-EPRW-EMJS-GH4U-QCJ3-8BUD- N3MN-GCSU-N3J1–CESS-GPBZ-GOSU-RATA-GYSS-KPJO-CRAS-EP5B-E7JI- YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE 19. In the context of displaying presentational aids, which of the following statements is true of using whiteboards and chalkboards? a. Using […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 13: Presentational Aids Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. In the context of presentational aids, actual objects, models, photographs, drawings and diagrams, maps, charts, and graphs are most likely examples of _____. a. […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 12: Organizing Your Speech Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 15 19. A _____ is a short statement that provides a sense of closure by driving home the importance of your speech in a memorable […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 12: Organizing Your Speech Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. The body of a speech must be prepared a. after creating a bibliographic style format. b. before drafting a preparation outline. c. after […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 11: Topic Selection and Development Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 15 YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE 18. The process of collecting data through fieldwork observations is referred to as _____. a. concept mapping b. audience adaptation c. brainstorming […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 11: Topic Selection and Development Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 1. Lloyd Bitzer (1968), the scholar who introduced the concept of the rhetorical situation, coined the term “_____” as the reason a speech […]

Name: Class: Date: Chapter 10: Group Leadership and Problem Solving Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 15 usually expected to communicate its results. See 10-4: Communicating Group Solutions POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Communicating Group Solutions QUESTION TYPE: Multiple […]