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As stated in "The Pacific Rim," economically, most Pacific Rim Countries are trying to implant some form of: |
| | A) | asceticism. |
| | B) | free-market capitalism. |
| | C) | socialism. |
| | D) | communism. |
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As presented in "The Pacific Islands," the major long-term threat faced by many islands is that: |
| | A) | their coral base will disintegrate. |
| | B) | they will be forcibly annexed by larger countries. |
| | C) | rising water levels caused by global warming will inundate the islands. |
| | D) | populations will migrate to mainland Asia. |
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As cited in the chapter on Japan, Japan recovered sufficiently from the devastation of World War II to pass certain European economies by the: |
| | A) | early 1950s. |
| | B) | mid-1960s. |
| | C) | late 1970s. |
| | D) | early 1990s. |
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A classic downside to a nation's development, as discussed in "The Thai Rice Bowl May Get a Little Skimpier," is when a country: |
| | A) | stockpiles goods and drive prices down. |
| | B) | reverts to cultural roots and disengages the global community. |
| | C) | reduces annual exports in favor of imports. |
| | D) | prices itself out of much of its own market. |
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As suggested in the chapter on Papua New Guinea, poor countries often cannot compete in the global community because of: |
| | A) | fractured political parties. |
| | B) | poor infrastructure. |
| | C) | difficult terrain. |
| | D) | all of the above. |
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According to "Two-speed Australia," Australia shows an example of the challenges that can face a ______________ in a difficult economy. |
| | A) | resource-rich state. |
| | B) | constitutional monarchy. |
| | C) | special administrative region. |
| | D) | densely populated country. |
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As supported in "A Second Wind from the Golden Triangle," anti-drug production and anti-trafficking efforts in Southeast Asia would be more successful by: |
| | A) | supporting production of the drug in other countries. |
| | B) | legalizing the most commonly used drugs. |
| | C) | continuing anti-drug efforts after eradication. |
| | D) | focusing on eradicating one drug at a time. |
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As reported in the chapter on Taiwan, relations between Taiwan and China: |
| | A) | have nearly ended several times recently. |
| | B) | continue to improve in all areas. |
| | C) | are limited to economic issues. |
| | D) | are without problems in the twenty-first century. |
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As asserted in "Deep Danger: Competing Claims in the South China Sea," which of the following is not an issue that American policymakers need to consider in its stance regarding the South China Sea? |
| | A) | Southeast Asian governments fear having to choose between supporting China or the United States. |
| | B) | China's influence in Southeast Asia is waning due to decreased trade. |
| | C) | Southeast Asian countries are inadequately prepared militarily to stand up to China. |
| | D) | Many countries in Southeast Asia are not unified enough to influence policy. |
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As outlined in "Does Economic Integration Augur Peace in East Asia," international economic integration reduces the danger of armed conflict primarily because of: |
| | A) | enforced economic sanctions. |
| | B) | increased contact and communication. |
| | C) | disrupted trade routes. |
| | D) | resolved cross-strait and regional disputes. |
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As given in "The Pacific Rim," what makes the Pacific Rim a force in world affairs is that it is culturally, politically, and sociologically united. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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As maintained in "The Pacific Islands," financial assistance keeps many of the Pacific islands connected to Western powers even though they might prefer it otherwise. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Japan's era of modernization, as given in the chapter on Japan, was the Meiji Restoration period. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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As explained in "The Vietnam Case," one current labor trend consists of labor shortages in global cities after suppliers establish factories in rural areas. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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According to "Does Economic Integration Augur Peace in East Asia," the shift toward regionalism guarantees that disagreements in the region will be managed peacefully. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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As asserted in "Taiwan Jet Deal Aids Ally without Provoking Rival China: View," international diplomacy includes cooperation on military and diplomatic issues to help keep aggressive countries in check. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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As seen in "Myanmar's Young Artists and Activists," citizens are creating a "youth revolution" by directly challenging the established government through music, fashion, and avant-garde art. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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As a result of decisions to separate China's human rights issues with trade issues, as stated in the chapter on China, the United States conducted pro-democracy demonstrations separately from their trade talks. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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As expressed in "The Korean Peninsula on the Verge," a common concern with international aid is the fear of misuse by the receiving country. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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Natural disasters are a source of instability in the Pacific Rim; however, as shown in the chapter on Indonesia, appropriate government response can spur long-awaited changes. |
| | A) | True |
| | B) | False |
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