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21International RelationsMedium

Which country chartered a company in 1600 to trade with the “East Indies”?

AEngland

BSpain

CSweden

DPortugal

Correct answer

A. England

Explanation

The correct answer is England.

22International RelationsMedium

Which of the following is an accurate statement about patterns of growth in the new century?

AAlthough growth has been uneven, total rate of growth is basically equal between the North and South

BSouth Asia still lags far behind China in growth rate

CAfrica experienced negative economic growth

DThe South now outpaces the North in growth rate

Correct answer

D. The South now outpaces the North in growth rate

Explanation

The correct answer is The South now outpaces the North in growth rate.

23International RelationsMedium

Who founded the colony of Rhode Island?

AWilliam Penn

BPeter Minuit

CRoger Williams

DAnne Hutchinson

Correct answer

C. Roger Williams

Explanation

The correct answer is Roger Williams.

24International RelationsMedium

Inequality:

AHas caused scholars to reconsider the helpfulness of the term “Third World”

BAll of the options given are correct

CCreates new challenges in terms of domestic social stability, migration, and political violence

DHas become more important as globalization empowers sub-state actors

Correct answer

B. All of the options given are correct

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the options given are correct.

25International RelationsMedium

1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) eliminates nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges of 500 to 5,500 kilometers (300 to 3,400 miles); ratified and comes into force in:

A1989

B1988

C1990

D1991

Correct answer

B. 1988

Explanation

The correct answer is 1988.

26International RelationsMedium

When an joint economic commission was established between Pakistan and Bangladesh?

A22nd July 1979

B24th July 1979

C23rd July 1979

D21st July 1979

Correct answer

D. 21st July 1979

Explanation

The correct answer is 21st July 1979.

27International RelationsMedium

Under Indus Basin Treaty, which country is not entitled to draw water from three western rivers?

ANepal

BIndia

CBangladesh

DPakistan

Correct answer

B. India

Explanation

The correct answer is India.

28International RelationsMedium

When Afghanistan became as a republic?

A1948

B1973

C1800

D1900

Correct answer

B. 1973

Explanation

The correct answer is 1973.

29International RelationsMedium

The year 476 is the generally accepted date for the fall of the Western Empire. Who was the last emperor of the western empire?

ARemus

BRomulus

CMaximus

DClovis

Correct answer

B. Romulus

Explanation

The correct answer is Romulus.

30International RelationsMedium

The idea of SAARC was initiated by:

APakistan

BBangladesh

CIndia

DNepal

Correct answer

B. Bangladesh

Explanation

The correct answer is Bangladesh.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about patterns of growth in the new century?

AAlthough growth has been uneven, total rate of growth is basically equal between the North and South

BSouth Asia still lags far behind China in growth rate

CAfrica experienced negative economic growth

DThe South now outpaces the North in growth rate

Correct answer

D. The South now outpaces the North in growth rate

Explanation

The correct answer is The South now outpaces the North in growth rate.

Inequality:

AHas caused scholars to reconsider the helpfulness of the term “Third World”

BAll of the options given are correct

CCreates new challenges in terms of domestic social stability, migration, and political violence

DHas become more important as globalization empowers sub-state actors

Correct answer

B. All of the options given are correct

Explanation

The correct answer is All of the options given are correct.