In 1986, a nuclear disaster which occurred in this place served to enhance European awareness of environmental problems.

A. Samarkand
B. Chernobyl
C. Aswan
D. the Three Gorges
E. Agra


Answer: B

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The diplomatic policies of Germany's General Leo von Caprivi and William II resulted in __________.

A. Germany becoming an enemy of Britain B. Germany and Britain drawing closer C. Germany and France drawing closer D. Germany becoming isolated from the rest of Europe

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How did the growing trend of professional associations help the general population in the early years of the twentieth century?

A) Higher standards enforced by associations protected the general population from fraud and malpractice. B) It became easier to become a professional; all one had to do was buy into an association, so more of the general population could become professionals. C) Associations ensured that people from any class could become professionals if they had the proper education and training. D) Associations made the cost of professional services cheaper and easier to access for the general population. E) Associations made professionals more plentiful and, therefore, easier for the general population to find.

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One common element of North American societies, regardless of their national origins, is that settlers:

A) quickly abandoned most of their European culture. B) became more individualistic than communal in focus. C) maintained an essentially medieval and traditional world view. D) abandoned farming and took up trades in America.

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