The two Muslim states in the Middle East that were in the forefront of giving greater rights to women before 1980 were
A. Israel and Jordan.
B. Turkey and Iran.
C. Egypt and Syria.
D. Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
E. the Sudan and Yemen.
Answer: B
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A. support for, rather than opposition to, civil rights laws. B. radical change, rather than supporting the status quo. C. curtailing religion's role in government and politics. D. financial deregulation, rather than traditional values.
The Americans With Disabilities Act
a. passed only when Congress overrode President George H. W. Bush's veto. b. prohibited discrimination against 43 million citizens facing mental or physical challenges. c. required the government to hire disabled Americans. d. provided scholarships and student loans to people with physical or mental disabilities. e. None of these choices are correct.
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a. who destroyed himself by chasing wealth and glamour b. who became very rich, but remained in touch with average people c. a rich Midwesterner who rose above middle-class snobbery d. a Progressive politician who is brought down by a bribery scandal
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a. Mexico and Canada b. China and Japan c. Italy and Greece d. the British Isles and German-speaking areas of Europe