The terrorist organization al-Qaida first appeared as a(n)
A. international organization to combat Western military intrusions in the Muslim world.
B. political party that later rebranded itself as the Taliban.
C. guerrilla organization fighting Afghanistan's Soviet occupiers.
D. INGO similar to Doctors without Borders.
Answer: C
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A. a major player in the Communist Party who is to be the next leader of Russia B. a Russian revolutionary who opposes communism C. a farmer in the countryside who does not talk with many people D. a blacksmith who serves on the local town council
The Great Leap Forward was
a. a Soviet-supported push for the creation of large factories for heavy industry. b. mass mobilization for widespread economic development. c. a youth movement to create a truly egalitarian culture. d. a campaign against spiritual pollution.
Which action enhanced Julius Caesar's popularity?
a. He defeated Crassus at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 B.C.E. b. He dissolved the Senate while he was dictator for life. c. He was assassinated for his strong beliefs in republican institutions. d. He married Cleopatra. e. He led successful military commands, especially in Gaul.
The War Department sought to use __________ as part of a propaganda effort
A) Jack Johnson B) Larry Doby C) Joe Louis D) Jackie Robinson