The commander of an American fleet, Matthew C. _________, arrived in Japan in July 1853, deliberately attempting to impress the Japanese with Western technological might.
a. Pinkerton.
b. Dewey.
c. Pershing.
d. Perry.
d. Perry.
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A) paints or ink. B) parchment made from animal skins. C) paper made from linen. D) papyrus. E) clay tablets.
Which of the following was probably not one of the components of the "systems failure" that brought down the Indus Valley cities?
a. That the Hakra River system dried up b. That invaders from the north and east drove out the inhabitants c. Massive flooding d. Salinization of farmland e. Increased erosion
Although Republicans supported NAFTA
a. they opposed ratification of the GATT treaty. b. they staunchly opposed Clinton's budget and economic recovery plan. c. they opposed including Mexico in the agreement. d. they insisted Mexico must improve its human rights record before they would support NAFTA.
Which of the following best describes the massive increase in international migration of the world's peoples during the era of globalization?
a. It has allowed those who were previously unhappy to find happiness. b. It has allowed many to find work and shelter, but has also victimized others in new ways. c. It is mostly just tourists. d. It has totally erased all national cultures and boundaries.