Exam 3: History and Geography: The Foundations of Culture

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To understand fully a society's actions and its points of view, one must have an appreciation for the influence of historical events.

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In 1531, _____ stock exchange was the first exchange to move into its own building, signifying its importance in financing commercial enterprises throughout Europe.

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The availability of minerals and the ability to generate energy are the foundations of modern technology.

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Abstention of the United States from European political affairs was one of the three basic dicta of the _____.

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An underpinning of all commerce is _____-knowledge of where goods and services exist and where they are needed.

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A fundamental premise of Japanese ideology reflects the importance of individualism and competitive spirit for economic progress.

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In 1464, the French royal mail service was established by _____.

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Which of the following events is one of the pivotal factors behind the wariness of the Chinese leadership toward foreign influences in general, and religious movements in particular, even today?

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Which of the following treaties was revised to include a total ban on the export of hazardous wastes by developed nations?

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Which of the following best explains why petroleum-related products continue to dominate energy usage?

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Altitude, humidity, and temperature extremes are climatic features that affect the uses and functions of products and equipment.

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Confucian philosophy, taught throughout Japan's history, emphasizes the basic virtue of loyalty to the country.

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In the context of the Mexican-American War, the president of Mexico, the cabinet, and the diplomatic corps assemble at the Mexico City fortress every September 13 to recall the defeat that led to the _____.

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The Manifest Destiny specifically referred to the:

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In 1425, the Hanseatic city of _____ became the first Atlantic seaport to be a major trading center.

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In the context of U.S. foreign policy during the 19th and the 20th centuries, discuss the Roosevelt Corollary.

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Which of the following commodities dominated the trade between Britain and China during the early 1800s?

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Explain, with some examples, how climate and topography of a country affect its economic profile.

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The Roosevelt Corollary is typified by the dictum-whatever is good for the United States is justifiable.

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In 1066, William the Conqueror defeated Harold II in the Battle of Hastings, establishing Norman rule in _____.

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