Exam 3: History and Geography: The Foundations of Culture

In 1561, _____ came to Europe from the Near East, via the Dutch traders, for the first time.

Which of the following countries is the world's top polluter, at present, in almost all respects?

In the context of U.S. foreign policies, the Roosevelt Corollary paved the way for non-American intervention in Latin American affairs.

Which of the following sources of energy provides the preponderance of energy in much of the underdeveloped world?

Which of the following regions of the world is most affected by aging and thus by a steadily decreasing worker-to-retiree ratio?

Which of the following countries has an inefficient oil usage pattern chiefly due to outdated technology?

In the context of social responsibility and environmental management, the idea of sustainable development is quite popular in the United States owing to the cultural characteristics of the Americans.

In the context of U.S. foreign policies, the Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of the policy of the Monroe Doctrine.

The _____ was a political protest against the British prohibition of Yankee traders from dealing directly with merchants in Canton.

Which of the following best describes the current perception of geographical features such as mountains in the context of economic growth in Europe?

In the context of U.S. foreign policy in the 19^th and the 20^th centuries, _____, in its broadest interpretation, meant that Americans were a chosen people ordained by God to create a model society.

In 1600, Japan began trading _____ for foreign goods.

Continuous improvements in electronic communications have facilitated the expansion of trade.

Which of the following may best explain why the Japanese have such strong loyalty toward their companies?

Japan was an isolated country before the arrival of _____ in 1853.

Which of the following events occurred during the Mexican Revolution?

The Mexicans' attitude toward their American neighbors may be summed up in the statement-"Geography has made us neighbors, tradition has made us friends." F. Kennedy's proclamation during a visit to Mexico that "Geography has made us neighbors, tradition has made us friends." North Americans may be surprised to learn that most Mexicans felt it more accurate to say "Geography has made us closer, tradition has made us far apart."

Countries that suffer the most from major natural calamities are among the poorest in the world.

In the context of social responsibility and environmental management, which of the following is a by-product of pollution controls?

Most of the major industrialized countries have sufficient internal population growth to maintain themselves.