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In many Latin American nations, a major effect of colonial rule has
been the:

equal distribution of wealth among social classes

minor political role of the military

concentration of power in a small group of landowners

economic control held by the Indian population

Pregunta 2
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Which one is the largest US retailer worldwide:

Home Depot

Target

Best Buy

Wallmart
Pregunta 3
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After the attacks of September 11 it is possible to state that:

The US unemployment decreased.

The tourism industry worldwide suffered heavy losses.

Stock markets in the United States had an upward trend.

The economy of the United States and the world in general grew
slightly.

Pregunta 4
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The attacks of 11 September generated impacts on the economy
of the United States in the sector:

Tourism

Petroleum industry

Financial
All of the above

Pregunta 5
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What are the major contributors to the GDP of US economic
activity:

Tertiary activities

All of the above

Primary Activities

Secondary activities

Pregunta 6
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Who was elected the first president of the United States in 1789?

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln
Sir Walter Raleigh

Thomas Jefferson

Pregunta 7
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The American continent consists of

35 countries (3 in North America, 7 in Central America, 13 in the

Caribbean, and 12 in South America).

25 countries (3 in North America, 4 in Central America, 6 in the

Caribbean, and 7 in South America).

45 countries (3 in North America, 12 in Central America, 17 in the

Caribbean, and 13 in South America).

35 countries (3 in North America, 5 in Central America, 15 in the

Caribbean, and 12 in South America).

Pregunta 8
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The crisis of the post 9/11 US debt is mainly due to:

The creation of a new health system.

The war against terrorism.

The high investment in social security in the government of
George W. Bush.

US loans to China.

IncorrectoPregunta 9
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Spain’s colonial policy of mercantilism affected the development of
Latin American nations by promoting

respect for the rights of indigenous people

the production of raw material and cash crops

free and rapid trade with Asia and Africa

isolationism as a response to international political issues

Pregunta 10
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The G8 is:
Group of 8 countries with great importance, in all senses,
economic, military and political.

The Group of 8 countries with the largest land area in the world.

The Group of 8 countries with lower poverty rates.

The Group of 8 countries with the largest population in the world.

Pregunta 11
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Who is the Father of Political Realism?

Karl Marx

Milton Friedman

Fischer Black

Hans Morgenthau

Pregunta 12
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In terms of geostrategy, a state is important when it has:
Geographical characteristics that influence the development of an
economic activity

Natural resources

All of the above

Important elements for other states

Pregunta 13
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The Native American population of Mexico in 1492 has been
estimated at 25 million; the population in 1608 has been estimated
at 1.7 million. This decrease in population was mainly a result of:

emigration of Native Americans to Europe and Africa

crop failures brought on by poor weather conditions

diseases introduced by the Spanish

wars between various native groups

IncorrectoPregunta 14
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According to political realism:

The nature of man is to be altruistic.

The states cooperate.

The power is a necessary instrument to govern.

The main actors in the international system are the States and
international organizations.

Pregunta 15
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In latin America, the Maya and the Aztec civilizations were similar
in that they

Showed little evidence of urbanization

used military weapons superior to those of Europeans

lacked a strong central government

developed complex mathematical and calendar systems

Pregunta 16
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Regarding the trade balance of a country, it is correct to say that:

All of the above

The trade balance can be negative or positive

Indicates the difference between demand and supply

It indicates the difference between exports and imports

IncorrectoPregunta 17
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The United States has a special position in the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) because:

The IMF was created after World War II and the United States was
one of the big winners of the war.

Historically, most IMF managing directors have been Americans.

The headquarters of the IMF is in the United States.

The United States has the highest percentage of voting power.

Pregunta 18
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Which was a characteristic of the policy of mercantilism followed
by Spanish colonial rulers in Latin America?

The colonies were forced to develop local industries to support

themselves

the colonies were required to provide raw materials to Spain and

to purchase Spanish manufactured goods

Spain encouraged the colonies to develop new political systems to

meet colonial needs.

Spain sought trade agreements between its colonies and the

English colonies in North America

Pregunta 19
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Wich one is the capital of Nicaragua?

Atahualpa

Managua
Tegucigalpa

San Jose

Pregunta 20
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What was the main reason that led to the American Revolution
and struggle for Independence?

They did not like fighting

There were food shortages

Dissatisfaction by the taxes they had to pay

All the inhabitants were treated as slaves