Unit 9 SBMC AP World

According to this excerpt from his Nobel lecture, Dr. Borlaug feared that

global population could once again overtake the available food supply

One criticism of the process discussed in this passage is that

its costs make small farmers unable to compete with large-scale farming

Which most directly led to the increase in food supply as part of the Green Revolution?

The crossbreeding and genetic engineering of crops, such as wheat, rice, and other grains

Which of the following best explains the overall trend of tuberculosis cases shown on the map?

The persistence of diseases associated with poverty

Which of the following is the most reasonable inference about countries with the lowest rates of tuberculosis infection?

Medical workers control the spread of tuberculosis with antibiotics

Which differences shown on the map most directly reflected which more general development in the late 20th century?

Longer life expectancy

Which of the following best describes the point of view of the creator of the image?

People from around the world need to work together to protect the earth from environmental damage.

Which of the following best explains the relationship of developed and developing countries in regard to climate change?

Developing countries are more vulnerable to climate change than developed countries because they have fewer resources to fight it.

Which of the following developments accelerated global awareness of climate change in the late 20th century?

The growth of the information sector of the global economy

Which of the following describes a likely benefit to Google of its efforts in India?

Google is creating potential future customers by introducing technology.

Which best states a claim about globalization that this article could be used to support?

Companies both encourage and benefit from economic growth.

In what way have Google and YouTube benefited the women in the Saathis program economically?

It exposes them to ideas they might use to make money.

What is the "terrible past" that the author refers to in the above passage?

The system of apartheid

What was the goal of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

To establish an atmosphere of multiracial trust

How does the TRC differ from the Nuremberg trials?

The Nuremberg trials sought retribution.

In Source A, what was the historical context that caused Henry Luce to advocate for the United States to take a worldwide leadership position and bring about an "American century"?

Great Britain had no powerful country as an ally in its war against
Germany when Luce wrote this.

In Source B, which of the following conclusions is best supported by the evidence in the chart?

McDonald's menu items have been globalized but reflect local tastes and preferences.

Based on both sources, it can be concluded that from the mid-20th century to the early 21st century

arts, entertainment, and popular culture continued to reflect the influence of a globalized society

Which of the following 20th-century developments contributed most directly to the reaction shown in the photograph?

Rising economic and cultural globalization

The protesters shown in the picture focused on World Trade Organization policies they said led to

weaker environmental protections

A historian would most likely use the photograph as evidence of which of the following trends in the late 20th century?

Increasing public concern about human impact on the environment

Which best describes the historical context in which the United Nations was founded?

The causes and effects of both World War I and World War II

Which is the best example of the United Nations using its power as described in the preamble?

Sending peace-keeping missions to several different countries

Which of the following statements is best supported by the Preamble to the United Nations Charter?

The United Nations was formed to maintain world peace and facilitate international cooperation.