1. In the century after the arrival of Europeans, which of the following changes occurred to the indigenous population

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of the Americas?
(A) It increased dramatically because of new trade routes and industries
(B) It increased slowly with the introduction of new crops
(C) It remained about the same, since very few Europeans actually moved there
(D) It decreased dramatically with the introduction of new diseases
(E) It decreased slowly due to increased competition for land
2. Which of the following explains the major effect of migration flow to Southwest Asia from other regions in Asia?
(A) Students migrate to attend school in the region, increasing the technology labor force.
(B) Women and children migrate to reunify with male relatives living in the region, forming permanent urban
settlements.
(C) People with chronic illnesses travel as medical tourists to obtain medical care, growing the health care
industry.
(D) Guest workers migrate to the region for jobs in construction and the oil fields, increasing the volume of
exports from the region.
(E) Older adults migrate to areas with warmer climates after retiring from their jobs, growing the service
industry.

3. Which of the following explains a significant positive impact that the immigration of large populations of Chinese
people had on places like Vancouver and Los Angeles?
(A) The increase of large populations of Chinese people established Cantonese as the lingua franca, allowing
immigrants and local people to communicate.
(B) The assimilation of Chinese immigrants created stability in their new city neighborhoods, giving the
immigrants political power.
(C) Most Chinese immigrants converted to the dominant religions of their new cities, prompting the construction
of many new churches.
(D) Chinese immigrants established businesses and religious centers that provided their new cities with greater
access to elements of Chinese culture such as arts, cuisine, and religion.
(E) Chinese neighborhoods were established on the outskirts of these cities as agricultural trade centers,

Answer 1

1. (D) It decreased dramatically with the introduction of new diseases.
   The indigenous population of the Americas faced a dramatic decline due to the introduction of diseases such as smallpox and influenza by Europeans, to which they had no immunity.

2. (D) Guest workers migrate to the region for jobs in construction and the oil fields, increasing the volume of exports from the region.
   The migration of guest workers, particularly to Southwest Asia, has primarily been driven by job opportunities in sectors like construction and oil, positively affecting economic output.

3. (D) Chinese immigrants established businesses and religious centers that provided their new cities with greater access to elements of Chinese culture such as arts, cuisine, and religion.
   The significant positive impact of Chinese immigration included the establishment of businesses and cultural practices that enriched the cultural diversity of cities like Vancouver and Los Angeles.