1. Which of the following pairings correctly matches an organization with its function?
A. The Commonwealth: promote economic advancement in Asia
B. African Union: resolve conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa
C. Warsaw Pact: prevent the spread of Communism
D. European Union: resolve border disputes in Western Europe
E. COMECON: promote trade in Communist Eastern Europe
2. Which of the following is a primary challenge for NATO in achieving its goals?
A. With the fall of Communism, NATO lost its sense of purpose.
B. With the rise of terrorism, NATO’s focus on economic concerns is out of step.
C. With the formation of the Warsaw Pact, NATO couldn’t attract member states.
D. With Russia’s annexation of Crimea, NATO lost legitimacy.
E. With voluntary participation by member states, NATO’s funding is limited.
3.Which of the following is the most significant change facing the European Union?
A. The European Parliament is moving from Brussels to Paris in 2020.
B. The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union in 2019.
C. Belgium is leaving the European Union in 2020.
D. All member countries will begin using the Euro in 2019.
E. German will become the official language of the European Union in 2021.
5 answers
1. E. COMECON: promote trade in Communist Eastern Europe
2. E. With voluntary participation by member states, NATO’s funding is limited.
3. B. The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union in 2019.