Which has contributed most to the success of Singapore's economy?
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The country has a role as a leader in the financial services.
The country controls the production of semiconductors.
The country focuses on trading agricultural-based products only.
The country has a high number of low-skilled jobs.
The country has a role as a leader in the financial services.
Use the timeline to determine which of the following statements is true.
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European nations managed to regain power over their colonies in Southeast Asia after World War II.
Following World War II, many countries in Southeast Asia gained independence.
The Vietnam War involved nearly every country in Southeast Asia.
Singapore fought a long war with Malaysia to win independence.
Other:
Following World War II, many countries in Southeast Asia gained independence.
Which hazards does climate change pose for Southeast Asia?
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more severe winter weather
rising sea levels and more intense typhoons
increased tectonic activity and volcanic eruptions
overcrowding in coastal cities
rising sea levels and more intense typhoons
Where would you expect to find the most populous cities in Southeast Asia?
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in interior highlands
near wetlands and rain forests
on deserts and plateaus
along coastal regions
along coastal regions
Which two groups fought for control of China throughout the early twentieth century?
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Boxers and Taipings
Nationalists and Communists
Blues and Greys
Democrats and Republicans
Nationalists and Communists
Which period in Japanese history led to its rise as an industrial and imperial power?
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Edo Period
Tokugawa Period
Meiji Restoration
Kenmu Restoration
Which would be most likely to happen in a country run by a military regime?
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The military would hold elections but can overrule decisions made by the elected leaders.
The military would try to implement an absolute monarchy with military personnel and their family in power.
The regime would be responsible for both creating and enforcing laws that protect basic rights.
The president would direct the military and rely on it to maintain peace.
The military would try to implement an absolute monarchy with military personnel and their family in power.
Which country/region was not occupied by Japan during World War II?
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China
Philippines
French Indo-China
India
India
Use the image to answer the question.
Which problem does Japan seek to address with solutions like the one shown of robots providing customer service?
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aging population and shrinking workforce
low industrial production and growth
lack of infrastructure and government services
overcrowding in urban areas