Ethnic conflict is least intense in
a. Africa.
b. Asia.
c. Latin America.
d. The Middle East.
Question -2-Dependency theory differs from modernization theory
a. by placing less stress on economic variables.
b. by placing more stress on international economic factors.
c. by placing more emphasis on the importance of democracy.
d. by stressing the need for international aid to developing countries.
Question -3-Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of political underdevelopment?
a. High government legitimacy
b. Incapacity to govern
c. Political instability
d. Absence of democracy
Question -4-Which of the following statements about the resource curse (an abundance of natural resources) is true?
a. The discovery of significant petroleum resources is particularly likely to create authoritarian government and a troubled economy.
b. An abundance of natural resources (such as diamonds, precious metals or petroleum) tends to produce greater government corruption in developing nations.
c. Countries that are rich in natural resources tend to spend a higher percentage of their government budgets on education.
d. In the developing world, the discovery of valuable natural resources normally leads to more rapid economic growth.
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