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Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 30

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1. In Sen’s view, what is the basic weakness of the theory that the world is currently locked in a “clash of civilizations” (see Document 30-1)?

Conflict between civilizations has been a constant feature of human history.

Such theories give too much weight to the professed principles of each civilization.

The division of the world’s peoples into “civilizations” is crude and misleading.

Such theories are self-reinforcing and lead to a hardening of divisions between civilizations.

Correct. The answer is c. Sen rejected civilizational categories, viewing them as inadequate to capture the diversity and complexity of human cultures.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Sen rejected civilizational categories, viewing them as inadequate to capture the diversity and complexity of human cultures.

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2. Which of these best characterizes Ramadan’s views on the place of Muslims in European society (see Document 30-2)?

If Muslims want to integrate into European society, they will need to adopt the principles and traditions of the majority population.

It is possible for Muslims to integrate into European society without abandoning their commitment to Islamic principles.

Efforts to integrate Muslims into European society constitute a direct attack on Islam.

European Muslims must choose between being a good Muslim or a good citizen.

Correct. The answer is b. Ramadan rejected the notion that Muslims faced a choice between faith and integration, arguing that integration need not be accompanied by the abandonment of Islamic principles.

Incorrect. The answer is b. Ramadan rejected the notion that Muslims faced a choice between faith and integration, arguing that integration need not be accompanied by the abandonment of Islamic principles.

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3. The photograph of a Greenpeace activist at the 2001 G8 Summit (see Document 30-3) suggests a link between concerns about globalization and

fears about the erosion of national sovereignty.

anti-American sentiment.

issues related to women’s rights.

unemployment.

Correct. The answer is b. As the American flag with the dollar sign suggests, many activists see the United States as the primary force behind globalization.

Incorrect. The answer is b. As the American flag with the dollar sign suggests, many activists see the United States as the primary force behind globalization.

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4. The photographer’s decision to focus on a female voter in the 2011 Tunisian election (see Document 30-4) implied a connection between

political and economic change.

the Tunisian revolution and the Iraq War.

political and social change.

the Tunisian revolution and American involvement in North Africa.

Correct. The answer is c. In the minds of many Western viewers, authoritarian Arab regimes are associated with the repression of women. From this point of view, it makes sense to assume a connection between the overthrow of such a regime and increased freedom for women.

Incorrect. The answer is c. In the minds of many Western viewers, authoritarian Arab regimes are associated with the repression of women. From this point of view, it makes sense to assume a connection between the overthrow of such a regime and increased freedom for women.