53. Which statement describes India? A.Projected to become a leading world economic power, it provides information technology and software services to other countries. B.Moving from underdeveloped nation to developing nation, it provides agricultural products to all of Southeast Asia. C.Once a developing nation, it is now an urbanized country with an economy based on oil. D.Formerly part of the Soviet Union, it is now an independent, industrialized nation governed by a Maharajah. 54. Which statement describes China? A.has turned to capitalism and democracy for an infusion of resources and foreign aid B.has agreed to provide leadership for economic development in Southeast Asia, where developing nations need support C.has experienced significant industrial growth due to decentralization of economic control and increased foreign investment D.has become a source of inspiration to the world for rejecting communism and emphasizing human rights 55. One indicator of a developing nation, in contrast to a developed nation, is widespread poverty. Reasons for poverty in a nation include all the following except __________. A.high national debt B.high literacy rate C.trade barriers D.lack of foreign assistance 56. What is the best explanation for why international relief agencies would speak to officials in Kenya concerning an ongoing drought in neighboring Somalia? A.Kenya could expect large numbers of people to enter Kenya in order to avoid famine. B.Somali leaders could be planning to invade Kenya to add additional farmland to their nation. C.With the threat of famine, Somalia’s government could fall and be replaced by communism. D.Kenya would be obligated under international law to provide humanitarian relief to Somalia. 57. In a city experiencing rapid urbanization, which of the following organizations would be least likely to need additional workers? A.Highway Department B.Bureau of Public Housing C.Office of Agricultural Zoning D.Police Department 58. Which group of people has had the biggest impact on globalization? A.entrepreneurs and educators B.manufacturers and journalists C.inventors and artists D.legislators and information technology specialists 59. Who might not welcome globalization? A.a business owner looking to expand into new markets B.leaders in a communist nation with a command economy C.educators interested in providing intellectual experiences for their students D.bankers and financial consultants looking for profits from investments