Question
Chapter 30 Mastery Test A, continued
Part C Directions Write the answers to these questions. Use complete sentences.
16. Why have many people in Africa starved?
17. What happened in Iran in November 1979?
18. Why did the attack on the World Trade Center lead to an attack on Iraq?
19. How does Japan's government help the country's economy?
20. How does poverty aflect people in Latin America?
Answer
16. Many people in Africa have starved due to a combination of factors such as drought, famine, political instability, and economic challenges.
17. In November 1979, Iranian militants seized the U.S. embassy in Tehran and held 52 American hostages for 444 days.
18. The attack on the World Trade Center was linked to terrorism, and the U.S. government believed that Iraq was supporting terrorist groups. Therefore, the U.S. government launched an attack on Iraq to eliminate the perceived threat.
19. Japan's government helps the country's economy through various measures such as investing in infrastructure, promoting exports, and implementing monetary policies to control inflation and stimulate growth.
20. Poverty affects people in Latin America in various ways, including limited access to education, healthcare, and basic necessities such as food and clean water. It also contributes to social inequality, crime, and political instability in the region.