32 i STEP 2. Determine Your Test Readiness
gender equality, patriarchal societies persist in
many world cultures. Some products, such as
U.S. toys and popular restaurant selections,
have been modifi ed to become more attrac-
tive to other cultures (A). Traditional religions
such as Shinto and Islamic fundamentalism are
becoming more attractive, especially to young
people (B). Critics of globalization assert that
its rapid economic development has destroyed
the environment (D).
- A Japan adopted a constitution modeled on
that of the United States; India is a parlia-
mentary democracy. Only India was divided
by secessionist movements (D). Only Japan
enjoyed economic prosperity (B). Only India
was affected by the Green Revolution (C).
- D Both Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa
had expected to prosper economically after
independence; the expected prosperity did not
materialize. Latin America especially continued
to observe a social hierarchy with a vast gap
between rich and poor (A). Sub-Saharan Africa
experienced intense ethnic rivalries within
its new states (B). Both regions experienced
numerous political coups and changes in gov-
ernment (C).