Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:ss.912.w.8.6>What was the primary reason why the United States offered to send aid to Israel during the Yom Kippur War?

[removed] The Egyptian air force bombed Israel relentlessly.

[removed] They feared a growing Soviet influence in the region.

[removed] Too many Americans were losing their lives in Israel.

[removed] The U.S. needed to maintain economic influence in the region.

 

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Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:ss.912.w.8.6>Use this image to answer the question:

Public Domain

This emblem shows a Jewish star inside a shape that combines a fortress and a shield. Which of the following did this emblem most likely represent?

[removed] Jewish diaspora

[removed] Jewish assimilation

[removed] Zionism

[removed] atheism

 

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Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:ss.912.w.8.6>Read this quote from the Balfour Declaration of 1917, then answer the question:

“His Majesty’s Government view with favour the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of the object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious’ rights of existing non-Jewish communities in Palestine, or the rights and political status enjoyed by Jews in any other country.”—excerpt from the Balfour Declaration, 1917
Public Domain

What does this excerpt from the Balfour Declaration argue for?

[removed] a disregard for the rights of Palestinians

[removed] protecting Jews from the Palestinians

[removed] the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine

[removed] granting citizenship rights to Palestinians

 

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Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

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© 2012 The Associated Press

The town in this photograph is named Duvallerville. It was founded by the Haitian President Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier. What does this image say about Duvalier’s approach toward governing?

[removed] He wanted to modernize Haiti.

[removed] He focused on improving Haiti’s infrastructure.

[removed] He did not focus on human welfare programs.

[removed] He did not approve of poorly planned projects.

 

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Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:ss.912.w.8.8>Read this quote from Fidel Castro, then answer the question:

Marxism taught me what society was. I was like a blindfolded man in a forest, who doesn’t even know where north or south is. If you don’t eventually come to truly understand the history of the class struggle, or at least have a clear idea that society is divided between the rich and the poor, and that some people subjugate and exploit other people, you’re lost in a forest, not knowing anything.—Fidel Castro, 2009

Fidel Castro, long-time leader of Cuba, made the above statement during an interview in 2009. The statement is in response to a question about what influenced him to become a Cuban nationalist. Which of the following can be inferred from this statement?

[removed] Geopolitics is important to a people’s well-being.

[removed] A revolution should arise out of a people’s history.

[removed] Society’s rich should not exploit the poor.

[removed] Nonviolence should be used to achieve class equality.

 

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Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:ss.912.w.8.8>Jawaharlal Nehru would be considered

[removed] an activist Indian leader

[removed] a violent dictator in India

[removed] one who compromised with imperial powers

[removed] one who opposed democratic reforms

 

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Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:ss.912.w.9.4>Use this image to answer the question:

© 2012 The Associated Press

This photograph was taken in Rafah in Palestinian territory in 2009. What does the photo reveal about violence in the region?

[removed] Entire families are engaged in violent acts of violence.

[removed] Children are in harm’s way due to acts of violence.

[removed] Militants cannot operate out of destroyed buildings.

[removed] It has not disrupted the lives of civilians.

 

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Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:ss.912.w.9.4>Read this quote from Yasser Arafat, then answer the question:

“Palestine is the cement that holds the Arab world together, or it is the explosive that blows it apart.”—Yasser Arafat

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat made the above statement during an interview with Time Magazine (November 11, 1974). Based on this quote, which of the following statements would Arafat also agree with?

[removed] If Palestinian peace is not achieved, all Middle East nations will descend into chaos and violence.

[removed] All the nations of the Middle East look to Palestine and its leaders for guidance in how to cooperate peacefully.

[removed] It is the Palestinians themselves, not the Israelis, who must find the path to peace in the Middle East.

[removed] Most Middle Eastern nations have too many internal problems to concern themselves with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

 

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Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

<object:standard:ss.912.w.9.4>The desired outcome for Basque nationalists in Spain is

[removed] limited local autonomy

[removed] complete independence

[removed] the removal of Spanish troops

[removed] a cease-fire with Spain

 

Managers conduct SWOT analyses to determine the Strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats to a particular aspect of business. For this discussion, post a synopsis of your SWOT analysis on the product mix. Analyze the impact the current product mix has on your small country store.

Additionally, examine the product mixes of local businesses. Discuss why you think a big box chain like Menards introduced a food and candy aisle or discuss another retail store in your area that has introduced unrelated items to boost their business.

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Assignment Overview

Examine the structure and activities in your organization and identify two projects or events that required an investment. One should be a ‘current project’ and the other long-term investment project.

For each project or event, identify the preferable source of funding. You may not have access to the actual source of funding so limit your paper to the source YOU feel is most appropriate. Then explain why you feel that source is most appropriate.

This is a Signature Assignment for FIN301 Module 5 SLP.

There are 2 specific learning outcomes: 1) apply business theories, models, and concepts to guide analysis of problems and situations and 2) utilize data driven analysis in making business decisions.

In this SLP assignment for Module 5 our emphasis will be on understanding the preferable source of funding. You will be summarizing all of what you learned the in the Cases, SLPs and TDs.

The grading rubric below has been developed to measure student success in meeting the FIN301 Module 5 SLP expectations related to applying your knowledge of the source of funding on making business decisions.

	Assignment Expectation	Weak	Marginal	Adequate	Strong
Organization	Demonstrates the ability to explain content logically, concisely, and in an appropriate manner to understanding of the source of funding.	There is no logical sequence of information. Wording is rambling and unfocused.	Paper does not follow a logical sequence.	Paper follows a logical sequence. There are some minor problems with sub-classification and/or results are not clear.	Paper follows a logical sequence with a correct computation and results. Each activity relates to others in a carefully organized framework.
	Demonstrates the ability to support a central point or viewpoint throughout the paper.	Insufficient elaboration and/or support (e.g., computation, each source) in the paper.	Limited elaboration and/or support in the paper.	Support with some specific details and elaboration in the paper.	Support through both specific details and elaboration apparent in the paper.
Content	Demonstrates the ability to analyze the source of funding and compare equity with debt.	The purpose is not identified, is unclear, or inappropriate in the paper.	Purpose is occasionally unclear in the paper.	Clear purpose, but not consistently sustained throughout the paper.	Clear purpose sustained throughout the paper.
	Demonstrates the ability to gather and sort financial information and data on a particular investment activity.	Does not have a grasp of information and appropriate data. Topic is poorly created. Supporting explanations are absent or vague. Trite ideas and/or unclear wording reflect a lack of understanding of topic.	Seems uncomfortable with information and data. Topic is evident but with little or no elaboration.	Seems comfortable with the financial information and data. Topic is evident with some supporting details.	Demonstrates full knowledge of the topic with explanation and elaboration. The topic is well developed, effectively supported, and appropriate for the assignment. Critical thinking is clearly and creatively expressed. Data choices are well thought out.
Delivery	Demonstrates the ability to use appropriate word choice and grammar in the paper.	There are many sentences with grammatical errors. Some sentences are incomplete/halting, and/or vocabulary is somewhat limited or inappropriate.	There are a few sentences that are complete and grammatical. Word choice is not always appropriate for presentation.	Sentences are generally complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily. With a few exceptions, words are chosen for their precise meaning.	All sentences are complete and grammatical, and they flow together easily. Words are chosen for their precise meaning. Word choice illustrates grasp of content and enhances explanation.
	Demonstrates the ability to make an effective explanation outline that is free from bias.	Words chosen for an explanation are inappropriate and exhibits bias. Some readers may be confused.	Words chosen for the paper are free from bias with one or two minor exceptions.	Words have no apparent bias. There is some inappropriate explanation.	Words and explanation are completely free from bias.

SLP Assignment Expectations

• Identify two projects or events that required an investment.
• Identify the preferable source of funding and explain why you feel that source is most appropriate.
• Write 2-4 pages, showing computations and discussing the results.
• List supporting references and cite sources.
• Use appropriate writing style (organization, grammar, & spelling – see Writing Guidelines).