The World Bank Was Established in 1944 to ________________

question 12

Multiple Choice

The World Bank was established in 1944 to ________________

• A)fund economic development such as dams and irrigation projects in the poorest countries
• B)help weak governments by loaning money to heads of state for military infrastructure
• C)fund international projects for developed nations, including dams on international rivers, multinational irrigation projects, and the spraying of herbicides and insecticides
• D)fund international environmental studies of issues such as pollution and global warming
• E)provide ease of banking for multinational corporations

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Definitions:

Latin

A classical language originally spoken in the Roman Republic and Empire, which has profoundly influenced many modern languages and remains a subject of academic study.

Santa Sabina

An early Christian church in Rome known for its architectural significance and well-preserved classical form.

Aula Palatina

An ancient Roman basilica in Trier, Germany, known for its large size and significant historical and architectural value.

Mausoleum

A monumental tomb. The name derives from the mid-fourth-century BCE tomb of Mausolos at Halikarnassos, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.