Russia & Central Asia
Southwest Asia & Middle East
Sub-Saharan Africa
India & South Asia
East Asia & China
Australia & Oceania
100
Where was this image likely taken and how does the character of this place reveal its location?
A This is likely in eastern Siberia because of the wide-open, grassy fields
B This is likely Central Asia because of the long history of nomadic life in the area
C This is likely in the Caucasus because the region has a long history of breeding horses
D This is likely western Russia because the environment lacks resources for stone or wood 
buildings
B This is likely Central Asia because of the long history of nomadic life in the area
100
The creation of the organization described in this excerpt has affected Southwest Asia by-
A Encouraging revolutionaries in the region to overthrow dictators
B Calling for embargos that have decreased oil exports in the region
C Increasing conflict in the region as nations battle over setting oil prices
D Strengthening the global influence of the oil producing nations of the region
D Strengthening the global influence of the oil producing nations of the region
100
How does a history of colonization in Sub-Saharan Africa influence sustainable economic development in the region today?
A Sub-Saharan Africa has become a source of cheap labor for outsourcing
B Exporting Agricultural products became characteristic of economies in Sub-Saharan Africa
C Economies based on the exploitation of raw materials were established in Sub-Saharan Africa
D Industrial technologies and infrastructure were introduced in Sub-Saharan Africa creating strong growth
C Economies based on the exploitation of raw materials were established in Sub-Saharan Africa
100
The physical process shown in the map would most likely result in--
A A La Nina causing drought in the summer and flooding in the winter
B Typhoons that cause deforestation in both the summer and winter months
C Tsunamis that cause property damage in the summer, but not during the winter
D A wide variation of monsoon like rains in the summer and warm, dry temperatures in the winter
D A wide variation of monsoon like rains in the summer and warm, dry temperatures in the winter
100
The political cartoon above is most likely commentary on which of the following economic practices:
A Global Trade Deficit
B Outsourcing
C Technology Exchange
D Construction Materials Trading
B Outsourcing
100
Which economic activities common in Oceania depend on sustainable management of the environment?
A Fishing and forestry industries
B Ships and airplane construction
C Manufacturing and sales of furniture
D Operation of diamond and gold mines
A Fishing and forestry industries
200
One of the most distinctive cultural traits of central Asia includes
A Hunting Rituals
B Gender Equality
C Islamic Traditions
D Speaking Russian
D Speaking Russian
200
Many societies in Southwest Asia have adapted to the scarcity of water in this region by
A Constructing levees and canals
B Building desalination facilities
C Creating policies to fine individuals who waste water
D Converting dams to produce water rather than electricity
B Building desalination facilities
200
Based on the information from the excerpt, population growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is likely to-
A Reach negative growth rates
B Rise most significantly in the cities
C Continue to rise well into the future
D Decline considerably in the coming years
D Decline considerably in the coming years
200
Which technological changes contributed most to the development reported in this headline?
A Creation of faster modes of transportation
B Increased online educational opportunities
C Expanded communication with the Internet
D Invention of computer language translators
C Expanded communication with the Internet
200
The changes described in this excerpt took place in China as a result of--
A An adherence to environmentally sustainable practices
B Declining consumer demand for luxury household items
C The adoption of certain free-enterprise principles
D A transition to a new political system
C The adoption of certain free-enterprise principles
200
44 Large segments of the population of Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands meet their basic economic needs by —
A providing services to tourists
B practicing subsistence farming
C producing small commercial crops
D creating commercial fishing companies
B practicing subsistence farming
300
Which factor accounts for the language patterns evident in Central Asia?
A Diffusion along historic trade routes
B Former Russian control of the region
C Introduction of Internet Technologies
D Adoption of Islam as the official religion
B Former Russian control of the region
300
Islam originated in Saudi Arabia in the 7th century in the city of Mecca. Which major Islamic religious practice reflects the importance of Mecca?
A Muslims pray facing Mecca and make a pilgrimage to Mecca
B Once in a lifetime a Muslim must celebrate Ramadan in Mecca
C Mecca is home to the famous Muslim shrine, the Dome of the Rock Mosque
D Islamic law requires Muslims to help feed and clothe the poor in Mecca
A Muslims pray facing Mecca and make a pilgrimage to Mecca
300
Which factor most impacts how many children a woman has (size of families) in Sub-Saharan Africa?
A Infant Mortality Rate
B Access to Education
C Access to shelter
D Life Expectancy
A Infant Mortality Rate
300
Which statement accurately describes monsoons in India?
A Monsoons bring heavy rainfall in all seasons in India
B Monsoons only affect the coastal regions of the Indian subcontinent
C Winter monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while summer monsoons are fairly dry
D Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while winter monsoons bring dry weather
D Summer monsoons bring heavy rainfall, while winter monsoons bring dry weather
300
Which factor has contributed most to the trend in urbanization in South Korea?
A The nation is becoming increasingly industrialized
B The nation is using far less farmland today than in the past
C The cities have products unavailable to those in the countryside
D The nation is exhausting much of the raw materials it can produce
A The nation is becoming increasingly industrialized
300
Early European settlers in New Zealand took advantage of the mild climate by introducing which economic activity to the region?
A Wind farming
B Sheep ranching
C Sugar cultivation
D Solar power production
B Sheep ranching
400
What explains the cultural differences between Western and Eastern Russia?
A Proximity to Europe
B Lack of population in eastern Russia
C Large native populations in central and eastern Russia
D No access to trade by those in eastern Russia
A Proximity to Europe
400
Which cultural characteristics are distinctive to the region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?
A The region is dominated by nomadic groups such as the Bedouin Arabs and Turks
B The region is characterized by theocratic governments that have adopted socialism
C The region has historically been isolated from contact with other cultural groups
D The region is home to a variety of languages including Turkish, Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew
D The region is home to a variety of languages including Turkish, Arabic, Persian, and Hebrew
400
Which of the following statements explains the trends from this population pyramid of Sub-Saharan Africa?
A Most of the population of Sub-Saharan Africa is 50 and older
B There are more women than men in Sub-Saharan Africa
C Most of the population of Sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 15
D Sub-Saharan Africa has a significant population of agricultural workers
C Most of the population of Sub-Saharan Africa is under the age of 15
400
After British leaders ended colonial rule of India, Indian leaders consolidated their authority over the subcontinent by--
A Ratifying a constitution
B Expelling Sikhs from the region
C Making English the official language
D Opening diplomatic relations with Russia
A Ratifying a constitution
400
Which title would be most appropriate for the article excerpted above?
A The Diffusion of Cultural Food Practices
B The Convergence of Natural Resources
C The Globalization of Service Industries
D The Growth of Food-Service Monopolies
A The Diffusion of Cultural Food Practices
400
Which geographic factor contributes MOST to the physical development of Pacific islands in Oceania?
A erosion
B typhoons
C volcanism
D weathering
C volcanism
500
What explains the cultural differences between Western and Eastern Russia?
A Proximity to Europe
B Lack of a population in eastern Russia
C Large native populations in central and eastern Russia
D No access to trade by those in eastern Russia
A Proximity to Europe
500
Which of the following best describes how oil has changed the countries in the Middle East?
A Oil has made all the residents of these countries very rich
B Oil has helped modernize these countries and given them political clout
C Oil has brought their economies to the highest level of development
D Oil has been responsible for the growth of the Taliban
B Oil has helped modernize these countries and given them political clout
500
The frequent changes in the political organization of Africa from the early sixteenth century to the late nineteenth century reflected--
A Attempts by European countries to establish colonies and gain control of certain regions
B An economic shift away from primarily agrarian activities toward primarily industrial ones
C The replacement of European trading partners with Asian ones
D Efforts by territories to unite against potential colonizers
A Attempts by European countries to establish colonies and gain control of certain regions
500
Based on the news headline, what is one way that monsoons affect India?
A Strong monsoon winds rapidly spread seeds across farmers’ fields and pastures
B Rains that are produced by monsoons promote sustainable economic development
C Monsoons bring rains that cause widespread destruction to property from flooding
D Tsunamis that accompany the monsoons are responsible for many deaths each year
B Rains that are produced by monsoons promote sustainable economic development
500
Which process is illustrated by the map?
A Cultural encounter caused by the Columbian Exchange
B The movement of goods along the Silk Road
C Cultural diffusion of religion
D Cultural divergence caused by migration
C Cultural diffusion of religion
500
Which of the following will Australia and New Zealand probably do for trading partners, given
their geographical location in the Pacific region?
A They will give each other exclusive trading rights in each country.
B They will add tariffs to imports from European countries.
C They will seek membership in the European Union.
D They will strengthen ties with Asia and the United States.
D They will strengthen ties with Asia and the United States.