Geography
Economics
Government
Culture
Graphs/Charts
100
Based on the map below, most cities in Russia are located near the.....
A. Artic Circle
B. United States
C. Southern part of Russia
D. Indian Ocean
C. Southern part of Russia
100
Why is the Mediterranean Sea important for transportation and trade?
A. It allows access to the Pacific Ocean
B. It affects the climate of Southern Europe
C. It connects Europe, Southwest Asia, and Africa
D. Its coastal areas are rocky and uneven
C. It connects Europe, Southwest Asia, and Africa
100
Based on the chart, which of the countries has a form of unlimited government?
A. China
B. Germany
C. Sweden
J. United States
A. China
100
Which holiday does this excerpt describe?
A. Diwali
B. Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
C. Rosh Hashanah
D. Easter
B. Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
100
These are all…
A. Cultural Changes
B. Problems that the country faces
C. Ways people have used the government
D. Ways people have adapted to the environment
D. Ways people have adapted to the environment
200
The Ring of Fire is a U shaped figure located mainly around the pacific plate. What occurs around this plate?
A. earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur within this zone
B. There is a sink hole there that drains the ocean
C. The pressure of the plates fracture Earth's crust into tiny pieces
D. Nothing happens here
A. earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur within this zone
200
Which conclusion about economic development is supported by the graph?
A. The economy of Mexico was stronger than the economy of India
B. The value of U.S. goods and services was more than double that of China
C. Australia exported more goods and services than the United Kingdom
D. Brazil and the United Kingdom produced an equal amount of goods and services
B. The value of U.S. goods and services was more than double that of China
200
Which phrase from the excerpt helps the reader identify a constitutional government as an example of government with rule by many?
A. form of limited government
B. set by written laws
C. expected to govern within the limits
D. people elect leaders
D. people elect leaders
200
The picture above shows an American brand (Coca Cola) in many different languages. Although Coca Cola is an iconic American company, it has spread around the world. Which of the following aspects of culture best explains this?
A. Nationalism
B. Cultural creativity
C. Traditionalism
D. Cultural diffusion
D. Cultural diffusion
200
Based on the excerpt above, why do people in Canada settle typically within 200 miles of the United States border?
A. Ethnic groups compete for lands and food
B. Due to the harsh climate
C. Due to lively neighborhoods in cities
D. To be close to The United States
B. Due to the harsh climate
300
What purpose could the Great Wall of China served?
A. To create a multicultural society
B. To promote the Chinese transportation
C. Enabled China to control its northern territory
D. Enabled the Qin Dynasty to take control
C. Enabled China to control its northern territory
300
Scarcity of freshwater continues to be a challenge in Southwest Asia. Why is desalination, the process of making saltwater into freshwater, not used in Southwest Asia?
A. It is a cultural decision
B. It does not work
C. It challenges people's religious beliefs
D. It is expensive and an unsustainable expense
D. It is expensive and an unsustainable expense
300
Based on the information in the chart, which of the following is a responsibility of a U.S. Citizen?
A. Paying taxes
B. Attending college
C. Freedom to post a facebook post about their political opinion
D. Serving on a jury when summoned
B. Attending college
300
Which additional elements of culture should NOT be included in the list?
A. Imports and Exports
B. Dances and Songs
C. Language and Religion
D. Greetings and Manners
A. Imports and Exports
300
The table below describes the ethnic groups and rural and urban populations in North America. Use the chart below to answer the following question.
Which of the following countries has a majority of people living in URBAN areas?
A. Greenland
B. Canada
C. Mexico
D. The United States
B. Canada
400
Based on the excerpt, how have most humans modified their environment in the southern area of Central Africa?
a. By reducing the danger from rainforest animals
b. By obtaining timber to build homes
c. By creating areas for new villages
d. By slash-burning more land for farming
d. By slash-burning more land for farming
400
Based on the excerpt, what are the benefits of a free enterprise economy?
A. government regulation, business taxes, and available land
B. private property, economic freedom, profit, and competition
C. free capital, government agencies, and sales taxes
D. military defense, social controls, education and factories
B. private property, economic freedom, profit, and competition
400
Based on the information in the chart, which of the following conclusions is accurate?
A. A limited form of government allows the citizens to have a "say" in the government
B. A limited government allows rulers to make decisions for the country without say from the citizens
C. An unlimited government holds regular free and fair elections
D. A dictatorship best fits with a limited form of government
A. A limited form of government allows the citizens to have a "say" in the government
400
Which statement describes the experience of people living in Canada?
A. People live only in small towns and villages throughout the country
B. Canada's government and laws are modeled on Germany's
C. People of native, French, and English heritage and recent immigrants form a multicultural society
D. Canada's economy has suffered because of its climate
C. People of native, French, and English heritage and recent immigrants form a multicultural society
400
What bodies of water is shared between The United States and Canada?
A. Atlantic Ocean
B. Gulf of Mexico
C. The Great Lakes
D. Mississippi River
C. The Great Lakes
500
The capital of Greece is located closest to which set of coordinates?
A.(38̊ N, 24̊ E)
B.(24̊ E, 38̊ S)
C.(57̊ S, 110̊ W)
D.(35̊ N, 25̊ E)
A.(38̊ N, 24̊ E)
500
Based on the data in the table, which of the following best describes the level of economic development in Europe?
A. The standard of living is very low in most European countries
B. Economic development in European countries has surpassed that of any other region
C. Europe is characterized by varying levels of economic development
D. Most European economies can be described as less developed
C. Europe is characterized by varying levels of economic development
500
A. The Republic of China (Taiwan) is located on an island
B. The Republic of China (Taiwan) made democratic reforms
C. The People's Republic of China has more people to govern
D. The People's Republic of China has a limited government
B. The Republic of China (Taiwan) made democratic reforms
500
What is the name of the Hindu holiday that celebrates the festival of lights?
A. Diwali
B. Hajj
C. Rosh Hashanah
D. Easter
A. Diwali
500
What conclusion can you make based on the map below about the colonization of European countries into Africa?
A. All of the countries are independent countries run by the people
B. The countries are controlled by a dictatorships
C. France exerted a strong presence in colonial North Africa
D. Spain showed no interest in colonizing North Africa
C. France exerted a strong presence in colonial North Africa