Econ & Gov
The decision-making process is often more efficient in a centralized state.
True
Where is the Nile's origin?
Lake Victoria and laka Tana
3 major world religions began in Southwest Asia. These are
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
What is the nickname of the Tibetan Plateau
The Roof of the World
Name 3 subregions of the Pacific
Melanesia
Micronesia
Polynesia
A theocracy is a type of government in which _______ leaders are in charge
Religious
What was the central purpose of South Africa’s apartheid policy?
conflict resolution
division of labor
racial segregation
sustainable development
racial segregation
The Anatolia Plateau lies in which Central Asian Country?
Turkie
The name and location of the world’s largest delta
Ganges delta, India
Which item was not used by ancient Polynesian navigators?
a. Sunset
b. Star compass
c. Spyglass
d. Flight patterns of birds
Spyglass
Formation of government was to ensure checks and balances. What are checks and balances?
Setting boundaries on and the prevention of too much power
Yoruba dialects belong to_________
consumer group.
linguistic group.
nomadic group.
occupation group.
linguistic group
Capital city of 3 empires:
Name the nations, and the name of the city.
(same location)
Greeks – Byzantium
Romans – Constantinople
Ottoman Turks – Istanbul
Identify and explain at least 2 benefits of globalization. Who, specifically, benefits?
increased market access and lower consumer costs
What was invented in the Australian Penal colony that we use for exercise these days
Treadmil
The rule by one hereditary person is called a
Monarchy
Which 2 counties of Africa were never colonized?
Liberia and Ethiopia
Name all the Stan countries
What does a country’s rate of natural increase indicate?
how many babies are born there each year
What resource is in scarcity in atol
potable water
Governments are formed as a result of...
Beliefs and values
Name 5 countries located in the Sahel
Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Nigeria
What event took place in Central Asia from 1960 to 2014, and what were the consequences?
The disappearance of the Aral Sea, which led to environmental degradation and economic disaster.
Name the factors of India's comparative advantage
English speakers, educated forse, low wages, time zone
Name Australian deserts
Great Victoria, Sandy, Simpson