Unit 1 & Unit 2
***DOUBLE POINTS****
What might a geographer identify on a physical map
Mountains, Oceans, Deserts
In the Amazon Rainforest deforestation is occurring in order to establish ________
A.new factories to process farm products
B. large-scale farms and highways for shipping
C.temples or pyramids for worship
B. large-scale farms and highways for shipping
What resources does SWANNA have a lot of and what resources does SWANA not have a lot of?
Oil and Water
Who took Africa's resources
Europeans
Which adaptation would be encouraged for people living in Australia and New Zealand to help reduce skin cancer rates?
In many limited governments, the individual rights of the people are detailed in a —
Constitution
Enslaved Africans that were brought for work in the Americas as a result of the Atlantic Slave Trade contributed to the diffusion of many new popular forms of –
A.architecture.
B advanced weaponry.
C dance, foods, and music.
D scientific innovations.
C dance, foods, and music.
After the breakup of the Soviet Union the government of Russia was trying to move from an unlimited government to a what?
What is the main religion of India
Hinduism
Name this Country
Australia
In command economies the economic decisions about what should be produced are made by —
The Government
Historically, how did artwork, such as the stained glass example, help to maintain the traditions of the
Christian Church in Europe?
A.Artists acted as spokesmen for the Christian Church.
B. An illiterate population learned about biblical stories.
C. Jobs were created for craftsmen working for the Church.
D . Money was raised by charging groups to see the artwork.
B. An illiterate population learned about biblical stories.
Why did the Soviet Union fall? Give both reasons
They were spending more money on the military than the people.
Countries that were previously independent wanted to be independent again.
Nelson Mandala and Desmond Tutu fought against what
Apartheid
How do both North Korea and China regulate society? What do they do to control the people
Censor free speech/ block the internet
Double points
Why is Yom Kippur an important observance in Judaism?
It is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness.
DOUBLE POINTS
Europe has long been the seat of many instances of conflict and cooperation between and among cultures. Which of the following is the most current example of cooperation?
A. Axis powers
B. Cold War
C. Warsaw Pact
D. European Union
D. European Union
What helped the Arab spring revolution be so successful
Social Media
BONUS POINTS
What is the a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain
Monsoon
What accounts for most of the Cultural diffusion to East Asia throughout history?
Trade
Which factor do geographers consider when dividing the world into distinctive culture regions?
Religion
Plant Domestication Terraced Farming Architecture (Machu Picchu) Quipi-couting, record keeping Zero, decimal
Gold and Silver-smithing, sculpture
A. The above accomplishments were not enough for the Incans to survive in the harsh Andes Mountains.
B. The Aztecs were more advanced in some ways than the Spanish.
C. The Mayans made many contributions, such as the 365 day calendar.
D. The Incans had created a highly developed society.
D. The Incans had created a highly developed society.
What two groups of people were fighting over land in Southwest Asia and North Africa
Israeli and Palestinian conflict (Arab and Jews)
What is the belief that you are reborn after you die?
Reincarnation
Bonus Question Double points!
Successful trade in Japanese electronics has resulted in the diffusion of what popular recreational activity?
Video Games