What is a democracy? Name 3 characteristics of a democracy.
Citizens or people rule the gov't. Freedom (speech), free and fair elections (voting), equality, human rights
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The founder/prophet for the religion of Christianity is?
Jesus
100
What is the definition of Explain? Use it in a sentence.
Explain is to make clear or more understandable; to make clear in detail/support
200
What is GDP per capita? And what is the average GDP per capita for the US?
YOUR (person) worth per year; About 25,000 to 35,000 per year
200
Name two countries with a democracy.
A few possible answers are the U.S., India, United Kingdom (parliamentary democracy)-Majority of European countries, Canada
200
What is the main difference between Christianity and Judaism?
In Judaism, they do not believe Jesus is their savior.
200
What is the definition of Significance? Use it in a sentence.
Refers to something of importance and meaning.
300
What are two countries with a high standard of living?
A few possible answers are the U.S., Canada, countries in Europe, Australia, Japan
300
What is a monarchy? What are two examples of a monarch? Name one country in East Asia that is still under a monarchy.
A monarchy is a gov't ruled by a monarch (one person-King, Queen, Emperor) Japan is under a constitutional monarchy.
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Name two religions that are monotheistic and one that is polytheistic.
Christianity, Islam, Judaism; Buddhism, Hinduism
300
What is the definition of Example? Use it in a sentence.
Used to illustrate or describe something; used to show the character of the whole; a pattern or model used to show something
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What is standard of living and how is it measured?
Standard of living is the level or degree of comfort and wealth available to a person or community. It can be measured by level of education, housing, health/nutrition, and wealth or income.
400
What is a dictatorship? Name two countries under a dictatorship.
A dictatorship is a gov't ruled by a dictator (one person). A few possible answers include North Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Cuba, Swaziland
400
What country in East Asia has an indigenous (native) religion? Name the religion and why this country has predominanly ONE religion.
Japan; Shinto; Japan is a homogenous country
400
What is the definition of Describe? Use it in a sentence.
To tell or depict in written or spoken word; to give great detail about something/someone; to represent by a figure or picture
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What does OPEC stand for? Name two countries involved with OPEC.
(Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) A few possible answers are Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Algeria, U.A.E., Nigeria
500
What is Communism? Name a former Communist state and it's ruler from East Asia.
Communism is a gov't in which all public property is owned by the gov't. China is a former Communist state under Mao Zedong.
500
What are two things that the religions of Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?
Possible answers are the beliefs of reincarnation, karma, and nirvana. They are both polytheistic religions.
500
What is the definition of Identify? Use it in a sentence.
To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; to make, represent or treat as the same or identical