Unit 1
Most energy in the world still comes from...
Fossil Fuels / Oil
Human art, traditions, history, language, and expression are all part of…
Culture
An area where traffic is restricted by congestion or blockage is called a…?
Chokepoint
Which system of government involves government control of politics, police, and the economy?
Communism
These are the factors that influence immigration in a country.
All natural resources are either ___________ or ______________
Renewable or Nonrenewable
Colonialism can best be defined as....
The practise of taking control of another country, occupying it, and exploiting it economically
Why is infectious disease such a problem in Africa?
What is the difference between Legalism and Confucianism?
Legalism believes humans should be treated harshly, Confucianism believes
that humans are good and elders should be respected
What are two things Latin American cultures today have in common?
How do you best describe climate?
Average weather over many years.
This massive, dry region acts as a barrier between northern Africa and the rest of the continent.
Why are NGOs (non-governmental organizations) so effective on issues like disease?
They can focus on one task unlike governments.
Why are the Himalayan Mountains so important to South Asia?
They form a strong, natural boundary and supply water for rivers
This regions extends from the southern border of the USA to the tip of South America
Latin America
Why is there little or no change in the seasons along the equator?
Sun strikes more evenly along the equator all year.
What is an example of corruption we saw in Africa?
Public officials receive bribes so companies don’t need to pay taxes.
This scientific advance has saved more human lives than any other discovery.
Vaccines
Suppressing or forbidding any books, films, news or other items for political reasons is known as…
Censorship
Which factors helped the Spanish to defeat the vast Native American empires?
Disease and Advanced Weapons
How are resources distributed all over the world?
What is Apartheid?
Legal segregation
Jerusalem is an extremely important city because…?
Home to three religious groups
Christian, Jewish, Islamic
Why does South and East Asia have such a high population?
Warm climate, access to water, rice growing, and stable government
What does the Veto Power of the Security Council mean?
It allows some countries to stop any law or resolution they don’t like