Geography
Economics/Culture
Religions
Modern Issues
Renaissance/Enlightenment
100
Which is an accurate statement about Japan’s natural resources? 1. Japan has extensively used the seas for fishing 2. large reserves of petroleum are located in the northern part of Japan 3. Japan has large fertile plains suitable for growing grain 4. large coal and iron-ore deposits are located in the mountain region
1. Japan has extensively used the seas for fishing
100
Which factor contributes most to the recurring food shortages in Africa? 1. poor distribution of agricultural products 2. extensive river systems 3. location between two major oceans 4. rainforest environment
1. poor distribution of agricultural products
100
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples of 1. architectural accomplishments that reflect religious beliefs 2. the influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered nations 3. ancient architectural monuments no longer in use 4. the influence of cultural diffusion on contemporary architecture
1. architectural accomplishments that reflect religious beliefs
100
In Mexico and India, the Green Revolution has been successful because it has 1. promoted democratic reform 2. increased agricultural productivity 3. introduced western culture and values 4. established economic equality among the people
2. increased agricultural productivity
100
Which statement reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the belief in the divine right of kings? 1. god has chosen all government rulers 2. independence is built by military might 3. a capitalist economic system is necessary for democracy 4. the power of the government is derived from the governed
4. the power of the government is derived from the governed
200
One factor that accounted for Chinese influence on traditional Japanese culture was the 1. continuous warfare between the countries 2. geographic location of the countries 3. refusal of western nations to trade with Japan 4. annexation of Japan into the Chinese Empire
2. geographic location of the countries
200
Economic development in Japan after World War II and in Communist China since the 1980’s is similar in that both nations have sought to 1. end foreign investment 2. develop their vast natural resources to achieve economic growth 3. utilize the concepts of capitalism to improve their economies 4. nationalize most major industries and restrict competition
3. utilize the concepts of capitalism to improve their economies
200
The teachings of Confucius encouraged people to 1. put their own interests first 2. reject government authority 3. believe in reincarnation 4. follow a code of moral conduct
4. follow a code of moral conduct
200
In many Latin American nations, reliance on the production of a single cash crop has led to 1. economic dependence on other nations 2. rapid repayment of foreign loans 3. a high per capita Gross National Product 4. development of a strong industrial economy
1. economic dependence on other nations
200
Which statement best describes a change that occurred during both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment? 1. feudalism became the dominant political system 2. the use of reason and logic were discouraged 3. technology and science were considered unimportant 4. a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged
4. a new questioning spirit and attitude emerged
300
Which geographic factor has contributed most to the economic growth of Japan, Egypt, and Great Britain? 1. variety of natural resources 2. reliable amount of rainfall 3. abundance of arable land 4. access to important waterways
4. access to important waterways
300
Which statement best describes how a command economy functioned in the Soviet Union? 1. The laws of supply and demand controlled the economy. 2. Trade policies mandated that imports exceed exports. 3. The success of the agricultural sector controlled the price of manufactured goods. 4. A central authority determined the type and quantity of goods to be produced
4. A central authority determined the type and quantity of goods to be produced
300
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism? 1. competition and financial success 2. maintaining the caste system and providing education for all people 3. practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires 4. self-determination and democracy
3. practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
300
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990’s, Russia has attempted to build an economic system based on 1. a return to feudalism 2. the ideas of Marx and Lenin 3. the writings of Mao Zedong 4. free-market a system
4. free-market a system
300
The writers and philosophers of the Enlightenment believed the government decisions should be based on 1. fundamental religious beliefs 2. the concept of divine right of kings 3. laws of nature and reason 4. traditional values
3. laws of nature and reason
400
Both Japan and Indonesia are made up of a chain of islands called 1. an archipelago 2. a peninsula 3. a delta 4. an atoll
1. an archipelago
400
The Japanese feudal system and the Hindu caste system are similar in that both systems 1. promoted social mobility 2. developed a rigid class structure 3. encouraged the people to take part in government 4. resulted in economic opportunities for the lower classes
2. developed a rigid class structure
400
According the teachings of Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that 1. the ruler should be chosen democratically 2. the evil in humans must be eliminated 3. ancestor worship should be discontinued 4. individuals should know and do what is expected of them
4. individuals should know and do what is expected of them
400
A major factor contributing to the destruction of the Amazon rain forests is the 1. movement of people from rural to urban areas 2. attempt of native peoples to end illegal drug traffic 3. need for more farmland 4. spread of Christianity
3. need for more farmland
400
In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was 1. a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights 2. a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures 3. an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers 4. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
4. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
500
Which geographic factor has had the most influence on Poland's historical and cultural development? 1. a severe climate 2. vast deposits of oil 3. location on the great European Plain 4. a rugged coastline
1. a severe climate
500
During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the concept of 1. ethnocentrism 2. imperialism 3. social mobility 4. cultural diffusion
1. ethnocentrism
500
The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of 1. Islam 2. Judaism 3. Shinto 4. Buddhism
1. Islam
500
Today, human rights violations most often occur in nations in which 1. freedom of the press exists 2. government is limited by law 3. leaders have absolute control 4. government has a multiparty system
3. leaders have absolute control
500
Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy and Renaissance art? 1. rigid social classes 2. emphasis on individualism 3. religious uniformity 4. mass education
2. emphasis on individualism
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