South America
. The members of Suriname's largest ethnic group are descended fron
A. colonists from Spain who settled in the region
B. immigrants from Italy who came in the 1900s
C. workers who migrated to the region from South Asia
D. indigenous people who have lived in the region for centuries
C. workers who migrated to the region from South Asia
Which of the following were to important "boom and bust" cycle exports in Brazil?
A diamonds and timber
B. coffee and sugar
C. cotton and cattle
D. silver and cacao
B. coffee and sugar
2. Where are the highest elevations in North Africa found?
A. in the Sinai Peninsula
B. in the southern part of the region
C. in the western part of the region
D. in the Melrhir Depression
C. in the western part of the region
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"[Most countries in the region [Arabia and Irag] do not have enough water to grow their own food. They use money from oil and gas sales to pay for food grown in other regions. . . Arabia and Irag produce more than one fourth of the world's oil."
How would decreasing oil supplies most likely affect the people of Arabia and Iraq?
A. Most people would become wealthier and education would beimproved.
B People in the region would run short of money for needed goods
C. The wealthiest people in the region would become even more wealthy.
D. Lower oil prices would hurt the region's economies and cause unemployment.
B People in the region would run short of money for needed goods
Which of the following best describes Brazil's economy today?
A. Cash crops are no longer important expotts for Brazil's economy, which relies on industry.
B. Brazil has a free enterprise system and a diverse economy that relies on varied exports.
C. The Brazilian government has control of the economy and promotes mining overagriculture
D. Brazil's relies entirely on exports of cash crops such as coffee and sugar, as in thepast.
B. Brazil has a free enterprise system and a diverse economy that relies on varied exports.
Use this excerpt from a report on relations between the United States and Brazil to answer the questior
"The United States was the first country to recognize Brazil's independence from Portugal in 1822, and a he two largest democracies and economies in the Western Hemisphere, the United States and Brazil ar urrently consolidating [building] a foundation for a new partnership for the 21st century...The Uniteo 'tates and Brazil share a commitment to combat discrimination ... The United States is Brazil's seconc argest export market. The United States is the leading foreign investor in Brazil..."-""U.S, Relations wit Brazil, " US Department of State, 2013
How would you characterize the relationship described in the excerpt? A. Brazil and the United States have good political relations in spite of a poor beginningt their relationship.
B. Brazil and the United States have strong economic ties even though they have differen political systems.
C. Brazil and the United States have a mostly competitive relationship with litle cooperation on key issues.
D. Brazil and the United States have common interests in promoting trade and protecting human rights
D. Brazil and the United States have common interests in promoting trade and protecting human rights
How is the Sinai Peninsula different from the rest of Egypt.
A It is has a Mediterranean coastline. B. It borders Libya
C. It borders Syria
D. It is on the continent of Asia
D. It is on the continent of Asia
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"The existence of such a people and civilization [Sumerians] was not even suspected until the middle of the 19th century. People had long known about the Babylonians, . . [b]ut no one knew that the Sumerians had preceded [come before] the Babylonians and had developed the writing, religious, and agricultural systems which the Babylonians adapted and modified later. In the early 19th century, British, German and French archeologists began . .. deciphering [learning to read] tablets written in the Babylonian language (called "Akkadian') [and] came to suspect that the writing system was ill-suited for that language and thus must have been invented for an earlier, unknown tongue [language]. Eventually, after a half-century of decipherment and excavation [archaeological digging], the existence of the Sumerian language, people, and civilization was confirmed."--"Sumerian Myth," Grand Valley State University
Concering this archeological find, in what way did the Sumerian culture most affect the Babylonians?
A. The Babylonians adopted the Sumerian's Akkadian language.
B. The Babylonians modified the Sumerian religious system.
C. The Babylonians adopted and modified the Sumerian writingsystem. D The Babylonians found the Sumerian writing system ill-suited tothem.
D The Babylonians found the Sumerian writing system ill-suited tothem
Which country in South America rellies most heavily on oil for its economic development?
A. Guyana
B.Venezuela
C. Bolıvia
D. Chile
B. Venezuela
How does the worldwide demand for wood products cause environmental problems in South America?
A. As loggers cut trees to meet this demand, deforestation occurs
B. Farmers are planting trees rather than crops on their land
C. Logging requires the use of pesticides, which contaminate soil
D. Forests that have been cut down are less useful for ethanol producers.
A. As loggers cut trees to meet this demand, deforestation occurs
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Libya's literacy rate is 89.5 percent. Egypt's is 73.9 percent. For comparison, the United States' is 99. percent.
Which statement best summarizes the excerpt?
A. Libya has more literate adults than Egypt
B. Libya has more literate adults than the United States
C. The United States has fewer literate adults than Egypt
D. Egypt has more literate adults than Libya
A. Libya has more literate adults than Egypt
Which religious duty are these Muslims most likely fulfiling
A. They are fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
B They are visiting the grave of Muhammad.
C. They are praying and offering charity to the poor.
D.They are making a pilgrimage to Mecca
D.They are making a pilgrimage to Mecca
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"The continuation of authority in one individual has frequently been the undoing of democratic governments Repeated elections are essential in popular systems because nothing is so dangerous as to permit a citizen to remain long in power. The people get used to obeying him and he gelts used to commanding it, from which springs tyranny."- Simón Bollvar, Address to the Congress of Angostura, 1819
What message about democracy is Simón Bolivar delivering in to the Congress of Angostura in 1819?
A. Democratic governments are doomed to fail because they give too much authority to one leader.
B. Democratic governments should not let the citizens have power over the government for very long.
C. Democratic governments work fine-as long as the citizens always obey all elected leaders
D. Democratic governments must choose new leaders frequently to keep power in the hands of the people.
D. Democratic governments must choose new leaders frequently to keep power in the hands of the people.
How have settlement patterns in the Andes and Pampas changed over time?
A. At first people settled in the cooler Andes, but now most people in the region live in coastal cities.
B. At first people settled in the rain forest to access timber, but now most people live inthe Andes.
C . At first people settled along the coast for access to trade, but now most live in large cities.
D. At first people settled in the mountains to farm, but now most people live in towns in the grasslands.
C . At first people settled along the coast for access to trade, but now most live in large cities.
What about Iraq's geography makes it different from the countries of the Arabian Peninsula?
A. It is much more mountainous than any country in Arabia.
B.It is located on the opposite side of the Persian Gulf from Arabia
C. It is much drier than any country in Arabia.
D. It has two large rivers, which the countries of Arabia lack.
D. It has two large rivers, which the countries of Arabia lack.
Which of the following statements best describes Saddam Hussein's rule of Irag?
A.Hussein worked closely with his neighboring countries
B. Hussein attacked neighboring countries and mistreated Iragis
C. Hussein was tolerant of different views and encouraged fair elections. D. Hussein protected the rights of average Iraqi citizens
B. Hussein attacked neighboring countries and mistreated Iragis
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We have two countries here under one flag, one constitution, and one language. One part of Brazil is inth wentieth century, with high-technology computers and satellite launches. And, beside that, we have anothe ;ountry where people are eating lizards to survive. "--Wilson Braga, governor of Paraiba state, 198.
Which statement best summarizes the meaning of this quote?
A. Brazil cannot compete globally until it develops more industry and adopts advancec technology.
B. Brazil suffers from very high levels of income inequality that causes divisions within its society.
C. Brazil faces political conflict between the inland portions of the country and the more populated coast.
D. Brazil struggles to integrate its indigenous peoples and diverse ethnic groups into it national culture.
B. Brazil suffers from very high levels of income inequality that causes divisions within its society.
Which of the following is an argument in favor of globalization?
A. Globalization causes jobs to go to countries with lower labor costs.
B. Globalization encourages countries to produce more for their domestic markets.
C. Globalization shares economic problems between multiple countries
D.Globalization keeps prices down for all consumers around the world.
D.Globalization keeps prices down for all consumers around the world.
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"The original language of Christians in Egypt was Coptic, which itself is a development of the language of the ancient Egyptians. Coptic was the main language of the Church until the 11th century. Coptic is written with a mix of the Greek alphabet and Egyptian characters. Coptic is no longer used in everyday life, but still has a place in Coptic liturgy, although Arabic has become widely used." --BBC, "Coptic Orthodox Church,' 2009
In which place would you most likely hear Coptic being spoken today?
A. churches
B. restaurants
C. classrooms
D. Courts
A. churches