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100
Which letter on the map is at the location of the United States?
a.A
b.B
c.C
d.D
C
100
Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?
a. To provide public education
b. To ensure economic equality
c. To allow for control of the press
d. To prevent a violation of rights
d. To prevent a violation of rights
100
Most economies have some government intervention and some private ownership, so most economies are considered —
a. command
b. mixed
c. planned
d. traditional
a. command
100
Define Culture
Culture is the way of life for a group of people. It includes their beliefs, traditions, language, food, music, art, and how they live and celebrate special events. Culture helps people understand who they are and where they come from.
100
British colonization of North America politically influenced the United States and Canada by introducing the idea of —
a.free trade
b.limited government
c.constitutional monarchy
d.separation of church and state
b.limited government
200
Which two physical features do the United States and Canada share?
a.Appalachian Mountains and Mississippi River
b.Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains
c.Mississippi River and the Great Lakes
d.Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes
200
One of the civic duties of citizens in the United States and Canada includes —
a. voting in elections
b. serving in the military
c. joining a political party
d. visiting the nation's capital
a. voting in elections
200
Which of the following is true of a free enterprise system, but not true of a communist economy?
a. Supply is determined by the government.
b. Industrial production meets government quotas.
c. Government exercises less control of the economy.
d. Government determines consumer product availability.
c. Government exercises less control of the economy.
200
A museum that is dedicated to the idea of multiculturalism would . . .
- Share stories, art, and objects from different people and places.
- Help visitors learn about and respect cultures that are different from their own.
- Offer fun activities and programs to teach about different traditions.
- Make everyone feel welcome and included.
- Bring people together to understand and appreciate each other’s backgrounds.
200
Based on the above map, most cities in Canada are located near the —
a. Arctic Circle
b. United States
c. Atlantic Ocean
d. St. Lawrence Seaway
B) United States
300
Human Geographic Characteristics of Canada and the United States
- English, French and Spanish are spoken in the region.
- Majority of the population in the region is Christian.
- Limited governments have been adopted in the region.
- Descendants of Africans and Europeans populate the region
Which factor most contributed to creating the human geographic characteristics of Canada and the United States listed above?
a.Cultural diffusion resulting from Manifest Destiny
b.Migration of people from South America to North America
c.Colonization of the region in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
d.Spanish conquest of the region in the early half of the sixteenth century
c. Colonization of the region in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries
300
Which of the following is likely to be found in an unlimited government?
a. Free speech
b. One-party rule
c. Multi-party elections
d. Protection of human rights
b. One-party rule
300
Because economic freedom is valued in the United States and Canada, the two societies have chosen to —
a. restrict the number of businesses
b. limit the power of the government
c. impose barriers to importing goods
d. control the amount of money in banks
b. limit the power of the government
300
The United States and Canada are both considered to be multicultural societies because —
a.Most of the people in these societies speak more than one language
b.People living in these societies have economic and political freedoms
c. A history of immigration has resulted in several cultures contributing to these societies
d. The American Indian cultures in these societies did not mix with the European cultures
c. A history of immigration has resulted in several cultures contributing to these societies
300
What has been the long-term significance of French settlers in Canada?
a.They established a command economy in Canada.
b.They created a strong culture region within Canada.
c.They created the universal culture for all of Canada.
d.They developed an armed conflict with the United States.
b.They created a strong culture region within Canada.
400
The greatest impact of Mexican immigration, though, may be its contribution to the growing Latin American influence on the everyday life of all Americans. Government projections show that, by the next two generations, more than 25 percent of the U.S. population will be of Latin American origin. The nation's clothing, music, architecture, literature, and food have all been influenced by our growing Latin and Mexican American populations.
American English has been most profoundly affected by immigration from Mexico and other Spanish-speaking nations. More people in the U.S. speak Spanish than ever before, and many find it a great advantage to speak more than one language.
— “Shaping a New Century – Mexican Immigration,“ Library of Congress
http://www.loc.gov (accessed July 15, 2014)
According to the author of the above excerpt, one impact of Mexican immigration to the United States includes —
a.altering the look of cities in the region
b.introducing new forms of art in the region
c.spreading religious traditions to the region
d.changing language patterns of the region
d.changing language patterns of the region
400
What feature is missing from many unlimited governments that is often used to limit governments?
a. Censorship
b. Constitution
c. Controlled elections
d. Economic freedom
b. Constitution
400
Shopify, a Canadian company founded in 2006, created an online platform that helps businesses set up and manage digital storefronts. Over time, companies around the world—from small sellers in Europe to major brands in Asia—began using Shopify to sell goods globally.
What does this example best show?
a.Business platforms rely on strong advertising to grow internationally.
b.Businesses often adopt new technology to improve supply chain efficiency.
c.Businesses often invest in customer service tools to improve their online reviews.
d.Business innovations using technology can influence economic activity around the world.
d.Business innovations using technology can influence economic activity around the world.
400
Define Cultural Diffusion
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Cultural diffusion is when ideas, customs, traditions, or things from one culture spread to and are shared with other cultures. It happens when people from different places meet, trade, or communicate, and they exchange parts of their cultures with each other. This helps cultures grow and change by mixing different ways of life.
400
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Based on the map, the location of oil fields has likely influenced the economy of Texas by —
a. requiring higher gasoline taxes
b. decreasing the need for trade with other states
c. increasing the number of new automobiles purchased
d. producing employment opportunities in the energy sector
d. producing employment opportunities in the energy sector
500
Indonesia served as a Dutch colony until Japanese forces took control during the Second World War. After the war, Indonesia gained independence and unsuccessfully experimented with several styles of government. In 1965, Major General Suharto gained power and prestige after crushing a rebellion in the capital city. Suharto used his authority as head of the army to force Indonesian leaders to make him president in 1967, a position he held until 1998.
Under Suharto’s leadership, the people of Indonesia endured a series of government abuses. Soldiers were stationed in every village across the nation to encourage fear of his authority. Loyal military officers replaced the civilian government and were rewarded for their support. More than 300,000 people were jailed without trial or disappeared for disagreeing with Suharto’s policies. By silencing his enemies, Suharto maintained power for over 20 years. The government was ranked as one of the most corrupt in the world, with Suharto using Indonesia’s vast natural resources to make himself a multi-billionaire.
In 1998, an economic crisis forced Suharto to step down from power. The Indonesian government has since adopted reforms, including actions to strengthen the Indonesian constitution and give the people a voice in government. In 2004, the nation held its first presidential elections. Suharto died in 2008.
How has the government of Indonesia changed from the leadership of Suharto to today?
a. From a tribal government to a confederation
b. From a monarchy to a constitutional republic
c. From an unlimited government to a limited government
d. From a socialist government to a democratic government
c.From an unlimited government to a limited government
500
The Charter of Rights protects those basic rights and freedoms of all Canadians that are considered essential to preserving Canada as a free and democratic country. It applies to all governments – federal, provincial and territorial – and includes protection of the following:
- fundamental freedoms, democratic rights
- the right to live and seek employment anywhere in Canada
- legal rights: the right to life, liberty and personal security
- equality rights for all
- the official languages of Canada
- minority language education rights
- Canada's multicultural heritage, and
- Aboriginal peoples' rights.
The rights and freedoms in the Charter are not absolute. They can be limited in order to protect other rights or important national values.
Government of Canada website, “Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms”
www.pch.gc.ca (accessed August 11, 2015)
The Charter of Rights described above is an example of how individual rights in a democratic society are —
a.given to only those who vote
b. protected by the government
c. made to limit the government
d. provided without any conditions
b. protected by the government
500
Wally Amos, the creator of Famous Amos and Uncle Wally’s muffins, is back in the business of making cookies.
Amos is widely known for creating a cookie concoction that put him on the map: gourmet, handmade cookies he first began to sell in 1975. He started with modest ambitions, opening a store on Sunset Boulevard in California and within months opening additional franchise locations.
It didn’t take long for the cookies to explode in popularity and before long, high-end chains like Bloomingdale’s started selling them. To meet the rising demand, the cookies left their handmade heritage in the past and began to be mass-produced in the early 1980s.
A few years later, mismanagement forced Amos to cede control of the company.
“I made some bad decisions,” Amos told Fortune about that time in his life. “My downfall was arrogance. I thought I was someone special, I wasn’t listening to people that were working for me, and I didn’t have a sense to put a good team together.”
But rather than concede defeat and say that’s the way the cookie crumbles, Amos is making a splash by bringing back his handmade hits under a new brand called, “The Cookie Kahuna.” The cookies are sold at a single brick-and-mortar outlet in Hawaii, where Amos lives. Starting early next month, they can be ordered online. Amos is selling three flavors: original chocolate chip, butterscotch with macadamia nuts and chocolate chip with pecans.
—John Kell, “The cookie comeback of ‘Famous’ Wally Amos,” Fortune, June 2014
The economic activity described above is an example of —
a. retail sales
b. service industry
c. agricultural surplus
d. whole sale product
a. retail sales
500
This excerpt is about the early origins of lacrosse.
Lacrosse boasts a captivating history that spans centuries. The sport’s genesis can be traced back to the Indigenous peoples of North America, who played variations of the game as early as the 12th century. These early iterations were more than recreational, they held significant cultural and spiritual importance, often serving as rituals and training for war.
The game’s evolution saw it adapt and grow in popularity, with various tribes and communities developing their unique rules and playing styles. European settlers in the 17th century observed and adopted lacrosse, which eventually helped lead to its widespread recognition. Over time, organized leagues and clubs emerged, cementing lacrosse’s position as one of the most thrilling and competitive team sports in the world.
— World Lacrosse, History, 2023, worldlacrosse.sport (accessed March 20, 2025)
How has the sport of lacrosse changed over time?
a. Lacrosse has fewer players and fans today.
b. Lacrosse has become more competitive today.
c. Lacrosse had a more sacred significance initially.
d. Lacrosse has fewer rules and organizations today.
c. Lacrosse had a more sacred significance initially.
500
People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment [fun] and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy [plot] against the public, or in some contrivance [scheme] to raise prices. . . . though the law cannot hinder people of the same trade from sometimes assembling together, it ought to do nothing to facilitate such assemblies; much less to render them necessary.
—Adam Smith, Wealth of Nations
According to the excerpt, which of the following did Adam Smith fear would be missing if businesses were allowed to set their own standards?
a. Ethics
b. Profits
c. Capital
d. Entrepreneurship
A) Ethics