Geography
Economics
Government
Religion and Ethnic Groups
Anything Goes
100
Put the follwing geographical areas of Africa in order from North to South.
Sahara, Sahel, Tropical Rain Forest, Kalahari
100
Match the economic system to the correct defintion: (Market, Command, or Traditional)
Government has total control of all aspects of the ecomony
The people decide what, how, and for whome to produce goods. Little to no government restrictions.
Economy is based on culture and traditions and they make what they need to survive
Market: The people decide what, how, and for whome to produce goods. Little to no government restrictions.
Command: Government has total control of all aspects of the ecomony
Traditional: Economy is based on culture and traditions and they make what they need to survive
100
True or False: Aparteid effected South Africa because it deprived back South Africans of basic human rights.
True
100
Which belief or practice identifies someone as a member of a religious group: same language, shared beliefs, same nationality, or shared physical traits?
Shared Beliefs
100
What is something that has NOT led to famine in Africa? (drought, erosion, AIDS, or a high literacy rate)
A High literacy rate
200
Which river system flows through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq into the Persian Gulf?
The Tigris River
200
In which country does the government have the most influence over the economy?
Command Market
North Korea
200
Describe the purpose of OPEC...
Group of nations that work together to regulate the suppy of oil
200
Match Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to: monotheistic; founder is Jesus; have Five Pillars of Faith; place of worship is synagogue. (Multiple selection allowed.)
Monotheistic — Judaism, Christianity, Islam; Founder is Jesus — Christianity; Five Pillars — Islam; Place of worship is synagogue — Judaism.
200
Why are entrepreneurs important in the growth and transition of a country's economy?
They build new factories and hire new workers
300
Which body of water connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and is important for shipping between Southwest Asia and Europe?
The Suez Canal
300
Countries produce goods more efficiently, lowering the cost of those goods is the benefit of _____________
Specialization
300
What type of government is described when a leader is elected, other branches keep power in check, and legislature exists (example: Turkey)?
Parliamentary democracy
300
Which characteristic is a common trait of both Sunni and Shia Muslims?
They adhere to the Five Pillars of Islam.
300
The Suez Canal is an important waterway because it
It allows easy trade by ship between Southwest Asia and Europe.
400
On an East Asia population density map, which area is most densely populated: eastern China, South Korea, central Mongolia, or northern Japan?
Eastern China
400
Explain why countries need a currency-conversion system.
Converting currency makes it possible to buy and sell goods between countries (facilitates international trade).
400
According to maps from 1947 to 2005, which conclusion best describes land changes in Israel (Green) /Palestine (Red)?
Israelis have gained more land while Palestinians have lost land.
400
Which movement inspired residents of some African colonies to seek independence: Pan-Africanism, Zionism, etc.?
Pan-African movement inspired nationalism and movements for independence.
400
Which characteristic is common to the political systems of both Turkey and Israel? (HINT: think about elections)
They include an elected legislature.
500
Identify these seven geographic features on a map of East/Southeast Asia: Ganges River, Huang He (Yellow River), Chang Jiang (Yangtze River), Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, Sea of Japan, South China Sea. (Students should place each name to the correct numbered location.)
(1) Ganges, (2) Huang He, (3) Chang Jiang, (4) Indian Ocean, (5) Bay of Bengal, (6) Sea of Japan, (7) South China Sea.
500
Use the economic continuum (Iran 50.5, Saudi 64.4, Turkey 65.2, Israel 69.5, US 75.1): label the far-left and far-right ends with the correct terms from Command, Market, or Traditional.
Far-left = Command; Far-right = Market.
500
Read the list:
1. "Country divided at 17th Parallel
2. Northern forces supported by China and Soviet Union;
3. Southern forces supported by United States;
4. Guerilla warfare."
What is the best title?
Vietname War
500
Given descriptions: "Majority ethnic group in Iran; Live throughout Middle East; Stateless; Speak Farsi; Largest ethnic group in SW Asia" — match Arabs, Persians, Kurds to these descriptions.
Majority ethnic group in Iran; Arabs — Live throughout SW Asia and Largest ethnic group in SW Asia; Kurds — Stateless; live between Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran.
500
___________ _________ is when the U.S. policy of stopping the spread of communism around the world.
Containment Theory