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100
An architect specializes in buildings that are flexible and less likely to break. This architect most likely works where there is a lot of what?
Earthquakes (Seismic Activity)
100
-Loss of or no human rights (freedoms) -Rule by one or a few -No trial by jury -Leaders do not have to follow laws What are these all characteristics of?
Unlimited Government
100
What is most likely the reason African music and dance appeared in the U.S.?
Slavery or slave trade
100
-Better/more jobs -Religious freedom -Free education -Better resources What are these examples of?
Pull Factors
100
What is the most common economic institution common to all societies?
Banks/Money Lenders
200
Which of the following is an effect that deposition has on the environment? A. erosion B. volcanic activity in mountains C. rich soil along a river D. dry arid desert
C. rich soil along a river
200
What are three characteristics of a limited government?
-Ruled by many or the people -Citizens have rights and freedoms -Documents that state laws and limitations (constitution) -System of checks and balances -Elected officials -Time consuming to make laws -All people obey the law
200
Which of the continents and/or countries you compared and contrasted have (free) compulsory public education? ***Double Points*** What is main reason the other continents or countries do not have compulsory public education?
United States, Canada, Europe, Australia-Oceania Can not afford it.
200
Name two push factors.
To escape violence (war), To escape famine (starvation), Lack of natural resources, Natural Disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), No jobs, Harsh Government, No freedoms or rights
200
Scarcity means that there is a shortage or very few of an item. Which of the following BEST explains how scarcity can affect international trade? A. Supply of the scarce item will exceed demand. B. Countries that produce the item will be boycotted. C. Prices of the item will increase with the growing demand for the item. D. Competition to obtain the item will decrease.
C. Prices of the item will increase with the growing demand for the item.
300
In which direction (north, south, east, west) do lines of latitude run? What is the name of the line that is at 0°?
East to west Equator
300
Name two types of limited governments.
Democracy (Constitutional, Direct), Constitutional Monarchy, Republic
300
What is culture? Name three culture traits.
The customs and beliefs of a group of people. Dress (clothing), Music (dance), Language, Food, Religion, Traditions (holidays), Education, Government, Habits
300
-Voting -Paying taxes -Obeying laws -Serving on juries What are these examples of?
Obligations and responsibilities (civic duties) of U.S. citizens.
300
Technological advances are always great ways to increase economic success. What are three technological advances?
Transportation (cars, trucks, tractors, trains, ships), Communication (phones, internet, etc.), Medicine, Cotton gin, Steam engines, Powered loom, Furnace for steel, Assembly line, Electrical lines, Light bulbs
400
In which direction (north, south, east, west) do the lines of longitude run? What is the name of the line that is at 0°? ***Double Points*** What is the name of the city that was decided to be the official 0° location?
North to South Prime Meridian Greenwich, England
400
Name two types of unlimited governments.
Communism, Facism, Absolute Monarchy, Totalitarianism, Oligarchy, Dictatorship, Tyranny
400
What do you call the area where the majority of people have similar beliefs and customs?
Culture Region
400
What do you call it when people contact lawmakers to persuade them to vote in a certain way?
Lobbying
400
-Economic freedom -Voluntary exchange -Private property -Profit motive What are these characteristics of? ***Double Points*** What is the opposite of this where the government controls the market?
Market economy Command economy
500
Name two ways that humans have changed the physical environment of Earth.
Mining, Agriculture (farming), Transportation infrastructures (roads, railroads, airports, etc.), Building houses and buildings, Irrigation
500
Name these types of governments: 1) Ruled by king or queen 2) Ruled by a dictator 3) Ruled by many or the people 4) Ruled by a few
1) Monarchy 2) Dictatorship, Autocracy, Totalitarian 3) Democracy 4) Oligarchy, Communist
500
Multiple cultures encourage societal diversity. What is another name for this?
Social or Cultural Diffusion
500
In what year did African and Hispanic men receive the right to vote? ***Double Points*** What year did women gain the right to vote?
1870 with the 15th Amendment 1920 with the 19th Amendment
500
What gets affected because the U.S. requires so much oil and we need to get it from other countries (mainly the Middle East)?
Foreign policy because we need to keep good trade relations with the other countries to get oil.