Economics
Culture
Geography
Government
Miscellaneous
100
2. Give an example of a Free Enterprise economic system.
A yogurt shop owner gets to make economic decisions on how to run his/her business without government intervention.
100
3. Give an example of a culture diffusion.
Canada food such as Sea Pie spread to the U.S.
100
4. What is the impact of the physical processes of the Caribbean countries?
Earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes can cause great destruction to Central American countries and the Caribbean islands.
100
9. What is one of the characteristics of a limited government?
Citizens can vote for government leaders.
100
Why is the North Sea important to European countries?
There are an abundant number of natural resources such as oil, natural gas and fish.
200
10. What benefits does the Chunnel bring for the people of England and France?
It improved transportation between European countries.
200
22. Why do most South Americans follow Catholicism?
It was influenced by Spain's colonization of the region.
200
6. What do the 2 maps below show?
It shows an increase in immigration to South America from Europe after colonization began.
200
15. What elements are required to have a democracy?
Citizens’ rights must be protected.
200
8. What is one of the environmental issues of Brazil?
Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
300
13. What is one of the benefits of trade agreements between North American countries?
A reduction in tariff (taxes) and prices of goods.
300
23. What is a culture region?
A region that shares similar culture traits.
300
7. What attracts tourists to the Caribbean islands?
Warm climate and beautiful beaches
300
20. Describe characteristics of each of the following government types?
Constitutional republic
Communism
Monarchy
Theocracy
Constitutional republic- Allow for freedoms and rights.
Communism- controls the economy and society.
Monarchy-King or queen makes all the decisions.
Theocracy-lead by a religious leader.
300
5. What caused the start of the American Revolution?
The declaration of Independence of America on July 4, 1776.
400
24. What is one of the benefits of the Panama Canal?
It creates shorter trade and travel routes.
400
19. What are the impacts of rapid urbanization?
It creates environmental issues such as traffic congestion and air pollution.
400
16. What does the image above show about South America?
Most people live along the East coast of South America.
400
11. What are the motives of European Colonization of the Americas?
To find riches, to spread religion, and to expand their empires.
400
14. What are the achievements of the Incas in South America?
They invented irrigation systems, built infrastructures, ancient cities, and counting systems.
500
25. What does this image represent?
free enterprise and trade
500
18. What does the table show us?
Most European countries have a focus on quality education.
500
17. Name the countries that are in the Caribbean?
Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic
500
12. What is the main purpose of the 3 branches of the U.S. government?
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
500
21. What was one of the causes of the decrease of Native populations of Central Mexico.
Diseases killed many of them.