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100

The Peso is a currency used in which country?

Mexico 

100

Scarcity of water in the Middle East has played a major role in conflict between Arab nations and which country?

  • A)  Israel
  • B) Egypt
  • C) Palestine
  • D) Syria

 

A)  Israel

100

Did slavery exist in Africa before Europeans arrived?

  • A) No, slavery only started when Europeans came.
  • B) Yes, but it was very different from the slavery Europeans created.
  • C) Slavery never existed in Africa.
  • D) Only in North Africa, not West Africa.

 

B) Yes, but it was very different from the slavery Europeans created.

100

The Mughal Empire was able to rule over a society that was predominantly which religion?

  • A) Buddhist
  • B) Christian
  • C) Hindu
  • D) Muslim

C) Hindu

100

Choose THREE statements that describe a cultural characteristic.

  • A) Arabic language
  • B) Democracy
  • C) Catholic faith
  • D) Peninsula
  • E) Reggae music
  • F) Having a job

 

  • A) Arabic language
  • C) Catholic faith
  • E) Reggae music
200

 Name the body of water located to the east of Central America and north of South America.  

Caribbean Sea

200

Which term BEST describes how Iraq was governed under Saddam Hussein from 1979 to 2003?

  • A) Oligarchy
  • B) Confederation
  • C) Federation
  • D) Autocracy

D) Autocracy

200

Zimbabwe has gold, copper mines, agriculture, and manufacturing, but its economy has deteriorated from one of the strongest in Africa to one of the weakest in the world. What is ONE MAIN cause? 

  • A) Governmental corruption
  • B) A low literacy rate
  • C) Economic scarcity
  • D) A high rate of unemployment

A) Governmental corruption

200

The most important measure of a nation's overall economic performance and national output is called what?

  • A) National Income (NI)
  • B) Net National Product (NNP)
  • C) Gross National Product (GNP)
  • D) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

 

D) Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

200

The command systems of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe failed mostly because of which reason?

  • A) Price ceilings were too low.
  • B) Economic resources that were abundant became very scarce.
  • C) Firms manufactured more output than customers could purchase.
  • D) Central planning had difficulty coordinating decisions of consumers, suppliers, and businesses.

 

D) Central planning had difficulty coordinating decisions of consumers, suppliers, and businesses.

300

A Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary leader who supported Mexican independence and was captured and executed in 1811. Who is this person?

 Miguel Hidalgo

300

In Israel, citizens elect representatives to the legislature who then elect the Prime Minister. In Iran, citizens elect a President and Parliament, but the Assembly of Experts appoints the Supreme Leader who has complete control of the military. What conclusion can you draw about these governments?

  • A) More people can vote in Israel.
  • B) Iran is a Parliamentary Democracy.
  • C) Israel is more democratic than Iran.
  • D) Iran is more democratic than Israel.

 

C) Israel is more democratic than Iran.

300

Most African countries have a strong central government that controls local governments. Local governments have only the powers the central government gives them, and these powers can be changed without consulting local areas. What system of government is this? 

  • A) Confederal
  • B) Federal
  • C) Oligarchic
  • D) Unitary
  • E) Autocratic

D) Unitary

300

Which TWO nations are governed by a Prime Minister and a Parliament? 

  • A) The Republic of India and Japan
  • B) The People's Republic of China and Japan
  • C) Japan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • D) The Republic of India and the People's Republic of China

A) The Republic of India and Japan

300

The Ural Mountains are a major geographic feature that divides European Russia from Siberia. In which direction are the Ural Mountains located from Moscow? 

  • A) East
  • B) West
  • C) North
  • D) South

A) East

400

Which TWO statements correctly describe the relationship between literacy rates and average income across world regions?

  • A) There is no connection between literacy rates and income levels.
  • B) Regions with higher literacy rates generally have higher average incomes.
  • C) Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest average income in the world.
  • D) South Asia has a higher literacy rate than the European Union.
  • E) Developed regions tend to have both high literacy rates and high incomes.

 

E and B

400

Which statement represents a belief of Judaism?

  • A) Abraham is the father of the faith.
  • B) Jesus is held to be the Son of God.
  • C) The Qur'an is the main religious text.
  • D) The Four Noble Truths guide followers.

 

A) Abraham is the father of the faith.

400

Africa accounts for over 60% of the world's HIV/AIDS cases with 21 million people infected, and it has lowered life expectancy by 10-17 years in some countries. What is the MOST LIKELY outcome of such an epidemic? 

  • A) African nations will unite to address the disease's effects.
  • B) Developed nations will donate enough medical care to eliminate the problem.
  • C) Millions of Africans will die without access to AIDS drugs and medical care.
  • D) African governments will be forced to increase spending on AIDS prevention and care.

C) Millions of Africans will die without access to AIDS drugs and medical care.

400

Countries that are part of the Pacific Rim are located on or near which major geographic feature?

  • A) The Equator
  • B) The Pacific Ocean
  • C) The Pacific Time Zone
  • D) The Eastern Hemisphere

 

B) The Pacific Ocean

400

Which person was the first African-American major league baseball player who played second base for the Brooklyn Dodgers? 

  • A) Jackie Robinson
  • B) Beatniks
  • C) Rachel Carson
  • D) Ayn Rand
  • E) The Beatles

A) Jackie Robinson

500

Based on what you know about Latin American independence movements, why do you think many indigenous people and enslaved people supported leaders like Miguel Hidalgo in fighting against Spanish colonial rule? 

  • A) They wanted to help Spain maintain control of the colonies.
  • B) They were unhappy with how they were treated and hoped independence would improve their lives.
  • C) They did not care about independence and only wanted to continue working.
  • D) They were forced to fight and had no choice in the matter.
  • B) They were unhappy with how they were treated and hoped independence would improve their lives.
500

What is the main geographic feature that covers most of North Africa?

Sahara Desert 

500

Choose THREE statements that correctly describe the slave trade and its impact on West Africa. 

  • A) Slavery did not exist in Africa until after Europeans arrived.
  • B) More enslaved people from West Africa were sent to Brazil than to any other single location.
  • C) European slave traders usually worked with African leaders to capture people for enslavement.
  • D) Many African leaders traded enslaved people for imported goods like sugar and food.
  • E) The Portuguese were the first European power to obtain Africans for enslavement.

B, C, and E

500

Which large Asian country is located in the eastern part of the continent and includes a major island just offshore? 

  • A) Japan
  • B) China
  • C) India
  • D) Russia

B) China

500

Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?

C) Abraham Lincoln