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1
What form of economy do MOST countries in Asia have?
traditional economies
pure command economies
pure market economies
mixed economies
2
On what do each of the Four Noble Truths focus?
hatred
luck
ignorance
suffering
3
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of which of the following?
religious beliefs
respect for authority
owning land
a classless society
4
Which two Asian countries have large amounts of arable farmland?
India and South Korea
Japan and North Korea
India and China
Japan and China
5
In Japan, flower arranging and tea ceremonies BEST reflect the influence of
Shintoism.
Hinduism.
reincarnation.
karma.
6
Which policy would help India protect its domestic automobile industry the MOST?
embargoing trade with China
imposing a quota on Chinese automobiles
imposing a tariff on Japanese automobiles
embargoing trade with Japan
7
A Shintoist would be MOST LIKELY to
make a pilgrimage to Rome
visit a shrine near a peaceful stream
pray five times each day.
attempt to rid himself of karma
8
Which of the following statements about the role of the Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution is correct?
The Red Guard was responsible for carrying out secret military campaigns
The Red Guard was a group of Mao Zedong's most trusted advisors
The Red Guard served as the guardians of Chinese history
They arrested, tortured, and sometimes executed individuals deemed a threat
9
Specialization allows nations to engage in which of the following?
purchasing goods and resources without trade barriers
producing goods to be bartered rather than bought
purchasing goods they cannot produce from other nations
producing goods and services without regulatory oversight
10
Which country likely has the HIGHEST standard of living?
a country with a high literacy rate
a country with a high unemployment rate
a country with a low tax rate
a country with a low inflation rate
11
Mao Zedong became the leader of the largest Chinese nation when the Communist Party established
the People's Republic of China.
the Republic of China.
Chinese Taipei.
the Chinese Empire.
12
Which situation is an example of investment in capital goods?
The Chinese government sells its ownership stake in a steel company.
A Japanese car company purchases new assembly equipment.
The Indian government increases funding for public education.
South Korea reduces the corporate tax rate to attract foreign businesses
13
How did the Chinese government respond to student protests in Tiananmen Square?
It sent tanks and troops to attack the protesters.
It instituted a series of democratic reforms.
It created a student-led revolutionary council
It incorporated capitalist elements into its economy.
14
Japan is one of the world's largest net importers of agricultural products, MAINLY due to its lack of
natural resources
entrepreneurship.
capital resources
human resources
15
What will Jasmin need to do before she can buy anything during her trip?
turn her $20 bill into coins
break down her $20 bill into smaller bills
barter with the local merchants
exchange her US dollars for the local currency
16
This river flows through 11 African countries and is the longest river in the world. Which river is shown in the map?
the Niger River
the Zambezi River
the Nile River
the Congo River
17
Which major physical feature of Africa is highlighted on this map?
the Sahel
the Atlas Mountains
the Sahara
the Kalahari Desert
18
In which type of economy does consumer preference play the GREATEST role in determining economic activity?
traditional economy
mixed economy
market economy
command economy
19
Which of these people is an entrepreneur?
Li Wei washes dishes at his father's restaurant when he is not in school.
Priya sells some of her clothes to a thrift shop to earn extra money
Ken uses his savings to open a coffee shop and hires his friend Yui.
Anil reads books to children while volunteering at the library.
20
The map shows the largest desert in the world, it covers about 1/3 of Africa. Which desert is highlighted in this map?
the Sahara
the Kalahari
the Arabian
the Sinai
21
Which letter represents Kenya?
Z
X
Y
W
22
Read and answer the question.
increased tariffs
an embargo on all trade
a free trade agreement
reduced quotas
23
Which situation is an example of investment in capital goods?
The Chinese government sells its ownership stake in a steel company.
The Indian government increases funding for public education.
South Korea reduces the corporate tax rate to attract foreign businesses
The North Korean government purchases tractors for its collective farms.
24
Which situation involves a quota?
North Korea bans its businesses from exporting any goods.
Japan limits the amount of computers imported from China.
Japan raises export taxes on automobiles
South Korea suspends all trade with China.
25
Which letter represents Egypt?
X
Z
Y
W
26
Which of the following was NOT a form of civil disobedience advocated by Mohandas Gandhi?
engaging in guerrilla warfare
boycotting British goods
refusing to attend inferior schools
withholding payment of British taxes
27
What did supporters of this theory (Domino Theory) want to limit the spread of?
communism
disease
terrorist activity
economic depression
28
In Hinduism, the moral law of the universe that directs the cycle of rebirth is called
karma.
dharma.
kami.
reincarnation.
29
What determines the answers to the basic economic questions in a mixed economy?
tax rates and the cost of resources
market forces and government interests
cultural traditions
consumer preferences
30
What type of economy does Zhang Wei live in?
a market economy
a mixed economy
a command economy
a traditional economy
31
Which of these nations' economies is MOST similar to a pure command economy?
South Korea
India
China
North Korea
