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World History First Semester Exam Review
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1
The region in Africa where
Desertification
is hurting the worst is
Nile River Valley
Sahel
Madagascar
South Africa
2
In India, the caste system has existed for many centuries because
The Indian National Congress supported it
Contact between India and the world is still limited
The Hindu doctrines of dharma and karma
The caste system promoted industrialization
3
One way the caste system and apartheid were similar is that both
Supported a rigid class structure
Gave power to the lower classes
Were created by British colonial governments
Described specific religious practices and beliefs
4
Sunny skies, sandy beaches, and friendly people all describe whic theme of geography?
Human Environment interaction
place
region
location
5
What were two results of colonial rule in Africa?
Most Africans speak English; Most Africans became Muslims
The slave trade ended; apartheid ended
Traditional rulers lost power; medical care improved
Europeans appointed African proxies; established barter econ
6
The term “middle passage” specifically refers to the route traveled by
Slaves traveling to the West
UN Peacekeeping forces
European Imperialists
Arab traders
7
Most early civilizations shared several common characteristics such as
Were formed in the Americas
Formed around a water source
Mostly monotheistic
Included complex transportation networks
8
Which of the following nations does NOT have a permanent position in the UN Security Council?
Great Britain
U.S.
China
Italy
9
The spread of Islam throughout the African continent is an example of
Socialism
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Diffusion
Self-Determination
10
South Africa’s apartheid system was designed to
Protect white minority rule in South Africa
Protect the dictatorship of the African National Congress
Protect equal access to jobs for all races in South Africa
Make voting easier and simpler for all races in South Africa
11
Which of the following is most directly influenced by a nation’s physical geography?
Population Distribution
Religious Beliefs
Social Class system
Form of Government
12
Which method did Mohandas Gandhi use in his campaign to win independence?
Enlisting foreign help in driving the British from India
Force the United Nations to order the British to leave
Refusing to cooperate with the British government
Leading armed uprisings against the authority of the British
13
One feature that all map projections have in common is that they all...
are more accurate than globes
include political borders
show the curved Earth on a flat surface
Distort the size of the oceans
14
Which statement about Hinduism is opinion rather than a fact?
Today, as in the past, Hinduism still impacts Indian culture
The majority of people in South Asia are Hindu
In South Asia, Hindus have stricter beliefs than Muslims
Hinduism can be seen as monotheistic or polytheistic
15
What excuse did the white government use to explain Steve Biko's death?
He died of "natural causes" while in prison - a heart attack
He died after a hunger strike in prison
He hung himself in his prison cell
He was shot while trying to escape from prison.
16
Which group of people were ruling South Africa during apartheid?
Zulus
Hutus
British
Afrikaaners
17
A similarity of the goals of Nelson Mandela and Mohandas Gandhi is that both wanted
Encourage a great degree of industrialization
Gain independence from the Soviet Union
Secure political power for the majority of the people
Improve the economy by expanding government control
18
Based on experiences in Somalia, the US government decided against military involvement in
South Africa
Kashmir
Pakistan
Rwanda
19
What region of Sudan has Genocide recently taken place
Janjaweed
Darfur
Khartoum
Blue Nile River Valley
20
In what ways did India’s diversity help the British take control?
India, with its many cultures, were not unified
Muslims converted to Christianity to gain favor
Gandhi’s support of the partition of India
No cultural groups supported the British
21
The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 was primarily caused by
Muslim fear of Hindu domination
The Soviet Union’s effort to divide and conquer South Asia
China’s desire to expand its territory
Gandhi’s insistence on establishing a Hindu nation
22
After 1880, European nations sought colonies in Africa primarily because the Europeans were
In need of land for their surplus populations
Interested in completing their geographic knowledge
Determined to bring Christianity to the Muslim world
Competing for raw materials and markets
23
To identify the LOCATION of a place, you would most likely have to identify its
exports and imports
latitude and longitude
culture
vegetation
24
Which aspect of life in India demonstrated the influence of the British colonial period?
Constitutional government
Arranged marriage
Religious tradition of Hinduism
Caste system
25
In what economy does govt. share control over production, prices, and regulations w/ citizens?
Market Economy
Traditional Economy
Command Economy
Mixed Economy
26
Which statement is valid about the history of South Asia?
Religious beliefs have both unified and divided the people
The area has experienced little European contact
Industrialization has strengthened the traditional beliefs
Superpower influence has brought peace and prosperity
27
The absolute, unlimited, ultimate supreme force according to Hindus
Ganesh
Vishnu
Brahma
Shiva
28
Which of the following is true about Africa?
Africa had no major empires
Africa has more independent nations than any continent
Africa is densely populated
European imperialism failed to provide any positive changes
29
The organ of the United Nations in which all members are represented is the
Economic and Social Council
Security Council
International Court of Justice
General Assembly
30
The Sepoy Rebellion was a response to
Muslim invasion
American aggression
British violation of traditional Hindu and Muslim beliefs
African slave trading
31
What was the basic idea behind "black consciousness?
Blacks should not use any violence to oppose apartheid
Blacks should turn to religion; God will free them
Black pride in black history/culture is key to resistance
Blacks should train to become soldiers; revolt for freedom
32
One important goal of international organizations such as the UN is to
increase economic dependence
help developing nations to modernize
encourage urbanization
reduce global interdependence
33
What organization created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
League of Nations
NATO
NAFTA
United Nations
34
The primary goal of the Indian National Congress under Gandhi’s leadership…was to
Partition India between the Muslims and Hindus
Create a socialist economy
Reform the Hindu religion
Gain independence from Great Britain
35
The term ethnocentrism can be best defined as
the idea that the earth is the center of the universe
the goal of making all cultures equal
judging of other cultures by one's own cultural standards
the belief that one racial group is superior to another
36
Which organ of the UN has 5 permanent members and the power to write binding resolutions?
The Security Council
The Economic and Social Council
the Secretariat
The General Assembly
37
A country that depends on specialty products and is slowly becoming dependent on fossil fuels
Developing
Newly Developed
Primitive
Developed
38
The genocide in Rwanda between the Hutus and Tutsis resulted in which of the following?
Belgium granting the country its independence
American troops being killed
The extermination of more than 1 million individuals
The religion of Hinduism flourishing in the country
39
The primary exports from West Africa to the Caribbean from the 16th to the 19th centuries were
Lumber and Rum
Slaves
Copper and Diamonds
Gold and Salt
40
Belief in karma affects Hindus because it holds that
Only men can achieve moksha
One’s deeds in a current life affect a person’s future life
The soul is reincarnated only once
By following the 5 Pillars, a person will rise in caste
41
The global view of the relationship between the Janjaweed and the Sudanese government is
The Sudanese government is aiding and arming the Janjaweed
The Sudanese government is trying to disarm the Janjaweed
That both are fighting over oil rights in Sudan
That both are working to bring peace in Somalia
42
Which situation contributed to the success of Mohandas Gandhi’s campaign of civil disobedience?
Great Britain was weakened by World War II
Sikhs and Muslims wanted to create a new nation
Pakistan and Bangladesh were involved in civil wars
The United States came to Gandhi’s aid with food and clothes
43
Pre-1500s African trade centered around
Gold and Salt
The Triangle Trade
Copper and Diamonds
Oil
44
An example of a cultural region is...
The United States
the Brazilian Rainforest
The Muslim World
Southeast Asia
45
The geographic features of the African continent are partly responsible for the
Recent advances in technology in African nations
Use of French or English as the official language
Diversity of cultures found in Africa
Decline of the slave trade in the 1800’s
46
This is an area with unifying features that distinguish it from surrounding areas
Location
Region
Place
Human Environment Interaction