Which statement best shows how geography influences Japan?

Scarce resources has Japan becoming a importer of materials

Traditional societies are most likely characterized by

accepting only limited social change

Which is a major change in politics in Western Europe in the last half of the 20th century?

Western Europe have worked together for peace and prosperity

Main philosophical difference between a democratic and totalitarian political systems is?

emphasis upon individual rights

What is the greatest baseball team known to man?

How can it not be the Yankees, Yankees, Clearly the Yankees

The main idea of the cartoon is that the_

needs of people are notbeing met under a free market system

Which of the following statements about a traditional economy is based on fact?

The child usually follows their parent's occupation

"Without the confidence of the people no government can stand." , Which supports the quote?

Successful government requires the support of the people

Which generally occurs as a nation moves from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy?

There is a greater need for education and training

How can subsistence farming be characterized?

They produce crops mainly for their own immediate use

Which statement about the economy of China in the 1980's is most accurate?

Chinaincreased its industrial capacity and foreign trade

The political cartoon indicates that news coverage of world events in-

Africaare often overshadowed by events in other regions

Democratic societies are different from totalitarian systems because of-

the commitment to civil liberties

The country whose population is growing at the fastest pace may be categorized as

a nation in transition from a gricultural to industrial

Which condition is a major obstacle to development in the Middle East and northern Africa?

The scarcity of water resources

Which of the following positive aspects of globalization is a fact?

Expanded Civil + political freedom result in economic growth

Since the 70s the Middle East conflict between tradition and the forces of the West results in?

the growth of religious fundamentalism

Cultural isolation of traditional societies in Asia and Africa isdeclining because of?

an increase in technological developments

Since the 1950s, India has experienced conflict with both Pakistan and China over

borders and related territorial issues

Which statement about the spread of nuclear weapons is a fact rather than an opinion?

US and Russia signed Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties in70

What is the main idea of this cartoon about Cuba?

Castrois struggling to maintain a Communist state

Which statement best explains the situation shown in the cartoon?

China represents a way to expand Western exports

The country whose population is growing at the fastest rate is classified as what?

A nation transitioning from agriculturalto Industrial

Which of the following has been an effect of the growth of the Internet in recent years?

easier for people all over the world to exchange ideas

Which example best explains the purpose for the European Union (EU)?

establish a tariff-free flow of goods between member nations

The Middle East is of global importance today because it

provides much of the petroleumused by industrial nations

The cartoon supports the idea that

peacefulprotests may not succeed in a totalitarian society

Which problem has faced both Cuba and North Korea under communist rule?

Their command economies have been inefficient

Global problems of economic development, environmental pollution, and hunger reflect need for?

increased international cooperation

Which statement about nationalism is most accurate?

It becomes a unifying force among a people

How does a socialist economy differ from other economies of the world?

The economy is controlled mainly by the government

. The best evidence that a nation is a democracy is-

the government ideally answers to the will of the people

A key principle of the economic theory of communism is-

government ownership, control and regulation of property

Goods produced in cottage industries play a big part in MDC's economies, which is fact based?

Cottage industries provide needed income to help families

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1
Which statement best shows how geography influences Japan?
Scarce resources has Japan becoming a importer of materials
Flat, fertile plains have enabled Japan to export rice
Rich deposits of oil have made Japan a leader in the OPEC
Japan's location near India has allowed cultural diffusion
2
Traditional societies are most likely characterized by
accepting only limited social change
reducing the influence of religious leaders
The well being of the individual over that of society
discouraging rapid population growth
3
Which is a major change in politics in Western Europe in the last half of the 20th century?
Western Europe gained power with control over oil resources
Nationalism has increased rivalry between Western Europea
Powerful dictatorship have emerged throughout Western Europe
Western Europe have worked together for peace and prosperity
4
Main philosophical difference between a democratic and totalitarian political systems is?
importanceof national defense
need for governmental protection of the environment
existence of written constitutions
emphasis upon individual rights
5
What is the greatest baseball team known to man?
How can it not be the Yankees
No way jose can it be the Rangers
Yankees
Clearly the Yankees
6
Which quotation best reflects a feeling of nationalism?
"For God, King, and Country."
"A person's social obligation is loyalty to the family."
"An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
"deny to evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good"
7
The main idea of the cartoon is that the_
needs of people are notbeing met under a free market system
Policies during the Cold War created many shortages today
Policies of Brezhnev have caused problems for Russia today
Russian Economy improved as result of the war in Yugoslavia
8
Which of the following statements about a traditional economy is based on fact?
The child usually follows their parent's occupation
The barter system is the preferred way to manage the economy
It is an effective way to maintain the family structure
They believe that the old way of doing thing is the best way
9
"Without the confidence of the people no government can stand." , Which supports the quote?
Successful government requires the support of the people
Leaders should be chosen for their self-confidence
People can be confident that government will be honest
Government officials should be elected by the people
10
Which generally occurs as a nation moves from an agricultural economy to an industrial economy?
There is a renewed emphasis on traditional values
There is a greater need for education and training
Larger families are needed to meet economic and social goals
The number of people at the poverty level increases sharply
11
The main difference between a republic and totalitarian government is?
Writtenconstitutions
Militarypower
Levelsof government
Individualrights
12
How can subsistence farming be characterized?
They produce mostly staple crops to sell
They produce crops mainly for their own immediate use
They sell large portions of their crops at the market price
They produce crops according to government orders
13
What was the main reason for the extensive Irish immigration to North America in the 1840s?
smallpox outbreak
civil war
mass starvation
military draft
14
Which statement about the economy of China in the 1980's is most accurate?
China surpassed the Soviet Union in steel production
Chinaincreased its industrial capacity and foreign trade
China economy suffered from overproduction of consumer goods
China economy went down due to the lack of natural resources
15
The political cartoon indicates that news coverage of world events in-
Africaare often overshadowed by events in other regions
socialconcerns are often over emphasized
thetime is devoted to European affairs
Africa'sproblems can be solved if global powers cooperate
16
Democratic societies are different from totalitarian systems because of-
one dominant political part
the commitment to civil liberties
governmental control of television
a strict laissez-faire capitalist system
17
The country whose population is growing at the fastest pace may be categorized as
a nation with a low birth rate and high death rate
a nation in transition from a gricultural to industrial
a nation with complex infrastructure
a nation which is industrialized
18
Which condition is a major obstacle to development in the Middle East and northern Africa?
The use of strip mining to obtain minerals
The lack of access to world markets
The scarcity of water resources
The reliance on capitalist economic systems
19
Which of the following positive aspects of globalization is a fact?
Economic stability can be achieved through private ownership
Government healthcare can help improve economic conditions
Standards of living can be increased with Trade ageements
Expanded Civil + political freedom result in economic growth
20
Communism places the _________ needsabove the individual needs
Group
Rights
People
Goverment
21
Since the 70s the Middle East conflict between tradition and the forces of the West results in?
an increase in political stability in the region
an emphasis on the United Nations Declaration of Human Right
the growth of religious fundamentalism
the elimination of conflict between Arab states
22
What organization in the Middle East controls 75% of the worlds Fossil fuels?
OPEC
OREC
OBEC
OPEN
23
Cultural isolation of traditional societies in Asia and Africa isdeclining because of?
an increased dependence on the extended family
an increase in technological developments
an increase in the number of languages spoken
a decrease in nationalistic spirit
24
Since the 1950s, India has experienced conflict with both Pakistan and China over
India's increasing trade with Korea
borders and related territorial issues
United Nations peacekeeping efforts in the region
the interpretation of common religious works
25
Which statement about the spread of nuclear weapons is a fact rather than an opinion?
US and Russia signed Strategic Arms Limitation Treaties in70
Only MDC's are concerned about the spread of nuclear weapons
If you process nuclear weapons you should have a limit
Spread of Nuclear weapons was worse in the 90's then 70's
26
What is the main idea of this cartoon about Cuba?
Castro regime is being destroyed by the policies of the US
Thepeople rebelled against their unpopular Communist leader
Castrois struggling to maintain a Communist state
Castro strong Communistleadership assured prosperity of Cuba
27
Which statement best explains the situation shown in the cartoon?
Westerners are promoting Chinese investment in South America
The world generally supports China's government
Countries are attempting to expand their colonial empires
China represents a way to expand Western exports
28
The country whose population is growing at the fastest rate is classified as what?
An industrialized nation
A nation transitioning from agriculturalto Industrial
A nation with higher birth rates and increasing technology
Nation coming from a service based industry to more business
29
Which of the following has been an effect of the growth of the Internet in recent years?
People are more interested in sending handwritten letters
People do not care for other events of other countries
easier for people all over the world to exchange ideas
More difficult for people to ship goods around the world
30
A nation begins to industrialize which social class will be most likely to increase in numbers?
Aristocracy
Farm Laborers
Peasant farmers
Middle Class
31
Which example best explains the purpose for the European Union (EU)?
establish a tariff-free flow of goods between member nations
to create a central location for the distribution of goods
to reduce European dependence on foreign oil reserves
force Eastern European nations to change trading partners
32
The Middle East is of global importance today because it
Major European powers toretain their spheres of influence
remains a primary source ofuranium
provides much of the petroleumused by industrial nations
has become a model of economicand political equality
33
. Tribalism in modern African nations has frequently resulted in political
interdependence
equality
disunity
harmony
34
The cartoon supports the idea that
young people cannot understand valueof democratic principles
peace and order are important responsibilities of government
totalitariangover's allow free expression of political ideas
peacefulprotests may not succeed in a totalitarian society
35
Which problem has faced both Cuba and North Korea under communist rule?
Their monarchs have been ineffective rulers
Their command economies have been inefficient
Their workers have called many strikes
Their governments have played a limited role in the economy
36
What prevents the people living in Africa from having communication with other parts of Africa?
Forms of Transportation
Technology
Physical Features
Steep plateaus
37
Global problems of economic development, environmental pollution, and hunger reflect need for?
Reduction in foreign aid provided by industrialized nations
increased military sending by all nations
increased international cooperation
a return to policies of economic nationalism
38
Which statement about nationalism is most accurate?
It becomes a unifying force among a people
It prevents the rise of militarism
It encourages diversity within nation-states
It eliminates the ethnic identities of different groups
39
How does a socialist economy differ from other economies of the world?
The economy is controlled mainly by the government
The profit motive is the main stimulus for economic activity
Worker mobility is greater than in a capitalist economy
Large industries are owned and operated by labor unions
40
. The best evidence that a nation is a democracy is-
the government ideally answers to the will of the people
government officials are appointed and are above the law
Courts consider the accused guilty before proven innocent
a two-house legislature may create laws
41
A key principle of the economic theory of communism is-
organization of workers' unions in industrialized nations
privatization of business and production
government ownership, control and regulation of property
restoration of a bartering system in developing countries
42
In the late 1980s, the improvement of most Pacific Rim countries could be attributed to
greater industrialization
continuing civil wars
the oil crisis in the Middle East
a total reliance on cash crops
43
Goods produced in cottage industries play a big part in MDC's economies, which is fact based?
Cottage industries provide needed income to help families
People make good use of their available time creating goods
Quality of goods produced by cottage industries are better
Cottage industry families enjoy time spent working together
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Which is the best characteristic of a traditional society?
subsistence farming
private ownership
voting for government representatives
inequitable distribution of wealth

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