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2nd Semester Mid-Term Review
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A Quiz! to review concepts taught up to the semester's midpoint.
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1
Which is the main cause of pollution in the Ganges River?
garbage and sewage dumped into the river
dense automobile traffic near the river
the destruction of forests along the banks of the river
air pollution from factories built next to the river
2
What key factor affects a nation's economic growth the
most
?
the length of time its leader has been in office
the amount of choices available to its consumers
the education and skill level of its workforce
the goods its trading partners specialize in
3
What is the
best
way a government can invest in human capital?
by providing unemployment insurance
by creating tax breaks for industrial equipment
by creating a low corporate tax rate
by providing no-interest loans for higher education
4
Which two elements do countries with mixed economies attempt to balance?
business profits and consumer choice
government control and economic freedom
efficient production and low investment
domestic trade and international trade
5
Mixed economies are those that involve a mixture of which elements?
supply and demand
custom and habit
market and command
barter and trade
6
In which situation would investment in capital goods be
most
beneficial?
Industries in Kenya can't afford natural resource prices.
Companies in Nigeria rely on outdated industrial equipment.
Companies in South Africa can't find enough skilled workers.
Companies in Sudan cannot trade due to economic sanctions.
7
What form of government does South Africa have?
parliamentary autocracy
parliamentary democracy
presidential autocracy
presidential democracy
8
What type of investments would help raise a country's literacy rate and standard of living?
investments in bonds
investments in stocks
investments in human capital
investments in capital goods
9
Countries with strong, well-funded education systems generally have
higher unemployment than other countries.
lower populations than other countries.
more entrepreneurs than other countries.
fewer trading partners than other countries.
10
What is a capital investment that would
most
benefit Nigeria's economy?
universal higher education
industrial oil-drilling equipment
industrial gold-mining equipment
adult literacy programs
11
All of the following countries share a border with China
except
Vietnam
South Korea
India
North Korea
12
Why have African governments been unable to adequately address the rise of AIDS?
The governments refuse to accept foreign aid.
Governmental leaders are unaware of the dangers of AIDS.
Doctors have been unable to discover the cause of AIDS.
Governmental instability causes many issues to be ignored.
13
What is the purpose of investing in capital goods?
to improve productive efficiency
to limit market competition
to increase barriers to trade
to improve workers' skills
14
Investments in human capital typically lead to economic growth by
enabling businesses to charge higher prices for their goods.
enabling consumers to have more access to foreign made goods
enabling workers to be more productive and earn more money.
enabling governments to collect higher taxes from citizens.
15
What type of economy do
most
African countries have?
mixed economies
pure market economies
pure command economies
traditional economies
16
According to the Four Noble Truths, which of the following is true?
Doing away with selfish desires will end one's pain.
Seeking justice is the path to enlightenment.
Treating others kindly is the most noble behavior.
There is no way to end suffering.
17
What is a capital investment that would
most
benefit South Africa's economy?
universal higher education
industrial gold-mining equipment
industrial oil-drilling equipment
adult literacy programs
18
What form of government does Nigeria have?
parliamentary democracy
presidential autocracy
parliamentary autocracy
presidential democracy
19
Which would be the
best
mode of transportation through the Himalayan Mountains?
travel by train
travel by cable car
travel on foot
travel by donkey
20
All of the following are major reasons vehicles contribute to air pollution in India
except
poor emission regulations before 2005.
vehicles lack catalytic converters.
vehicles have oversized gas tanks.
poor vehicle fuel quality.
21
What is one effect of the pollution of the Chang Jiang?
Acid rain is damaging China's forests and structures.
Many Chinese citizens lack access to safe drinking water.
Many Chinese cities have dangerous levels of air pollution.
Smog is a large problem in China's rural communities.
22
What
religion
spread first from China to Korea, and then to Japan?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Sikhism
Taoism
23
Which
has not
greatly affected access to education in Sudan during the 21-century?
civil war resulting in the country breaking apart
the costs of attending secondary school
a lack of educated school administrators
a shortage of teachers in remote areas
24
What form of government does Kenya have?
presidential autocracy
parliamentary autocracy
parliamentary democracy
presidential democracy
25
Why is the pollution of the Chang Jiang a significant problem in China?
The river is the main source of hydropower in China.
China's economy depends on its freshwater fishing industry.
China's economy depends on its tourism industry.
The river is a main source of drinking water in China.
26
What did Jomo Kenyatta do after being named the first prime minister of Kenya in 1963?
He suspended parliament and created a military autocracy.
He immediately formed an alliance with the Soviet Union.
He centralized government power and arrested opponents.
He worked with others to build a multiparty democracy.
27
Jomo Kenyatta inspired in Kenyans a sense of nationalism and a drive for
increased territory and leadership in African politics.
control over neighboring territory taken by Europeans.
the creation of the African Union to solve problems.
the right to self-government and independence.
28
After its political system stabilized, the South African gov't could dedicate its resources to
creating a modern nuclear weapons and energy program.
reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS in the country.
combating the spread of the Ebola virus in the country.
promoting the growth of the domestic car industry.
29
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of which of the following?
respect for authority
religious beliefs
a classless society
owning land
30
Which of the following is the
most
directly tied to the pollution of the Ganges River?
poor air quality
a lack of fertile soil
deforestation
the spread of disease
31
According to the teachings of the Buddhist religion, how is salvation earned?
by being baptized and confirmed
by learning to give up selfish desire
by worshipping Allah as the one true god
by following the Ten Commandments
32
What statistic helps determine a country's investment in human capital?
how much money the country subsidizes industries
how much money the country spends on infrastructure
how much money the country spends on education
how much money the country spends on the military
33
What inspired independence movements in Kenya and Nigeria during the mid-1900s?
Pan-Arabism
communism
capitalism
Pan-Africanism
34
Which answer choice correctly compares the governments of South Africa and Kenya?
There is a greater separation of powers in Kenya.
There are no checks on the executive leader of South Africa.
There is a greater separation of powers in South Africa.
There are no checks on the executive leader of Kenya.
35
How has agriculture contributed to the decline of the Chang Jiang's water quality?
Clearing land for farming has caused acid rain.
The fertilizers used by farmers contaminate the river.
Irrigation of farmland has reduced the river's water level.
Livestock drink from the river and spread their diseases.
36
Which is a key difference between parliamentary and presidential democracies?
Less separation of power in a presidential democracy.
Less separation of power in a parliamentary democracy.
More separation of power in a parliamentary democracy.
More separation of power in a presidential democracy.
37
What is the role of Nigerian citizens in choosing their government's leaders?
They elect the head of govt, who then appoints legislators.
They elect the head of government & legislators by vote.
They elect the legislators, who then elect the head of govt.
They have no role in choosing either.
38
Which of the following would encourage investment in capital goods?
tax breaks for corporations that purchase new equipment
tax breaks for businesses that pay for employees' education
unemployment insurance for temporarily unemployed workers
crop insurance for farmers who experience bad harvests
39
What would
most likely
raise the literacy rate in a country?
specialization in certain industries
investment in capital goods
nationalization of certain industries
investment in human capital
40
Based only on this map, what can be concluded about South Africa?
South Africa has a relatively high gross domestic product.
The South African economy is centrally planned.
South Africa has a very low unemployment rate.
The South African people enjoy many personal freedoms.
41
Which answer choices represent effects of the pollution of the Chang Jiang?
Many Chinese cities have dangerous levels of air pollution.
Smog is a large problem in China's rural communities.
Eating contaminated fish causes health problems.
Many Chinese citizens lack access to safe drinking water.
42
High literacy rates are generally correlated with
increased regulation of the economy.
declines in foreign trade.
high levels of entrepreneurship.
decreased economic specialization.
43
Which of the following barriers to trade would help a government raise revenue?
embargoing trade in certain types of goods
embargoing all goods from another country
imposing a quota on certain types of goods
imposing a tariff on imported goods
44
A tourist from Nigeria is visiting South Africa. What must the tourist do before traveling?
exchange her rand for naira
exchange her naira for rand
exchange her shillings for rand
exchange her naira for shillings
45
Which population has the
lowest
investment in human capital?
Nigeria
Egypt
Sudan
South Africa
46
South African nationalists fought largely against
the apartheid government in South Africa.
the influence of the US government in Africa.
the influence of Soviet communism in Africa.
the mistreatment of Afrikaners in South Africa.
47
What is the
best
way to describe the economies of Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa?
They are pure command economies.
They are traditional economies.
They are mixed economies.
They are pure market economies.
48
Which statement about the nations labeled on this map is correct?
Indonesia is labeled numeral III.
South Korea is labeled numeral II.
Japan is labeled numeral IV.
China is labeled numeral I.
49
Who chooses the head of government in a presidential democracy?
the judiciary
the military
the citizens
the legislature
50
Who chooses the head of government in a parliamentary democracy?
the citizens
the legislature
the judiciary
the military
51
Which statement about the location of India in relation to the nations on this map is correct?
India is located southeast of the nation labeled numeral III
India is located northeast of the nation labeled numeral II.
India is located southeast of the nation labeled numeral I.
India is located northeast of the nation labeled numeral IV.
52
Based on the map and the information in the box, what conclusion can be drawn?
Natural resources provide all people with a high St. of Liv.
Natural resources allow countries to abstain from trade.
Natural resources are best utilized by command economies.
Natural resources play a key role in economic development.
