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1
What is human capital?
the potential earnings of a person
the skills, knowledge, & experience possessed by a person
the value of a person
the amount of money a person can spend
2
What is a basic belief of Islam?
There is only one god.
Muhammad is the Creator.
Pork should be eaten on holy days.
The New Testament is the word of God.
3
What role did ancient Egyptians have in the development of theocracy?
They wanted other governments to have the same type of ruler
They were the first to consider their ruler to be a god.
They thought their ruler should be the oldest man in Egypt.
They were the first to require a ruler to lead the military.
4
What was the purpose of South Africa's policy of apartheid?
to keep the price of diamonds & gold at high levels
to ensure that blacks controlled tribal lands
to prevent outside countries from gaining economic advantage
to keep land and weath in the hands of white people
5
Which of the following would you find in the Sahara Desert ecosystem?
camels, which need little water to survive
a cow which feeds on grass
mosses & lichens that survive in very low temperatures
plants like ferns that grow in dark, damp areas
6
What does ethnocentrism mean?
the blending of a variety of races and ethnic groups
an interest in the history of races and ethnic groups
strong favoritism of one's own race or ethnic group
the desire to be a part of another race or entire group
7
What are the Tang and Song dynasties of ancient China most known for?
conservation
exploration
democracy
inventions
8
Why was the Silk Road important?
It was the primary sea route for spices from Asia.
It expanded the salt trade from Africa.
It was one of the first trade routes to link China to Europe
It linked trade throughout western Africa.
9
How did the indigenous people (natives) of India & South Africa react to British imperialism?
they refused to learn the English language
they encouraged traders to travel to European countries
they resisted the British presence in their countries
they willingly converted to Christianity
10
Which of the following is one of the main beliefs of Buddhism?
Existence of the Holy Trinity
Reincarnation of all humans
Unity of all the major religions of the world
Pilgrimage to Mecca
11
What caused the formation of the Yangtze River Delta in China?
removal of rocks & soil from construction near the river
excess water added to the Yangtze RIVer during heavy rains
sediment deposits where Yangtze drains into East China Sea
sand flowing into the river from the East China Sea
12
What city is located at 35 degrees South Latitude and 149 degrees East Longitude?
Sydney
Canberra
Perth
Brisbane
13
What led to the development of the ancient Nile civilization?
the combination of neighboring city-states into one nation
the abundance of precious metals in the region
the decline of flooding along riverbanks
the presence of fresh water in the area
14
Which event took place in the Middle East after the end of WWII?
Indonesia gained independence.
Israel became a state.
The Suez Canal was built.
The World Bank was formed.
15
Japan became independent of earlier Chinese influences by ???
adopting the Confucian form of government
following Buddhism
developing its own culture
building mosques as places of worship
16
In general, the higher the GDP per capita,
the larger the population
the higher the standard of living
the lower the population
the lower number of industries
17
Which of these events should be included in a timeline of Christianity?
Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
The Shia and Sunni groups split.
Judah and the Maccabees defeat the Syrians.
Siddhartha Gautama is born.
18
What does "GDP per Capita" mean?
gross domestic product per state
gross domestic product per country
gross domestic product per person
gross demand for products per country
19
What country is #27 on the map?
Sri Lanka
North Korea
Japan
China
20
According to the map, how are the Volga and Amazon Rivers different?
The Volga River is closer to the equator
The Amazon River is shorter
The Amazon River has a warmer climate; closer to the equator
The Volga River floods more frequently
21
Individual human capital can be increased by which of the following?
ending the services of employees who've worked < 1 year
depositing money in banks to increase profits
buying modern machinery to produce more goods in less time
giving scholarships to employees to improve skills
22
In what way are Judaism and Christianity similar?
They both believe in the idea of a messiah
They both believe in worshipping more than one god
They both believe in studying the Koran
They both believe in observing Hammurabi's code
23
What did the Indus River & the Huang He River Valley civilizations have in common?
Both peoples traded with others
The people were farmers instead of nomads
Both peoples used wars to expand their empires
Both peoples used written language ro record their history
24
Which statement BEST describes the importance of Timbuktu in the Mali Empire?
it was a trade center
it was an agricultural center
it was an industrial city
it was a military city
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In 1919 Mahatma Gandhi began a series of protests in India. What was the eventual outcome?
India went to war with Great Britain.
Great Britain made Gandhi the prime minister of India.
Great Britain strengthened its power in India.
India became independent of British rule.
