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Question 1

Which of the following countries colonized India?

Accepted Answer

Great Britain

Question 2

So, how did Teddy Roosevelt gain the land to build the Panama Canal?

Accepted Answer

He encouraged rebels in Panama to overthrow Colombian govt

Question 3

The Panama Canal connects ____________ with _____________.

Accepted Answer

Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Question 4

Which is TRUE about Chinese geography?

Accepted Answer

Geography partly isolated China from the rest of the world

Question 5

Latin Americans believe industrial development will.....

Accepted Answer

strengthen the economy

Question 6

How were Chinese communists able to gain power in 1949?

Accepted Answer

supported by peasants

Question 7

Communist leader of China

Accepted Answer

Mao Zedong

Question 8

During the Cold War, what was a major goal of Unites States’ policy toward Latin America?

Accepted Answer

Stopping the spread of communism

Question 9

Which best describes the natural environment in much of Asia?

Accepted Answer

It has diverse variety in geographic features

Question 10

Which of the following nations is NOT a major producer of cocaine to the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Argentina

Question 11

Due to las Casas' writings, many believed _________ would be better suited for plantation work.

Accepted Answer

Africans

Question 12

All of the statements are generally true about marriage in traditional Asian society EXCEPT....

Accepted Answer

Couples met, fell in love, and married

Question 13

T Roosevelt gained the land to build the Panama Canal by purchasing it from Colombian govt.

Accepted Answer

FALSE

Question 14

Hinduism and Buddhism have all the following in commons EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

polytheism

Question 15

Which is the best example of feudalism?

Accepted Answer

local lords who answer to higher lords

Question 16

All of the following are ways which the ideas of Samurai influenced Japan EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

lack of human rights

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a problem Latin American countries faced after independence?

Accepted Answer

having too much money

Question 18

The influence of European culture in Latin America began with the:

Accepted Answer

Spanish conquests

Question 19

Which religion is not native to Asia but culturally diffused there?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 20

Sudras in India, Samurai in Japan, and peasants in China are all examples of...

Accepted Answer

social classes

Question 21

Which was NOT a reason Latin American countries wanted independence from Spain?

Accepted Answer

death of the king of Spain

Question 22

Which value is common in traditional Asian society?

Accepted Answer

Family loyalty

Question 23

Communist leader of Cuba

Accepted Answer

Fidel Castro

Question 24

Gandhi promoted all of these ideas EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

assimilating with British culture

Question 25

Which best describes the opinions of U.S. involvement in Latin American affairs?

Accepted Answer

“Yankee Menace”

Question 26

This geographical feature forms the border between Mexico and Texas.

Accepted Answer

Rio Grande river

Question 27

All were Latin American revolutionary leaders, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

De las Casas

Question 28

Which European nation strongly influenced the development of Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Portugal

Question 29

The strong work ethic of Japan's work force has caused the country to become.......

Accepted Answer

a world economic power

Question 30

In 1980's, China attempted to improve the quality of life for people by doing what?

Accepted Answer

limiting population growth (one-child policy)

Question 31

Which of the following best describes modern Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japan is very modern while maintaining traditional culture

Question 32

What was a result of Indian independence in 1947?

Accepted Answer

India and Pakistan became their own separate countries

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a cause of deforestation throughout Latin America?

Accepted Answer

NAFTA

Question 34

Which of the following were examples of anti-foreign movements

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 35

This geographical feature extends from Northern Colombia to the southern tip of South America.

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

Question 36

Today, the U.S. is interested in Japan because of....

Accepted Answer

its potential market for exports/trade

Question 37

Which is TRUE about the geography of Japan?

Accepted Answer

Lack of resources forced Japan to become a trading nation

Question 38

In India today, the discrimination based on caste shows....

Accepted Answer

gap between law and tradition

Question 39

In recent years, _______________ has seen a major increase in drug-related crime.

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 40

What is the name of the priest who wrote about the treatment and deaths of Native Americans.

Accepted Answer

Bartolome de las Casas

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the conquistadors wanted to control Latin America?

Accepted Answer

to practice their religion freely

Question 42

Which of the following historical writings is NOT from early Asian society?

Accepted Answer

The Odyssey

Question 43

Which social class had the most power under Spanish colonial rule?

Accepted Answer

Peninsulars

Question 44

The teachings of Confucius and other Chinese philosophers were mainly concerned with....

Accepted Answer

creating roles and order in society

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