North America Unit Review

Question 1

Which physical feature was a barrier to early colonization in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Appalachian Mountains in the east

Question 2

In a free enterprise economic system, the government decides how goods are distributed.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which European country has had the greatest impact on the culture of Mexico?

Accepted Answer

colonization by the Spanish

Question 4

Which of the following shows characteristics of a limited government?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Three Branches of Government

Question 5

...helps reduce the price of goods and creates cooperation between nations.

Accepted Answer

trade agreements

Question 6

A teenager wearing blue jeans in Mexico City is a example of cultural diffusion.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Country, Blues, Jazz and Hip Hop are major music genres in the United States.

Accepted Answer

these represent contributions from diverse groups

Question 8

How can citizens in the United States influence the political process?

Accepted Answer

voting in a election

Question 9

Steve Jobs is the creator of Apple Computers. Which factor of production does this represent?

Accepted Answer

entrepreneurship

Question 10

Which of these is needed in order to produce a good or service?

Accepted Answer

labor

Question 11

Europe's rulers wanted to promote colonies in the New World. That were primarily motivated by...

Accepted Answer

obtaining power and new riches

Question 12

Civil rights leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr. , Rosa Parks and Cesar Chavez...

Accepted Answer

fought for social change and greater equality

Question 13

Property damage and loss of life on the Gulf Coast...

Accepted Answer

the impact of physical processes like hurricanes

Question 14

Housing shortage in Mexico City can be attributed to...

Accepted Answer

rapid urbanization

Question 15

This image best reflects...

Accepted Answer

irrigation of crops

Question 16

Which demographic term BEST determines if individuals have a high or low standard of living in an area?

Accepted Answer

Per Capita Income

Question 17

Early settements in the United States were located...

Accepted Answer

on the coast and along rivers

Question 18

What will a country with a large population of children need?

Accepted Answer

educational services

Question 19

Cause and Effect: Some of the effects of colonization are...

Accepted Answer

Deaths of American Indians and Spanish Influence in North America

Question 20

A physical feature that creates a natural border between Mexico and the United States.

Accepted Answer

Rio Grande

Questions 20