Which of the following is true about the Bhagavad Gita?

It contains the ancient stories, and beliefs of Hinduism.

What caused the collapse of the Soviet Union?

economic problems and people’s desire for freedom

Which of the following is true about Pakistan?

It has gone between civilian governments and military rule.

In Russia, what kinds of power does the president have?

They are the country’s most powerful leader.

Why are some countries in North Africa and Southwest Asia so wealthy?

They have oil reserves needed by the world.

Written after WWII, this document states the rights all citizens around the world should have

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

What is a military dictatorship?

a situation where the military rules the country

Which of the following was an effect of India’s Partition?

Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.

T/FIn an absolute monarchy, the king must obey the constitution and work with the government

False, because the king has no checks on his power.

How is glasnost best described?

USSR policy permitting open discussion about the government

How is a democracy best described?

A government where citizens elect representatives

What is an effect of China's population policy?

Women are having fewer children.

A limited government is a government in which …

The government does not have control over its citizens.

How is an oligarchy best described?

A government in which a small group makes all the decisions.

How is a dictatorship best described?

A government where one individual controls everything

How is a monarchy best described?

A government where a king or queen make all of the decisions

What effect did colonialism by the British have on India?

India had to import manufactured goods from Great Britain

How is communism best described?

A government where one political party controls everything

According to Gandhi, when was the Bhagavad Gita most helpful to him?

when he was disappointed or facing tragedy

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1
Which of the following is true about the Bhagavad Gita?
It contains the ancient stories, and beliefs of Hinduism.
Its teachings are limited to Indian society.
It was written in English.
Most Hindus no longer find it valuable.
2
In Bangladesh, the largest export is
Rice
Shoes
Tea
Clothes
3
What leader tried to reform the Soviet economy and government?
Mikhail Gorbachev
Vladimir Putin
Boris Yeltsin
Snidely Whiplash
4
An organization that keeps order, sets rules, and provides services to a society is called a …
court
government
business
legislature
5
Which country has the most oil reserves in the world?
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
Libya
6
What caused the collapse of the Soviet Union?
economic problems and people’s desire for freedom
widespread shortages of food
giving the republics greater control
corrupt leadership
7
Which of the following is true about Pakistan?
It is a country of many religions.
It consists of both Western Pakistan and Eastern Pakistan.
It has gone between civilian governments and military rule.
It has a democratic form of government.
8
Someone who lives within a government and is granted certain rights by that government is a ...
A subject
A citizen
A Slave
An immigrant
9
In Russia, what kinds of power does the president have?
they appoint the prime minister, who makes all big decisions
some power, but the State Duma makes all decisions.
they head the executive branch but have very limited power.
They are the country’s most powerful leader.
10
One result of Somalia’s instability is that many citizens have turned to ____ to make a living.
Piracy
Slavery
Telemarketing
Farming
11
Why are some countries in North Africa and Southwest Asia so wealthy?
Their shipping industry is used by many countries.
They have jobs for guest workers.
They sell crops to the whole world.
They have oil reserves needed by the world.
12
Written after WWII, this document states the rights all citizens around the world should have
Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
13
What is a result of North Korea’s policy of self-reliance?
many trading partners
plenty of local food
isolation from other countries
friendly international relations
14
Under apartheid, black South Africans were restricted to living in....
ghettos
favelas
barrios
homelands
15
What is a military dictatorship?
where a king, queen, or emperor rules the country
a situation where a single man or woman rules the country
a situation where the military rules the country
a situation where citizens elect representatives
16
Which of the following was an effect of India’s Partition?
It allowed Hindus and Muslims to live together in peace.
It allowed most people of India to remain in their homes.
Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.
It settled disputes over the region known as Kashmir.
17
T/FIn an absolute monarchy, the king must obey the constitution and work with the government
False, because the king has no checks on his power.
True, the king’s power is limited by the constitution.
18
Which religion is most widely practiced in India?
Sikhism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
19
How is glasnost best described?
income, or total money produced
USSR policy permitting open discussion about the government
a system where one political party controls the economy
a change or restructuring
20
As a result of government oppression, many Christians in Sudan were either killed or became ...
militiamen
mormons
refugees
workers
21
What was the method by which Mohandas Gandhi helped India gain independence from Great Britain?
Civil Disobedience
tolerance
armed revolt
reincarnation
22
Which country has a communist government?
South Korea
North Korea
Taiwan
Japan
23
How is a democracy best described?
A government where citizens elect representatives
A government where a king makes all of the decisions.
A government where one individual controls everything
A government in which a small group make all the decisions.
24
What is an effect of China's population policy?
China has more workers.
Women are having fewer children.
Young people outnumber old people.
Families are getting larger.
25
A limited government is a government in which …
The government is made up of three branches
The government does not have control over its citizens.
The government is ruled by a small group of people
The government has complete control over its citizens.
26
What is one of the main causes of poverty in Bangladesh?
Overpopulation
warfare
drought
desertification
27
How is an oligarchy best described?
A government where citizens elect representatives
A government in which a small group makes all the decisions.
A government where a king or queen make all decisions
A government where one individual controls everything
28
Who was the first black African elected president of South Africa?
Nelson Mandela
F.W. de Klerk
Muhammad Ali
Stephen Biko
29
How is a dictatorship best described?
A government where a king or queen make all of the decisions
A government where one individual controls everything
A government where citizens elect representatives who lead
A government in which a small group make all the decisions.
30
How is a monarchy best described?
A government where one individual controls everything
A government in which a small group makes all the decisions
A government where a king or queen make all of the decisions
A government where citizens elect representatives
31
What effect did colonialism by the British have on India?
India had to import manufactured goods from Great Britain
Indian manufacturers exported goods from their natural goods
It required Indians to speak English.
It restricted religious freedom.
32
How is communism best described?
A government where citizens elect representatives
A government in which a small group makes all the decisions.
A government where one political party controls everything
A government where a king or queen make all decisions
33
What was apartheid?
laws separating the races
policies to redistribute land
a Boer territory
a protest group
34
According to Gandhi, when was the Bhagavad Gita most helpful to him?
when he tried to make peace between Indian Hindus & Muslims
when he was disappointed or facing tragedy
when he spoke with members of the British Parliament
when his children were born
35
In northern Sudan, the religion of most is...
Jewish
Buddhist
Hindu
Muslim
36
The majority of people in South Sudan are:
Jewish
Agnostic
Muslim
Christian
37
What system of government did Russia’s constitution of 1993 set up?
a federal system
a communist system
a socialist society
a royal system

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