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GMAS Review - 7th Grade Geography
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Why is the Yangtze River so Important to the population and economy of China?
it is the international border between China and India
it supplies millions of people with water & transportation
it is used to irrigate the Gobi Desert
people use it to get over the Himalayans
2
What is the Hindu belief in reincarnation?
there in only one god
the cow is a sacred animal
a soul returns to life in another body after death
people should treat each other with kindness
3
Which is one of the most common industrial pollutants found in the Yangtze River?
nitrogen
aresnic
nuclear waste
human sewage
4
Which feature is marked by 6?
South China Sea
Sea of Japan
Bay of Bengal
Hang He
5
What is the main source of conflict between the Jews and Muslims?
mining for gold and diamonds
the fall of the Ottoman Empire
they continue to fight over oil
the belief that they were both promised the same land by God
6
What are the main religions found among the Ashanti people today?
traditional religion and Hindu
traditional Shanti religion, Christianity and Islam
there is little practice of religion among the Ashanti
Judaism and Christianity
7
Where do most of the people live in India?
center of the country
along the great rivers and fertile valleys
southern coast
northwest near Pakistan
8
What is the name of the Hindu sacred text
The Four Noble Truths
The Quran
The Middle Way
The Vedas
9
What has a major effect on the climate of Japan?
cold air sweeping off large glaciers
monsoon rains
winds coming off the desert
ocean currents
10
Which is true about the Ganges River?
people do not drink the water because it is so polluted
it is used for transportation , water supply, & is polluted
pant & animal life have not been affected by pollution
it is ignored by Indian religious rituals
11
In India, What is the "caste system"?
men and women divided into labor
divisions of all the people in a society into categories
the voting system used in Southeastern elections
the Hindu priesthood
12
Which feature is marked by 6?
Suez Canal
Arabian sea
Strait of Hormuz
Persian gulf
13
Which country is marked by 3?
Iran
Iraq
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
14
Which is the biggest threat to the African rainforest today?
Overpopulation/ and deforestation
Extended periods of drought
Pollution from nuclear power plants
Wars and political unrest
15
Why do some governments ignore industrial pollution of major rivers and waterways?
industries always have a plan to clean up pollution
most governments do not recognize pollution as a problem
leaders want water industries to be profitable
the people of most countries do not care about pollution
16
What has caused the Sahel to expand in recent years?
Government programs moving too many people in area
Heavy rains and flooding over several years
Damming the rivers and preventing irrigation
Over grazing and cutting down trees for fuel
17
What number marks the location of the Himalayan Mountains?
8
1
7
2
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Which feature is marked by the 5?
Gobi desert
Taklimakan desert
Korean peninsula
Ganges river
19
What number marks Afganistan?
7
8
1
2
20
In which country did Shintoism begin?
China
Vietnam
India
Japan
21
When China was awarded the 2008 Olympics, which environmental issue was the biggest concern?
heavy seasonal rains that come to China in the summer
the lack of fresh drinking water
the city's air pollution
temperatures would be too hot
22
Which religion is considered on of the oldest in the world?
Confucianism
Shintoism
Hinduism
Islam
23
Which is the best example of ethnic group?
People who grow similar foods
People who share a culture, national origin, or religion
People who share a belief in a god or gods
People who like to read similar books
24
What is meant by the "Green Line" of desertification
a barrier put up around factories to keep people safe
the line between the desert and the cultivated areas
the line dividing rural and urban neighborhoods
the point in a river in which water pollution begins
25
What is marked by the "2" on the map?
Lake Tanganyika
Nile River
Atlas Mts.
Sahara Desert
26
The climate of India is affected by seasonal winds called?
monsoons
tornandoes
typhoons
hurriances
27
Which number marks Israel?
4
2
6
5
28
What is the best way to describe the climate of China?
rainy and subtropical
combination of all of these
hot and dry
mild and temperate
29
Which best describes a Nomad?
industrial worker who lives in an African city
one who wanders from place to place to find food and water
one who lives and farms in a village on the edge of desert
plantation owner who lives along the coast
30
Why is the Suez Canal so important to international shipping?
Makes it possible to get from the Mediterranean to Red Sea
Coonects the Jordan River to Persian Gulf
Iraq'a only waterway leading into the Persian Gulf
It is the only way to get out of the Persian Gulf
31
What do some people believe that might lead to "water wars" in Africa in the future?
United Nations decrees telling African nations how to share
end of farming as AFrica moves to heavy industry
competition among countries that compete for water resources
demands to reroute rivers to supple water to the rain forest
32
Which best describes the religion of those who call themselves Arabs?
Most Arabs are either Muslims or Jews
All arabs are Sunni Muslim
Though most are Muslim, there are also Christians
The majority of Arabs are Shia Muslims
33
Which countries border the Gaza Strip?
Israel and the West Baml
Lebanon and Syria
Israel and Eqypt
Iraq and Jordan
34
What are the "Five Pillars" of Islam?
The five columns support the Ka'aba
five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to do
the first five books of the Quran
five beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
35
Which person is a common figure in the origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Confucius
Muhammad
Abraham
Jesus
36
What is the Buddhist teaching that shows its followers the way to live their lives?
The Middle Way / eighfold path
The Bible
The Quran
The Five Pillars
37
Why are india's urban areas having a problem with air pollution?
there is not effective way to control it
no government efforts to control it
rapidly growing population, heavy industry & 1000's of cars
few people feel that it is a problem
38
What country is marked by the 4
South Korea
North Korea
Indonesia
Japan
39
Which number marks the Gaza Strip?
8
6
9
3
40
Which number marks the approximate location of the Nile River?
7
5
1
3
41
Which country is marked by 1?
India
China
Bangladesh
Vietnam
42
Which number marks the Euphrates?
4
2
1
3
43
Which phrase best describes the rainforest?
hot and dry desert
semi-arid farmland
rolling grassy plains
humid and warm with thick vegetation
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How did Confucianism come to play an important role in Chinese society?
Confucianism has replaced all other religions in China
Confucian philosophy had little effect on Chinese society
Confucius led an army to take over the Chinese government
Emperor hired Confucian scholars to organize government
45
What's the main belief that distinguished the Jewish religion from others in the ancient world
the worship of a single god rather than many gods
the offering of sacrifices during religious ceremonies
the belief in life after death
the organization of believers into a separate state
