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World Cultures Unit 5, 6 & 7
World Cultures Unit 5, 6 & 7
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1
A cooperative organization for oil-producing nations helps to
develop marketing plans
protect oil rich nations
limit works of certain religions
aid in transportation to ports
2
By allowing multiple political parties, the government of Russia has become more
limited
communist
unlimited
conservative
3
Bishop Desmond Tutu & Nelson Mandela received the Nobel Peace Price for their work to
spread moral teachings
build schools for the ppor
spread Islamification
end racial injustice
4
The Israeli and Palestinian Conflict was caused by
disputes over religious holidays
disputes over the official language
disputes over land and borders
disputes over the type of government
5
Dominant language spoken across N. Africa and the Middle East (SW Asia) is
Arabic
French
English
Islam
6
After WWII, Eastern European countries were associated with the Soviet Union due to
language
communism
culture
religion
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Less GDP per capita =
less economically developed
newly developed
more economically developed
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The cultures of N. Africa and SW Asia are so similar because
the Nile River prevented contact with the rest of Africa
sub-Saharan Africa experiences European imperialism
the Sahara Desert prevented contact with the rest of Africa
the Mediterranean Sea was a border
9
In a socialist economy, the factors of production are owned
by businesses
by the government only
collectively
10
Ukraine is a desirable country to occupy because of its proximity to
the Mediterranean Sea
the ports on the Black Sea
the Russian army
the Indian Ocean
11
Which statement about oil in SW Asia is true?
All nations in SW Asia depend on the oil industry.
The largest countries have the smallest oil reserves.
SW Asia has the smallest oil reserves
Oil reserves are unequal (Saudi Arabia- a lot, Syria-little)
12
In Rwanda in the early 90's there was a conflict between...
Muslims and Jews
Tutsis and Hutus
Sunnis and Shiites
the borders of Rwanda and the Congo
13
Even after the work of Nelson Mandela, South Africa still struggles with...
immigration
unemployment and poor healthcare and education
the election process
the rights for any race or gender to vote
14
Which of the following is NOT shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Jerusalem is a sacred place
Old Testament
monotheistic
New Testament
15
The government of the Russian Federation (today) is
ruled by many
ruled by a few
ruled by the people
ruled by one
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The Suez Canal was built as
a connection between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
a passageway between N. Africa and and the rest of Africa
a way to control the Nile River flooding
a land bridge between the Mediterranean and Red Sea
17
The free enterprise system relies on
less freedom for producers and consumers
the voluntary exchange of goods and services
owning private property
18
Which religious traditions from the Catholic Church spread to Russia?
communism
Islam
Buddhism
Eastern Orthodoxy
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What has unified SW Asia and N. Africa more than anything else?
religion
governments
language
architectures
20
Soviet Union: Russia :: ____________: _____________
powerful: weak
oligarchy: theocracy
unlimited: unlimited
unlimited: limited
21
In Sub-Saharan Africa, ______ & ________ served as barriers to the spread of some language.
mountains and rivers
islands and rivers
islands and oceans
deserts and oceans
22
Countries all over the world have created trade relationships with SW Asia & N. Africa because
increased demand for oil in the world
lack of water resources
growth in population
of agricultural output of the area
23
In 2004, the government in Darfar, Sudan,
ruled with communist principles
allowed the people to rule in a democratic society
persecuted people based on their ethnicity and religion
resolved religious conflicts
24
Most Russian urban centers are located in the __________ part of the country.
eastern
southern
western
northern
25
Imperialism is
when to obtain land to further your influence and power
acquiring natural resources
an unlimited government
stealing from the rich to pay the poor
26
The world's largest oil reserves are near
the Mediterranean Sea
North Hemisphere
Persian Gulf
Africa
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The internet has increased
child labor
cultural isolation
imperialism
globalization
28
What is the major difference between the Hutus and Tutsis of Central Africa?
economic differences
religious differences
cultural differences
ethnic differences
29
When the literary rate of a country increases, the GDP of that country usually increases.
True
False
30
Before the 1990s, the government of South Africa supported racial prejudice.
False
True
31
Countries in Africa gained their independence in the 1900s from European control due to
American assistance
Christian beliefs
Islamic movement
nationalism movements