Social Studies Final Exam Review (May 2016)

Question 1

Citizens don't have the chance to participate in the political process in North Korea because?

Accepted Answer

The government is unlimited

Question 2

The Three Gorges Dam is an example of...?

Accepted Answer

Man modifying his environment

Question 3

Most of China's population is located on the...?

Accepted Answer

North China Plain

Question 4

Which of the following geographic factor has the greatest influence on where people live?

Accepted Answer

availability of water

Question 5

Most of China population is located near east coast. This is because what geographic feature?

Accepted Answer

Mountains and deserts

Question 6

Cultures in E Asia are distinguished by a strong respect of elders & ancestors. This reflects?

Accepted Answer

The traditions of Confucianism

Question 7

What country allows citizens to vote for leaders, freedom to speak mind & basic civil rights?

Accepted Answer

The United States

Question 8

Most of cultural diffusion to East Asia throughout history was due to?

Accepted Answer

Trade

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of an unlimited government?

Accepted Answer

Power is held by few leaders

Question 10

Which of the following is a type of cultural institution that all societies have?

Accepted Answer

language

Question 11

In the People's Republic of China, the government is led by...?

Accepted Answer

Communist party officials

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of an unlimited government?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 13

Baseball in Japan became very popular in colleges & it reached a fevered pitch. This is...?

Accepted Answer

Cultural diffusion

Question 14

Which of the following generalizations is supported by the information on the map below?

Accepted Answer

Mtns & deserts concentrated population along east coast

Question 15

Which BEST explains the relationship between rights & responsibilities in a DEMOCRACY?

Accepted Answer

Citizens will be informed vote in elections & respect others

Question 16

What would be the BEST title for the list below?

Accepted Answer

Cultural Characteristics of Societies

Questions 16