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EOC Review #worldcultures
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Unlimited governments are responsible for....
Slow economic growth
All of the above
Slow development
Conflict and War
2
The Arab-Israeli conflict was over .....
Government
People
Land
Rights
3
St. Petersburg is referred to as the "window to the west" because
Pollution led to more boats in canals
It is westernized compared to other Russian cities
It has been a source of conflict for Russian leaders
Overcrowding led to motorized transportation
4
What effect could high literacy rates have?
Increase infant mortality rate
Decrease standard of living
Increase GDP per capita
Decrease life expectancy
5
What are the three monotheistic religions?
Islam, Christianity, Buddhism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity
Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
6
Due to British intervention, what caused conflict in India?
The British split up Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan
Both Hindi and Urdu became official languages
The British remained in India due to prevent violence
Hindus and Muslims were friends
7
The construction of roads is an example of...
adaptation
construction
none
modification
8
What is one of the benefits of the Trans-Siberian railroad?
Europeans moved to Siberia
Commercial farming in Siberia became popular
People began to move west
improved transportation & cultural diffusion
9
Why did Africans benefit so little from oil riches?
preference for white europeans to run business
Slavery
Lack of resources
Racial discrimination and corruption
10
What type of economic system does China, Cuba or North Korea have?
Market
Communist
Free Enterprise
Capitalist
11
Which factor explains Africa's slow economic growth?
Natural disasters occur frequently
Natural resources were scarce in Africa
Unlimited governments caused conflict and war
Climate change causes too much rain
12
The European Union
Respected Human Rights
Allowed Free Trade with members
Eliminated border checks within the Union
All of the above
13
What area was the birthplace of three world religions?
North America
South Africa
Middle East
Latin America
14
Why is the Israeli-Palestine conflict so hard to resolve?
Both sides receive assistance from foreign powers
Both sides blame each other for the conflict
Both sides have many weapons
Both motivated by religious beliefs
15
What makes it easier to live in the desert?
Nuclear Energy
Internet
Air Conditioning
Pesticides
16
What lesson could be learned from the Chernobyl disaster?
Producing more nuclear power is beneficial
This could've been prevented
Cancer would spread regardless
Nuclear power can be a dangerous source of energy
17
What is the downside of a large population?
Advancing Technology
All of the above
More workers
Many cars cause more pollution
18
terrace farming is an example of
Modification
none
Adaptation
Construction
19
The Trans-Siberian railroad...
improved transportation and allowed cultural diffusion
Pacific coast people could move to the west
Commercial farming became more prominent
Europeans moved to Siberia in high numbers
20
Similar architecture, foods, clothing, languages around the world can be attributed to what?
Cultural diffusion
Imperialism
Communism
Various economic systems
21
What is a result of tectonic plates sinking below a third plate?
rain
earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
manufacturing plates
snow
22
What best explains Africa's borders?
Long-term impact of colonization by European powers
Tribal divisions and migrations
impact of the slave trade
Native beliefs with monotheistic religions
23
Period of extreme racism and segregation in South Africa is called
Apartheid
Civil Rights
Civil War
Caste System
24
North Korea has what type of government?
Democracy
Limited Gov
Unlimited Gov
Constitutional Monarchy
25
An example of an adaptation a citizen of Finland would make because of the country's latitude?
warmer clothing
Constitutional monarchy
city living
build harbors
26
When you work at an assigned job you live in a _______ economy
Traditional
Market
Free Enterprise
Command
27
Air conditioning is an example of...
adaptation
none
construction
Modification
28
What area is Israel located in?
Middle East
Asia
Europe
Russia
29
Why did black South Africans benefit so little from the countries rich resources?
They preferred white European ran businesses
They didn't know how to profit from the land
They moved to other parts of Africa
The legal system supported racial discrimination
30
Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica surround which ocean?
Indian
Pacific
Atlantic
Arctic
31
What causes conflict in Sudan and Somalia?
Climate change in the region
Persecution and differences between ethnic groups
Increases in local populations
Preservation of traditional ways
