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1
Which of the following people groups would most likely have the high literacy rate?
Mountain villagers in the Andes
Isolated groups in the Amazon
Aborigines living in the Outback
German citizens living in Berlin
2
What part of Canada is known for its vast mineral deposits?
Canadian Shield
Rocky Mountains
Hudson Bay
St. Lawrence River
3
After 1986, Chernobyl was abandoned. What caused the people to abandon the city?
People were being persecuted by soldiers of the Soviet Union
Chernobyl river was diverted so there was no drinking water.
Nuclear power plant exploded & radiation levels were unsafe.
Area was underwater because of the construction of a dam.
4
Since the fall of the USSR, what is the economic system in place in Russia & Germany today?
dualist
mixed market
traditional
command
5
How does Canada's location in North America affect trade?
It limits how much can be imported and exported.
It promotes some trading between provinces.
It causes a barrier between its neighboring countries.
It allows for easier movement of goods/services between countries.
6
Which of these describes an entrepreneur?
a bank loaning money to a student in Canada
a cook buying beef in Argentina
a tourist visiting the rain forest in Brazil
a soybean farmer in Mexico
7
Which statement is true about Canada's environmental issues?
City located in the valley of extinct volcano making air pollution worse
Government cannot afford to filter their drinking water.
Sulfur dioxide from mining causes chemical runoff to contaminate water
Hydroelectric power causes carbon dioxide which causes acid rain.
8
Which statement is
not
a similarity for NAFTA and the European Union?
They reduce trade barriers.
They are both trade agreements between countries.
They make trade between other countries easier.
They both created a common currency.
9
Why is currency exchange important for trade?
it determines the GDP
it determines what products can be traded
it allows countries with different currencies to trade
it is not an important factor
10
Which factor plays the GREATEST role in determining where Australia is placed on the chart?
the amount it trades with other countries
the level of unemployment in the country
the percentage of industries that are privately owned
the type of goods produced by the company
11
Germany is only accepting 2,000 tons of iron ore from Russia.
quota
tariff
embargo
limit
12
Which letter shows the location of the Andes Mountains?
C
B
A
D
13
13 day standoff. Conflict between US and Soviet Union. Nuclear Missiles. Involved JFK and Khrushchev.
Cuban Missile Crisis
World War II
Berlin Wall
Vietnam
14
Most European nations have developed well in the modern world. What is one of the best reasons
European nations have a high literacy rate
most European countries have few natural resources
they have had their independence for over 50 years
they all share one common language
15
What is the biggest difference between the Berlin Wall and "The Iron Curtain"?
One was a national monument and the other one was not.
The Berlin Wall was real and the Iron Curtain was imaginary.
The Iron Curtain was real and the Berlin Wall was imaginary.
It was a dividing line between communist and noncommunist areas.
16
The African slave trade grew because European nations wanted the captured Africans
to work in the new factories
to work on the plantations in their colonies
to increase the number of soldiers in their armies
to replace the labor of the serfs
17
12 oz cans are expensive because of the aluminum tax on all imported minerals
tariff
embargo
quota
limit
18
Which best describes the current relationship of Cuba and the United States?
Cuba and US are great allies
US is helping Cuba build its economy up
Cuban government is one of the US largest trading partners
Cuba and the US no longer trade
19
The two main countries involved in the Cold War were the United States and
China
Germany
the Soviet Union
Cuba
20
Which of the following was
not
a restriction of the Treaty of Versailles?
Give up 1 million square miles of land
Give up their farmland
pay allies reparations
split their army in half
21
Which of the following statements about reunification of Germany is true?
it marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War
it caused several countries to plan their exit from NATO
it represented the growing importance of the United Nations
it encouraged the USSR to keep expanding communism
22
Which number represents the Canadian Shield?
1
7
3
4
23
How has acid rain affected Germany?
acid rain destroys trees in Germany's forests
acid rain has no effect within Germany itself
acid rain helps the soil become more fertile
acid rain protects buildings from deterioration
24
How are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam similar in origin?
All believe that Muhammad is the patriarch of their faith.
They all have the same house of worship.
They all use the same holy book.
They are all monotheistic.
25
How are leaders chosen in a parliamentary democracy?
they vote directly on the leaders every 4 years
leaders inherit their positions
the leaders are appointed by the parliament
people elect parliament which in turn chooses prime minister
26
How has language influenced Europe?
Europeans have difficulty sharing ideas because of many lang
Europeans share a common identity
many languages limits travel among countries of Europe
many languages contributes to cultural diversity in Europe
27
The Cuban Revolution brought about many changes including
communism
a presidential democracy
economic wealth
a decline in education and health care
28
Which best describes the role of citizens in autocratic government of Cuba?
their role in government is more important than the leaders
they have little or no influence
they have basic rights and freedoms
they have a great influence on the government
29
What led to the collapse of the Soviet Union as a country after the Cold War?
They lost a huge amount of soldiers during the war.
The Soviet Union was taken over by France.
Their communist gov invested too much money into military.
A vicious ruler took control of the country.
30
What positive economic impact would discovering oil fields have on a region?
an increase in farm production
fewer people moving to the area
fewer environmental concerns
an increase in trade
31
The economic depression in Germany
actually had its beginnings in Great Britian
is one reason Hitler was able to come to power
began several years before World War I
only lasted for about 2 years
32
How are the governments of Brazil and Mexico similar?
citizens vote for government officials in national elections
a small group of citizens runs the entire government
government officials inherit their positions through family
a single individual makes all government decisions
33
Which Latin American country's language and culture have been greatly influenced by Portugal?
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Panama
34
What is causing some people in Quebec to desire independence from Canada?
Quebec citizens desire freedom of speech and religion
Quebec doesn't want to share its large deposits of fossil fuels
Canada conquered Quebec during World War II
French descendents feel their language and culture are being taken over
35
Which description accurately locates Germany on the map?
It is southeast of 1.
It is between 1 and 3.
It is northwest of 2.
It shares a border with 4.
36
Nazi propaganda against Jews contributed to which of the following events?
Holocaust
World War II
Great Depression
Reunification
37
Which letter shows the location of the Panama Canal?
D
B
A
C
38
What forced Germany to pay reparations after WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Holocaust
Nazi Party
Treaty of Paris
39
Journey to New World. Cramped living conditions. Little food and water. High mortality rate.
Mercantilism
Columbian Exchange
Imperialism
Transatlantic Slave Trade
40
Which identifies the locations of the European geographic features in order from north to south
Alps, English Channel, Ural Mountains, Mediterranean
English Channel, Mediterranean, Ural Mountains, Alps
Ural Mountains, English Channel, Alps, Mediterranean
Mediterranean, Ural Mountains, English Channel, Alps
41
What is the fastest growing religion in Europe?
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
42
Which country had the most influence on the primary language spoken in Latin America today?
Germany
Italy
Spain
France
43
Which country is identified by the star?
Spain
France
Italy
Poland
44
Was created to improve political stability, to promote the ability of countries to work together, to make trade easier
How Nazism Gained Influence
The Creation of the Treaty of Versailles
The Iron Curtain and Its Benefits
Why the European Union Was Established
45
Based on the information in the chart, what is the BEST way for a country to grow its economy?
colonize neighboring countries
invest in human capital
protect its environment
increase its population
46
Which statement best describes how Europe has been affected by its many rivers?
rivers are constantly flooding and destroying cities
rivers have provided important transportation routes
rivers make it difficult to travel across Europe
rivers have isolated certain parts of Europe
47
Which number accurately locates the province of Quebec?
10
7
8
9
48
Withdrawal from WWI, poverty, starvation, overthrow of the czar & communism are associated with
Spanish Revolution
Chinese Revolution
Russian Revolution
French Revolution
49
Which number represents the Rocky Mountains in Canada?
7
1
4
3
50
What factor has most affected Russia's ability to trade?
different currency
large population
lack of resources
harsh climate
51
Which of the following is
not
a difference between NAFTA and the European Union.
Established a common currency
Has 27 member nations.
Makes trade easier
Has open borders and free trade
52
Mexico stops trade with Brazil.
tariff
quota
limit
embargo
