What does Easter celebrate?

the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

What is a responsibility of a citizen in democracy?

tolerate the many different opinions of people

What is an aspect of a limited government?

citizens are represented fairly

What geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?

uses a narrow land bridge to link the Mediterranean- Red Sea

How have cell phones changed SW Asia (Middle East) ?

allow groups to communicate and share ideas

What effects still linger from the racist system of apartheid?

unemployment and imbalances in health care and wealth

Why were people who participated in the Arab Spring unhappy?

lack of human rights and a command economy

How would European colonization in Africa have led to African unrest?

Europe didn't take into account cultural divisions existed

What was the Cold War?

a battle of gov't between Russia and USA

The higher the literacy rate, the higher this is

GDP per capita, life expectancy

How have natural resources affected SW Asia and North Africa?

oil deposits have led to great wealth or income

How has communication technology contributed to the Arab Spring?

the internet allows people to access democratic ideals

How has the history of Sub Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations?

end of European colonization has left nations struggling

Why were African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Middle Ages?

grew wealthy by trading gold and salt

a racist system in South Africa

Which statement about common traits of culture is most accurate?

includes people's language, religion, rules, and customs

What did Peter the Great become famous for?

building Moscow and St. Petersburg

The Israeli and Palestinian conflict was caused by-

disputes over land with both sides claiming Israel

Why did Europe colonize Africa?

Europeans took African resources

How did General Idi Amin of Uganda treat his people so harshly and abusive?

he acted with no consideration of human rights

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1
The primary language spoken across North Africa and the Middle East is
French
Arabic
English
Berber
2
What kind of government was Russia under Boris Yeltsin and Mikhail Gorbachev?
democracy
communism
monarchy
socialism
3
What happened to Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991?
became a rock star
became a dictatorship
became a democracy
became a communist nation
4
What does Easter celebrate?
the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
death of Abraham
death of Muhammad
death of Moses
5
What happens when cultures don't along?
conflict
parties
meetings
celebration
6
What is the major landform of the Middle East (SW Asia)?
desert
mountains
valleys
plains
7
What is a responsibility of a citizen in democracy?
join the military
tolerate the many different opinions of people
travel to the USA to get an education
convert to the largest religion
8
Russia's economy is growing? True or False
False
Don't know
Maybe
True
9
All of the following are ways cell phones have changed Sub Saharan Africa EXCEPT?
provide health information
enable easier movement of money
improved economic conditions
eliminate class divisions
10
What two groups fought each other in Rwanda (Africa)?
Jews and Christians
Sunnis and Shiites
Tutsis and Hutus
Muslims and Jews
11
What is the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur?
Easter
Day of Atonement
Jewish New Year
Muslim Ramadan
12
What is an aspect of a limited government?
citizens are represented fairly
citizens live in poverty
citizens have little political power
citizens are slaves and work for free
13
What geographic factors contribute to the location of the Suez Canal?
uses natrual rift valleys to connect Mediterranean to Libya
uses a narrow land bridge to link the Mediterranean- Red Sea
uses Fertile Crescent to link Tigris-Euphrates Rivers
The Nile River connects the Mediterranean to Lake Victoria
14
Genocide has occurred in Sudan and Rwanda. What type of gov't. allows this?
limited
republic
democracy
unlimited
15
What 2 countries were involved in the Cold War?
Russia and USA
Russia and France
Germany and Russia
USA and Germany
16
What country is in the western/central part of Africa?
Morocco
Nigeria
Niger
Algeria
17
What type of leader was Peter the Great in Russia?
president
prime minister
Tzar or Czar
King
18
improved communications such as the internet promotes-
cultural isolationism
economic isolation
globalization
child labor
19
How have cell phones changed SW Asia (Middle East) ?
prevent communication
allow groups to communicate and share ideas
make it impossible for governments to communicate
make using the mail system unneccesary
20
What effects still linger from the racist system of apartheid?
immigration to South Africa
all people can now vote
unemployment and imbalances in health care and wealth
free elections
21
Why were people who participated in the Arab Spring unhappy?
lack of human rights and a command economy
lack of water resources
lack of jobs
lack of oil profit distribution
22
How would European colonization in Africa have led to African unrest?
Europe decided by dividing Africa up, it would bring peace
Europe didn't take into account cultural divisions existed
Europe decided to divide Africa equally between them
Europe divided Africa into religious sections
23
What was the Cold War?
a battle of gov't. between USA and Germany
a battle of gov't between Russia and USA
a battle of gov't. between Russia and Italy
a battle of gov't. between Russia and Germany
24
What kind of government was Russia under Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin?
socialism
communism
democracy
republic
25
The higher the literacy rate, the higher this is
GDP per capita
agriculture
life expectancy
industry
26
How have natural resources affected SW Asia and North Africa?
oil deposits have led to great wealth or income
Libya and Egypt have lumber industries
Algeria and Tunisia have diamond mines
Afghanistan sells horses
27
General Idi Amin was a dictator of Uganda. How did he become so powerful and corrupt?
Ugandans voted him in office
Tanzanis supported the military
he had no limits on his power
foreign governments gave him money
28
How has communication technology contributed to the Arab Spring?
sharing food
the internet allows people to access democratic ideals
share religious beliefs
internet usage has increased
29
How has the history of Sub Saharan Africa contributed to political instability in some nations?
devastation of World War II has hurt economies
end of European colonization has left nations struggling
too many ethnic groups
the end foreign aid has left people without food
30
Why did the Hutu and Tutsis fight each other in Rwanda
religious differences
cultural differences
economic differences
ethnic differences
31
People in Sudan were persecuted because of
cultural diffusion
religion and ethnicity
pizza
democratic principles
32
what is the first thing a country loses when its government becomes unlimited?
scientific research
increased trade
individual human rights
businesses
33
What term describes the systematic destruction of a certain group of people?
imperialism
genocide
colonization
regicide
34
What is the tallest mountain in Africa?
Mount Everst
Mount Kilamanjaro
Rocky Mtns
The Alps
35
What natural resource has made Russia rich in recent years?
gold
natural gas
diamonds
oil
36
What are two reasons to live by the coast (water)?
trade and survival
shipping and relaxing
trade and soccer
trade and recreation
37
What is agriculture?
manufacturing
traditional
farming
service
38
Why were African kingdoms like Ghana and Mali successful during the Middle Ages?
adopted Islam and created Muslim kingdoms
built powerful armies
enslaved people from the Atlantic slave trade
grew wealthy by trading gold and salt
39
What was apartheid?
a fair system in South Africa
democracy
a racist system in South Africa
republic
40
Which statement about common traits of culture is most accurate?
people always practice the same form of religion
culture is characterized by democratic gov't.
most members have the same social status
includes people's language, religion, rules, and customs
41
What kind of government is Russia under Vladimir Putin?
republic
socialism
democracy
communism
42
What did Peter the Great become famous for?
building Moscow and St. Petersburg
starting wars
running marathons
creating technology
43
What is the huge lake in central Africa?
Erie
Victoria
Huron
Superior
44
What natural resource has been a source of conflict in Africa?
iron
diamonds
gold
oil
45
What canal connects the Mediterranean and Red Seas?
Erie
Panama
Michigan
Suez
46
The Israeli and Palestinian conflict was caused by-
disputes over land with both sides claiming Israel
disputes over what the official religion should be
disputes over what the official language should be
disputes over holidays
47
What continent colonized Africa in the 1800's?
South America
Asia
North America
Europe
48
Which characteristic is shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
started in different world regions
celebrate the same religious holidays
belief in one God
share the same sacred book
49
What is a theocracy?
freedoms and human rights
gov't ruled by constitutional law
gov't ruled by religious law
gov't. ruled by one person
50
Why did Europe colonize Africa?
Europe has valuable gold fields
Africa was wealthier than Europe
Europeans took African resources
Africa is the most desirable place to live
51
How did General Idi Amin of Uganda treat his people so harshly and abusive?
he acted with no consideration of human rights
he removed the prior president
he controlled the military
he gave himself titles and degrees
52
Russia has moved from unlimited to limited government in what way?
free speech
right to own guns
economic freedom
pizza
53
What industry is where people perform tasks for you, not sell you products?
agriculture
manufacturing
traditional
service
54
What small desert is in southern Africa?
Amazon
Adobe
Sahara
Kalahari
55
What was the Arab Spring?
Christian minorities revolting
uprisings in Middle East to fight against unlimited gov't.
protesting against the USA
Wars in SW Asia and N Africa to fight for limited gov';t.
56
What major river flows through Northern Africa?
Nile
Mississippi
Amazon
Congo
57
Who ended apartheid in South Africa?
Idi Amin
Martin Luther King Jr
George Washington
Nelson Mandela
58
How are cultures in the Middle East related to North Africa?
most people in N Africa have emigrated from Asia
Sahara Desert gives limited contact to N Africa and the rest
only Sub-Saharan Africa had European colonization
only North Africa was part of the Ottoman Empire
59
What is an unintended result of the Arab Spring?
lack of leadership might result in weak gov't and no money
distribution of oil and water remain uneven
autocratic rule (dictator)
constitutional reform movements
60
What is globalization?
working with all countries of the world
working with nobody
working with 1 continent
working within 1 country
61
Nationalism movements among African nations in the 1990's led to independence from
American colonies
European control
Communist dictatros
Muslim theocracy
62
Customs, celebrations, beliefs, language, and music describe
religion
sports
culture
manufacturing
63
Why are there so many conflicts in the Eurasian republics?
too many horses
too much freedom
many diverse ethnicities
too many people
64
In recent years, what has Russia's economy become?
free enterprsie
limited
unlimited
command
65
What economic system gives the freedom to make the most money?
free enterprise
mixed
command
tradtional
66
Which type of gov't. gives people no human rights and freedoms?
monarchy
democratic republic
unlimited
limited
67
Why is Sawm important to Muslims? (5 Pillars)
to develop a clear mind by fasting to get closer to Allah
to give food to the poor
to appreciate food
to save food
68
What does Christmas celebrate
birth of Abraham
birth of Muhammad
birth of Moses
birth of Jesus Christ
69
All are common traits of North Africa and SW Asia (Middle East) EXCEPT
shared history
political systems
religious beliefs
language
70
What was South Africa's Truth and reconciliation Commission?
individuals working with the gov't to improve politics
a gov't ignoring its citizens
foreign powers pressuring a gov't.
political parties trying to shape public opinions
71
What is the huge desert in North Africa?
Sahara
Amazon
Adobe
Kalahari
72
How do Middle Eastern countries fix the problem of running out of water?
cooperate and find solution in the future bc all need water
develop new water extraction methods
forget about it
fight over it
73
How have physical features limited southern expansion of Egyptian territory?
vast rift vlleys separates Egypt from other countries
rapids and waterfalls of the Nile River limit transportation
Tropical rain forests restrict southern expansion
Atlas Mtns serve as a barrier to travel
74
What country is on the southern most tip of Africa?
Nigeria
Mali
South Africa
Morocco
75
What is the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah?
Jewish New Year
Christian Christmas
24 hours of fasting
a day to stay out of the synagogue
76
What major river flows through Central Africa?
Congo
Mississippi
Amazon
Nile
77
What is the greatest natural resource in SW Asia (Middle East)?
gold
diamonds
natural gas
oil
78
What kind of gov't do people still prefer in Russia?
strong authoritarian (central) gov't.
monarchy
republic
democracy
79
Which country had a civil war which resulted in genocide?
Rwanda
Sudan
Egypt
Zimbabwe
80
What industry takes raw materials and natural resources and turns them into products?
traditional
manufacturing
service
agriculture
81
What are the two major religions of Russia and the Eurasian republics?
Islam and Orthodox Christianity
Hinduism and Islam
Christianity and Buddhism
Islam and Buddhism
82
What country in Africa is the most developed?
Uganda
Rwanda
Kenya
Nigeria
83
What form of government do most Middle East countries have?
republic
theocracy/ dictator
democracy
socialsim
84
What is the significance of the holy month of Ramadan?
Buddhists meditate
Muslims refrain from food or drink during the night
Muslims refrain from food and drink during daylight
Jewish people ask for forgiveness
85
What religion is Muhammad the prophet of?
Islam (Muslim)
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
86
What 3 groups started using democracy first?
USA, Greece, Italy
USA, Romans, Greeks
USA, Romans, Russian
Germans, French, Protuguese
87
Which economic system is where the government owns all the money?
command
mixed
traditional
free enterprise
88
What could black African Americans not make a lot of money in South Africa before the 1990's?
preferred to let white South Africans have all the money
decided to move to other parts of Africa
did not know how to make profits off their land
legal system supported racial prejudice (apartheid)
89
Christian, Muslim, oral histories and folklore, and 2,000 ethnic groups describe
religions in South Asia
traditions found in the USA
cultural traits in SW Asia (Middle East)
cultural traits in Sub Saharan Africa
90
What leader killed millions of his own people in Russia during the Cold War?
Vladimir Putin
Joseph Stalin
Mikhail Gorbachev
Boris Yeltsin
91
What is the hajj?
a holy trip to Mecca
a holy trip to the USA
a holy trip to Jerusalem
a holy trip to Egypt

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