Which of the following is true about investments in the stock market?

Investments in stocks have the possibility of losing money.

How has deforestation affected modern societies, especially in South America?

It has destroyed wildlife habitats in the region.

How did European exploration of the Americas most affect the Inca and Aztec empires?

It introduced diseases that resulted in a population decline

The Scramble for Africa led to 14 countries meet at the Berlin Conference . . .

to establish the boundaries between colonial powers.

What is an advantage of using credit to buy a car?

You get to pay for the car over a period of time.

Urbanization tends to occur as a result of industrialization. This is because

people moved to the cities for jobs.

Which of the following best explains how Social Darwinism was used to justify imperialism?

European had the right to conquer because they were superior

Which of the following human activities can contribute to desertification?

using large amounts of well-water to irrigate farm land

How do governments influence art and literature in nondemocratic societies?

Citizens are exposed to government-sponsored propaganda art

In what way was family life impacted by industrialization?

There was a rise in the middle class.

Which was an economic motivation for imperialism?

European countries needed new sources of raw materials

How can people use technology to adapt to the dangers these natural disasters bring?

Sensors on the ocean floor can warn people about a tsunami

The main purpose of the United Nations is

solving international disagreements in a peaceful way.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a monarchy?

a government run by a king or queen

What was a common cause of the epidemic of the 1918 Spanish influenza?

migration of people from affected areas to other areas

Which of the following is true in a mixed economy?

Businesses are free to make choices but some govern. rules

Identify an example of a democratic system.

The government is made up of small groups of people.

How do economic alliances like the European Union and NAFTA affect international affairs?

They increase trade among member nations.

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1
Which of the following is true about investments in the stock market?
Investments in stocks are the best way to save money.
Investments in stocks are too risky for most people.
Investments in stocks are guaranteed to earn money.
Investments in stocks have the possibility of losing money.
2
Most countries today operate under which of these economic systems?
free market economy
command economy
participatory economy
mixed economy
3
What is one advantage of saving money in a savings account at a bank?
The money will earn interest.
You will not have to pay taxes on it
The bank will spend it and you will lose most of it
It will be safe but you will never be able to withdraw it
4
How has deforestation affected modern societies, especially in South America?
It has caused a water shortage in many countries.
It has destroyed wildlife habitats in the region.
It has reduced the mining jobs and jobs within industry.
It has increased available resources for industry.
5
How did European exploration of the Americas most affect the Inca and Aztec empires?
It introduced diseases that resulted in a population decline
It encouraged tribal leaders to create alliances.
It reduced native reliance on agricultural production.
It caused the population to move inland from coasts
6
The Scramble for Africa led to 14 countries meet at the Berlin Conference . . .
to listen to concerns of natives under colonial rule
to expand the political rights of colonial subjects.
to ensure that the cultures of natives would be preserved.
to establish the boundaries between colonial powers.
7
What is an advantage of using credit to buy a car?
You do not have to pay back the money that you borrowed.
You get to pay for the car over a period of time.
You have to wait a long time before you get the car.
You get to pay less for the car.
8
Urbanization tends to occur as a result of industrialization. This is because
people wanted to develop colonies.
people did not want to work in factories.
people moved to the cities for jobs.
people moved to the country to farm.
9
One of the great societal changes brought about by industrialization in Europe was
democracy
urbanization
ruralization
slavery
10
The method of manufacturing that brings workers and machines into a central workplace?
domestic system
factory system
cottage industry
assembly line
11
How did most Native Americans die after they came in contact with the Europeans?
They were shot during wars
Chicken Pox
They died on the slave ships
Small Pox
12
Which government uses the military to maintain power against the people’s consent?
dictatorship
monarchy
theocracy
oligarchy
13
Which was a “pull factor” for many immigrants coming to the United Statesbetween 1780 and 1850?
colonization
job opportunities
political oppression
overpopulation
14
Which of these is a characteristic of a free market economy?
government influence in private sector
individual choice
community ownership of resources
centralized planning
15
Which of the following best explains how Social Darwinism was used to justify imperialism?
Europeans had the responsibility to spread Christianity
Europeans should conquer other lands to help them industrial
European had the right to conquer because they were superior
Europeans should use culture from conquered lands in theirs
16
Which of the following human activities can contribute to desertification?
using large amounts of well-water to irrigate farm land
adding sand to a riverbank
using windmills to generate electricity
building a highway through a desert
17
How do governments influence art and literature in nondemocratic societies?
They use artistic expression to attract trade with nations
They allow freedom of expression and design for all artists
Citizens are exposed to government-sponsored propaganda art
People are put into classes with some allowed to create art
18
In what way was family life impacted by industrialization?
There was a decrease in the birth rate.
Families relied on farming for food supplies.
There was a rise in the middle class.
Women were not allowed to work in factories.
19
The promotion and supervision of international trade is the main purpose of which organization?
North American Free Trade Agreement
European Union
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
World Trade Organization
20
Which was an economic motivation for imperialism?
European countries needed new sources of raw materials
European industries sough highly skilled workers
Europeans had a shortage of workers for factories
Europeans wanted to adopt technologies from other countries
21
How can people use technology to adapt to the dangers these natural disasters bring?
Building codes requiring stronger roofs & walls for home
Scientists develop new methods for predicting earthquakes
Laws that prohibit people from living in low-lying areas
Sensors on the ocean floor can warn people about a tsunami
22
Strong nationalism was a cause of World War I because all the major European powers
thought the others were more powerful
wanted to live in peace with other countries
wanted all the countries to have equal power
wanted to be the most powerful
23
The main purpose of the United Nations is
solving international disagreements in a peaceful way.
supervising countries as they fix their financial problems.
promoting and enforcing trade laws between countries.
offering medical services to victims of war.
24
Which of the following is a characteristic of a monarchy?
a government ruled through religious law
a government run by a king or queen
a government run by trade and industry
a government represented by its people
25
What was a common cause of the epidemic of the 1918 Spanish influenza?
migration of people from affected areas to other areas
government policy of isolationism
lack of a vaccine or cure
decreasing trade with countries where the epidemics began
26
Which of the following is true in a mixed economy?
The government makes all economic decisions for businesses.
Businesses are free to make choices but some govern. rules
Businesses are free to do whatever they want
There are often shortages of many goods.
27
Identify an example of a democratic system.
The people hold power through representatives.
The government attempts to control all of its citizens.
The government is made up of small groups of people.
The people reject any form of government authority.
28
The industrialization of a country involves an economic switch away from _____ based economy.
manufacturing
agriculture
information
technology
29
How do economic alliances like the European Union and NAFTA affect international affairs?
They raise trade barriers between competing countries.
They increase trade among member nations.
They allow countries to negotiate trade imbalances.
They lower the sales tax on consumer goods.
30
The desire to take over lands for one's own country is called
patriotism
militarism
nationalism
imperialism

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