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1
Two common activities that greatly affect the economies of South and Southeast Asia include terracing and __________.
outsourcing
gold mining
hunting
auto production
2
According to this map, the majority of Australia’s population is located in the __________.
southwest
southeast
center
northeast
3
On the map above, which two countries have populations greater than 1 billion people?
number 1 and number 3
number 2 and number 7
number 4 and number 6
number 5 and number 6
4
Analyze the map above. What is the most common natural resource found in Southeast Asia?
oil
natural gas
lumber
precious gems
5
The building in the photo above, located in India, shows evidence of colonial influence from __________.
Great Britain
China
India
France
6
Which of the following statements are characteristics of the culture of North Africa?
i only
i, ii, and iii
i and iii
i and ii
7
Where is the Indian Subcontinent located?
in southern Africa
in the western region of the US
in south-central Asia
in South America
8
The pre-colonial diet of Pacific Islanders consisted of all of the following items
except
__________.
chicken
canned fruit
sugarcane
coconuts
9
What language do many Muslims learn in order to read the Qur’an in its original form?
English
Hebrew
Arabic
Persian
10
Which of the following statements
best
characterizes government in Africa?
Most are authoritarian with few democratic freedoms.
Most are anarchies with no formal government at all.
Most are stable democracies with guaranteed freedoms and civil liberties.
Most are monarchies with many democratic freedoms and civil liberties.
11
On the map above, which arrow is pointing to the Mediterranean Sea?
arrow A
arrow D
arrow B
arrow C
12
Central Asia is bordered by __________ in the north and __________ in the east.
the Caspian Sea . . . China
Lake Balkhash . . . Caspian Sea
Russia . . . China
the Caspian Sea . . . Russia
13
What percentage of Africans live in sub-Saharan Africa?
less than 10%
about 85%
about 65%
about 50%
14
The largest desert in the world is found in __________.
northern Africa
southern Africa
North America
eastern Asia
15
Most of the major cities in the Middle East are located near what natural resource?
water
fertile soil
gold
trees
16
Which of the following statements about the standard of living in New Zealand is
false
?
Children do not have to attend school after eighth grade.
Most people live in cities.
There is universal suffrage.
99% of the population is literate.
17
By comparing Afghanistan and Qatar, which statement can we make about the standard of living in the Middle East?
The standard of living varies across the region.
The standard of living is the same across the region.
The standard of living is very high in all countries.
The standard of living is very low in all countries.
18
The Islamic Revolution occurred in __________.
Iraq
Iran
Syria
Kuwait
19
On the map above, country 1 is __________ and country 2 is __________.
Bangladesh . . . Pakistan
Burma (Myanmar) . . . India
India . . . China
Pakistan . . . India
20
China has a __________ economy with __________ government regulations.
market . . . some
command . . . few
traditional . . . many
mixed . . . some
21
A person from Libya would most likely have the same language/religion as someone from which of these countries?
Saudi Arabia, located in the Middle East
India, located in South Asia
Botswana, located in sub-Saharan Africa
Germany, located in Europe
22
The most commonly practiced religion in India is _______. The most commonly practiced religion in Indonesia is _______.
Islam . . . Hinduism
Hinduism . . . Islam
Buddhism . . . Islam
Islam . . . Buddhism
23
Which of the following was
not
an important reason that Europeans colonized Africa?
believed they were superior and it was their duty to civilize Africans
wanted to spread Muslim beliefs throughout the continent of Africa.
wanted to profit from the vast natural resources in Africa
wanted to show their power by increasing the territory they controlled
24
What are the two
most common
types of economic systems in South and Southeast Asia?
mixed economies and developing economies
command economies and market economies
mixed economies and traditional economies
command economies and traditional economies
25
The __________ is an important waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Bab al-Mandab
Suez Canal
Jordan River
Dead Sea
26
Which country on the map above does
not
have a high population density?
Japan
South Korea
Mongolia
North Korea
27
Many of the agricultural workers in Central Asia’s cotton fields are __________.
children
soldiers
slaves
servants
28
Which of the following economic sectors makes up the greatest portion of Australia’s GDP?
services
mining
agriculture
manufacturing
29
Building cities, mining, and farming are all examples of how humans in South and Southeast Asia __________.
fight pollution
regulate economic growth
conserve their water supplies
interact with the land
30
Which of the following issues will
most likely
be India’s biggest challenge in the future?
labor shortages
an aging population
falling fertility rates
high population growth
31
The Congo Rainforest is located in which region on the map above?
region C
region D
region B
region A
32
Nations around the world put pressure on South Africa to end apartheid. What type of pressure was most effective?
rejecting South African immigrants
promising financial aid to black communities throughout South Africa
encouraging civil war
banning South African participation in international sports competitions
33
In what area of the world are the Ganges and Indus Rivers located?
in central Africa
in the Indian Subcontinent
in Central America
in Europe
34
Which of the following occurrences does
not
cause air pollution in South and Southeast Asia?
factories releasing chemicals through smoke
industries dumping chemicals into rivers
a large amount of vehicles being used in a specific area
man-made or natural fires burning
35
The government of __________ is officially atheist but recognizes major religions.
China
Japan
Mongolia
North Korea
36
Which of the letters on the map above shows the location of the Coral Sea?
C
B
D
A
37
The ten countries with the lowest development in the world are all found in which region?
Asia
Europe
Africa
the Middle East
38
Which of the following statements
best
describes population growth in sub-Saharan Africa?
Populations are staying about the same, as there are many people leaving
Populations in sub-Saharan Africa are rising, growth rates are slower
Populations in sub-Saharan Africa are rising, fertility rates are high
Populations are shrinking due to poor health care and high rates of disease
39
In Africa, what do
most
people do to earn a living?
Work in service industries, such as banking or health care
Work in factories
Mine for diamonds, gold, or other resources
Farm or herd, mostly at the subsistence level
40
In Saudi Arabia’s monarchy, most government positions are held by __________.
elected politicians
the king’s family members
Muslim religious leaders
local tribal chiefs
41
Southeast Asia is __________.
divided into mainland and island countries
primarily a desert
usually cold throughout the year
completely landlocked
42
Why do you think high Pacific islands tend to have larger populations than low Pacific islands?
high islands have better climates, more tourists, and more job opportunity
low islands are very small and don’t have much room for settlements
High islands have rich volcanic soil, which is great for growing crops
Low islands have many dry valleys that were created by glaciers
43
The region of East Asia is located along the coast of the __________ Ocean.
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
Pacific
44
Southeast Asia is bordered by __________.
Europe, Russia, and the Atlantic Ocean
China, the Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean
Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean
South America, the Caribbean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean
45
Which of the following lists includes all of Central Asia’s countries?
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan
46
Which of the following terms
best
describes the region circled on the map above?
the Great Rift Valley
North Africa
the Ethiopian Highlands
Sub-Saharan Africa
47
Which of these factors is the
best
reason why Antarctica is an important place for scientific research?
because it is a challenging continent that excites thrill-seekers
Scientists study Antarctica’s ice, which may hold info. about ancient life
Scientists use Antarctica to study the impact of drought on ecosystems
Scientists believe that Antarctica is exactly like Earth’s moon
48
Why are exclusive economic zones (EEZs) important sources of income for many of the Pacific Island nations?
EEZs help to establish exclusive trading rights between countries
EEZs are ways for islands to receive financial aid from wealthier nations.
EEZ's can extend into the ocean and collect fees on economic activity there
EEZs are part of the informal economy, which is vital to citizens'survival
49
Some seats in New Zealand’s legislature are reserved for __________.
Maori politicians
Aboriginal politicians
ethnic politicians
female politicians
50
All of the following contribute to a high risk of famine in Africa
except
__________.
other countries are not willing to sell food to African countries
droughts are common
most people farm at the subsistence level
African nations are very poor
51
The ____ in Africa was created by a series of tectonic faults and has volcanic mountains, escarpments, and lakes.
Sahara Desert
Great Rift Valley
Congo River basin
Sahel
52
Due to large reserves around the Persian Gulf, the Middle East produces as much as 2/3 of the world’s supply of _____.
petroleum
water
coal
cattle
53
Which of the following statements
best
describes the Yangtze River?
It doesn’t have a reservoir system.
It is the longest river in China.
It doesn’t have a reservoir system.
It is the oldest river system in the world.
54
Which of the following is one of two countries in East and Central Asia that is
not
considered a developing nation?
South Korea
North Korea
China
Armenia
55
What landform is circled on the map above?
the Sahara Desert
the Atlas Mountains
the Sahel
the Namib Desert
56
Which of the following effects occurred due to the heavy European influence in the Middle East between WWI and WWII?
leaders joined together to create an empire based on European technology
People living in the Middle East began to migrate to Europe
The population embraced Western culture and blended it with their own
They grew resentful of Western culture and rid the region of it
