In Russia, what kinds of power does the president have?

They are the country’s most powerful leader.

How is a dictatorship best described?

A government where one individual controls everything

Which of the following is true about the Bhagavad Gita?

It contains the ancient stories, and beliefs of Hinduism.

What caused the collapse of the Soviet Union?

economic problems and people’s desire for freedom

Which of the following was an effect of India’s Partition?

Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.

Why are some countries in North Africa and Southwest Asia so wealthy?

They have oil reserves needed by the world.

Which of the following is true about Pakistan?

It has gone between civilian governments and military rule.

How is a monarchy best described?

A government where a king or queen make all of the decisions

How is glasnost best described?

USSR policy permitting open discussion about the government

How is a democracy best described?

A government where citizens elect representatives

How is communism best described?

A government where one political party controls everything

What effect did colonialism by the British have on India?

India had to import manufactured goods from Great Britain

According to Gandhi, when was the Bhagavad Gita most helpful to him?

when he was disappointed or facing tragedy

T/FIn an absolute monarchy, the king must obey the constitution and work with the government

False, because the king has no checks on his power.

What is a military dictatorship?

a situation where the military rules the country

Written after WWII, this document states the rights all citizens around the world should have

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

A limited government is a government in which …

The government does not have control over its citizens.

How is an oligarchy best described?

A government in which a small group makes all the decisions.

What is an effect of China's population policy?

Women are having fewer children.

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1
In Russia, what kinds of power does the president have?
they head the executive branch but have very limited power.
They are the country’s most powerful leader.
some power, but the State Duma makes all decisions.
they appoint the prime minister, who makes all big decisions
2
How is a dictatorship best described?
A government where citizens elect representatives who lead
A government where one individual controls everything
A government where a king or queen make all of the decisions
A government in which a small group make all the decisions.
3
Which of the following is true about the Bhagavad Gita?
It was written in English.
Its teachings are limited to Indian society.
Most Hindus no longer find it valuable.
It contains the ancient stories, and beliefs of Hinduism.
4
What caused the collapse of the Soviet Union?
corrupt leadership
widespread shortages of food
economic problems and people’s desire for freedom
giving the republics greater control
5
Which of the following was an effect of India’s Partition?
It allowed most people of India to remain in their homes.
Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs had to decide where to live.
It allowed Hindus and Muslims to live together in peace.
It settled disputes over the region known as Kashmir.
6
Why are some countries in North Africa and Southwest Asia so wealthy?
Their shipping industry is used by many countries.
They have oil reserves needed by the world.
They sell crops to the whole world.
They have jobs for guest workers.
7
Who was the first black African elected president of South Africa?
F.W. de Klerk
Muhammad Ali
Stephen Biko
Nelson Mandela
8
Which of the following is true about Pakistan?
It has gone between civilian governments and military rule.
It has a democratic form of government.
It consists of both Western Pakistan and Eastern Pakistan.
It is a country of many religions.
9
How is a monarchy best described?
A government where a king or queen make all of the decisions
A government in which a small group makes all the decisions
A government where one individual controls everything
A government where citizens elect representatives
10
What was the method by which Mohandas Gandhi helped India gain independence from Great Britain?
Civil Disobedience
reincarnation
tolerance
armed revolt
11
As a result of government oppression, many Christians in Sudan were either killed or became ...
workers
militiamen
mormons
refugees
12
How is glasnost best described?
a system where one political party controls the economy
income, or total money produced
a change or restructuring
USSR policy permitting open discussion about the government
13
What is a result of North Korea’s policy of self-reliance?
friendly international relations
many trading partners
plenty of local food
isolation from other countries
14
What was apartheid?
policies to redistribute land
laws separating the races
a protest group
a Boer territory
15
An organization that keeps order, sets rules, and provides services to a society is called a …
government
court
legislature
business
16
How is a democracy best described?
A government where one individual controls everything
A government where a king makes all of the decisions.
A government where citizens elect representatives
A government in which a small group make all the decisions.
17
Under apartheid, black South Africans were restricted to living in....
favelas
homelands
ghettos
barrios
18
What system of government did Russia’s constitution of 1993 set up?
a communist system
a socialist society
a royal system
a federal system
19
In northern Sudan, the religion of most is...
Hindu
Muslim
Jewish
Buddhist
20
Someone who lives within a government and is granted certain rights by that government is a ...
A Slave
A subject
A citizen
An immigrant
21
How is communism best described?
A government where a king or queen make all decisions
A government where one political party controls everything
A government in which a small group makes all the decisions.
A government where citizens elect representatives
22
What leader tried to reform the Soviet economy and government?
Boris Yeltsin
Vladimir Putin
Snidely Whiplash
Mikhail Gorbachev
23
In Bangladesh, the largest export is
Clothes
Shoes
Tea
Rice
24
What effect did colonialism by the British have on India?
It required Indians to speak English.
India had to import manufactured goods from Great Britain
Indian manufacturers exported goods from their natural goods
It restricted religious freedom.
25
What is one of the main causes of poverty in Bangladesh?
desertification
drought
warfare
Overpopulation
26
Which country has a communist government?
Taiwan
South Korea
Japan
North Korea
27
According to Gandhi, when was the Bhagavad Gita most helpful to him?
when his children were born
when he was disappointed or facing tragedy
when he tried to make peace between Indian Hindus & Muslims
when he spoke with members of the British Parliament
28
Which religion is most widely practiced in India?
Hinduism
Sikhism
Islam
Buddhism
29
One result of Somalia’s instability is that many citizens have turned to ____ to make a living.
Farming
Slavery
Telemarketing
Piracy
30
T/FIn an absolute monarchy, the king must obey the constitution and work with the government
True, the king’s power is limited by the constitution.
False, because the king has no checks on his power.
31
What is a military dictatorship?
a situation where the military rules the country
a situation where a single man or woman rules the country
a situation where citizens elect representatives
where a king, queen, or emperor rules the country
32
Written after WWII, this document states the rights all citizens around the world should have
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Declaration of Independence
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Magna Carta
33
Which country has the most oil reserves in the world?
Libya
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Mexico
34
A limited government is a government in which …
The government is made up of three branches
The government does not have control over its citizens.
The government has complete control over its citizens.
The government is ruled by a small group of people
35
How is an oligarchy best described?
A government where a king or queen make all decisions
A government in which a small group makes all the decisions.
A government where one individual controls everything
A government where citizens elect representatives
36
What is an effect of China's population policy?
Women are having fewer children.
Young people outnumber old people.
Families are getting larger.
China has more workers.
37
The majority of people in South Sudan are:
Agnostic
Muslim
Jewish
Christian

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