Which of the following is an accurate description of North Africa?

there are three main climate zones

Which of the following challenges does Saudi Arabia face?

The country needs to create other industries besides petroleum production.

What is the purpose of the International Declaration of Human Rights?

to outline the civil liberties that should be respected

Which of the following is true of geometric borders?

they are straight lines based on lines of latitude and longitude

Why did so many nations join with the US in defeating Saddam Hussein in the Persian Gulf War?

They did not want Iraq to have control over a quarter of the world’s oil

Why must governments ensure that corporate taxes are not too high?

businesses will not make a profit

Why did the Babylonian Empire decline shortly after Hammurabi’s death?

Babylonia was invaded by neighboring city-states.

Why is profit motive important in many economies?

people would not start businesses without it

How did King Hussein change Jordan?

by enacting some democratic reforms

Which of the following scenarios accurately illustrates the concept of economic interdependence?

Japan lacks iron to make steel, so it trades with other countries

Which of the following caused the growth of the civil war in Syria?

ISIL began trying to take territory from Syria

Why has the world's population increased so rapidly in the past 200 years?

farmers have improved food production

Why is Naguib Mahfouz celebrated in Egyptian culture?

he was the first Egyptian to win the Nobel Prize in literature

How have the Bedouins adapted to life in the desert?

The wear headdresses to protect them from the sun.

How did Arab invaders affect Egypt?

they made Cairo a center for learning

When are Americans required to serve in the military?

in wartime when the US government issues a draft

Why are different ideas about Islamic law found in different Muslim regions?

Islamic law is not found in one book

Why did the United Nations (UN) impose an economic embargo on Iran?

The UN believed that Iran was trying to build nuclear weapons.

Why is geography sometimes called a social science?

Because it deals with people and how they live

What would most likely cause people living in cluster settlements to move away from those towns?

if natural resouces were exhausted

Why might a person who plans to buy a car in nine months choose to invest in a certificate of deposit (CD)?

CDs offer a better interest rate than savings accounts

How did Singapore grow to become a wealthy nation?

the country is located along an important trade route

Why have many different denominations of Christians developed?

Because people have not interpreted Jesus’ teachings the same way

Why is control of Jerusalem an emotional issue for many people?

It was sites that are holy to the followers of three major religions

What advantages do globes have over maps?

they show the world as it really is

How have nomadic peoples, such as the Tuareg, adapted to traveling throughout the Sahara?

They use camels that can travel long periods without water.

Why is domestic terrorism a problem in Kyrgyzstan?

Many people cannot agree on the best form of government for their nation.

How did Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John contribute to the development of Christianity?

By writing about Jesus’ life and teachings

How does Turkish law conflict with the religion of Islam?

By limiting the number of wives a man can have

Which of the following accurately describes the Safavid Empire?

Shia Islam became the official state religion

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1
Which of the following is a way to manage a renewable resource?
extracting natural gas
mining coal
planting trees
conserving petroleum
2
Which of the following is an accurate description of North Africa?
there are few places with high elevations
there are three main climate zones
it is a wet and humid region
it is too hot and dry for flooding to be a problem
3
Which of the following challenges does Saudi Arabia face?
The country is running out of oil.
The majority of its people refuse to follow religious laws.
The country needs to create other industries besides petroleum production.
The majority of its population is reaching retirement age.
4
What is the purpose of the International Declaration of Human Rights?
to fight terrorist organizations
to outline the civil liberties that should be respected
to provide financial aid to those in need
to combat the spread of diseases
5
How do scientists make use of GPS?
to track animals
to send information
to make maps
to display images
6
Which of the following is an example of a physical region?
The Sahara
North America
San Francisco
Scandinavia
7
Which of the following is true of geometric borders?
They are circular boundaries surrounding cities, such as Seoul, South Korea
they are formed by physical features, such as the Andes Mountains
they are formed by cultural boundaries
they are straight lines based on lines of latitude and longitude
8
Which country did the US have a trade embargo against starting in the early 1960s?
Ecuador
Mexico
Japan
Cuba
9
What causes streams to form?
precipitation
Absorption
Lakes
Glaciers
10
Why did so many nations join with the US in defeating Saddam Hussein in the Persian Gulf War?
They did not want Iraq to defy the UN prohibition on nuclear weapons
They did not want Iraq to support the terrorist group ISIL.
They did not want Iraq to have control over a quarter of the world’s oil
They did not want Iraq to suppress the religious freedom of minority groups
11
Why must governments ensure that corporate taxes are not too high?
the government cannot invest in national defense
the government cannot invest in education
public services will suffer
businesses will not make a profit
12
Why did the Babylonian Empire decline shortly after Hammurabi’s death?
Babylonia suffered numerous crop failures.
Babylonia was invaded by neighboring city-states.
Babylonia was invaded by Greek city-states.
Babylonia had a major slave revolt.
13
How should political protests in the US be conducted?
illegally
violently
peacefully
to harm people's civil liberties
14
Why is profit motive important in many economies?
businesses could not set prices without it
people would not start businesses without it
people would not use coupons without it
businesses could not advertise without it
15
Which of the following would most likely increase soil fertility?
a vegetable garden
an animal population
a freshwater spring
a decomposing tree
16
How did King Hussein change Jordan?
by helping to secure its independence
by enacting some democratic reforms
by developing its oil resources
by refusing to accept foreign aid
17
Which of the following scenarios accurately illustrates the concept of economic interdependence?
Japan lacks iron to make steel, so it trades with other countries
An entrepreneur decides to open a bakery and produces bread
Rainfall allows a farmer to produce more strawberries and to expand
South Africa is rich in mineral resources, so it creates a mining industry
18
Which of the following caused the growth of the civil war in Syria?
The US gave aid to the anti-government rebels
Syria accepted military assistance from Russia
al-Assad approved the use of force against protestors
ISIL began trying to take territory from Syria
19
How can customers feel certain that their money stored in the US banks is safe?
many banks have armed guards
it is difficult to steal money from banks
most banks have good security systems
money deposits are insured
20
Which essential element is not covered in the 5 themes?
physical systems
the uses of geography
the world in spatial terms
environment and society
21
Which material did the ancient Egyptians use to record many government and religious texts?
papyrus paper
clay tablets
sheep skin
wooden planks
22
Why has the world's population increased so rapidly in the past 200 years?
farmers have improved food production
many governments have provided health care services
nations have settled their disputes through violence
countries have large populations living on poverty
23
Why is Naguib Mahfouz celebrated in Egyptian culture?
he was a famous Egyptian actor
he was the first Egyptian to win the Nobel Prize in literature
he was a famous Egyptian movie director
he was a famous Egyptian poet
24
How have the Bedouins adapted to life in the desert?
They ride horses as their main source of transport.
They wear heavy clothing to protect them from blowing sand.
They live in permanent settlements near good grasslands for their grazing
The wear headdresses to protect them from the sun.
25
Which statement about Earth's water is true?
it is always safe to drink
it is mostly in solid form
it is always moving
it is mostly underground
26
How did Arab invaders affect Egypt?
the build the city of Alexandria
they built the Suez Canal
the kept German armies from conquering the country
they made Cairo a center for learning
27
Which countries government was overthrown during the Arab Spring movement?
Germany
Iran
Tunisia
United States
28
When are Americans required to serve in the military?
in wartime when the US government issues a draft
in wartime when there are enough volunteers
in peacetime when there are enough volunteers
in peacetime when the US government issues a draft
29
Why are different ideas about Islamic law found in different Muslim regions?
Islamic law is not written down
Islamic law is not found in one book
Islamic law is developed by each Muslim country
Islamic law is interpreted by each individual Muslim
30
Why did the United Nations (UN) impose an economic embargo on Iran?
The UN believed that Iran was halting religious reforms.
The UN believed that Iran was funding terrorist groups.
The UN believed that Iran was halting democratic reforms.
The UN believed that Iran was trying to build nuclear weapons.
31
Which of the following best describes ancient Mesopotamian society?
most people were merchants
most people were soldiers
most people were farmers
most people were priests
32
Why is geography sometimes called a social science?
Because it deals with weather patterns
Because it deals with people and how they live
Because it involves measuring things
Because it involves work and gathering information
33
What would most likely cause people living in cluster settlements to move away from those towns?
if the area were bypassed by a highway
if the area were threatened by flooding
if natural resouces were exhausted
if trains failed to stop at their stations
34
Who controlled Mesopotamia starting in World War I until a kingdom was established in 1932?
The Ottoman Empire
Sumer
Persia
Great Britain
35
Why might a person who plans to buy a car in nine months choose to invest in a certificate of deposit (CD)?
Customers can withdraw their money from a CD at any time without a penalty
CDs offer a better interest rate than savings accounts
CDs offer a better rate of return then stocks
Customers can cash their CD at any time when they find a good deal
36
How did Singapore grow to become a wealthy nation?
the country has large tracts of land suitable for farming
the country is located along an important trade route
the country is rich in natural resources
the country benefits from caravan trade
37
Why have many different denominations of Christians developed?
Because historical records of Jesus’ live do not focus on the same events
Because some Christians do not believe in the Kingdom of God
Because some Christian Bibles do not include the Old Testament
Because people have not interpreted Jesus’ teachings the same way
38
What are lines of longitude called?
parallels
meridian
degrees
minutes
39
Why is control of Jerusalem an emotional issue for many people?
It was the site of the first battle of the Six-Day War.
It has resources that are important to the economies of several nations
It was sites that are holy to the followers of three major religions
It was the place where Palestine Liberation Organization was established
40
What advantages do globes have over maps?
they show more information about the world
the are easier to work with
they are less expensive to make
they show the world as it really is
41
Which of the following increases with elevation?
temperature
precipitation
wind
moisture
42
Which place receives indirect rays from the sun all year?
Hawaii
Utah
Antarctica
India
43
How have nomadic peoples, such as the Tuareg, adapted to traveling throughout the Sahara?
They use automobiles to travel throughout the desert.
They carry supplies as they travel from mountain range to mountain range.
They use camels that can travel long periods without water.
They carry large mounts of water
44
Which of the following is studied by hydrologists?
what causes droughts
how plants grow
what causes weather
how rivers form
45
Why is domestic terrorism a problem in Kyrgyzstan?
Many people do not want to extend civil rights to women.
Many people cannot agree on the best form of government for their nation.
The shrinking of the Aral Sea threatens farmers and fishermen
Shia and Sunni Muslims disagree on religious issues.
46
How did Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John contribute to the development of Christianity?
By traveling around spreading Christian teachings
By organizing the efforts of Jesus’ closes followers
By writing about Jesus’ life and teachings
By organizing groups of Christians into denominations
47
How does Turkish law conflict with the religion of Islam?
by limiting the number of times a day a person can pray
by preventing the government from giving aid to religious schools
By limiting the number of wives a man can have
by preventing mosques from establishing religious charities
48
Which of the following is the most common cause of erosion?
ice
wind
water
sediment
49
Which of the following drive ocean currents?
seasons
winds
storms
landforms
50
Which of the following accurately describes the Safavid Empire?
It created the title of shah for its leaders
Persian and Christian traditions were blended to create a new culture
Shia Islam became the official state religion
It defeated the Ottomans and took over their empire
51
Which foods did ancient Mesopotamians eat?
cocoa, jalapeno peppers
fish, dates
potatoes, peanuts
maize, squash
52
Which of the following influences how Jews and Christians live?
The Ten Commandments
The Book of Pslams
the teaching of rabbis
the explanations in the commentaries
53
Why is it important to protect tropical rainforests?
they are the most varied habitats on Earth
they contain valuable lumber
they contain valuable farmland
they contain the most biomes on Earth
54
Who became leader of Aksum and destroyed the Kush capital of Meroe?
Queen Shanakhdakheto
King Ezana
Queen Hatsheput
Ramses the Great
55
Why did Constantinople become an important trading port?
Because it was located along the Euphrates River
Because it was located at the crossroads of two continents
Because it enabled goods to be exchanged among many nomadic groups
Because is enabled goods to be easily shipped to Mecca
56
Which of the following is characteristic of Sumerian culture?
few examples of gold jewelry are available as precious metals was imported
Their pottery was valued as beautiful pieces of art.
Their most famous pieces of art were cylinder seals used for decorations.
Simple instruments show music was enjoyed mainly by the lower classes
57
Which of the following is a harmful effect of hydroelectric power?
dangerous waste
lost farmland
water pollution
air pollution
58
Why do tsunamis pose a great threat to human life?
scientists do no know how they are formed
people have chosen to live along coasts
people are affects by ash clouds after they occur
scientists do not know when they will strike
59
How did Henry Ford improve the American automobile industry?
he used an assembly line process to produce more cars at a lower price
he began placing computers in his cars to improve their performance
he used an assembly line process to produce faster cars
he hired auto mechanics to work on his cars
60
Where do temperate climates occur?
at high elevations
in the middle latitudes
in high latitudes
at low elevations
61
Which resource is produced by Syria, Jordan, and Israel?
phosphates
copper
sulfer
mercury

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