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1
An ecosystem is a network of _ that depend on one another and their environment for survival.
plants
people
animals
living things
2
Which of the following is likely to be found only on a special purpose map?
Boundaries between nation
Continents
Oceans
Streets
3
The physical geography of Japan is best summarized as
desertlike
a marshy peninsula
a series of mountainous islands
filled with broad plains and prairies
4
One of the ways European colonization upset life in West and Central Africa was by
forcing Africans to not farm
creating friction between Europe's powers
splitting tribal groups with borders
marketing goods in the area
5
The Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan tried to maintain stability and order by
conquering nearby countries to create barriers to invasion
style of writing that wasn't related to the form of writing
increasing trade with Europeans
closing off contact with the outside world
6
Many immigrants hide from officials in their new country because they fear
cultural diffusion.
deportation.
diversification.
immigration.
7
_ is a community's cultural and historical background, passed down in spoken stories and songs.
Geography
Economies
Archaeology
Oral tradition
8
Which African nation has the richest deposits of mineral resources?
South Africa
Ethiopia
Zimbabwe
Botswana
9
Communism is based on a theory under which all forms of industry would be owned by
capitalists
the tsar
the people as a whole
individuals
10
Central Asia gained independence but in some cases citizens have little freedom because
are under pressure to promote the economy not freedom
the countries have not established a working government
the countries have been unable to hold election
countries don't protect the rights listed in constitutions
11
Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth became the basis of a region called, _, spread to Roman Empire.
representative democracy
Pax Romana
Judaism
Christianity
12
What forms icebergs?
heavy snowfall that freezes on the ocean's surface
pieces of glaciers that fall into the sea
blocks of packed ice that stick together
ocean water that freezes in Antarctica's cold climate
13
Which of the following statements best describes the pharaohs?
The pharaohs led a politically divided civilization.
The pharaohs were kings who were also worshiped as gods.
The pharaohs were the chief engineers of Egypt.
The pharaohs were the elected rulers of Egypt.
14
Pressure from the Arabian Plate pressing against the Eurasian Plate created
mountains in Iraq and Oman
the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
fold traps in the African Plate
a broad valley along the shores of the Red Sea
15
What is the first step that countries in Central Asia need to take to improve their economies?
build and improve the country's roads and bridges
expand contacts with more countries besides Russia
produce goods to trade on the global market
revise education system to stress use of the local language
16
In Arabic, the meaning of the word "jihad" is a(n)
negotiation
argument
struggle
pilgrimage to Mecca
17
Which organizations fights disease by providing food and relief services to natural disasters?
United Nations
Amnesty International
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
World health Organization
18
The difference between wants and reality creates
supply
choices
economy
scarcity
19
A set of spoken sounds, written symbols, or hand gestures used by people to communicate is a
language.
society.
culture.
cultural trait.
20
One factor contributing to the slow economic growth of Ukraine is
military conflict
corruption
bad weather
available natural resources
21
India and Pakistan have often experienced conflict over
the Deccan Plateau
Sri Lanka
Nepal
Kashmir
22
Which of the following is an example of an artifact?
old custom that people follow w/o knowing the reason for it
a folk-song by an anonymous composer
a toy carved from sticks
a legend about a hero fighting a battle
23
Jewish beliefs include following the Ten Commandments, which
give directions for obeying Jewish dietary laws
explain the customs of religious services
provide guidelines for acting justly and fairly
give instructions for democratic government
24
In a command economy, who decides what goods will be produced?
Manufacturers
Company employees
Consumers
Government
25
The theme of human-environment interaction includes
environment affects humans and how human affect environment.
only natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes.
events that have happened since the Industrial Revolution.
ways in which humans harm the environment through pollution.
26
What is the European Union?
also known as the ECC, made up of 6 European countries.
countries that works to expand prosperity among its members.
exists to make sure that world war would never happen again.
supports sports teams in many different European countries.
27
Time in the region surrounding the Prime Meridian is sometimes called
Universal Time
Prime Time
Global Standard Time
London Mean Time
28
A tariff causes a barrier to free trade because
exist even in countries who have joined free-trade zones.
it is charged at the point of export.
it makes the price of a good higher to a consumer.
it only applies to services.
29
Israel is an example of a
authoritarian regime
constitutional monarchy
theocratic government
parliamentary democracy
30
Why have many highly educated people a
brain drain
by leaving Iran?
because of concern that the government is too secular
because of the oppressive rule of Shah Reza Pahlavi
a desire for greater economic opportunity and freedom
because of a desire for a more Islamic environment
31
Which of the following is one of the two major climate patterns in the region near China?
generally the same in all areas of the region
the east is drier than the climate in the west
generally colder in the north and warmer in the south
generally warmer in the north and colder in the south
32
_ on a map allows you to measure the real-world distance between two points on the maps surface
contour lines
compass rose
scale
topography
33
Which of the following is an example of how art flourished in the Persian Empire?
taxes were collected in the region
trade was increased greatly in the region
the Persians built a road system
palaces were built and decorated with sculptures and jewels
34
Constitution of United States is structured so that all political power ultimately comes from
citizens
political parties
government
interest groups
35
Which of the following is among the powers given to the executive branch of the U.S. government
Conducting the foreign affairs of the United States
Passing laws for the good of the American people
Levying taxes on the citizens of the United States
Deciding whether a law is constitutional or not
36
Which of the following describes a system of basic services for citizens at every stage of life
Social services benefits
Cradle-to-grave system
Pensions and healthcare
Gross domestic product
37
Which of the following contributed to Estonias success in moving beyond the former Soviet Union
strict quotas fro producing goods
the creation of a large army
abandoning the Communist command for a market economy
development of an autocratic system of government
38
North Africa faces a great environmental problem caused by erosion of fertile soil, process of
pollution
grazing
desertification
irrigation
39
The most basic unit of any society is the
social structure.
society.
family.
extended family.
40
In many areas of northern Russia, a layer of _ lies beneath the tundra or the taiga.
ground water
coal
peat moss
permafrost
41
Which of the following are considered sources of clean energy that can help reduce pollution?
Ethanol
Coal
Wood
Wind
