Discrimination based upon a person’s caste was outlawed by the Indian constitution, but now:

Gov't created a quota system for jobs for lower castes

How did life differ for whites and blacks during South Africa’s apartheid?

Whites were the smaller group and controlled the gov't/mines

How did the international community punish Hussein for using chemical weapons on his people?

Imposed international sanctions (punishments) on Iraq

What is NOT a reason why Africa is vulnerable to epidemics?

Complicated public transportation systems

What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?

Protection from invading groups along the northern border

Based on Japan's population trend, what problem will MOST likely happen in the future?

Strain (stress) on healthcare and other social services

Despite having 55% of the world’s diamond mines, Africa is still suffering from poverty because

“Blood diamonds” are used to fund conflicts and civil wars

All of the following are reasons why the Silk Road was important EXCEPT:

Made it possible for the Roman Empire to conquer Asia

Even though animal poaching is illegal in Africa, what is the main challenge?

High demand for animal products in countries in Asia

Why did the United States invade Afghanistan?

To overthrow Taliban‐led gov't (protecting bin Laden)

In the 1920s, two parties were fighting for control of China:

Chiang Kai‐shek (nationalist) and Mao Zedong (communist)

After the failed attempts by Mao, all of the following led China to growth EXCEPT

Dedication to the Four Pests Campaign

Why have rebel groups been fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Citizens say the government is corrupt

What is the goal of Buddhism and how does a person achieve it?

To reach nirvana; living right and meditation

Despite having a president, Iran’s government is run by:

A religious official who is not elected

How is Iran different than many other countries in the Middle East and North Africa?

Speak Farsi, are Shia Muslims, and ethnically Persian

Why did the U.S. invade Iraq?

To remove Hussein from power (rumored to have WMDs)

What is the most important piece for Africa to develop economic success?

Having an effective, non‐corrupt government

Why did the Partition of India take place and what was the effect?

Leaders wanted to avoid future conflicts; one million died

How is the division of Buddhism similar to the split of Islam?

Two main branches formed after the death of the founder

All of the following are lasting effects from the Vietnam War EXCEPT

Farmland became much more fertile and food was plentiful

What is the function of OPEC?

Regulates production in order to keep oil prices high

What role did Matthew Perry play in the reopening of Japan?

Forced the Shogunate to sign a treaty opening Japan to trade

What is NOT a reason that businesses are outsourcing to India?

Literacy rates are really low since kids don't finish school

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2016-2017 Geography Final Exam

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1
Where do most people live in Australia?
Along the coast
Floating villages on the Great Barrier Reef
In the Outback
The Great Victoria Desert
2
What is the physical feature located at letter A?
Indo-Gangetic Plain
Tigris-Euphrates River Valley
Congo River Basin
Nile River
3
Discrimination based upon a person’s caste was outlawed by the Indian constitution, but now:
Gov't created a quota system for jobs for lower castes
All marriages must be approved by a panel of elected judges
Caste only matters if you are a Brahman and have huge salary
Caste system has been abolished and doesn’t matter anymore
4
How did life differ for whites and blacks during South Africa’s apartheid?
Whites were the larger group and controlled the gov't/mines
Blacks were the smaller group and controlled the gov't/mines
Whites were the smaller group and controlled the gov't/mines
Black were the larger group; controlled the gov't/mines
5
What is the physical feature located at letter E?
Great Rift Valley
Great Barrier Reef
Nile River
Congo River Basin
6
What is the physical feature located at letter B?
I should repeat 8th grade geography
Pacific Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
7
Holy book of Islam
Jihad
Mosque
Theocracy
Koran (Quran)
8
How did the international community punish Hussein for using chemical weapons on his people?
Targeted Hussein’s closest advisors with drone airstrikes
Imposed international sanctions (punishments) on Iraq
They supplied his domestic rivals with money and arms
They assassinated him and set up a new dictator (Alhesin)
9
What is NOT a reason why Africa is vulnerable to epidemics?
Complicated public transportation systems
Widespread poverty and limited healthcare
Poor educational system
Tropical climate
10
Loyalty and devotion to a nation
Nationalism
Outsourcing
Polytheism
Archipelagoes
11
What was the purpose of building the Great Wall?
Barrier to keep in people trying to flee from Communism
Protection from countries attacking from Southeast Asia
Designed to provide jobs for millions of Chinese workers
Protection from invading groups along the northern border
12
What is the physical feature located at letter D?
Huang He River
Persian Gulf
Yangtze River
Indus River
13
What is the political feature located at letter C?
Egypt
Chad
Nigeria
DRC
14
Based on Japan's population trend, what problem will MOST likely happen in the future?
Strain (stress) on healthcare and other social services
Fertility clinics for expectant parents
Colleges and post‐high school job training centers
An increased need for schools and day cares
15
Despite having 55% of the world’s diamond mines, Africa is still suffering from poverty because
Worldwide diamond prices have fallen dramatically
Wealth from is used to fund education and infrastructure
“Blood diamonds” are used to fund conflicts and civil wars
Synthetic diamonds have made natural diamonds less valuable
16
What group still experiences discrimination in Australia?
The British colonists
Migrants from New Zealand
The Native Aborigines
The Maoris
17
Places where a supply of fresh water makes it possible to support life in a dry region
Mosque
Theocracy
Jihad
Oases
18
What helped contribute to the spread of Islam?
Wealth made from the discovery of oil deposits
European colonization
It was spread by the Roman Empire
Trade networks
19
All of the following are reasons why the Silk Road was important EXCEPT:
Exposed Europeans to Chinese goods and led to more demands
Spread ideas, goods, and even disease
Made it possible for the Roman Empire to conquer Asia
Linked China with Arab and European Empires
20
Even though animal poaching is illegal in Africa, what is the main challenge?
High demand for animal products in countries in Asia
Animal poachers make a living by selling dinosaur embryos
Animal poaching will no longer be illegal in 2030
Hunger is a problem and main reason is to kill them for meat
21
Why did the United States invade Afghanistan?
To protect its business interests, especially foreign oil
To fight back against ISIS
To overthrow Taliban‐led gov't (protecting bin Laden)
To get rid of Saddam Hussein and put in him on trial
22
In the 1920s, two parties were fighting for control of China:
Qin Shi Huangi (emperor) and Deng Xiaoping (communist)
Chiang Kai‐shek (communist) and Mao Zedong (nationalist)
Chiang Kai‐shek (nationalist) and Mao Zedong (communist)
Sun Yet‐sen (nationalist) and Chiang Kai‐shek (communist)
23
A holy war waged on behalf of Islam as a religious duty
Mosque
Jihad
Theocracy
Koran (Quran)
24
After the failed attempts by Mao, all of the following led China to growth EXCEPT
Manufacturing of consumer goods
System of rewards was established to increase productivity
Allowed farmers to sell surplus crops and make extra money
Dedication to the Four Pests Campaign
25
when a company uses another business to perform work and is located in foreign countries
Polytheism
Outsourcing
Nationalism
Archipelagoes
26
Which physical feature is being threatened by global warming and human activities?
The Great Barrier Reef
Ayers Rock
Great Victoria Desert
The Outback
27
Why have rebel groups been fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Tutsi were the minority and were chosen to be “superior”
Citizens say the government is corrupt
DRC has tried to invade the neighboring countries
Rebel groups’ main mission has been protecting gorillas
28
What is the goal of Buddhism and how does a person achieve it?
To become Hindu; bathing in the Ganges
To reach nirvana; living right and meditation
To reach nirvana; dying an incredibly painful death
To convert as many people to Christianity as possible
29
A group of islands
Outsourcing
Archipelagoes
Nationalism
Polytheism
30
Place of worship for Muslims
Mosque
Koran (Quran)
Theocracy
Jihad
31
Despite having a president, Iran’s government is run by:
A restrictive Communist Party that most citizens can't join
Royalty who chooses the next king from the same family
A religious official who is not elected
A parliament who retains almost complete control
32
What is the political feature located at letter A?
Iraq
Egypt
Syria
Israel
33
When an animal is killed illegally when an animal possesses something that is valuable
Poaching
Savanna
Epidemics
Desertification
34
How is Turkey’s government unique compared to most other Middle Eastern countries?
It is ruled by Islamic leaders and is under shariah law
It is a secular government
It is ruled by a dictator
It is a monarchy, with rule passed to the oldest son
35
How is Iran different than many other countries in the Middle East and North Africa?
Speak Farsi, are Sunni Muslims, and ethnically Arabs
Speak Farsi, are Shia Muslims, and ethnically Persian
Speak Arabic, are Sunni Muslims, and ethnically Arabs
Speak Arabic, are Shia Muslims, and ethnically Persian
36
Why did the U.S. invade Iraq?
To fight back against ISIS strongholds
To remove Hussein from power (rumored to have WMDs)
To protect US businesses property, which Iraq had seized
To remove the Taliban from power (hiding bin Laden)
37
Process in which arable land is turned into desert
Desertification
Savanna
Epidemics
Poaching
38
What was Australia used for during the colonial period?
American slave destination
British prison colonies
British cash cropping
American oil reserve
39
What is the political feature located at letter E?
Iraq
Kuwait
Iran
Syria
40
What is the most important piece for Africa to develop economic success?
Oil
Having an effective, non‐corrupt government
Access to mineral wealth
Access to world funding
41
What is the political feature located at letter D?
Japan
Philippines
Indonesia
Vietnam
42
A form of government where the country is ruled by religious leaders
Koran (Quran)
Mosque
Jihad
Theocracy
43
Why did the Partition of India take place and what was the effect?
Independence gave them the freedom to live where they wanted
Leaders wanted to avoid future conflicts; one million died
Both groups wanted to escape British rule
Friendly relations between the two allowed easy trade
44
How is the division of Buddhism similar to the split of Islam?
Two main branches formed after the death of the founder
More violence occurs between Buddhists than Muslims
Siddhartha Gautama is a descendant of Muhammad
Buddhism and Islam are both strictly monotheistic
45
Tropical grassland with scattered trees
Poaching
Savanna
Desertification
Epidemics
46
All of the following are lasting effects from the Vietnam War EXCEPT
Farmland became much more fertile and food was plentiful
Many soldiers returned to the U.S. with PTSD
About 58,000 U.S. soldiers and 2 million Vietnamese died
Agent Orange caused birth defects
47
What is the function of OPEC?
Regulates international relations between U.S. and Europe
Regulates prices for agricultural trade worldwide
Regulates production in order to keep oil prices high
Regulates legal fishing areas
48
What role did Matthew Perry play in the reopening of Japan?
Main love interest for Monica Geller on the show Friends
He saved all the Christians from crucifixion by the Japanese
Visited Japan to sign a treaty between British and Chinese
Forced the Shogunate to sign a treaty opening Japan to trade
49
What is NOT a reason that businesses are outsourcing to India?
India is the largest English speaking nation in the world
Companies can save significant amounts of money
Millions of graduates are added to the workforce each year
Literacy rates are really low since kids don't finish school
50
The belief in or worship of more than one god
Polytheism
Outsourcing
Archipelagoes
Nationalism
51
What is the transition of Japan’s population?
Stable to Rapid to Negative
Negative to Rapid to Stable
Rapid to Negative to Stable
Rapid to Stable to Negative
52
What continues to be a major cause of hunger and malnutrition in Africa?
War has halted economic growth causing starvation
Cultural disdain for eating food
For religious reasons, people choose not to eat
Vegetarian diet plans
53
What is the physical feature located at letter C?
Indo-Gangetic Plain
Huang He River
Congo River Basin
Indus River
54
Disease that spreads within a community
Poaching
Desertification
Epidemics
Savanna
55
Why didn’t the kingdoms of Southeast Asia develop into large empires?
Many small kingdoms that were repeatedly fighting invaders
Kingdoms did develop into large empires and rivaled China
Muslims invaders traveled to islands, killing natives
Smaller kingdoms were wiped out by a plague
56
What was so devastating about the natural disaster that struck Japan in 2011?
Tornado, Volcanic Eruption, Nuclear Meltdown
Earthquake, Volcanic Eruption
Tsunami, Tornado, Flood
Earthquake, Tsunami, Nuclear Meltdown
57
How is the northern part of Sudan different than South Sudan?
Northern area is mostly grasslands; southern area is desert
North: Arab Muslims who want religious gov't; South:opposite
Gold is in south; oil refineries and shipping is in north
The north experienced a genocide by the Janjaweed
58
Gangetic Plain is one of the most densely populated areas in South Asia because:
Location as a crossroad of trade between China and Pakistan
Rich alluvial soil and access to water
Valuable lumber
Culture of religious tolerance
59
What is the political feature located at letter B?
Laos
Vietnam
South Korea
Philippines

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