Why was the European Union formed?

bring economic stability to the European countries

What do the Tigris, Euphrates and Nile Rivers all have in common?

they were the location of early civilization

What can U.S. citizens do that Chinese citizens do can not?

Have the freedom to criticize the government.

How has joining the EU (European Union) helped benefit those who have joined?

helped members compete with larger economies

Government and citizens have a say

Which three religions only believe in one God?

Christianity, Judaism and Islam

What best describes the economy of China in recent years?

Changed from a command economy to a mixed economy

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Semester 2 Exam Review

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1
South Africa's government applied a policy of discrimination called
Imperialism
Apartheid
Communism
Genocide
2
What action is associated with Polytheism?
worshipping many gods
praying in a synagogue
reading the Koran
following the Eightfold Path
3
North Korea is under a dictatorship. What happens to citizens there?
gains in international trade
gains in scientific research
lose military strength
lose human rights
4
The Nile River goes through Cairo, Egypt. Why might this city have a high population?
There are lots of jobs
It's north of the Tropic of Cancer
People live off the Nile River
Government gives them full freedom
5
Why was the European Union formed?
devalue the American dollar
bring economic stability to the European countries
form an economic superpower to take over the world
allow every European country to use their own currency
6
Why would leaders of a limited government go to war w/ countries w/ an unlimited government?
allow unlimited government to mistreat citizens
defend personal freedoms
steal money from poor countries
allow leaders, like Hitler, to gain more power
7
What do the Tigris, Euphrates and Nile Rivers all have in common?
They were all scared biblical sites
Oil was discovered in all of them
They all had border disputes
they were the location of early civilization
8
There is a decrease in oil. How does it affect countries who don't have oil?
price of gasoline goes up
availability of workers decreases
price of food decreases
use of automobiles increases
9
Which country has a parliamentary system, structured government and can vote freely?
North Korea
India
China
Saudi Arabia
10
Which religious figure is associated with the Eightfold Path?
Gandhi
Jesus Christ
Muhammad
Buddha
11
Why would English speaking citizens of India likely have a British accent?
They both had Christianity as their dominant religion
They formed a military alliance against Russia
Great Britain colonized India
India and Great Britain traded goods
12
What is the Ring of Fire known for?
Tornadoes
High Population
Volcanic activity
El Nino
13
North Korea and China have what in common?
Open and free elections
Have 1 political party
Have a king and a constitution
Religious leaders are heads of state
14
Who was the leader during the apartheid in South Africa?
Laozi
Mahatma Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Muhammed
15
What can U.S. citizens do that Chinese citizens do can not?
Can open a business
Can participate in free elections
Must serve in the armed forces
Have the freedom to criticize the government.
16
Nigeria elects presidents, self-governs and adopted a system like the U.S. They have a
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Monarchy
Democracy
17
How has joining the EU (European Union) helped benefit those who have joined?
promote agriculture as a substitute for manufacturing
converted European currencies to U.S. dollars
shielded them from trade from other parts of the world
helped members compete with larger economies
18
Mixed economy means
consumer demand determines price
people produce different amounts of goods ever year
Government and citizens have a say
government controls everything
19
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia moved from
command to mixed economy
economy dominated by criminal organizations to command
market economy to economy controlled by its trading partners
market to economy controlled by the government
20
Where is the Ring of Fire?
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
21
Which of the following would be a primary source?
Letter
Newspaper
Biography
Textbook
22
How would African dance have made its way into the Southern United States?
Exploration
Foreign Tourism
Universities
Slave trave
23
Which society did democracy originate?
Egyptian
Greek
Roman
Chinese
24
The "One-Child Policy" was an attempt to
increase tax revenue
eliminate Western influence
gain support of the upper class
reduce population growth
25
How is the status of person in the Hindu Caste system determined?
Power
Education
Wealth
Birth
26
What physical feature kept the Silk Road from being formed for many years?
tundra
mountain ranges
river valleys
steppes
27
Which of these countries has the government control spending money, prices of goods and salary?
India
United States
North Korea
Japan
28
Which three religions only believe in one God?
Taoism, Islam and Polytheism
Hinduism, Christianity and Judaism
Buddhism, Taoism and Hinduism
Christianity, Judaism and Islam
29
What best describes the economy of China in recent years?
Changed from a traditional economy to a command economy.
Changed from a mixed economy to a free enterprise.
Changed from a free enterprise economy to a command economy.
Changed from a command economy to a mixed economy
30
Culture Diffusion means
religious and legal practices
moving people fro one place to another
sharing ideas and beliefs
adopting patterns and characteristics of other groups
31
Was was the main purpose for the Silk Road?
Trade with others
Look for jobs
See the latest fashions from other countries
receive awards

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