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1
The ____ in Africa was created by a series of tectonic faults and has volcanic mountains, escarpments, and lakes.
Congo River basin
Sahel
Sahara Desert
Great Rift Valley
2
What are the two
most common
types of economic systems in South and Southeast Asia?
mixed economies and traditional economies
command economies and traditional economies
command economies and market economies
mixed economies and developing economies
3
Why do you think high Pacific islands tend to have larger populations than low Pacific islands?
low islands are very small and don’t have much room for settlements
Low islands have many dry valleys that were created by glaciers
High islands have rich volcanic soil, which is great for growing crops
high islands have better climates, more tourists, and more job opportunity
4
What landform is circled on the map above?
the Atlas Mountains
the Sahel
the Namib Desert
the Sahara Desert
5
China has a __________ economy with __________ government regulations.
traditional . . . many
command . . . few
mixed . . . some
market . . . some
6
In what area of the world are the Ganges and Indus Rivers located?
in central Africa
in Europe
in the Indian Subcontinent
in Central America
7
Which of the following occurrences does
not
cause air pollution in South and Southeast Asia?
a large amount of vehicles being used in a specific area
man-made or natural fires burning
industries dumping chemicals into rivers
factories releasing chemicals through smoke
8
The pre-colonial diet of Pacific Islanders consisted of all of the following items
except
__________.
canned fruit
chicken
sugarcane
coconuts
9
The government of __________ is officially atheist but recognizes major religions.
North Korea
China
Mongolia
Japan
10
What percentage of Africans live in sub-Saharan Africa?
about 65%
about 50%
about 85%
less than 10%
11
The Congo Rainforest is located in which region on the map above?
region D
region C
region B
region A
12
Analyze the map above. What is the most common natural resource found in Southeast Asia?
oil
lumber
natural gas
precious gems
13
The Islamic Revolution occurred in __________.
Iran
Syria
Iraq
Kuwait
14
Why are exclusive economic zones (EEZs) important sources of income for many of the Pacific Island nations?
EEZs help to establish exclusive trading rights between countries
EEZs are part of the informal economy, which is vital to citizens'survival
EEZs are ways for islands to receive financial aid from wealthier nations.
EEZ's can extend into the ocean and collect fees on economic activity there
15
Due to large reserves around the Persian Gulf, the Middle East produces as much as 2/3 of the world’s supply of _____.
coal
cattle
water
petroleum
16
All of the following contribute to a high risk of famine in Africa
except
__________.
African nations are very poor
other countries are not willing to sell food to African countries
most people farm at the subsistence level
droughts are common
17
Which of the following statements
best
describes population growth in sub-Saharan Africa?
Populations in sub-Saharan Africa are rising, fertility rates are high
Populations in sub-Saharan Africa are rising, growth rates are slower
Populations are staying about the same, as there are many people leaving
Populations are shrinking due to poor health care and high rates of disease
18
The most commonly practiced religion in India is _______. The most commonly practiced religion in Indonesia is _______.
Hinduism . . . Islam
Buddhism . . . Islam
Islam . . . Buddhism
Islam . . . Hinduism
19
By comparing Afghanistan and Qatar, which statement can we make about the standard of living in the Middle East?
The standard of living is very low in all countries.
The standard of living is the same across the region.
The standard of living is very high in all countries.
The standard of living varies across the region.
20
Central Asia is bordered by __________ in the north and __________ in the east.
Lake Balkhash . . . Caspian Sea
the Caspian Sea . . . China
the Caspian Sea . . . Russia
Russia . . . China
21
On the map above, country 1 is __________ and country 2 is __________.
Burma (Myanmar) . . . India
India . . . China
Pakistan . . . India
Bangladesh . . . Pakistan
22
Nations around the world put pressure on South Africa to end apartheid. What type of pressure was most effective?
encouraging civil war
rejecting South African immigrants
promising financial aid to black communities throughout South Africa
banning South African participation in international sports competitions
23
The ten countries with the lowest development in the world are all found in which region?
Europe
the Middle East
Africa
Asia
24
Which of the following statements
best
characterizes government in Africa?
Most are monarchies with many democratic freedoms and civil liberties.
Most are authoritarian with few democratic freedoms.
Most are anarchies with no formal government at all.
Most are stable democracies with guaranteed freedoms and civil liberties.
25
A person from Libya would most likely have the same language/religion as someone from which of these countries?
Botswana, located in sub-Saharan Africa
India, located in South Asia
Germany, located in Europe
Saudi Arabia, located in the Middle East
26
Some seats in New Zealand’s legislature are reserved for __________.
Maori politicians
female politicians
Aboriginal politicians
ethnic politicians
27
In Saudi Arabia’s monarchy, most government positions are held by __________.
elected politicians
the king’s family members
Muslim religious leaders
local tribal chiefs
28
Two common activities that greatly affect the economies of South and Southeast Asia include terracing and __________.
hunting
auto production
gold mining
outsourcing
29
Which of the following statements about the standard of living in New Zealand is
false
?
There is universal suffrage.
Most people live in cities.
Children do not have to attend school after eighth grade.
99% of the population is literate.
30
Which of the following statements
best
describes the Yangtze River?
It is the oldest river system in the world.
It is the longest river in China.
It doesn’t have a reservoir system.
It doesn’t have a reservoir system.
31
Where is the Indian Subcontinent located?
in south-central Asia
in South America
in southern Africa
in the western region of the US
32
According to this map, the majority of Australia’s population is located in the __________.
southeast
southwest
center
northeast
33
Which of the following issues will
most likely
be India’s biggest challenge in the future?
an aging population
labor shortages
high population growth
falling fertility rates
34
Which of the following lists includes all of Central Asia’s countries?
Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan
35
The region of East Asia is located along the coast of the __________ Ocean.
Arctic
Pacific
Indian
Atlantic
36
Southeast Asia is bordered by __________.
Europe, Russia, and the Atlantic Ocean
South America, the Caribbean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean
Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean
China, the Pacific Ocean, and the Indian Ocean
37
The largest desert in the world is found in __________.
eastern Asia
southern Africa
North America
northern Africa
38
Which of the following was
not
an important reason that Europeans colonized Africa?
wanted to spread Muslim beliefs throughout the continent of Africa.
wanted to profit from the vast natural resources in Africa
believed they were superior and it was their duty to civilize Africans
wanted to show their power by increasing the territory they controlled
39
Which country on the map above does
not
have a high population density?
North Korea
Mongolia
South Korea
Japan
40
The __________ is an important waterway that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Jordan River
Dead Sea
Bab al-Mandab
Suez Canal
41
On the map above, which two countries have populations greater than 1 billion people?
number 2 and number 7
number 4 and number 6
number 5 and number 6
number 1 and number 3
42
The building in the photo above, located in India, shows evidence of colonial influence from __________.
France
India
China
Great Britain
43
Southeast Asia is __________.
usually cold throughout the year
divided into mainland and island countries
completely landlocked
primarily a desert
44
In Africa, what do
most
people do to earn a living?
Work in factories
Mine for diamonds, gold, or other resources
Work in service industries, such as banking or health care
Farm or herd, mostly at the subsistence level
45
Many of the agricultural workers in Central Asia’s cotton fields are __________.
children
servants
soldiers
slaves
46
Most of the major cities in the Middle East are located near what natural resource?
trees
gold
water
fertile soil
47
Which of the following is one of two countries in East and Central Asia that is
not
considered a developing nation?
North Korea
China
Armenia
South Korea
48
Which of these factors is the
best
reason why Antarctica is an important place for scientific research?
Scientists believe that Antarctica is exactly like Earth’s moon
because it is a challenging continent that excites thrill-seekers
Scientists use Antarctica to study the impact of drought on ecosystems
Scientists study Antarctica’s ice, which may hold info. about ancient life
49
Which of the following statements are characteristics of the culture of North Africa?
i, ii, and iii
i only
i and ii
i and iii
50
On the map above, which arrow is pointing to the Mediterranean Sea?
arrow A
arrow B
arrow D
arrow C
51
What language do many Muslims learn in order to read the Qur’an in its original form?
Arabic
Persian
Hebrew
English
52
Which of the following terms
best
describes the region circled on the map above?
the Great Rift Valley
North Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
the Ethiopian Highlands
53
Building cities, mining, and farming are all examples of how humans in South and Southeast Asia __________.
interact with the land
conserve their water supplies
fight pollution
regulate economic growth
54
Which of the letters on the map above shows the location of the Coral Sea?
D
A
B
C
55
Which of the following effects occurred due to the heavy European influence in the Middle East between WWI and WWII?
leaders joined together to create an empire based on European technology
They grew resentful of Western culture and rid the region of it
People living in the Middle East began to migrate to Europe
The population embraced Western culture and blended it with their own
56
Which of the following economic sectors makes up the greatest portion of Australia’s GDP?
mining
manufacturing
services
agriculture
