Sweden's restriction on the construction of mosques demonstrates which social issue?

conflict over assimilation and preserving cultural identity

How do highway systems impact economic development of a region?

enable economies outside of major cities to develop

Which statement is true?

Australia has greater access to healthcare than Afghanistan.

Describe the physical geography of Latin America:

diverse land forms and climate zones

Why are loggers and environmentalist in conflict over the Amazon Rainforest as a resource?

they are arguing over economic vs environmental needs

Spread of disease in the "New World" impacted which group the most?

American Indians (indigenous groups)

Why is Nelson Mandela a significant historical figure?

elected president of South Africa who helped end Apartheid

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1
Apartheid was based on which idea?
division of race
gender inequality
promoted white education
promoted black south African education
2
Islam, Judaism and Christianity share which holy city?
Houston
Jerusalem
Mecca
Israel
3
Describe the involvement of women in the less developed nation of Afghanistan.
freedom in the work environment
readily available education
limited representation
increasing acceptance
4
Trade organizations produce all of the following results - except -?
globalization of products
decrease of investments
increased job opportunities
improve infrastructure globally
5
Sweden's restriction on the construction of mosques demonstrates which social issue?
gender issues based on differences in cultural roles
religious conflict between Christians and Muslims
conflict over assimilation and preserving cultural identity
conflict over architectural representation of faith
6
Which place experiences the highest temperature?
commercial production zones
rural areas and parks
urban cities
suburban neighborhoods
7
How do river systems, fertile land, trade routes and mild climates impact a country?
security
economically
politically
socially
8
NAFTA is closely related to which concept?
communism
globalism
isolationism
socialism
9
How do highway systems impact economic development of a region?
prevent the development of economies in rural areas
enable economies outside of major cities to develop
only the inner city downtown has a developed economy
suburban areas will have no opportunity to conduct business
10
Which statement is true?
Afghanistan has a lower life expectancy than Angola.
United Arab Emirates has the highest life expectancy.
The standard of living in Austria is lower than Argentina.
Australia has greater access to healthcare than Afghanistan.
11
Which African land form is shaped like a long trench?
Mozambique Channel
Mount Kilamanjaro
Nile River Valley
Great Rift Valley
12
Water erosion created which North American land form?
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
Grand Canyon
Death Valley
13
Which of these is not a current issue affecting Africa?
famine
ethnic conflict
decrease in resources
epidemics
14
Describe the physical geography of Latin America:
uniform climate zones
lacking in natural resources
diverse land forms and climate zones
similar elevation throughout the region
15
Fleeing a communist dictatorship demonstrates which type of conflict?
political
social
economic
environmental
16
What type of farming is found in Latin America?
Subsistence and Commercial
Subsistence
Commercial
logging and rubber tapping
17
Why are loggers and environmentalist in conflict over the Amazon Rainforest as a resource?
Environmentalists want to end logging in the rain forest
they are arguing who gets to use logs from the rain forest
Loggers want environmentalists to regulate their industry
they are arguing over economic vs environmental needs
18
Spread of disease in the "New World" impacted which group the most?
French Fur Trappers
Spanish Conquistadors
English Colonists
American Indians (indigenous groups)
19
Describe the culture of Africa based on its multiple languages and tribal ethnic groups:
homogenous
developed
isolated
diverse
20
Why is Nelson Mandela a significant historical figure?
wealthiest black politician to date
elected president of South Africa who helped end Apartheid
Worked with President Obama to end Apartheid in South Africa
civil right leader who worked alongside the Tutsi government
21
Which tribes had a civil war in Rwanda?
Afrikaners and Rwandans
Hutu and Tutsi
Interhamwe and Tutsi
Desmond Tutu and the Hutu
22
Alluvial plains are often destroyed by which alteration of the environment?
Dikes
Resevoirs
Polders
Dams
23
Which age group has the highest population?
teenagers
elderly
middle age
babies and children
24
What do you need to serve a high population of babies and children?
nursing homes
social media
retirement homes
schools

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