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1
When did the Cold War end?
1991
1970
1947
1990
2
who started the Holocaust
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Benito Mussolini
3
Severe world wide economic depression in the decade preceding World War
The Great Recession
The Great Speculation
The Great Deficit
The Great Depression
4
Who was a British statesman who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Winston Churchill
George S. Patton
Neville Chamberlain
Adolf Hitler
5
Which makes the UK ideal for international banking?
Airports
Climate
Natural Resources
Location
6
What is NAFTA?
Trade agreement between South America and North America.
Trade agreement between the United States and Europe.
Trade agreement between Europe and Africa.
Trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
7
Why did the cold war happen
It happened because the nazi's surrenders
Russia wanted to spread communism and US didn't
The wanted to get rid of the other country
8
What 3 factors helped the rise of Nazism?
Treaty of Versailles, myth of betrayal, Great Depression
Treaty of Versailles, Hitler's mum, tanks.
Treaty of Versailles, Great Depression, greed.
Treaty of Versailles, big armies, aggressive men.
9
What was one of Hitlers achievements?
He brought Germany out of the great depression
He didn't have any major achievements
He rebuilt the German Army
Both A&C
10
What caused the rise of Nazism?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Chicken
The Treaty of Life
11
What was the cold war?
A war that was very cold.
A rivalry between the united states and the soviet union.
A war involving Russia and netherlands
A world war.
12
The current voting age in Canada is:
20 or over
17 or over
18 or over
19 or over
13
What was the Holocaust?
when hitler was born.
Discrimination or violent hostility directed at Jews
the systematic attempt to wipe out an entire people
The Holocaust was an attempt by the Nazis to destroy the Jewish people.
14
Who was the leader of Germany during World War 2?
Joseph Stalin
Napoleon
Adolf Hitler
Adolf Boyle
15
The Canadian Shield was mainly formed from
Mountain
Volcanic Rock
Glacial Ice
River Flooding
16
How is the head of government chosen in the UK?
Chosen by parliament
Elected by citizens
Born into power
Appointed by the queen
17
A large portion of Canada's population lives
Within 100 miles of U.S./Canada Border
In the Canadian Shield area
Near the Arctic Circle
In the Great Lakes Region
18
Why was the European Union created?
So the countries wouldn't wreak damage on each other
So the countries would wreak damage on each other
So the leaders could meet and talk
So the countries will get more power
19
Which person or group has the most power in Russia?
Federal Assembly
State Duma
Prime Minister
President
20
Three Major Religions Of Europe
Judaism, Islam, Shepard
Christian, Islam, Catholic
Christian, Judaism, Greek
Christian, Islam, Judaism
21
Who do citizens elect in a Russian government?
Prime Minister & State Duma members
President & Federation Council Members
President & State Duma members
Prime Minister & Federation Council members
22
Which sea does the Danube River empty into?
Sea of Galilee
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Dead Sea
23
Why is the European Plain important to Russia?
Oil deposits
stops invaders from coming in
Major source of arable land
Tourism
24
Which of the following BEST describes the relationship between the UK and the United States today?
Neutral trade partners
Close allies and trade partners
Former allies and competitors
Rivals and close competitors in the market
25
the crusades was also a
civil war
Holy war
vassals
world war
26
Why does the UK have many ports?
The UK has many important rivers.
The UK is an island.
The UK is a peninsula.
The UK is located in the heart of Europe.
27
In 1929 the world wide depression began. How come?
Hardships after WW1
Ku Klux Klan was founded
The stock market crashes
Consequencenses of atomic bombs
28
Lenin created the idea of Marxism
True
False
29
The climate of Canada is
Cold in the southern part & warm in the northern part
Cold in the northern part & warm in the southern part
Cold & Snowy
Hot & Dry
30
Who was the Cold War between??
Britain and Germany
US and Germany
US and USSR
France and USSR
31
Why is it important for countries to invest in human capital?
Increases standard of living
Helps citizens
Lowers production
Increases class size
32
What type of government does Canada have?
Republican Democracy
Monarchy
Parliamentary Democracy
Parliamentary Republic
33
How is Canada's head of state chosen?
Wins lottery
Appointed
Elected
Wins a feat of strength
34
What type of government does the UK have?
Constitutional Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
Dictatorship
35
What causes the Russian Revolution?
on the fields nothing wanted to grow
WWII started
the abuse and political power by Czar Nicholas
another politician wanted the throne and the people helped him
36
What is a market economy?
i don't know
economic decisions goods and services are guided
nothing
a legal ownership of property by non-governmental
37
Canada shares the worlds longest boarder with which country?
Russia
United States of America
Scotland
China
38
Where did the Cold War start?
America
No answer
Europe
Russia
39
What was the attack of Kristallnacht for?
To warn the Jews that their fate was coming
To warn the Allies of what could happen to them
The Nazis would stop at nothing to get rid of all Jews
To find the man that shot the Germany Embassy staff member
40
What is another name for the constitution of Germany?
Lander Law
Federal Law
Supreme Law
Basic Law
41
Who colonized Quebec?
Netherlands
England
France
Spain
42
Which factors help explain the rise of Nazism?
Germans worried about the government being too strong after World War I
Many Germans believed Nazi propaganda about the threat of the Jewish people
Germany practiced a policy of political isolationism after its defeat inWWI
Germany experienced economic disaster after the end of World War I.
43
Where was the Treaty of Versailles signed ?
Hall of Representatives
Palace of Britain
Palace of Versailles
House of Versailles
44
What are the colors of United Kingdom flag?
Red,blue
Blue and white
red,blue,white
blue,red,black
45
What divides Europe with Asia?
Caspian Sea
Black Sea
Border
Ural Mountains
46
What are the 3 main physical features of the Northern European Plain?
Lakes, mountains, canyons
Peninsulas, uplands, hills
Plateaus, valleys, hills
Plains, uplands, mountains
47
Is Germany a Member of the European Union?
yes
no
48
when was the Russian revolution?
1917
1857
1934
1927
49
What was the Scramble for Africa?
A new board game in the 1950s
When Americans moved to Africa in the hundreds everyday
None of the above
division and colonization of Africa by European powers
50
The London Times Newspaper heading reads: Transportation at a standstill! What is the heading referring to?
Nuclear Meltdown of Chernobyl
Great Smog of 1952
Acid Rain
Coal Mine Collapse
51
Which is longer, the Danube River or Rhine River?
Same length
Danube River
Rhine River
52
The Cold War started after WW1
True
False
53
Which of the following statements best explains why the UK is a leader in world trade?
Urban areas are heavily populated.
It is an island with a mild climate located near many other countries.
It is home to the world’s busiest airport.
Two percent of the people are farmers, and there is a lot of arable land.
54
Canada is situated
in North America
in the USA
next to Mexico
in South America
55
Where would you find Alps, Central Uplands, and Northern European Plain?
Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Russia & the Caucasus
West Central Europe
56
Which of the following is one of the most valuable resources in the UK?
Rare Minerals
Diamonds
Gold
Coal
57
All of these are trade barriers EXCEPT
Tariff
Quota
Comparative advantage
Embargo
58
What was the world-wide depression?
Economies slowed down and many jobs were lost
It was a huge crater created by trench warfare in France
Economies grew quickly and many jobs were created
People in Europe were very sad the war was over
59
What were the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Spain must give up territory
It officially ended the war
They had to Default David
Germany had to pay for all the damage
60
On what two continents is Russia located?
South America & North America
Asia & Europe
Europe & Africa
Antarctica & Africa
61
Stalin overthrew lenin
no, he just took the job when he died
yes
no
idk
62
The Holocaust:
part of Hitler’s final solution
was a genocide of the Jewish people
covered the 8 stages of genocide
all of the above
63
What are the benefits of NAFTA?
Trade and investment increased, bringing growth, jobs, goods
Help us become stronger
Trade and investment decreased
Make more jobs
64
what is monotheism
the worship of one god
the worship of many gods
65
Quebec is located where in Canada?
Southern
Eastern part
Northern
Western part
66
The russian revolution was spear-headed by the bolsheviks
True
False
67
What is a loonie?
two dollars
One dollar
a lollipop
a penny
68
What was KristallNacht known as ?
Night of Sorrow
Night of Broken Glass
Night of Jews
Night of Bloodshed
69
The Constitution Act made Canada officially
Independent from Quebec
French speaking
English speaking
Bilingual
70
How does high literacy rate in Australia affect its economy & enhance standard of living?
Small % of people who can't read hurt economic growth
The literacy rate has little effect on Australia's economy
Australia's high literacy rate is the result of poor economy
Australia's high literacy contributes to economic success
71
What was the treaty of Versailles
Brought WW1 to an end
Restricted use of mustard gas in any war
Gave France control over Germany
Disbanded the League of Nations
72
Who controls a market based economy?
The government has a limited role, and citizens deal with trade themselves
Buisnesses have full control over the economy
The government has full control over the economy
The government has a limited role, and companies run most of the economy.
73
What is the main cause of air pollution in the UK today?
Automobile exhaust
Use of fossil fuels
London smog
Factory smoke
74
Before the Soviet Union was formed, leaders in Russia were called
Tsars
Presidents
Premiers
Petrograds
75
This river runs north to south through Germany.
Rhine River
Po River
Seine River
Danube River
76
What was Hitlers idea of the perfect person?
Brown hair, blue eyed, and short
Red head, green eyed, and tall
Blonde hair, brown eyes, and tall
Blonde hair, blue eyed and tall
77
What type of economy does the UK have?
Traditional
Market
Command
Socialist
78
Which are German states that share powers with the national government?
Budenstag
Republics
Lander
Empires
79
What is one reason that Canada does NOT want Quebec to separate?
It would destabilize the government
They will preserve their language and culture
They would lose Quebec's natural resources
They would have to change all road signs
80
What is hydroelectricity?
Electricity created by running water
Electricity created by burning oil
Electricity created by burning coal
Electricity created by solar rays
81
The European Plain is part of what continent?
North America
Africa
Asia
Europe
82
How many levels of government are there in Canada?
two
one
four
three
83
Why does Quebec want to separate?
They fear their language and culture will disappear
It's better for the economy
Want a different form of government
For freedom of religion
84
Why was the Holocaust A genocide?
It was an intentional killing of a group of people
It wasn't
The time period
Hitler killed Jews, gypsies, cripples, Etc
85
What is the capital of the United Kingdom?
Oasis
London
Kilkenny
Blur
86
Quotas, Tariffs, and Embargos are all trade barriers
True
False
87
What is the official language of Quebec?
Spanish
French
Portuguese
English
88
The Cold War was an actual war
False
True
89
After the rise of Nazism, the United States supports:
Facism
World Trade
Isolation
Communism
90
Which is a major human-environmental issue caused by climate and manufacturing in Germany?
Erosion
Water Runoff
Acid Rain
Deforestation
91
Why does the UK have an unusually mild climate?
Gulf Stream
Scottish Highlands
Snowfall is not very deep
Mountains in the southeast
92
What problem does the shrinking supply of oil and gas deposits have on the manufacturing industry?
Factories are using renewable resources
Factories are paying people less money to work
Factories are selling goods at higher prices
Factories are closing
93
What is the leader's title in Germany?
President
Supreme Leader
Chancellor
Prime Minister
94
Which mountain range in southern Germany has shaped a unique culture?
Pyranees
Urals
Alps
Appinnes
95
Trade barriers are generally classified as...
Walls and barricades.
CRAWLING IN MY SKINNNNN
Blow up the boats cuz 'Murica
Tariffs and embargoes.
96
What is the British Commonwealth of Nations?
Organization of former British Colonies.
Organization of current British Coloies.
Nations that work together to help each other.
Nations that work together to become wealthy.
97
What do landlock countries have a hard time accessing?
Birds
Resources
Electricity
Culture
98
What type of job do most people in the UK have?
Manufacturing
Service Industry
Farming
Tourism
99
Why aren't Russians able to take advantage of Russia's long coastline for trade and transportation
Freezing temperatures & frozen water
High population density & tropical waters
Tropical temperatures & hot water
Low population density & rough waters
100
Who do the German citizens directly vote to elect?
Chancellor
Bundestag
Bunderstrat
Senators
