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1
Why are Cuba's relations with the U.S. strained?
Communist leaders have not brought economic success to Cuba
Communist leaders have made some government reforms
Communist leaders take advantage of their fishing resources
Communist leaders deny their citizens freedom of speech
2
Why was Panama chosen for the building of the Panama Canal?
It is both long and narrow
It extends into both rivers and lakes
It connects North America and South America
It is the narrowest place in the Americas
3
Which of the following statements about education in Central America is accurate?
Most people attend high school
Elementary school is optional
Very few people attend college
Only 50% of adults can read
4
In which type of economy do individuals and private groups decide what to produce?
mixed economy
communist economy
socialist economy
free enterprise economy
5
Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility?
voting for leaders
jury duty
paying taxes
obeying the laws
6
Which of the following describes a monarchy?
Government is run by the people
The citizens elect the government officials
One person has absolute power to rule
A king or queen rules the country
7
Which of the following is an underlying principle of the U.S. Constitution?
George Washington would be the 1st president of the US
The government is unlimited
The national gov't is divided into 2 branches
The government receives its power from the people
8
What is unique about Lake Nicaragua?
Largest lake in Central America with salt water
Largest freshwater lake in North America
Freshwater lake formed by a volcano
Freshwater lake with oceanic animals in it
9
Which of the following is an example of a pull factor?
leaving a region because of constant flooding
emigrating because of famine
fleeing a country to escape civil war
moving to a new city to be with family
10
Why did the first people who came from Asia to Canada continue moving southward?
They heard rumors of vast riches
Canada was mostly covered with forests at that time
They met fierce Huron warriors and fled
Canada was mostly covered in ice at that time
11
Which environmental issue is the biggest challenge for Mexico City?
air pollution
erosion
deforestation
hurricanes
12
What benefit do volcanoes bring to Mexico?
Volcanic material aids the flow of major rivers
Volcanic material weathers into fertile soil
Volcanic material acts as a filter for polluted air
Volcanic material prevents erosion of forests
13
What can be said about Canada's government?
Its legislature is called a Senate
The British king or queen carries out the laws
It has no king or queen
It is a parliamentary system
14
What is the official language in all Central American countries except Belize?
Indigenous (native)
Spanish
English
Portuguese
15
Which region of Canada is NOT bordered by an ocean?
Atlantic Provinces
Northern lands
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
16
What type of government does Mexico have?
constitutional monarchy
totalitarian autocracy
totalitarian dictatorship
constitutional federal republic
17
Which is true about the earth's oceans?
Indian Ocean is smaller than the Southern Ocean
Pacific Ocean covers more land area than all the others
Atlantic Ocean covers more land area than the others
Southern Ocean is the smallest
18
Which of the following statements about population distribution in Eastern Europe is true?
Urban population is larger in Eastern Europe than Western
Most of the people live on farms
The biggest population is in the capital cities
Most residents are urban dwellers
19
How did the first Natives come to North America?
Arrived by ship
Crosses a land bridge from Asia
Arrived by horseback
Migrated from what is now Mexico
20
Which country in Central America does NOT border the Pacific Ocean?
Belize
Panama
Costa Rica
Honduras
21
What are important cash crops in Central America and the Caribbean Islands?
corn, beans, squash
peaches, apples, cocoa
banana, coffee, and sugercane
spices, coconuts, honey
22
Which of the following is an effect of deforestation?
Natural habitats can easily be found elsewhere
Forests can be fully restored within a few years
Landslides and erosion occur on deforested land
The atmosphere has more oxygen
23
what is the importance of the Panama Canal?
created a longer route to Asia
created a northern passage to Asia
some 25,000 lives were lost
created a quicker route from the Atlantic to the Pacific
24
What is the largest freshwater lake in Central America?
Lake Belize
Lake Ulua
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Mangua
25
When Americans celebrate Independence Day, which element of culture is being observed?
religion
literature
the arts
history
26
What is the best definition for culture?
the physical characteristics of a specific popluation
all of the beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group
the total population of a particular country
the spread of ideas from one region to another
27
Which country did Britain compete with for power in the Americas?
France
Spain
Norway
Germany
28
When did the United States enter WWII?
After Japan invaded China
When Germany invaded Poland
After Japan attacked the US Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor
After Germany sank an American Merchant ship
29
In the U.S., Christianity has the largest number of followers?
false
true
30
Why did the population of cities increase after machines were introduced to do farm work?
People moved to cities to enjoy more entertainment
People grew tired of farming and moved to cities
There was less work on farms so they moved to cities to work
People move from farms to cities to introduce new technology
31
Which type of economy is found in some nations of the Caribbean Islands and the United States?
command
socialist
free enterprise
communist
32
Which 2 countries joined the US to create the world's largest free trade area (NAFTA)?
Mexico & Canada
China & Canada
Mexico & China
Brazil & Canada
33
What element of culture defines how goods are produced and distributed?
customs
economy
government
history
34
How does Mexico's per capita income compare to that of the U.S.?
None of the above
It is equal to the U.S.
It is less than the U.S.
It is more than the U.S.
35
In keeping its cultural heritage unchanged, what influence do Canadians fear most?
Believe they should break free from all British influence
Worry that the Asians will dominate their culture
Believe they should break free from all French influences
Worry that the U.S. will dominate their culture
36
To which religion do the majority of the populations of Central America belong?
Islam
Roman Catholic
Hinduism
Judaism
37
Which statement is correct about the population of Northern and Southern Europe?
Most people live in rural areas
The population is growing more quickly than the past
The infant mortality rate is increasing
Birthrates have declined and the population is aging
38
How has the EU benefited member nations?
EU shielded members from trade with other countries
Allows members to trade freely with each other
EU made sure all countries had the same form of government
It was set up for protection as a military alliance
