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Spring Semester Exam 2023
Spring Semester Exam 2023
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1
The exchange of plants, animals, diseases & culture between European countries and their Latin American colonies is:
Colombian Exchange
Silk Road
Triangular Trade
European Exchange
2
Great Britain conquering lands in Africa for resources and power is an example of:
Ethnocentrism
Imperialism
Apartheid
Satyagraha
3
Why did the United States build the Panama Canal?
to protect U.S. citizens living in South America
to improve relations with Latin America
to shorten the sea trade route between the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans
to increase trade with England
4
When North Korea became communist, what led to the economic & social problems they face today?
increased trade with other countries
earthquakes and hurricanes led to destruction of cities
increased spending on military and nuclear technology
great immigration led to over-population & poverty
5
How is oil distributed throughout the Middle East?
Evenly
Unevenly
6
Who were the original inhabitants of Australia?
Aborigines
Maya
Zulu
Aztec
7
Where were the ancient Maya located?
Yucatan Peninsula
Andes Mountains of Peru
Amazon River
Mexico City
8
What term describes the spread of ideas, behaviors and inventions? Ex. Mario Movie begin shown around the world.
culture trait
cultural diffusion
culture
culture diversity
9
In Ancient Egypt, where was most of the population found?
most cities were near the Red Sea
most cities were in the eastern desert region
most cities were located on or near the Nile River
most cities were in the western desert region
10
What continent had the most influence and control over Africa in the 19th & 20th centuries?
Europe
Australia
North America
Asia
11
Which of the following is NOT one of the religions that originated in the Middle East?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
12
The Spanish language, Cinco de Mayo & Roman Catholicism are aspects of Mexican:
location
region
place
culture
13
Which ancient civilization used chinampas for farming?
Aztec
Aborigines
Maya
Inca
14
Who or what do laborers in Cuba work to support?
national government
overseas investments
their future retirement
themselves & their families
15
How did African music and dance first appear in the United States?
slave trade
tourism
foreign trade
universities
16
A group's shared beliefs and behaviors is known as:
culture diversity
culture
cultural diffusion
culture trait
17
What is the main religion praticed in Mexico today?
Judaism
Roman Catholicism
Islam
Hinduism
18
What is the largest river in South America?
Amazon
Rio de la Plata
Orinoco
Nile
19
How are the governments of Cuba and the United States different?
Cuba has a written form of law; the U.S. does not
Cuba has a dictator; the U.S. has elected representatives
Cuba has public education; the U.S. does not
Cuba has a monarch; the U.S. has a president
20
Which of the following ancient practices was Latin America NOT responsible for?
Creating artificial islands for growing crops
Using the Silk Road for trade
Practicing slash and burn agriculture
Building roads, tunnels & bridges
21
What determines a person's social class in the Caste System?
Birth
Wealth
Job
Education
22
How did the Inca connect different regions of their Empire?
they conquered other tribes
they located their capital where 4 provinces met
they burned forests & dammed rivers
they built roads, tunnels and bridges
23
Which Monsoon Asian country is the largest democracy in the world where citizens can freely vote for their leaders?
India
China
South Korea
Japan
24
Where were the ancient Inca located?
Andes Mountains of Peru
Mexico City
Amazon River
Yucatan Peninsula
25
What geographic factor greatly led to the growth of ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Egypt?
minerals were found in surrounding deserts
trade routes were found along the Atlantic Ocean
river flooding in valleys provided rich soil for growing crops
savanas and deserts provided protection from invaders
26
How did geography affect ancient China before the Silk Road was built?
there were many fertile areas in the north for growing crops
lack of deep water ports prevented trade in China
3 major rivers provided protection against invasion
mountains & deserts slowed trade & the exchange of ideas
27
Who was the South African leader who fought against apartheid?
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mao Zedong
Nelson Mandela
Mohandas Gandhi
28
What natural resource is abundant in the Middle East & has supported economic development there?
Oil
Water
Natural Gas
Gold
29
Which letter on the map shows where the Ancient Maya were located?
C
D
A
B
30
What does the term "urban" population mean?
number of people in the country
number of people in the city
number of people in the mountains
number of people in the forest
