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GHW Part B Final
GHW Part B Final
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Countries that are more likely to be torn a part by conflict are also more likely to...
be less developed.
be powerful players in the global economy.
be located in Europe.
be more developed.
2
Groups tend to ______________ with groups that are different from them.
conflict
cooperate
3
The process of increasing connections in the areas of economics, communications, technology, and politics is known as...
fundamentalism
modernization
globalization
dependency
4
a _______________ is a country with recognized borders.
community
nation
territory
state
5
European countries formed after WWII to reduce trade barriers and increase cooperation
the European Union
the International Monetary Fund
the World Trade Organization
the North American Free Trade Agreement
6
What is the impact of free trade agreement being shown in the chart?
There is a greater variety of goods available.
Increased tariffs restrict the movement of goods
Prices for consumers are cheaper.
Manufacturing jobs are moving to countries with cheaper labor.
7
How did the culture of the Native Americans change after the Columbian Exchange?
Natives provided cures for new diseases
Natives became nomadic for the first time
Natives made permanent settlements for the first time
Natives began using horses for hunting
8
What is a benefit of sweatshop labor in less developed countries?
Fewer opportunities for women in the economy.
Sweatshops are often very safe
A wage that is similar to a living wage in the United States
The opportunity to move out of poverty
9
Which of the following is NOT an example of a centripetal force?
A shared belief or ideology
Different languages
Public education
Strong and charismatic leadership
10
Why are many LDCs at a higher risk for experiencing catastrophic natural disasters?
LDCs are less prepared to deal with natural disasters
The effects of desertification
Africa is located near the Ring of Fire.
LDCs are in in areas of the world that has more disasters
11
The Berlin Wall that separated the city of Berlin, but is now torn down is a...
physical boundary.
geometric boundary.
cultural boundary.
relic boundary.
12
These forces tend to bind together the citizens of a state.
centrifugal forces
centripetal forces
13
The majority of casualties in modern war are...
politicians.
foreigners.
soldiers.
civilians.
14
Which of the following is a negative effect of globalization?
Increased freedom and democracy
Increased environmental damage
Higher standard of living
Multinational corporations are declining in number
15
Which country is a nation-state?
Liberia
Lesotho
16
Which statement best describes how the world was changed by European exploration?
Native American cultures dominated the world economy
Europe became more isolated
There was an explosive exchange of crops and animals
Diseases stopped spreading.
17
The 19th century term “White Man’s Burden” reflects the idea that
Europeans had to improve the lives of colonies
Asians and Africans were equal to Europeans.
imperialism was opposed by most Europeans.
Asians and Africans would be grateful for European help.
18
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, conflict...
leads to refugees moving uncontrollably to neighboring countries.
rarely only impacts a single country.
terrorist groups capitalizing on the instability caused by conflict.
all the answers are correct
19
Countries located around the Ring of Fire are more likely to experience...
windstorms.
tornadoes.
tsunamis.
blizzards.
20
The chart above shows that for the majority of the world globalization has...
increased the standard of living.
led to the blending of cultures together.
increased the likelihood of terrorism.
led to rise of more pandemics like AIDS and COVID-19.
21
Germany’s largest export is motor vehicles. This shows that the economy of Germany is..
less developed.
more developed.
stagnant.
Communist.
22
Why has global trade increased rapidly over the last century?
Methods of transportation have improved
Communication technology has improved
all of the above answers
Trade barriers have reduced
23
Which world event most directly led the creation of the map above?
Columbus' Voyages to America
the Berlin Conference
the Opening of the Panama Canal
the Opium Wars
24
What type of boundary is "A"
geometric
relic
physical
cultural
25
Which region of the United States below is most likely to experience a tornado?
the West Coast
the Midwest
the Southwest
the East Coast
26
What is an international organization formed after WWII to promote international peace, security, and cooperation?
the United Nations
the League of Nations
the North Atlantic Free Trade Organization
the World Trade Organization
27
What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?
The exchange of foods and animals had a dramatic impact on cultures
Diseases from Native Americans decimated European populations
Llamas began to be used as beasts of burden across Europe and Africa.
Triangular trade became less profitable
28
During the 19th century, the African continent was affected most by
the Industrial Revolution.
the Crusades.
the introduction of socialism.
European imperialism.
29
The disease that destroyed Native American populations was...
smallpox.
influenza.
bubonic plague.
AIDs.
30
Due to the number of natural disasters that take place on the map, this region is called...
the Ring of Fire.
Hurricane Haven.
Tornado Valley.
the Great Green Wall.
31
These forces tend to disrupt and threaten the unity of a state.
centrifugal forces
centripetal forces
32
How can the economic impact of imperialism still be felt in colonized countries today?
Severe economic differences between LDCs and MDCs.
There is no lasting effect.
Railroads built only after independence.
Rapid industrialization in former colonies.
33
agreement between Mexico, Canada, and the United States to encourage trade and economic growth
USMCA
the World Trade Organization
the International Monetary Fund
the European Union
34
Which was a major effect of European imperialism on Africa?
Most Africans voluntarily abandoned tribal loyalties
Most African nations developed self-sufficient economies
Africans became economically dependent on European nations
Africans and Europeans developed a respect for each other
35
In the picture above, how are humans modifying their environment?
terrace farming
polderlands
displacement
desertification
36
Which country is a multinational state?
Lesotho
Liberia
37
Believing that disease was spread through bad smells was the predominant reason for...
the rapid spread of HIV and AIDs.
the massive death of Native Americans.
people carrying packets of herbs and dried flowers.
the distribution of gauze masks during the Spanish Flu.
38
A pandemic, rather than an epidemic,
spreads across a regional population.
kills only a small number of people.
spreads across a global population.
is not an infectious disease.
39
How are countries in Africa responding to desertification?
Building a barrier of trees
Digging irrigation ditches
The construction of the Aswan Dam
Increasing the number of cattle herds
40
The more ________________ a resource is, the more likely a conflict will arise.
abundant
common
worthless
limited
41
A _______________ is a group of people with a common cultural and historical identity
community
territory
nation
state
42
Which of the following is NOT an example of a centrifugal force?
Ethnic differences
External threats
A mountain running through the middle of a country
Religious differences
43
Which of the following is NOT a reason for why a country would participate in free trade?
Free trade leads to economic growth.
Free trade lowers prices by encouraging competition.
Free trade between countries reduces the chance of conflict.
Free trade encourages countries to develop a diverse economy
44
Groups tend to ______________ with groups that are similar to them.
cooperate
conflict
45
Which of the following is NOT one of the four characteristics for a state?
sovereignty
clearly defined borders
a population of people
people that are all the same ethnicity
46
In the 1800's, a major cause of European imperialism was the
emergence of communism as an economic system
desire to establish democratic governments
religious conflict between European nations.
desire for cheap raw materials and expanded markets.
47
How India gained its independence?
A seven year war after writing a Declaration of Independence
Leaders that encouraged non-violent techniques
Ethnic groups led rebellions
Slow separation through laws and treaties
48
What eventually led to government funding of HIV and AIDs research?
Large scale protests
The death and infection of millions of Americans.
The spread of the disease from an epidemic to a pandemic.
Improved sexual education programs.
49
A t-shirt being designed in Germany, produced in Vietnam, and sold in the United States, is
less developed
independence
interdependence
isolation
50
A worker in a sweatshop is most likely to experience...
all of the above
the use of child labor.
poor working conditions.
a income of less than $2 a day.
