Common Assessment 2 Review

British colonization of North America politically influenced the United States and Canada by introducing the idea of: (6.11A) 

• Free Trade 
• Limited government
• Constitutional monarchy 
• Separation of church and state

1.  A common feature of the economic systems in the United States and Canada is that both (6.9B)  

• Allow people to own private property 
• Restrict factory ownership to the government 
• Place a salary cap on business leaders’ earnings 
• Use government quotas to determine what to produce

The government of the United States can trace its democratic roots to which civilization? (6.2A)  

• Egypt 
• France
• Spain 
• Greece

This country has a federal republic with a strong democratic tradition. Government is divided into the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. There is a system of checks and balances to keep any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Which of the following countries is described above? (6.11A)

• China    
• England
• Mexico
• United States

Which of the following was introduced to Latin America through the Columbian Exchange? (6.1A) 

• Agriculture products
• Terrace farming 
• Railroad building
• Free Enterprise System

* Speak Spanish and native languages in areas of Latin America *Roman Catholic Religion and ancient beliefs influence most of the people of Latin America  * Modern institutions and traditional customs are found in most communities
What historical events resulted in the modern characteristics listed? (6.1A)

• Spanish colonization and Indigenous heritage
• European missionaries in North America 
• Trade using e-commerce on the internet
• Immigration from Asia during the 20^th century

6.  Which historical event accounts for many of the cultural characteristics of the Caribbean nations? (6.18B)  

• The closeness of the Caribbean Islands to the southern parts of the United States
• The immigration of indigenous people to central Mexico
• The forced migration of Africans to the Caribbean islands to work on plantations
• The complete control by the European religions in the area

6.  How is deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest hurting the planet? (6.7B) 

• When resources are pulled out of the ground they are not replenished quickly because they take thousands of years to regrow.
• Many animals are losing their homes and humans need trees to keep the oxygen we breathe clean and healthy.
• Because trees are being destroyed in hurricanes and fires, we cannot use those resources to make paper.
• Builders are losing business because there is so much timber available to build houses, and they cannot charge as much money for their services. 

Country Life  Expectancy GDP  Literacy Rate
 Bolivia            69          $4,9000            87%
 Canada          82         $41,100            99%
 Cuba              79         $9,900              100%
 Mexico           77         $14,800             86%
 United States 79        $49,000             99%
Based on the information in the chart, which country is the most developed country? (6.10B)  

• Bolivia
• Cuba
• Mexico
• United States

Which indigenous civilization was located on the continent of South America? (6.3C)

• Olmec
• Aztec
• Maya
• Inca