Post Test 22-23

What European country once ruled India?

• France

• Great Britain

• Italy

• Germany

Who were the first Europeans to explore Latin America?

• French and Portuguese

• British and Spanish

• Spanish and French

• Spanish and Portuguese

What were the three indigenous Latin American empires?

• Inca, Maya, and Aztec

• Aztec, Comanche, and Apache

• Cherokee, Maya, and Jumano

• Maya, Tigua, and Cherokee

Which of the following had the greatest influence on the culture of Central America?

• French fur traders began exploring areas west of the Mississippi River. 

• Spanish explorers established language and religious traits within the region.

• Native Americans exchanged goods with many island nations in the Atlantic. 

• Dutch settlers brought farming and government rules to the region. 

Which desert is located in southern Mongolia and Northern China and is also cold desert?

• Gobi

• Sahara

• Mojave

• Sonoran

How do limited and unlimited governments differ?

• military system

• how much power the government is given

• the process of making laws

• how the government controls the economy

Brazil is the only country in South America that _________.

• gained independence from Portugal

• gained independence from Spain

• set up a dictatorships

• is still a province of Portugal

Which of the following best describes one of the main cultural characteristics located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

• A series of religious festivals begin January 1st culminating with a week of fasting. 

• A pilgrimage is led to the capital every year by all ablebodied Muslims who can attend. 

• A yearly carnival is held before Lent with attracting more than 2 million people. 

• A sequence of ancient burial dances are held every dayduring the month of May.  

Use the Global Grid Map to answer this question.

Which city is located at 60^o N, 32^o E?

• St. Petersburg

• Rio de Janeiro

• Tehran

• Santiago

What two continents does Russia stretch across?

• North America and South America

• Europe and Africa

• Europe and Asia

• Africa and Asia