PWWG Unit 7

"Whenever elections were held

for President of Iraq, Hussein ran as a

member of the Baath Party and was always

the only candidate."

Based on this description, the government of Iraq under President Saddam Hussein could be best classified as ---

• An absolute monarchy

• A democracy

• A dictatorship

• A theocracy

The holy text of Christianity is ---

• The Bible

• The Torah

• The Quran

• None of the above

According to the map, the Buddhist religion originated in ___.

• Southern Japan

• Central Afghanistan

• Southern China

• Northern India

The following statement expresses ideas from which religion?

We must return to the teachings of Jesus and the

ideas of the Bible in both the Old and New

Testaments.

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

The following statement represents the ideas from which religion?

Our people worship gods who control the peoples'

activities, such as birth, death, and commerce.

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

Which of the following would you include in a list of totalitarian governments?

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Republic

• Constitutional monarchy

Which of the following best explains why the boundaries of many modern African nations do not reflect traditional tribal boundaries?

• Decline in cultural importance of traditional tribal relationships

• Concerted efforts by African governments to reduce tribal influence

• Refusal of many African tribes to cooperate with national governments

• Influence of former colonial boundaries on modern national boundaries

Use the map below to answer the question. Which statement is best supported by the map?

• The United Kingdom and France share a natural border.

• France and Ireland share a common ethnic heritage.

• The United Kingdom and Germany share a currency.

• Poland and Germany share a national government.

Which of the following factors cause human cultures and regions to change? Select THREE correct answers.

• Trade

• Conflict/war

• Bodies of water

• Migration

• None of the above

Which of the following is a potential long-term impact of unresolved conflicts on a society?

• Strengthened social cohesion

• Economic growth and prosperity

• Political instability and social divisions

• Increased resources for development