World Geography Semester Exam

What caused representative government to be practiced in the United States?

• The need for a new government system

• The British King was across the Atlantic Ocean

• Demand for technological advancements

• Decrease in population

What physical feature is a major border for the United States and Mexico?

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Mississippi River

• The Rio Grande

• The Great Lakes

What are some cultural traits in America that come from European Colonization?

• Democracy and fast food

• Language and Religion

• Technology and sports

• Music and dance styles

What are the responsibilities of U.S. Citizens?

• Voting and obeying laws

• Paying taxes only

• Serving in foreign countries

• Learning multiple languages

What level is the economy of America and Canada?

• Level 2- Developing

• Level 3-Underdeveloped

• Level 1- Developed

• Level 4- Non-Existent

What is significant about the Panama Canal?

• It is the longest canal in the world

• It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• It is used only for local shipping

• It was built by the European Union

What achievements did the Mayans have that we still use today?

• The calendar system

• The invention of the wheel

• The use of iron

• The creation of the internet

How did the Incans grow crops in the mountains?

• By using flat terraces

• By importing soil

• By using hydroponics

• By seasonal migration

What are Gothic Cathedrals?

• Modern skyscrapers

• Ancient pyramids

• Medieval churches

• Roman villas

What did Michael Angelo paint on Sistine Chapel?

• The Last Supper

• Scenes from the Bible

• Starry Night

• Mona Lisa