7th social studies final review 2

What is the purpose of OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries)?

• They regulate worldwide oil production, and keep non-member countries from producing oil production.

• They work to support Palestine and Israel with their cultural issues that have been going on for decades.

• Together they set worldwide standards, regulate the price, amount exported, and profits of oil and petroleum products for member nations.

• They invest in new technologies that help them find alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels.

The main reasons why the UK wants to exit the EU were the following:

• to save money - to sell more goods abroad - to reduce taxes

• to increase exports - to change its currency - to increase immigration

• to increase imports - to develop a new political system - to change the Prime Minister

• to save money - to limit the flow of immigrants - to protect its own interests

Which statement is NOT a benefit for being a member of the European Union?

• Small countries are more competitive in the world market.

• Citizens of one country can move freely to another country.

• No free trade zone among member countries.

• Citizens can vote even if they aren’t citizens of that country.

What is the purpose of the World Trade Organization?

• Promote free trade among countries

• Settle economic disputes between countries as they arise

• Increase the standard of living in countries

• All of the answers are correct

What is the ultimate goal of the EPA?

• To teach individuals how to forecast the weather according to the environment

• To help preserve the environment and protect the health of humans

• To stop water erosion in countries with large desert areas

• To serve all mankind in any way possible

This scenario is an example of ________________.

• Globalization

• Offshoring

• Outsourcing

• Temp Agencies

In this passage, which type of government is Simón Bolívar proposing for Venezuela?

• A democratic government, borrowing heavily from the U.S. Constitution

• A communist government, inspired by the political beliefs of Karl Marx

• A theocratic government, inspired by the teachings in the Old Testament

• A dictatorship because he wants to hold all of the power for himself

Based on the text, to what extent was the United Nations effective in maintaining international peace in 1950s Korea?

• To no extent - it allowed both North and South Korea to independently resolve their conflict

• To some extent - it supported North Korea’s military advances toward South Korea

• To a moderate extent - it supported South Korea’s sovereignty while taking military action against North Korea

• To an extreme extent - it took control of both North and South Korea and resolved the conflict for them

According to the data in this table, most people who sailed to the Americas before 1580 came from _______________.

• Portugal

• Africa

• Spain

• France

Based on the political cartoons above and prior knowledge, which factor was NOT a big reason for World War I?

• Economic competition

• Deep national pride

• Complex alliances

• Strong military