World History Semester 2 Review

Which country is identified as the happiest in Europe according to the map?

• Finland

• France

• Ukraine

• Russia

If a country is experiencing war and poor public health, how might this impact its happiness ranking according to the factors listed in the image?

• It would likely have a higher happiness score.

• It would likely have a lower happiness score.

• It would not affect the happiness score.

• It would automatically become the happiest country.

Why might weather be considered a factor in a country's happiness ranking?

• It affects the country's population size.

• It can influence people's mood and lifestyle.

• It determines the country's official language.

• It changes the country's borders.

According to the map, which country had the highest percentage of its population living below the national poverty line in 2014?

• Mexico

• Honduras

• Guatemala

• El Salvador

What is a possible consequence of high poverty rates in Central America, as suggested by the map analysis?

• Increased tourism

• Increased migration northward

• Decreased population

• More natural disasters

Why might it be useful to know the locations of countries other than those specifically studied in this unit?

• It helps with understanding world history and current events.

• It is required for all geography tests.

• It is only important for travel purposes.

• It is not useful at all.

What was the main impact of oil on the creation of Saudi Arabia after World War I?

• It made the monarchy rich and led to an alliance with the US.

• It caused Saudi Arabia to become a democracy.

• It led to the collapse of the monarchy.

• It resulted in Saudi Arabia being colonized by Britain.

Which two countries invaded Iran due to its oil reserves and large Muslim population?

• Britain and the USSR

• France and Germany

• Saudi Arabia and Iraq

• Turkey and Egypt

By the 1970s, what was a similarity between Iran and Saudi Arabia?

• Both had oil-heavy economies backed by the US.

• Both were ruled by popular leaders.

• Both were communist states.

• Both had no involvement with the US.

What major event happened in Iran in 1979?

• Ayatollah Khomeini and the Islamic Revolution overthrew the Shah.

• Iran invaded Saudi Arabia.

• The US invaded Iran.

• Iran discovered oil for the first time.