Global Studies Course Pretest

What is a major effect of increased global movement of goods, people, and ideas?

• Cultural independence

• Global interdependence

• Isolationism

• National self-sufficiency

Which continent is located entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Europe

• North America

• Australia

• Asia

Which of the following is not one of the five themes of geography?

• Region

• Place

• Government

• Human-Environment Interaction

The tilt of Earth’s axis causes:

• Ocean currents

• Tectonic activity

• Day and night

• Seasonal changes

What is an example of a cultural element?

• Mountain ranges

• Language

• Temperature

• Population size

A developed nation typically has:

• High illiteracy rates

• Limited infrastructure

• High GDP and life expectancy

• Agricultural economy

A primary goal of modernizing nations is to:

• Decrease urbanization

• Reduce education access

• Increase technology and infrastructure

• Discourage global trade

Countries that lack key resources may become more:

• Independent

• Self-sufficient

• Interdependent

• Militarized

What is one major challenge facing contemporary world governments?

• Lack of citizens

• Global peace

• Climate change

• Ending communication

What is the main role of the United Nations?

• To govern the world

• To control trade routes

• To promote international peace and cooperation

• To enforce colonial rule