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WorksheetsSemester Exam World Geography
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 15mins
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1.
In a ___________________, you would expect to find common traits such as ways of making a living, traditions, and language.
a)
cultural region
b)
tribal region
c)
political region
d)
hunting region
2.
If you and your family traveled to another country, you might bring back elements of that culture to America. Some things you might bring back are
a)
artifacts depicting their beliefs or dress
b)
statues and pictures
c)
music and more
d)
all of the above
3.
All of the following are _______________________: patriotic activities like parades, religious observances, visiting historic monuments and more.
a)
expressions of people
b)
expressions of nature
c)
expressions of culture
d)
expressions of cultism
4.
The physical environmental process of Delta’s, where the flow of water spreads out and slows down, depositing sediments into expanses of wetlands and shallow water are created by ___________.
a)
flotation
b)
decomposition
c)
decay
d)
erosion
5.
One characteristic of culture is _________________.
a)
no beliefs
b)
shared beliefs
c)
mortal beliefs
d)
unusable beliefs
6.
__________ reflect the cultural traditions that have been passed on orally or written from generation to generation.
a)
cultural traits
b)
personal traits
c)
family traits
d)
animal traits
7.
Religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam maintain enduring _________________ that date back many centuries by older generations teaching younger generations their beliefs.
a)
cultural interaction
b)
family traditions
c)
cultural traits
d)
cultural traditions
8.
Most recent conflict in Southwest Asia are related to?
a)
conflicting claims for territory
b)
claims over water rights
c)
conflict over beachfront trees
d)
claims over coconut trees
9.
•Earthquake-proof buildings
•Dams for flood control
•Tsunami warning systems
The technologies listed above have helped people living in East and Southeast Asia
•Dams for flood control
•Tsunami warning systems
The technologies listed above have helped people living in East and Southeast Asia
a)
adapt to the mountains of the region
b)
adapt to the valleys of the region
c)
adapt to the people of the region
d)
adapt to the environment of the region
10.
Which groups of factors have most influenced the agricultural output in Southwest Asia?
a)
Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers
b)
Mississippi, Frio, and the Ohio rivers
c)
Volga, Ob, and Yensey rivers
d)
None of the above
11.
Which of the following accounts for most of the cultural diffusion to East Asia throughout history?
a)
Governments
b)
Animals
c)
Trade
d)
Oil
12.
Which geographic factor affect the domestic and foreign policies of the Middle East?
a)
It is an coastal region, and water is plentiful
b)
It is an mountainous region, and water is scarce
c)
It is an wooded region, and water is plentiful
d)
It is an arid region, and water is scarce
13.
Which two nations in the region of Southwest Asia have democratic government?
a)
Turkey and Israel
b)
Iraq and Iran
c)
USA and Russia
d)
China and Iceland
14.
Which mountain in Tanzania is Africa's highest peak?
a)
Mount Everest
b)
Mount Kilimanjaro
c)
Mount Zion
d)
Mount Pisgah
15.
Many nations in the world established trade relationships with countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa because of the?
a)
Increased demand for granola oil in the world
b)
Increased demand for peanut butter in the world
c)
Decreased demand for oil in the world
d)
Increased demand for oil in the world
16.
Which factor is most responsible for unifying Southwest Asia and North Africa as a culture region?
a)
Jewish religion
b)
Christian religion
c)
Islamic religion
d)
Buddhist religion
17.
Which major geographic factor dominates nations in the region of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
a)
A collection of vast deserts
b)
A collection of vast oceans
c)
A collection of vast rivers
d)
A collection of vast rain forest
18.
Which of the following natural resources has supported economic development in the Middle East?
a)
Water
b)
Oil
c)
Sand
d)
Rocks
19.
How has scarcity of oil affected many countries in the Middle East, such as Iraq and Kuwait?
a)
They have used weapons as their main trading commodity
b)
They have used water as their main trading commodity
c)
They have used people as their main trading commodity
d)
They have used oil as their main trading commodity
20.
Which group of people have migrated throughout the Middle East for centuries and finally received a homeland in 1948?
a)
Jews
b)
Gentiles
c)
Soviets
d)
Americans
21.
Which of the following geographic features of Africa is most likely a result of the earth's movement?
a)
Savanah
b)
Nile River
c)
Mountains
d)
Great Rift Valley
22.
Which geographic factor is MOST responsible for the prosperous mining operations in South Africa?
a)
Large mountain ranges
b)
Plentiful natural resources
c)
Low valleys and hills
d)
Major people groups
23.
English and French have become common languages spoken in Sub-Saharan Africa because
a)
of a history of European colonization in the region
b)
of a history of African colonization in the region
c)
of a history of American colonization in the region
d)
of a history of Arab colonization in the region
24.
Many ______________ in Sub-Saharan Africa resulted from the way the European colonists established boundary lines between nations.
a)
Savannah
b)
animals
c)
conflicts
d)
oil wells
25.
The early civilizations of Africa were great empires. Their location along waterways allowed for their wealth and power to increase. Which of these was easier for them to do because of their location along waterways?
a)
Trade
b)
Religion
c)
Warriors
d)
Plentiful natural resources
26.
Population estimates – 148 million people. Russia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.
a)
The population is predominantly urban
b)
The population is predominantly rural
c)
The population is predominantly suburban
d)
The population is predominantly frozen
27.
In 1960 the Soviet Union was ruled by communism but since the 2000 Russia has been ruled by some form of democracy.
a)
communism – communism
b)
democracy - democracy
c)
parlimentaryism - feudalism
d)
communism – democracy
28.
Bonus Question
The 7 Components of Culture
The 7 Components of Culture
a)
Knowledge, Education, Arts Economics History Geography Sociology Religion & Philosophy Political Science
b)
Knowledge, Education, Arts Economics History Geography Sociology Religion & Philosophy Political Science
c)
Knowledge, Education, Arts Economics History Geography Sociology Religion & Philosophy Political Science
d)
Knowledge, Education, Arts Economics History Geography Sociology Religion & Philosophy Political Science
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