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WorksheetsUnit 1 Review
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A country with a single ruler who has absolute power.
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Autocracy
c)
Democracy
2.
The people are in charge because they can vote.
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
3.
A dictatorship or an absolute monarchy.
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
4.
The country is run by a very small group of people.
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
5.
Citizens have no participation in this type of government.
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
6.
This government can be either presidential or parliamentary.
a)
Oligarchy
b)
Democracy
c)
Autocracy
7.
In Nazi Germany, Hitler outlawed voting and ruled the country with absolute power.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
8.
In China, only the elites in the communist party are able to make government decisions for the country
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
9.
Kim Jung Un of North Korea, is a dictator with absolute power to run the country. No one is allowed to protest the government.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
10.
In the United Kingdom, elections are held for parliament members every five years.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Democracy
c)
Oligarchy
11.
Which two forms of government allow for the least amount of freedoms and voting rights.
a)
Democracy and Oligarchy
b)
Oligarchy and Autocracy
c)
Autocracy and Democracy
d)
Not Shown
12.
One problem with a democracy is that sometimes you might not agree with laws that are passed or leaders that are selected through popular vote.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
In this country, the ruler is allowed to rule forever once he takes leadership of the country through military force.
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
14.
Which government allows for the least amount of citizen participation?
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
15.
Which is the most common type of government in the world?
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Democracy
16.
How is the Power distributed in a Unitary System ?
a)
States held together by a constitution hold the power
b)
The central government holds all the power
c)
States and central government share power
d)
No one has any power
17.
In a confederation power lies with...
a)
Local Government
b)
Central Government
c)
Mr. Sobo
d)
Governments of the member's countries or states
18.
How does a federal system of government divide power?
a)
Local and Local Government
b)
Local and Federal Government share
c)
Central governments of different countries
d)
Only Central government has power
19.
In a unitary system, can the national government remove the governor of a state and pick a new one?
a)
Yes
b)
No
20.
What do France, the UK, and Bolivia have in common?
a)
All Confederations
b)
All unitary systems
c)
All Federal systems
21.
What defines the rights/responsibilities/ duties of the central & state government in a federal system?
a)
Constitution
b)
War
c)
Pinky Promise
22.
Who has all the power in a UNITARY government?
a)
Central Government
b)
The People
c)
The President
23.
What is one problem with a CONFEDERATION government?
a)
The central government is too strong.
b)
The central government has too many taxes
c)
The central government cannot have an army to defend itself
d)
The central government can create laws but might not be able to enforce them.
24.
What does the FEDERAL government do with power?
a)
They divide it between the central government and the states.
b)
Central government has all the power.
c)
The states have all the power.
25.
Which country is an example of a federal system of government?
a)
Iran
b)
United States
c)
Kuwait
d)
Saudi Arabia
26.
Power is shared between national and local governments
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
27.
Central government holds all the power
a)
Confederation
b)
Unitary
c)
Federal
d)
Oligarchy
28.
Which government system has a WEAK central government and is very rare?
a)
Unitary
b)
Federal
c)
Confederation
29.
Power is divided between central and regional authorities. This is an example of which government type?
a)
Unitary
b)
Federal
c)
Confederation
30.
Which river has shaped the Grand Canyon?
a)
Arizona
b)
Mississippi
c)
Colorado
d)
American
31.
a)
Kitty Hawk, NC
b)
Salton Sea
c)
Grand Canyon
d)
Mojave Dessert
32.
The Grand Canyon is in...
a)
Arizona
b)
Nevada
c)
California
d)
New Mexico
33.
a)
Grand Canyon
b)
Salton Sea
c)
Great Salt Lake
d)
Mojave Dessert
34.
The Salton Sea is in...
a)
Nevada
b)
Arizona
c)
New Mexico
d)
California
35.
a)
Great Salt Lake
b)
Grand Canyon
c)
Mojave Dessert
d)
Grand Canyon
36.
The Great Salt Lake is in...
a)
California
b)
Utah
c)
Arizona
d)
Nevada
37.
a)
Grand Canyon
b)
Mojave Desert
c)
Great Salt Lake
d)
Salton Sea
38.
The Mojave Dessert is in...
a)
Southeast US
b)
Northeast US
c)
Southeast US
d)
Southwest US
39.
a)
Chisholm Trail
b)
Trail of Tears
c)
Mojave Desert
d)
Salton Sea
40.
a)
Kitty Hawk, AR
b)
Pittsburgh, PA
c)
Montgomery, AL
d)
Pearl Harbor, HI
41.
a)
Kitty Hawk, NC
b)
Pittsburgh, PA
c)
Pearl Harbor, HI
d)
Montgomery, AL
42.
a)
Pearl Harbor, HI
b)
Pittsburgh, PA
c)
Montgomery, AL
d)
Kitty Hawk, NC
43.
a)
Pearl Harbor, HI
b)
Kitty Hawk, NC
c)
Pittsburgh, PA
d)
Montgomery, AL
44.
Where did the Bus Boycott take place?
a)
Pearl Harbor, HI
b)
Kitty Hawk, NC
c)
Pittsburgh, PA
d)
Montgomery, AL
45.
Where did the Wright Brothers invent aviation?
a)
Pearl Harbor, HI
b)
Kitty Hawk, NC
c)
Pittsburgh, PA
d)
Montgomery, AL
46.
Where did Japan attack that lead the US to joining WWII?
a)
Pearl Harbor, HI
b)
Kitty Hawk, NC
c)
Pittsburgh, PA
d)
Montgomery, AL
47.
What year did the invasion of Afghanistan take place?
a)
1999
b)
2001
c)
2011
d)
2013
48.
How would you describe Iraq today?
a)
A strong democracy with a government that can provide protection for its people
b)
A fragile democracy who must defend itself from powerful outside forces like ISIS
c)
Once again, a dictatorship ran by a military strongman
d)
A theocracy that is completely controlled by ISIS
49.
What is the nickname for the Persian Gulf War?
a)
Operation Desert Storm
b)
Operation Iraqi Freedom
c)
Operation Afghanistan Freedom
50.
What is the nickname for the Invasion of Iraq?
a)
Operation Desert Storm
b)
Operation Iraqi Freedom
c)
Operation Afghanistan Freedom
51.
Who was the U.S. President during the Persian Gulf War?
a)
George W. Bush, Jr.
b)
George H. W. Bush, Sr.
52.
When was the Persian Gulf War and about how long did it last?
a)
2003 and about 43 days
b)
1991 and about 43 days
c)
1991 and a year
d)
2003 and a year
53.
Who was the U.S. President during the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan?
a)
George H. W. Bush, Sr.
b)
George W. Bush, Jr.
54.
Why did the United States get involved in the Persian Gulf War?
a)
The U.S. was concerned about Saddam Hussein taking over the oil of both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
b)
Al-Quaeda and their leader Osama Bin-Laden were found responsible for the world trade center bombings of September 11, 2001.
c)
Iraq was building weapons of mass destruction and hiding terrorist groups.
55.
Why did the United States get involved in the invasion of Afghanistan?
a)
The U.S. was concerned about Saddam Hussein taking over the oil of both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
b)
Al-Quaeda and their leader Osama Bin-Laden were found responsible for the world trade center bombings of September 11, 2001.
c)
Iraq was building weapons of mass destruction and hiding terrorist groups.
56.
Who defeated Saddam Hussein in the Persian Gulf War?
a)
A U.S. led-coalition won and the Iraqi government withdrew from Kuwait.
b)
George W. Bush, Jr. and his allies.
c)
The government of Afghanistan
57.
What were the results of the invasion of Afghanistan?
a)
Al-Quaeda and their leader Osama Bin-Laden were found responsible for the world trade center bombings of September 11, 2001.
b)
The government of the Taliban collapsed.
c)
The government of Iraq collapsed, but the U.S. did not have a plan to reorganize the country. Saddam Hussein was tried and executed.
58.
What was the result of Operation Iraqi Freedom?
a)
Al-Quaeda and their leader Osama Bin-Laden were found responsible for the world trade center bombings of September 11, 2001.
b)
The government of the Taliban collapsed.
c)
The government of Iraq collapsed, but the U.S. did not have a plan to reorganize the country. Saddam Hussein was tried and executed.
59.
When was Osama Bin-Laden finally killed?
a)
May 2011
b)
April 2003
c)
June 1991
60.
When did the Invasion of Iraq occur?
a)
1991
b)
2001
c)
2003
61.
Why did the U.S. invade Iraq in 2003?
a)
The U.S. was concerned abot Saddam Hussein taking over the oil of both Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
b)
The government of the Taliban collapsed
c)
Saddam Hussein was suspected of developing nuclear weapons and helping terrorist groups.
62.
Why was the United States worried about Saddam Hussein gaining control of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia's oil?
a)
Saddam Hussein would use the oil money to finance his army and be unstoppable
b)
Saddam Hussein would tax the oil and make it more expensive
c)
Saddam Hussein would refuse to trade oil to the United States.
63.
Which characteristic describes a place that is made naturally?
a)
Physical Characteristics
b)
Human Characteristics
64.
Which characteristic describes a place that is man made?
a)
Physical Characteristics
b)
Human Characteristics
65.
Which example shows a human characteristic of place?
a)
Languages
b)
Weather
c)
Rain
d)
Plants
66.
Which example shows a human characteristic of place?
a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
Temperature
c)
Burger King
d)
Fog
67.
Which example shows a human characteristic of place?
a)
Soil
b)
Animals
c)
Land
d)
Golden Gate Bridge
68.
Which example shows a physical characteristic of place?
a)
Where People Settle
b)
Currency
c)
Precipitation
d)
Field of Dreams
69.
Which example shows a physical characteristic of place?
a)
How People Get Around
b)
Sun
c)
Target
d)
Erie Canal
70.
Which example shows a physical characteristic of place?
a)
Tornado Alley (natural disaster region)
b)
Government
c)
School
d)
Des Moines, IA
71.
Which characteristics are derived from the ideas and actions of people that result in changes in the environment, such as buildings, roads, clothing, and food habits?
a)
Physical Characteristics
b)
Human Characteristics
72.
Which characteristics include landforms and bodies of water, such as mountains and rivers? This feature also include wildlife and other natural resources.
a)
Physical Characteristics
b)
Human Characteristics
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