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Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Latin America is ethnically diverse because of a blending of
Indigenous Americans, Asians, Africans.
Indigenous Americans, Asians, and Europeans.
Indigenous Americans, Europeans, and Africans.
Europeans, Africans, and Asians
What do environmental concerns in Germany, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine have in common?
All of these countries face contaminated water sources as their main environmental concern.
The different environmental concerns in each nation may also impact surrounding countries
The primary environmental concern in all of these countries is air pollution from industry waste.
All of these countries face acid rain as their chief environmental concern
Which of the following statements best explains the difference in population density between the United Kingdom and Russia?
The United Kingdom has a higher population density because there is more economic freedom.
Russia has a higher population density because the government ther makes it more difficult for people to leave the country.
The United Kingdom has a lower population density because the amount of available land is limited due to the fact that the UK is an island nation.
The United Kingdom has a lower population density because the amount of available land is limited due to the fact that the UK is an island nation.
Although Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are similar, one key difference is
patriarchal leadership structures
the role of Jesus within their religion
they have a place of worship
Jerusalem is sacred only to Christianity
How does the high literacy rate in Australia affect its economy and enhance the standard of living for its citizens?
Australia’s high literacy rate contributes to its economic success and promotes a high standard of living
The literacy rate has little effect on Australia’s economy; thus, it does not affect the standard of living.
The small percentage of people who cannot read are hindering most of Australia’s economic growth.
Australia’s high literacy rate is the result of its poor economy.
Cuba’s government power is held by a central authority. Citizens have no rights. What term best describes this system?
autocratic
unitary
monarchy
oligarchy
Which of the following is one similarity between the governments of Cuba, Brazil, and Mexico
role of the citizens
distribution of government power
personal freedoms of the citizens
. president as the head of state and head of government
Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech
republic
constitutional monarchy
autocratic
representative democracy
What is the main purpose of the establishment of the Euro as the currency of the European Union?
To redistribute wealth from wealthy nations to poor nations.
To remove trade barriers between member nations of the EU.
To eliminate economic competition between European nations.
To allow loan payments to the World Bank to be made with a single currency.
The United Kingdom’s citizens elect a legislature. The Prime Minister is then selected from the leadership of the majority party. What term best describes this model of citizen participation?
presidential democracy
oligarchy
parliamentary democracy
autocracy
Which term best describes an economic system in which the people—not the government—own land, factories, and businesses
communism
market
command
traditional
You are watching a speech by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on T.V. with your parents. The Prime Minister is explaining a plan for improving the United Kingdom’s economy. In the speech, the Prime Minister says:
“Our workers must be prepared for the high-tech jobs of the 21st century. My plan will give incentives to companies who provide technology education and training for their employees.”
The Prime Minister’s plan is based on the conclusion that
An investment in human capital will increase the country’s gross domestic product
Adjusting the exchange rate will increase the profit the United Kingdom makes in international trade
An investment in capital goods will increase the country’s gross domestic product
An embargo on technology from other countries will help the United Kingdom’s economy.
Cuba does not currently engage in a lot of trade with western nations. Which principal of economics explains why Cuba would benefit from specializing in producing what they are good at and trading with other nations?
Cuba can make more money by charging taxes on imports
Cuba will get a better deal if their currency is worth more than a partner nation’s currency
Cuban unemployment would decrease because of increased demand for Cuban goods.
Cuba can lower their opportunity cost for the goods and services they need
· Makes trade between nations more efficient
· Makes it easier for multinational (different
countries) corporations to conduct business
Benefits all nations involved
The statements above best describe which of the following terms?
quota
system of exchanging currency
embargo
tariff
Which of the following explanations would reflect a country with a mixed economy (i.e., between a pure market and pure command)?
Prices and wages are solely regulated by a country’s government.
A combination of privately-owned industry and government control.
A country’s distribution of resources is based on inheritance.
Prices and wages are determined by the laws of supply and demand rather
than being regulated by a country’s government.
Russia’s economy has a mix of market systems and government regulation. Businesses are owned by individuals, but the government controls many business investments. Some elements of Russia’s system make it difficult for entrepreneurs to create businesses. Based on this information, where would Russia fall on the continuum?
All the way at the “command” end of the continuum
Near the midpoint of the continuum
To the right of the United Kingdom
Between Germany and the United Kingdom
Many Canadian companies produce items made from timber. As a result, the Canadian government limits the amount of foreign timber products that can be imported into the country. This is an example of which type of trade barrier?
quota
tariff
embargo
sanction
Why are entrepreneurs likely to have a greater impact on the economy of the United Kingdom than the economy of Russia?
Government regulation in Russia means that there is less need for entrepreneurial investment.
There are fewer people in the United Kingdom, so each entrepreneur will have a greater impact in the overall economy.
The United Kingdom’s economy has more elements of a free market system, which will make the system more attractive to entrepreneurs.
Russia’s GDP is lower, so entrepreneurs there are limited in the amount of investment funds that they have access to.
You are watching a speech by the Prime Minister of Australia on T.V. with your parents. The Prime Minister is explaining a plan for improving the Australian economy. In the speech, the Prime Minister says:
“Our economy is too dependent on imports of oil from foreign countries. My plan for energy independence will focus on using sources of energy we already have here in the Australia—including oil & natural gas, wind, and solar power.”
The Prime Minister’s plan is based on the conclusion that
An investment in human capital will increase the country’s gross domestic product
A tariff on oil imported from other countries will double Australia’s oil production.
An investment in capital goods will increase the country’s gross domestic product
The development and use of domestic natural resources will help the Australian economy.
One impact of the African Slave Trade included
Further blending of ethnic groups in Latin America
More opportunities for Africans to own land
Less shipping between continents
Africans brought their French and English languages to Latin America.
What is one lasting result of the Cuban Revolution?
Increased trade between Cuba and the United States
Tensions between the governments of Cuba and the United States
More wealth for the Cuban economy
More political choice for citizens of Cuba
. What is unique about Canada’s path toward independence from Great Britain?
Canada’s independence was gained through peaceful negotiation.
The smaller Canadian army was able to defeat the powerful British military.
Canada lost a war with England, but was still able to gain independence.
Canada’s victory was mainly a result of their powerful navy.
Today, some Canadian citizens are called "separatists" because they believe that one Canadian province should become an independent nation. In which Canadian province would a separatist most likely live?
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
Quebec
Which was a direct result of the Holocaust?
World War II
founding of the Modern state of Israel
the rise of Nazis in Germany
the Cold War
The ecology of Brazil’s rain forest is most threatened by which of these human activities?
building dams
drilling for oil
cutting down trees
draining swamps
What is the purpose of free trade partnerships like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada, and Mexico
to increase trade by doing away with tariffs
to allow countries to get needed goods without having to pay for them
to keep the countries from trading with Europe or Asia
to help the countries produce everything they need for themselves
In what way did the fall of the Soviet Union lead to the reunification of Germany?
Four Allied nations were given administrative control over occupation zones in Germany.
. Hitler and the Nazi Party were elected to power.
The separation of Germany ended.
Germany was allowed to build up its military once again.
The fall of the Berlin Wall was one indicator of
The beginning of the Cold War.
The end of World War I.
The spread of communism.
The reunification of Germany.
What has caused a pattern of mass migration to the US over the last two decades?
safer living conditions
more stable work environments
narcotics-driven gang violence
all of these are causes
Why have US-backed efforts to prevent regional drug trafficking only been partially successful?
government corruption and collusion (cheating/deceiving) with drug cartels in the region
legalization of drugs
lack of profitability to the cartel
none of the above
How were Aborigines discriminated against in modern times
The official language of Australia is that of the indigenous people of Australia.
They have received excellent healthcare and live longer as a result.
They were not given extensive voting rights until 1965.
Remote areas have excellent schools that result in higher literacy rates than
Europeans.
Which best describes a result of British colonization of Australia?
Australia is a modern, independent country with close ties to Great Britain.
Australia is an old-fashioned country that is very dependent on Great Britain.
Australia is a modern, independent country, but it has few ties with Great Britain.
Australia is an old fashioned country that is governed by the Queen of Britain.
How does effective personal money management contribute to a higher standard of living?
Excluding cost of living from a budget
increasing one’s debt
using savings for a vacation
developing and using a budget based on income, expenses, and savings
