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Spring DPM Review

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The largest country in South Asia is

a)

India

b)

Pakistan

c)

Nepal

d)

Bangladesh

2.

The disputed region between India and Pakistan is called?

a)

Kashmir

b)

Tibet

c)

Bhutan

d)

Tigres

3.

What physical feature runs along the northern border of South Asia?

a)

Himalaya Mountians

b)

Euphrates River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Andres Mountains

4.

periods of intense rainfall and flooding followed by periods of drought is called

a)

monsoon

b)

irregular weather patterns

c)

typhons

d)

hurricanes

5.

Because of the increase of trash piling up, this region has experienced a negative impact of ecotourism

a)

Himalaya Mountains

b)

Ganges River

c)

The Taj Mahal

d)

The Bodhi Tree

6.

This group of people live in the high altitude of the Himalaya Mountains and are often found helping tourists up Mount Everest

a)

Sherpas

b)

Tibetan Monks

c)

Ecotourists

d)

Brahman's from India

7.

The hindu belief that once you die you are reborn to life another life is called

a)

reincarnation

b)

karma

c)

dharma

d)

shakra

8.

The strict hierarchy system that is important in Indian culture is called

a)

The caste system

b)

reincarnation

c)

karma

d)

dharma

9.

After decolonization India became two countries by creating a

a)

partition

b)

river

c)

mountain range

d)

new political system

10.

Gandhi and Nelson Mandela both used this to try and incite change in their countries-

a)

Non-violent resistance

b)

Armed struggles

c)

Bringing in another foreign power

d)

Promoted the continuation of colonialism

11.

India and Pakistan both have

a)

Nuclear weapons

b)

Communist governments

c)

Caste systems

d)

Issues with neighboring China

12.

Outsourcing is-

a)

When companies move jobs to other countries overseas

b)

Importing more products than you are exporting

c)

How countries access the internet

d)

The ability of countries to hold free and fair democratic elections

13.

One way China has been able to grow its economy is by creating-

a)

Special Economic Zones

b)

Increased democratic freedoms to its people

c)

Reducing the amount of pollution factories produce

d)

Introducing more surveillance of the population

14.

Because of its location Japan experiences frequent-

a)

Tsunamis and earthquakes

b)

Monsoons and Typhoons

c)

Typhoons and Cyclones

d)

Tsunamis and Monsoons

15.

This building project has provided cheap hydroelectric power and prevented flooding

a)

Three Gorges Dam

b)

Answar High Dam

c)

Great Green Wall

d)

Hoover Dam

16.

This building project has provided cheap hydroelectric power and prevented flooding

a)

Three Gorges Dam

b)

Answar High Dam

c)

Great Green Wall

d)

Hoover Dam

17.

What are ways that Japan has adapted to living in the Ring of Fire? (select all that apply)

a)

Strict building codes

b)

Earthquake drills

c)

Warning systems

d)

Seawalls

e)

Building on mountains

18.

Because of Famine and a rapid rising population China chose to implement-

a)

One child policy

b)

Two child policy

c)

Migration to the inner parts of China

d)

War with Mongolia

19.

Because of Japan's ethnocentrism there is also very-

a)

strict immigration policies

b)

large immigrant population

c)

increase in outsourcing

d)

large rural population

20.

Japan has the highest _____________________ in the world

a)

Life expactancy

b)

Birth rate

c)

Level of urbanization

d)

Salaries

21.

Japan is facing what population issue?

a)

Graying population

b)

Over population

c)

stable population

22.

Korea is one unified country

a)

False

b)

True

23.

North Korea has this type of government

a)

Communist dictatorship

b)

Democracy

c)

Republic

d)

Socialist system

24.

The reason for this picture is

a)

High population density in Japan

b)

There are very few trains in Japan

c)

There are few ways to travel in Japan

d)

Trains are the most effective means of transportation

25.

Special economic zones have allowed china to increase

a)

Foreign trade

b)

Domestic production

c)

Foreign immigration

d)

Tariffs

26.

the Rub-Al-Khali Desert has had what impact on Saudi Arabia?

a)

Limited Settement

b)

Potential area of development

c)

massive oil reserves

d)

A large grazing land for cattle

27.

Turkey, Iraq, and Syria all have what geographic feature in common?

a)

the Tigris and Euphrates rivers run through them

b)

They all have major coal deposits

c)

The Continental Divide runs through them

d)

the Major industry is the production of cars

28.

Countries use ______________ and ________________________ ___________________ in order to make sure they have enough water. (pick two)

a)

Desalinization

b)

Irrigation Techniques

c)

Aquaducts

d)

Fertilizing Animals

e)

Underground Pools

29.

What climate is mostly found in Southwest Asia?

a)

Arid

b)

Temporate

c)

Humid Subtropical

d)

Continental

30.

Which of these is a strategic commodity?

a)

Oil

b)

Cattle

c)

Cars

d)

Heart of Palm

31.

Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1991 because it claimed

a)

Kuwait drilled into Iraqi oil

b)

Kuwait had attacked Iraq

c)

The need to gather water

d)

They wanted to take over grazing land

32.

OPEC controls what vital resource?

a)

Oil

b)

Water

c)

Food

d)

Fertile Soil

33.

In order to increase oil prices, OPEC will-

a)

Limit the supply of oil

b)

increase the supply of oil

c)

having countries produce as much oil as they can

d)

reduce the waste in oil production

34.

The major religions in Southwest Asia are?

a)

Christianity, Hinduism, Islam

b)

Islam, Judaism, Christianity

c)

Judaism, Christianity, Sikhism

d)

Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism

35.

the five pillars of Islam are-

a)

Pilgrimage, Fasting, Charity, Testimony, Prayer

b)

Feasts, Pilgrimage, Respect, Family, Prayer

c)

Fasting, Dietary Restrictions, Traditional Clothing, Charity, Pilgrimage

d)

Charity, Testimony, Family, Respect, Dietary restrictions

36.

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have important religious places in what city?

a)

Jerusalem

b)

Mecca

c)

Medina

d)

Petra

37.

The Kurds are considered to be a

a)

Stateless nation

b)

Ethnic majority in Turkey

c)

Superpower in the region

d)

Religious group

38.

Both Kurds and Palestinians desire what?

a)

A homeland

b)

Religious representation

c)

An end to ethnic cleansing

d)

More oil revenue

39.

Besides oil, what industry increased the wealth in Dubai?

a)

International trade

b)

Water purification

c)

Air traffic

d)

construction

40.

The dominant religion in Southwest Asia is?

a)

Islam

b)

Chirsianity

c)

Judaism

d)

Hinduism

41.

building a dam on the Tigris and Euphrates in Turkey has angered what country down river?

a)

Syria

b)

Iran

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Israel

42.

A country with a government based on religion is known as a

a)

Thocracy

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Monarchy

d)

Democracy

43.

In Islam followers are to make a pilgrimage to what holy city in Saudi Arabia?

a)

Mecca

b)

Medina

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Riyadh

44.

Sharia Law are laws based on what?

a)

the Quran

b)

the Bible

c)

The Torah

d)

The will of the people

45.

The increased number of refugees coming from Syria is attributed to

a)

Civil War

b)

A lack of oil

c)

Desalinization

d)

construction jobs available near by

46.

Who holds the real power in Iran's government?

a)

The religious leader

b)

The president

c)

The people

d)

Neighboring nations

47.

Palestinians lost their land due to-

a)

Conflict with Israel

b)

A natural disaster

c)

poor land mangement

d)

being colonized by Europe

48.

Being forced to flee your country for negative reasons like war or a natural disaster makes you a

a)

Refugee

b)

Invader

c)

Migrant worker

d)

Defector

49.

This highlighted area is known as

a)

the Arabian peninsula

b)

the Horn of Africa

c)

The Cape of Good Hope

d)

The Balkins

50.

these rivers are known as

a)

Tigris

b)

Euphrates

c)

Amazon

d)

Congo

e)

Ganges

51.

What is the major river in Africa?

a)

Nile

b)

Amazon

c)

Danube

d)

Tigris

52.

What country is the Nile located in?

a)

Egypt

b)

Sudan

c)

Congo

d)

South Africa

53.

What river is this?

a)

Nile river

b)

Orange River

c)

Congo River

d)

Zambezi River

54.

What country is Outlined in red?

a)

South Africa

b)

Sudan

c)

Democratic Republic of the Congo

d)

Tunisia

55.

What is the largest geographic feature in North Africa?

a)

Sahara Desert

b)

Sahel

c)

Lake Victoria

d)

Horn of Africa

56.

Three causes of desertification are-

a)

Over Grazing, Deforestation, Drought

b)

Drought, Logging, Oil Drilling

c)

Monsoons, Over Grazing, Planting Trees

d)

Deforestation, Temperate Climate, Crop Rotation

57.

The Sahel is experiencing what more than any other region in Africa?

a)

Desertification

b)

Plant Growth

c)

Rain Fall

d)

Earth Quakes

58.

What are the geographic challenges of Africa?

a)

Waterfalls, Landlocked Countries, Desert, Smooth Coastline

b)

Overpopulation, Genocide, Famine, Stateless Nations

c)

Massive Lakes, Plateaus, Mountains, Volcanos

d)

Landlocked Countries, No Natural Resources, Animal Life, Volcanoes

59.

Why are smooth coastlines bad for countries?

a)

No natural harbors

b)

Increased tourism

c)

Poor Animal habitats

d)

Great shipping lanes

60.

The positive impacts of the Aswan Dam are- (click all that apply)

a)

Hydroelectric Power

b)

Limits flooding of the river bed

c)

Fresh water to farmer

d)

Increase of economic growth

e)

Opened up trade with border countries

61.

Negative Impacts of the Aswan Damn are? (click all that apply)

a)

Decreased Soil Fertility

b)

Increase in malaria

c)

Relocation of people

d)

Growth of cancer rates

e)

Decrease in agricultural production

62.

How does globalization help the spread of Ebola?

a)

Makes for easier travel and therefore the spread of the disease

b)

Restricts the spread of pandemics because of less interaction

c)

Makes it harder for goods to be sold around the world so the pandemic doesn't happen

d)

Easier time producing goods makes it more difficult to sell them in foreign markets restricting the chances of the spread of disease

63.

One adaption to allow for farming in areas with low rainfall is-

a)

Irrigation

b)

Waterfalls

c)

Migrate

d)

resalinization

64.

The Arab Spring refers to-

a)

The pro-democratic revolutions that took place in Northern Africa and Southwest Asia

b)

The pro-communist revolution in East Asia

c)

The Democratic revolution that took place in North America

d)

The pro-socialist revolution in Northern Africa and Southwest Asia

65.

The overthrow of dictatorships in North Africa and Southwest Asia is known as-

a)

The Arab Spring

b)

The December Revolution

c)

The Democratic Summer

d)

The Revolution

66.

The countries in the blue box all were involved in-

a)

Arab Spring

b)

December Revolution

c)

Fall of Nations

d)

Peoples Revolution

67.

Cultural elements of North Africa include (click all that apply)

a)

Mostly people of Arab descent

b)

Islam is the dominant religion

c)

Arabic is commonly spoken

d)

Most people believe in Christianity

e)

Large amount of people identify as African

68.

Because Botswana is located on the south side of the equator we can tell they-

a)

experience colder temperatures in "summer months"

b)

experience monsoons

c)

are mostly a desert biome

d)

are mostly tundra climate

69.

Divergent plates helped create the-

a)

Great Rift Valley

b)

Sahara Desert

c)

The Sahel

d)

The Cape of Good Hope

70.

What part of Africa is tearing away from the rest of the continent?

a)

Eastern

b)

Northern

c)

Southern

d)

Western

71.

In what conference did European powers divide up Africa?

a)

Berlin Confrence

b)

Potsdam Conference

c)

Addis Ababa Conference

d)

The Paris Accords

72.

What is a negative effect of colonization in Africa?

a)

Landlocked countries

b)

Return to tribal languages

c)

High levels of economic development

d)

Lack of freshwater

73.

Apartheid took place in what country?

a)

South Africa

b)

Egypt

c)

Sudan

d)

Democratic Republic of the Congo

74.

No interracial marriage, separate park benches, and no civil rights for Blacks are all examples of?

a)

Apartheid

b)

Religious law

c)

Colonization of Asia

d)

Effects of the Arab Spring

75.

boycotts, non-violent resistance, protests were all ways people tried to end-

a)

Apartheid

b)

Colonial rule in Tunisa

c)

Expand civil rights to all Egyptians

d)

punish Europeans for colonizing Africa

76.

The end of Apartheid leads to-

a)

Black South Africans voting

b)

Election of Nelson Mandela

c)

Race wars in South Africa

d)

End to all discrimination in South Africa

e)

Increased immigration to South Africa

77.

the conflict in Rwanda was between the-

a)

Hutu's

b)

Tutsi's

c)

Sudanese

d)

Ethiopians

e)

Khoisan

78.

The Tutsi became refugees during what conflict in what country?

a)

Rwanda

b)

Ethiopia

c)

Tunisia

d)

Kenya

79.

European drawn borders in Africa can lead to-

a)

Ethnic conflict

b)

Economic growth

c)

Peace in Africa

d)

Sustained development

80.

Rwanda was a colony of what European country?

a)

Belgium

b)

England

c)

France

d)

Germany

81.

the sale of conflict diamonds is being used to fund-

a)

Civil wars

b)

Technology companies

c)

Oil companies

d)

Schools

82.

Because of international restrictions on conflict diamonds, who is reaming in poverty?

a)

Miners

b)

War lords

c)

Diamond companies

d)

Governments

83.

Pandemic means-

a)

Wide spread outbreak of disease

b)

End of civil wars

c)

Growth of farming

d)

Increased sale of weapons

84.

The trade pattern between the New World and the Old World is called-

a)

The Colombian Exchange

b)

The Transatlantic Slave Trade

c)

The Imperial Trade

d)

The British Trade

85.

This image shows

a)

The Colombian Exchange

b)

The Transatlantic Slave Trade

c)

The Imperial Exchange

d)

The Old World Triangle

86.

European countries that have come together to better protect the economies and allow for free movement of member nation citizens are benefits of-

a)

The EU

b)

NATO

c)

SEATO

d)

The U.N.

87.

The spread of goods, ideas, traditions is known as?

a)

Cultural diffusion

b)

Cultural divergence

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Xenophobia

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