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North America CA Review

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the name of the mountain range on the Eastern side of the United States and Canada?
a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
Sierra Madre Mountains
c)
Appalachian Mountains
d)
Atlas Mountains
2.
Which ocean borders the west coast of the United States and Canada?
a)
Indian Ocean
b)
Southern Ocean
c)
Atlantic Ocean
d)
Pacific Ocean
3.
Which ocean borders the east coast of the United States and Canada?
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Indian Ocean
c)
Pacific Ocean
d)
Southern Ocean
4.
What two languages are spoken in Canada mostly?
a)
English and French
b)
English and Spanish
c)
English and Russian 
d)
French and Arabic 
5.
Who did America declare independence from? 
a)
Britain 
b)
France 
c)
Spain 
6.
Name river number 3 
a)
Colorado River
b)
Ohio River
c)
Rio Grande
d)
Mississippi River
7.

North America is the _______ largest continent.

a)

2nd

b)

3rd

c)

4th

d)

5th

8.

What are the three largest countries in North America?

a)

The United States, Canada, and Mexico

b)

The United States, Canada, and Greenland

c)

Greenland, Iceland, and Canada.

d)

The United States, Iceland, and Alaska.

9.

What continent is this?

a)

Europe

b)

Africa

c)

North America

d)

South America

10.

What letters are Canada, US, and Mexico

a)

A, B, C

b)

C, D, A

c)

B, C, D

d)

C, A, B

11.

The ______________________, were the first to establish colonies in the Caribbean.

a)

French

b)

African

c)

Haitian

d)

Spanish

12.

It is a popular place for people wanting to have a ______________ start.

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Mexico

d)

Canada

13.

About one fifth of the people who live in Canada have ______________ ancestors.

a)

German

b)

French

c)

Spanish

d)

Asian

14.

The _______________ arrived in Mexico, and quickly conquered the Aztec empire.

a)

Spanish

b)

Vikings

c)

European

d)

English

15.

The longest river in North America is ?

a)

Missouri River

b)

Cedar River

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Ohio River

16.
Name river number 3 (click here to see the map)
a)
Colorado River
b)
Ohio River
c)
Rio Grande
d)
Mississippi River
17.
What is migration?
a)
providing a service
b)
movement from one place to another
c)
having lots of different types of people
18.
What are the two official languages of Canada?
a)
French and Spanish
b)
Spanish and Japanese
c)
English and French
d)
French and Korean
19.
What was the main religion spread throughout Mexico by missionaries?
a)
Luthern
b)
Catholic
c)
Jewish
d)
Muslim
20.
The majority of people in Mexico follow which monotheistic religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Catholicism
c)
Muslim
d)
Protestant
21.
Who were the major players in European exploration?
a)
England, France, Spain
b)
England, Italy, Egypt
c)
Portugal, Spain, Sweden 
d)
India, France, Greece
22.
What does persecution mean?
a)
good treatment
b)
casualties
c)
to spread something
d)
mistreatment
23.
Which of the major U.S. Rivers is the longest?
a)
Missouri
b)
Mississippi
c)
Hudson
d)
Amazon
24.
The mouth of the Mississippi River forms a ______________.
a)
delta
b)
stream
c)
circle
d)
mountain
25.
True or false: The 13 colonies were colonized by England
a)
True
b)
False
26.
Which country to Canada get its freedom from?
a)
Britain 
b)
France 
c)
America 
d)
Spain
27.
What type of government does the US have? 
a)
Limited 
b)
Unlimited 
28.
What was written in 1787 that set the laws for the country of the United States? 
a)
Constitution 
b)
Declaration of  Independence 
c)
Mayflower Compact 
d)
Treaty of Paris 
29.
Who did America declare independence from? 
a)
Britain 
b)
France 
c)
Spain 
30.
What religion do most US citizens follow? 
a)
Christianity 
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism 
d)
Judaism 
31.
Mexico, Canada, and United States are all apart of what continent? 
a)
North America 
b)
South America 
c)
Africa 
d)
Europe 
32.
A map that shows the different countries and their borders is a 
a)
road map
b)
political map
c)
physical map
33.
A map that shows geographical terms, such as mountains, desert and forest is called a 
a)
political map
b)
physical map
c)
highway map
34.
In the United States, government under the Constitution includes all of the following EXCEPT
a)
unlimited power
b)
civil rights
c)
limited power
d)
checks and balances
35.
Which of the following is the term for the beliefs and customs of a group of people
a)
borrowing
b)
moral code
c)
diversity
d)
culture
36.
Which of the following describes the location of North America
a)
Western Hemisphere
b)
Eastern Hemisphere
37.
To which civilization can America trace its democratic roots?
a)
Egypt
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Greece
38.
What has been the long term significance of French settlers in Canada?
a)
They created a strong culture region in Canada
b)
They created the universal culture for all of Canada
39.
A push factor that drives people to consider
________ in search of a new life in America
a)
migration
b)
colonization
40.
What factor of production is MOST lacking in Mexico?
a)
land
b)
labor
c)
entrepreneurship 
d)
capital
41.

What continent is this?

a)

Europe

b)

Africa

c)

North America

d)

South America

42.

What ocean is between North and South America and Africa?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Southern Ocean

c)

Atlantic Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

43.

What ocean is between Asia and North and South America?

a)

Indian Ocean

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Pacific Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

44.

What word means: a narrow area of water joining two larger areas of water?

a)

strait

b)

stream

c)

ocean

d)

river

45.

Between North America and Asia there is a body of water called the Bering _________.

a)

isthmus

b)

strait

c)

ocean

d)

river

46.

Government, Religion, and _____________ are cultural traits that bind the United States, Mexico, and Canada together.

a)

Education

b)

Economy

c)

Language

d)

Food

47.

A common feature of the United States and Canada's economic systems is that both ---

a)

use government quotas to determine what to produce

b)

allow people to own private property

c)

restricts factory ownership to the government

d)

place a salary cap on business leader's earnings

48.

The beliefs and customs of a group of people is the definition for which of the following terms?

a)

Moral Code

b)

Culture

c)

Diversity

d)

Borrowing

49.

What letters are Canada, US, and Mexico

a)

A, B, C

b)

C, D, A

c)

B, C, D

d)

C, A, B

50.

Mexico is not as economically developed as the US or Canada. Which factor of production is Mexico lacking?

a)

Entrepreneurship

b)

Land

c)

Natural Resources

d)

Labor

51.

How can we tell Canada and the United States are more economically developed than Mexico? What information do you use to decide this?

a)

Literacy Rate

b)

The GDP (Gross Domestic Product)

c)

The GDP per capita (per person)

d)

All of these

52.

When the British colonized North America, how did they politically influence the United States and Canada? They introduced the idea of what?

a)

free trade

b)

limited government

c)

constitutional monarchy

d)

separation of church and state

53.

This is a responsibility expected of United States citizens.

a)

Caring for one's property

b)

Visiting Washington D.C.

c)

Checking on neighbors

d)

Voting in elections

54.

The governments of the United States and Canada have representatives who are chosen to make the laws. Both governments would be an example of --

a)

Rule by few

b)

Rule by one

c)

Rule by none

d)

Rule by many

55.

The democratic roots of the United States government can be traced back to which civilization?

a)

Rome

b)

Egypt

c)

Greece

d)

Spain

56.
Canada and the U.S. both have economic freedom. This is possible because they both have 
a)
Unlimited Governments 
b)
Limited Governments 
c)
Communist Governments 
d)
 They depend on the Government for money 
57.
Why type of economy would you find a subsistence farmer in-
a)
Developed 
b)
Underdeveloped 
c)
Developing
58.
Which of these best describes a democracy? 
a)
Following the orders of a king
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
unlimited government 
d)
Command economy 
59.
There are many different languages spoken in American society. You can also find a type of food from any where in the world all over America. This shows the ______________ of America.
a)
Free enterprise 
b)
Culture Diversity 
c)
democracy 
d)
development 
60.
The early colonies in America led to the creation of the American _________________.
a)
Monarchy
b)
limited Government 
c)
unlimited government 
d)
Dictatorship 
61.
The creation of the constitution led to this style of Government where the people of the Government elect their representatives. 
a)
a
b)
Monarchy 
c)
Constitutional Monarchy 
d)
Republic 
62.
A government is for the people and by the people? 
a)
unlimited 
b)
limited 
63.
The economic system of communist countries is most closely related to which of the following?
a)
command
b)
market
c)
traditional
d)
supply and demand
64.
Which term best describes an economic system in which the people-not the government-own land, factories, and businesses?
a)
communism
b)
market
c)
command
d)
traditional
65.
In which economic system are the production and distribution of goods owned by private individuals or corporations?
a)
traditional
b)
feudalism
c)
market
d)
command
66.
Canada and the U.S. both have economic freedom. This is possible because they both have 
a)
Unlimited Governments 
b)
Limited Governments 
c)
Communist Governments 
d)
 They depend on the Government for money 
67.
Democracy originated in which society?
a)
Greek
b)
Roman
68.
Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Amendment Process
69.
The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?
a)
Executive Order
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Amendment Process
70.
When people vote for representatives to make laws and run the government. This is an example of what kind of government?
a)
A dictator
b)
A republic
c)
Constitutional monarchy
d)
Monarchy 
71.
One way the United States citizens can participate in government is by voting. The right to participate in government through voting originated in which ancient civilization? 
a)
Rome
b)
Greece
c)
Babylon 
d)
Egypt 
72.
DVD sales are decreasing because more people are watching shows/movies online. What happens to the demand of DVD's?
a)
The demand goes up.
b)
The demand goes down.
c)
The demand stays the The demand The demand stays the same.
73.
Movie ticket prices increase. What happens to the demand?
a)
The demand goes up.
b)
The demand goes down.
c)
The demand stays the same.
74.
Scarcity is when there is not enough supply of a good.
a)
True
b)
False
75.
What were the three G's that motivated most people to come to the "new world"?
a)
Gold, God, and Glory
b)
Gifts, Gadgets, and Generosity
c)
Gratitude, Guidance, and Goodwill
d)
Goodness, Grace, and Growth
76.
What were the three G's that motivated most people to come to the "new world"?
a)
Gold, God, and Glory
b)
Gifts, Gadgets, and Generosity
c)
Gratitude, Guidance, and Goodwill
d)
Goodness, Grace, and Growth
77.
 Which borders Canada?
a)
Mexico
b)
United States
c)
Panama
d)
Russia
78.
What type of democracy does the United tates have?
a)
Direct
b)
Unfair
c)
Judicial
d)
Representative
79.
Things that we must do are called ___________.
a)
Right
b)
Responsibilities 
c)
Duties 
d)
Concerns 
80.
Is this task a right, duty, or responsibility? 
OBEY LAWS
a)
Right
b)
Duty
c)
Responsibility
81.
What is multiculturalism?
a)
Many different cultures in one society
b)
Only one culture represented in a society
c)
Racism
82.
This mountain range along the East Coast of the US is the oldest range in North America.
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Cascade Mountains
d)
Andes Mountains
83.
This mountain range along the East Coast of the US is the oldest range in North America.
a)
Appalachian Mountains
b)
Rocky Mountains
c)
Cascade Mountains
d)
Andes Mountains
84.
What large mountain range is pictured here?
a)
Catskill Moutains
b)
Rocky Moutanins
c)
Appalachian Mountains
85.
What large mountain range is pictured here?
a)
Catskill Moutains
b)
Rocky Moutanins
c)
Appalachian Mountains
86.
What large mountain range is pictured here?
a)
Catskill Moutains
b)
Rocky Moutanins
c)
Appalachian Mountains
87.
Which two countries colonized Canada?
a)
USA and France
b)
Italy and Spain
c)
USA and Great Britain
d)
Great Britain and France
88.
The population of both the United States and Canada is made up of immigrants and their families.
a)
True
b)
False
89.
Elements of culture shared by a culture; ex: holidays, language, special foods, & religion
a)
culture trait
b)
culture region
c)
multicultural
d)
globalization
90.

The democratic roots of the United States can be traced back to...

a)

Egypt

b)

Greece

c)

France

d)

Spain

91.

The United States and Canada allow citizens to

a)

restrict factory production

b)

own private property

c)

lengthen government salary caps

d)

produce illegal crops for self profit

92.

This geographic feature is shared by..

a)

The U.S. and Mexico

b)

Canada and Mexico

c)

Canada and the U.S

d)

Mexico and Vietnam

93.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
Restraints placed on Government
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
94.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•Magna Carta
a)
Limited government
b)
Unlimited government
95.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•Total obedience to ruler
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
96.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•No ability to limit government
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
97.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•Constitution
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
98.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•Divine right
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
99.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•Divine right
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
100.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•France & Russia had this type of government
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
101.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•Absolute monarchy
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
102.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•Constitutional monarchy
a)
Limited Government
b)
Unlimited Government
103.
Is it limited or unlimited government?  
•Separation of power and democracy
a)
Limited government
b)
Unlimited government
104.
Does the English Bill of Rights support a limited or unlimited type of government?
a)
Limited
b)
Unlimited

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