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WorksheetsExample Items World Cultures 6
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 18mins
What conclusion can be made about the land area and population of the continents listed?
North America needs to be concerned about over-population.
The region with the most land has the smallest population.
Europe’s population cannot grow due to its small land area.
The region with the least land has the largest population.
What is a characteristic of an unlimited government?
Decisions are made by the people.
The government owns the land and natural resources.
Citizen rights are protected.
Business owners control economic activities.
What is significant about the location of the Panama Canal?
The canal allows Panama to control trade in Central and South America.
The canal improves the U.S. economy by providing more jobs in tourism.
The canal improves trade by shortening the distance that ships have to travel.
The canal allows Panama to influence economic decisions in Central and South America.
Why is George Washington known as the Father of the United States of America?
He was the major writer of the Declaration of Independence.
He was admired for his leadership during the Revolutionary War.
He arranged for the purchase of land west of the Mississippi River.
He gave a speech to urge Virginians to prepare for war against the British.
Industrialization affected the economic development of the Midwest region of the United States
by —
transforming the region from an agricultural area to an urban industrial region
increasing the amount of farmland in the Midwest
making the Midwest the richest region in the United States
forcing immigrant workers to leave the cities and to find work on farms
According to the passage, the Hoover Dam —
was built due to over-population in the region
supplied water to desert settlements in the west
had little impact on population patterns in the region
rerouted the Colorado River to supply electricity
Which factor of production completes the chart?
Natural resources
Time
Entrepreneurship
Labor
Based on the map, which conclusion is most accurate about the distribution of resources in South
America?
Northern South America has limited mining industries.
A variety of resources are located throughout South America.
Southern South America has a majority of the coal and petroleum.
A variety of resources are located in the coastal areas of South America.
As a technological innovation, one of the major benefits of a dam is that it —
controls flooding
increases water levels
relocates poor populations
decreases the flow of water
Which example is a service that contributes to the annual GDP of the United States?
Factories
Farms
Hotels
Pharmacies
Which statement represents a difference in the way Cuba and the United States organize production of goods and services?
In Cuba, the government controls the factors of production, while private citizens make economic decisions in the United States.
In Cuba, the government has the power to restrict trade partners, while the United States government does not have that power.
In the United States, the government creates laws to regulate the economy, while the Cuban government does not.
In the United States, the government owns the land, while private citizens decide what to produce in Cuba.
Which societies best complete the title for this chart?
Eastern Societies
Traditional Societies
Western Societies
All Societies
.
The passage shows how contemporary expressions of culture are
characteristics that lead to cultural divisions
rooted in ancient traditions
ignored by younger generations
viewed as disrespectful by the older generations
What type of government is described in the chart?
Limited Government
Direct Democracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Unlimited Government
Based on the information in the passage, what type of economy does Sweden have?
Traditional
Socialistic
Free enterprise
Communistic
Countries classified as having “High to Very High” levels of human development have a lower
birthrate and —
a large population
more children per family
fewer college graduates
a higher level of economic growth
Which trend is supported by the passage?
The rise of Spanish-language media in the United States
The increase in the number of Americans who resist learning Spanish
A decrease in the number of Spanish-language media companies
Immigrants who appear more American by only speaking English
What is the absolute location of Washington, D.C.?
33° N, 84° W
41° N, 87° W
25° N, 80° W
38° N, 77° W
People who share the same ethnic group often share the same —
income
hobbies
language
education
