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World Geography Unit 7

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2hrs 6mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following contributed to Adolf Hitler's rise to power following the First World War?

a)

The League of Nations' refusal to extend membership to Germany

b)

Support for his policies amongst Social Democrats in Germany's Reichstag

c)

The development of strong feelings of resentment and nationalism in Germany as a result of an economic and

political crisis

d)

The continued use of violence and terrorism by former enemies of Germany to destabilize the nation's

government

2.

Which of the following is the best example of nationalism?

a)

The internment of Japanese Americans during World War II

b)

The Spanish government's decision to join the European Union

c)

Efforts of UN peacekeeping forces to prevent violence in Lebanon

d)

Demands amongst the Indian population for independence from Britain

3.

For what primary reason have many present-day African nations struggled to unite their people?

a)

Because much of the African population remains loyal to former colonial powers

b)

Because the African people refuse to accept centralized authority

c)

Because many Africans seek to migrate from the continent

d)

Because many African peoples have strong tribal ties

4.

Which of the following do democratic societies have in common?

a)

A lack of economic regulation

b)

Nationalized industry

c)

Theocratic leadership

d)

A commitment to civil liberties

5.

Which of the following ideas is central to communist philosophy?

a)

Leaders derive their right to rule from the will of God.

b)

Government should not attempt to regulate the economy.

c)

Individuals must show respect for their ancestors and religious traditions.

d)

The interests of the group must be placed before the interests of the individual.

6.

In the 2008 presidential election, the Republican candidate, John McCain, won the state of Texas over the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama. The results of the election in each county in Texas are displayed on the map above.

a)

Latino voters overwhelmingly supported John McCain.

b)

Voters in Texas's urban centers favored John McCain.

c)

John McCain won a vast majority of the vote in Texas's rural areas.

d)

John McCain won the majority of votes in counties along the Mexican border.

7.

The map below shows the status of same-sex marriage legislation in the United States in 2012.

Based on this map, which of the following was most likely true in 2012?

a)

Same-sex marriage was widely supported in the northeastern states.

b)

Most people in the South supported legal unions for same-sex couples.

c)

Maine granted same-sex couples more legal rights than any other state.

d)

Midwestern states were uniformly against granting same-sex couples legal rights.

8.

As a result of the increase in population, Texas was apportioned four new seats in the US House of Representatives. When new congressional districts were drawn for the state in 2011 based on the data above, which areas most likely gained representatives?

a)

Towns near new natural gas fields in the Panhandle

b)

Cities near tourist attractions along the Gulf Coast

c)

Communities along the border in West Texas

d)

Suburbs around Dallas, Austin, and Houston

9.

Which factor MOST likely determined the boundaries of these provinces?

a)

a distribution of land following traditional tribal borders

b)

divisions of sovereignty established under a constitution

c)

the use of natural boundaries to mark territorial limits

d)

a process of colonial unification following independence

10.

What is the purpose for the division of land as seen on this map?

a)

to improve local administration

b)

to allow for the building of infrastructure

c)

to limit the size of taxable territories

d)

to restrict trade with foreign countries