WorksheetsCommon Assessment Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 2hrs 28mins
The definition of limited government is...
a form of government where governmental power is restricted by law, usually in a written constitution.
a form of government where the government only works part of the calendar year.
a form of government where only certain people are allowed to participate.
a form of government that only exists in certain counties.
The Caucasus is the name of...
a tribe of people who lived in the U.S.S.R.
a major lake located in central Asia.
a group of countries that were under the control of the U.S.S.R.
a mountain system in West Asia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea in the Caucasus region.
Desalinization is ...
the process of removing salt from seawater to make fresh water
the process of removing salt from your food.
the process of removing salt from ice-coated streets.
the process of removing salt from french fries.
A command economy is ...
generally refers to an economy based on subsistence farming or customary activities
an economy in which the government owns and operates large-scale companies for the benefit of the public
an economy in which the government controls all production and distribution of goods and services
A traditional economy is ...
generally refers to an economy based on subsistence farming or customary activities
an economy in which the government owns and operates large-scale companies for the benefit of the public
an economy in which the government controls all production and distribution of goods and services
Communism is ...
a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs.
a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Democracy is ...
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs
a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole
The difference between Russia and the U.S.S.R. ...
is that there is no difference.
Russia is an individual country and the U.S.S.R. is a collection of countries united under communism.
is that Russia existed prior to the formation of the U.S.S.R. under a monarchy and came into existence again as a democracy in 1991
that the terms Russia and the U.S.S.R. are only used by historians to describe a region.
Which of the following is the BEST description of citizens in an unlimited government?
they are mostly slaves
they live in poverty
they have little power
they are fairly represented
In a communist economic system, decisions are made by -
the owners of major industries
consumers and producers
the central government
What is one difference between the U.S. government and the Russian government today?
The Russian government manages a federal budget.
The U.S. government is governed by a constitution.
The Russian government has a prime minister and a president
The way of life of a people, including traditions, beliefs and values is called:
Democracy
Polytheism
Culture
Torah
Which of the following do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all have in common?
They are all polytheistic.
They all share Jerusalem as a holy city.
They all were founded by Abraham.
They all believe Jesus is the son of God.
WHICH GEOGRAPHIC FACTOR IS FOUND IN MANY OF North Africa' COUNTRIES
OCEANS
LAKES
MOUNTAINS
DESERTS
Despite being a costly process, which of the following is used in some countries in the Middle East to produce freshwater?
Wind power
Desalination
Solar Energy
Oil Production
Natural gas can be found under which factor of production?
land
labor
capital
entrepreneurship
What is capitalism?
An economic system where the government owns all property, controls the economy, and tries to achieve equality
An economic system based on private property, competition, profits, and individual freedom.
What has been the main resource for the development of Southeast Asian and North African economies?
Water
Diamonds
oil
Steel
What type of government is ruled by religious leaders?
Democracy
Theocracy
Republic
None of the above
Which river runs through North Africa and is a valuable source of water?
Amazon River
Mississippi River
Nile River
Yellow River
How is OPEC important to the world today?
It is the location of the freshest water on the Earth
It is an example of harmony and peace that others want to develop
It provides much of the petroleum (oil) to other industrial nations
It has the largest source of gold and silver
Why is the Middle East considered the crossroads of Asia?
It has many transportation barriers that make trade between the countries difficult
Transporting goods for trade in the Middle East is impossible due to the large deserts
It is located between Europe, Asia, and Africa and has many trade routes between the countries
There are many roads that intersect in the Middle East
Which geographic feature has been most responsible for the population distribution, or location where most people live, in Southwest Asia and North Africa?
abundance of oil deposits
location of water
presence of deserts
arid climate
How has the building of the Suez Canal affected the Middle East?
It is a transportation corridor
It is a trade route between Europe and Asia
Neither A nor B
Both A and B
What country in Southwest Asia has the largest GDP?
Iran
Kuwait
Bahrain
Iraq
What Middle Eastern country produces the most barrels of oil per day?
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Qatar
Which natural resource is most scarce in Southwest Asia?
Water
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Wind
Which desert is the largest in the world?
Kalahari Desert
Sahara Desert
Atacama Desert
Mojave Desert
Which natural resource has made parts of the region wealthy?
Oil
Coal
Water
Natural Gas
What is an oasis?
vast stretches of sand
to supply water to land or crops
area in a desert where underground water permits plant life
underground layer of rock in which water collects
Which body of water links North Africa to Southwest Asia and Europe?
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Black Sea
Has the Arab-Israeli conflict been peacefully resolved?
Yes, it has been peacefully resolved.
No, it has not been peacefully resolved and fighting still continues.
What is one way Turkey and Iran differ?
Turkey is a much larger country.
Turkey is a mountainous country, while Iran is not.
Turkey does not border the Persian Gulf, but Iran does.
Turkey consist largely of desert and Iran has no desert areas.
(Examples: The Vatican, Egyptians, etc..)
a
b
c
d
