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Worksheets2019 Exam Final
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 22mins
The Bantu migrations are most closely associated with the
Columbian Exchange.
movement of Muslims across the Middle East
spreading of cultures in Africa
Which statement is a PRIMARY characteristic of a capitalist system?
private ownership of property
governmental regulation of business
equal distribution of resources
How did the domino theory influence the United States' role in the Vietnam War?
The United States adopted a position of
neutrality.
It convinced the government to become involved in the
war.
It forced the United States to support the Vietcong
This region is unique in World History because it
housed a major world empire.
lies at the intersection of two continents
is home to more than one desert.
is where the world's major monotheistic faiths began.
“Father” of Judaism
· Almost sacrificed his son, Isaac
· Led his people into Egypt
· Honored in Christianity and Islam
Abraham
Moses
Muhammad
Noah
Despite having one of the largest economies in the world (based on nominal GDP) what problem faces Japan that could affect its
economic growth?
It does not have a good coastline for trade.
It has a very small population of skilled labor.
It has a very limited supply of natural resources.
Why did the United States play a MAJOR role in rebuilding Japan after World War II?
to turn an enemy into an ally and to create a
more democratic Japan
to place American-owned businesses throughout Japan
and control its economy
to form an alliance with Japan that would
work against communist China
to prevent Vietnam from becoming the dominant country
in the post-war region
The United States’ policy of "containment" during the Cold War held that it was of vital importance to
keep Communism from spreading.
In which conflict was containment successful?
the Korean War
the Vietnam War
the Communist Revolution
Islam is a monotheistic religion that recognizes the Koran as the inspired word of
Abraham.
Allah.
Mohammed.
Yahweh.
The duties expected of every Muslim are outlined in the
Five Pillars.
Eightfold Path.
Ten Commandments.
The "Salt March" of 1930 was a key moment in the independence movement of people in what country?
Cuba
India
Vietnam
What is a difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?
In authoritarian governments, the people rule.
In democracies, the power of the government is limited.
In democracies, government officials gain power through
force.
In authoritarian governments, many have
power.
How does a traditional economy differ from a capitalist economy?
n a capitalist system, a central authority owns the
factors of production.
In a traditional system, a great variety of goods and
services are available.
In a capitalist system, the government
answers the three basic questions.
In a traditional system, economic decisions
are based on custom.
Which statement BEST describes the effects of drought, desertification, and erosion on the people who live in the Sahel on the edge of the Sahara Desert?
These factors have led to warfare between
tribes in the region.
These factors have caused a great migration
of people from the region.
These factors have caused the United Nations to declare
the region endangered.
These factors have led to hunger in the region because
of a lack of arable land.
Which nation's government is classified as a monarchy, with a king as chief of state and head of government?
Iran
Iraq
Israel
D) Saudi Arabia
Which type of government has no distinct separation between the powers of the legislative branch and the executive branch, is headed by a prime minister, and is practiced by both Israel and Turkey in the Middle East?
oligarchic government
federation government
parliamentary democracy
presidential democracy
China spends 1.9% of its GDP per year on education and Japan spends 3.5% of its GDP on education. Which statement is the
most logical conclusion about the effects of such spending?
Japan has lower literacy rates and a lower
GDP than China.
China has lower literacy rates but a higher
GDP than Japan.
Japan has higher literacy rates and a higher GDP than
China.
There is no relationship between the literacy rates and
GDPs of the two nations.
In this 1892 political cartoon, Cecil Rhodes is pictured straddling the continent of Africa with a telegraph line that will stretch from "Cape Town to Cairo."
Which European country dominated Africa during this time period?
France
England
Germany
Which statement regarding Nelson Mandela is accurate?
He was elected South Africa's President after spending
decades in jail.
He was exiled from South Africa for most of
his life.
He won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping prevent
numerous terrorist acts in South Africa.
The blue lines on this map are pointing to what river?
Indus
Ganges
Mekong
Which of these would be the LEAST LIKELY to increase human capital?
increasing the cost of tuition at public colleges
involving parents in their children’s education
improving access to health care in rural areas
offering free training seminars for employees
Identify the number that is CLOSEST to the Strait of Hormuz.
1
5
7
Which factor is MOST LIKELY to have had the greatest impact on human settlement patterns in Sub-Saharan Africa?
proximity to water sources needed for
subsistence farming
political boundaries created during European
colonization
urbanization resulting from the growth of the oil industry
in the region
During a war which type of trade barrier is often used the most between the warring countries.
tariff
subsidy
quota
embargo
What organization exists to protect the interests of nations for which petroleum is an important export?
ASEAN
IRAN
NAFTA
OPEC
In 2008 the number of new cases of HIV infection in Africa slowly declined, though the total number of people living with HIV and AIDS increased slightly. Why might this situation exist?
Access to prevention and treatment became more
available.
A cure for AIDS was developed in late-2007.
The overall life expectancy has declined.
Which of these resources has caused the most conflict in Africa in the years since World War II?
oil and lumber
coal and copper
natural gas and oil
arable land and water
Why would a country want to erect trade barriers such as tariffs or quotas?
to make goods cheaper
to protect domestic jobs
to stimulate the economy
What is the name of the highlighted country?
Indonesia
Japan
Vietnam
Korea
Which number on the map represents the country of Saudi Arabia?
1
2
3
4
Which number on the map represents the country of Iraq?
2
3
4
5
The yellow arrows and yellow shaded area on this map represent which of these?
Gobi Desert
Ural Mountains
Kalahari Desert
Himalaya Mountains
Which river is labeled on this map?
Nile River
Congo River
Niger River
The arrows on this map are pointing to what body of water?
Red Sea
Arabian Sea
Persian Gulf
Bay of Bengal
Based on this map, when Winter Monsoons strike India they come over the
Hindu-Kush Mountains.
Bay of Bengal.
Himalayan Mountains.
Indian Ocean.
A basic tenet of Hinduism is the belief that
everything in the world is an aspect of Brahman.
the founder of Hinduism is Vishna.
it is impossible to achieve moksha.
Which Middle Eastern country would you expect to have an economy that is more market-based than command-based?
Iran
Japan
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Which statement about South Africa's current form of government is TRUE?
The government is run as a parliamentary
democracy.
The government is run as a constitutional
monarchy.
The government is an oligarchy in which only a select
few are allowed to participate.
The people of South Africa must have served in the
military in order to vote.
One way that wealthier more urbanized countries like Saudi Arabia have dealt with the lack of freshwater is through
deforestation.
desalination.
desertification.
In which area has China experienced the most success in reforming since the death of Mao Zedong?
democratic reform
human rights violations
freedom of speech and press
economic growth and private ownership
How is Pan-Africanism related to Africa in the 1960s?
It was no longer necessary following World
War II.
It accidentally caused the beginning of
imperialism.
It led to the end of the apartheid system in South Africa.
It helped to unify Africans against their colonial
situation.
Capital of Ankara
Once center of Byzantine and Ottoman empires
Located on European and Asian continents
What country is being described here?
Greece
Italy
Palestine
Turkey
All of these are examples of ethnic groups EXCEPT the term
Arab
Kurd
Muslim
Persian
Which is an effect of deforestation?
an increased number of animal species due to
the land that has been cleared
an increased amount of soil erosion and poor soil quality
due to a lack of roots and nutrients
a decrease in the number of floods since there
are less trees to trap rainfall.
a larger variety of agricultural products since there are
less trees to take out nutrients in the soil
