Which number on the map indicates the location of Pakistan?

Which nation shown on the map is Russia?

"At its peak, the Roman Empire stretched from Italy into western Europe — modern day Spain, France, Portugal, and England. Even after the fall of Rome, Latin — the language of the Romans — was the language of the Roman Catholic Church and of educated people in Europe. And every person who speaks Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, and even Romanian is speaking a language based on Latin. Latin has even had a major impact on English, which developed from other languages; more than half of all English words have a Latin origin."

--Why are modern languages such as Italian and French sometimes called the Romance languages?

The North Korean government runs the only television and radio stations in North Korea, tightly controls who can enter and leave the country, rations food and fuel to its citizens, and has outlawed political parties that challenge the established government.

--North Korea most likely has which of the following types of government?

In many limited governments, the individual rights of the people are detailed in a —

Which of the following is one way the government of Russia is considered more limited than the government of the Soviet Union?

Which of the following is one way that powers are limited in a government?

Which physical feature has often served as a barrier for trade and travel in South Asia?

Which country on the map is located on the Arabian Peninsula?

The graph above shows minimum wages (in US dollars) around the world. Using the information provided in the graph, which of the following is true?

Which of the following is true of a free enterprise economy, but not true of a communist system?

Based on the table above, which of the following statements correctly identifies a characteristic of capitalism?

Based on the table above, Sweden a socialist country. This means that in Sweden —

"In the mid-1960s, the people of South Asia faced food shortages and starvation. Confronting this disaster was Norman Borlaug, an American plant scientist. His study of grain plants led to a new variety called "semi-dwarf" wheat. This wheat has a shorter, stronger stalk that supports an enormous head of grain. Additionally, it does not lean over as it grows allowing a great increase in the amount of wheat grown on a plot of land. In the early 1960s, the Indian government introduced this new type of wheat to farms and launched an effort to educate farmers on how better to raise crops through irrigation systems and fertilizer use. Borlaug was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for his work."

--Using the passage, which type of industry is the Indian government attempting to reform?

Travel throughout Europe is facilitated by an extensive railroad system. This system is an example of which type of industry?

Wal-Mart and the Vista Market are both examples of which kind of industry?

Look for the country labeled X on the map. What country is this?

The above images of architecture are examples of how North America has been influenced by —

Which of the following leaders used nonviolent civil disobedience to lead India to independence while inspiring movements for civil rights and freedom?

The above event was most likely the result of which physical environmental process?

Based on only the information in the chart, what civic responsibility do citizens in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile have in common?

Under an unlimited government, citizens would be LEAST LIKELY to —

In the fictional country of Biometry, a republic form of government was in place. People voted for a president and members of a legislature to make and carry out laws. The government did its job and followed the constitution, but there was some corruption, though, with some of the elected officials who took money for their votes. The army felt pressure to break from the elected government, and one night their commander ordered his men to take all of the members of the legislature and the president to prison and hold them there. This was a coup. At this point only the commander of the army was in charge and he started make all kinds of rules about everything.

--Which of the following statements is true related to this example and limited vs. unlimited forms of government?

Which of the following is a primary reason for limiting the power of a government?

Which two physical features do the United States and Canada share?

Based on the table, which method of transmitting electricity is most likely to be found in the average US home?

Which technological innovation gave Spanish conquistadors an advantage against the indigenous populations of South America?

Which type of technology is responsible for the popularity of European music groups like the Rolling Stones and the Beatles in the U.S.?

Europe has a history characterized by instances of conflict and cooperation between cultures. Most recently many European nations have been working to cooperate by —

Which of the following is an example of cultural conflict in Canada?

When Russia and the Russian republics changed their forms of government in the 1980s, Americans and the United State government had to overcome which of the following frames of reference in dealing with the new nations?

Until 1994, South Africa was an apartheid state. Apartheid is an Afrikaans word meaning "apartness" or "separateness." Under Apartheid, black and Asian South Africans had fewer freedoms and rights than white South Africans. Apartheid South Africa was LEAST similar to —

South America was colonized primarily by Spain and Portugal. These countries brought their culture, language, and religion (Catholicism) to the continent and its people. Today, more than 12% of the world's Catholics live in which Portuguese speaking country in South America?

"France was the first European country to ban the full-face Islamic veil in public places."

"France has about five million Muslims - the largest Muslim minority in Western Europe - but it is thought only about 2,000 women wear full veils."

"As President, Nicolas Sarkozy, whose administration brought in the ban, said that veils oppress women and were "not welcome" in France."

"Under the ban that took effect on 11 April 2011, no woman, French or foreign, is able to leave their home with their face hidden behind a veil without running the risk of a fine."

— “The Islamic veil across Europe,” BBC News Europe website www.bbc.com (accessed July 2014)

--According to the excerpt above, cultural diffusion in parts of Europe has resulted in —

Cultural practices in Russia have changed greatly since the years of the Soviet Union. There are modern businesses, such as McDonald's and computer manufacturers, where before, there were long lines at stores that produced goods of poor quality. There are criminal organizations today, where before, there was government-controlled spying and repression.

--Which of the sentences below accurately explains these changes?

One economic reason for the general trend of migration from rural to urban areas is that —

Dear Friend,

We have arrived at our new homestead. There is a beautiful river close by. The trees are abundant and varied. There are many wildflowers. The soil is dark and rich. During our first week, it has rained two days and been sunny the rest of the time. We have enjoyed warm days and cool nights. The settlers who have lived here for some time have told us that the winters are mild, so the growing season is long. I believe we have found a good place to live.

--The letter is a good example of which of the following?

Which of the following geographic factors is likely to lead to lower population density?

The headline MOST likely describes an economy that is changing from

Which point on the diagram BEST represents an economy based on communism?

The headline is MOST directly associated with which benefit of the U.S. free enterprise system?

Since 1960, the Aral Sea has lost over 80% of its size, and the level of the sea has dropped over 50 feet. Two rivers supply the Aral Sea. In the 1950s, new irrigation projects diverted most of the water from the rivers to cotton farmlands. The sea slowly evaporated, leaving vast plains to dry out. The fishing industry disappeared as the shore retreated from seaside ports. Of the twenty-four native fish to the lake, none has survived. Some experts think it is not likely the Aral Sea will be able to be saved.

--Which conclusion is best supported by the passage?

Bioremediation is a method of using living organisms to clean up pollution. Which method of cleaning up oil spills is an example of bioremediation?