The paper lantern festival at Fair Park expresses which characteristic of contemporary culture? (2)

From the 1500s until its independence in 1975, Angola was a colony of Portugal. Portugal is still an important trading partner, and Portuguese is the official language. Bantu and other African languages are also widely spoken.

The Portugese language spread to Angola through (3)

What is the best title for this diagram? (4)

Many Japanese are enthusiastic about baseball. Several Japanese players have become stars in the major leagues of the United States. The Japanese enjoy rock music, modern fashions, television, and movies. Japanese cartoon shows are popular around the world.

Based on the passage above, what social characteristic is demonstrated by Japanese choice of American pastimes? (5)

Three of China's major waterways-the Yangtze, Yellowfins and Xi Rivers-flow through the plainsong southern highlands. They serve as important transportation routes and also as a source of soil. How? For centuries, these rivers have flooded their banks in the spring. The floodwaters have deposited rich soil to form flat river basins that can be farmed. China's most productive farmland is found in valleys formed by these major rivers.

Based upon the passage above, what geographic factor is responsible for China's most productive farmland? (6)

The shopping mall in the visual above represents what economic characteristic? (7)

What city is closest to 30 degrees North (latitude), 15 degrees South. (longitude)? (Q8)

The visual above represents what characteristic?

The visual above represents: (10)

Singapore is an island city state. It has very little land for farming and has traditionally relied heavily on importing food from other countries. Since Singapore has begun the use of vertical farming there has been a greater demand for vegetables. Why did Singapore begin vertical farming? (11)

Which human resource is required to provide service in business? (12)

Which factor of production is demonstrated when women in Kenya start their own carpet business? (13)

The Himalaya Mountains are the major landforms of Bhutan and cover much of Bhutan's land. Using the above passage, what conclusion best shows how Bhutan has adapted to this environment? (14)

People in India speak English when doing business and government. What is the best explanation for India speaking English in these two areas? (15)

What best describes why scientists in Antartica use this protection and clothing anytime they are outdoors? (16)

In this government, the leader has absolute power. Citizens have very few rights or protections under laws. The leader will rule for the rest of his life, and then his so will become the new leader. In this country, the new leader is decided by both. This country has the following type of government. (17)

A democracy where citizens elect others to serve in government is called a (18)

One man leads North Korea controls its government. He also controls its ruling political party. The ruling party chooses candidates for an Assembly, and the citizens vote. The candidates do not have opponents, so citizens have no choices. North Korea has what type of government? (19)

What type of government has no constitution or laws placed on the government's power? Control is placed solely with the ruler and his/her appointees. No restrictions are imposed on his/her authority. This type of government has total control over their citizens. (20)

Based upon the passage above, the practice above, the practice of apartheid in South Africa was made possible because of actions taken by (21)

One of the most important features of the Aswan High Dam includes that it (22)

India has a federal republic government. North Korea has a communist government. The government in North Korea has complete control. India has a parliament that functions with no interference. What can be concluded from this information? (23)

After World War II, the United States helped Japan's economy to change. Japan now sells Toyota cars and Sony electronics. What has been a result of the changes in Japan after World War II? (24)

What conclusion can be made from the passage above? (25)

Based on the above map, what conclusion can be made about where people settle? (26)

In rural Africa, smartphones have changed how people conduct business. Smartphones (27)

Based on the information in this chart, what type of economy exists in Afghanistan? (28)

What conclusion can be made from the above chart? (29)

Australia and South Africa have similar demographics. What conclusion can you make from the chart above? (30)

Which country has the highest population and land area? (31)

Strip mining in the coal industry accounts for 40% of land use which destroys the environment. What can Countries do to improve the land (32)

What caused the condition in the visual above: (33)

If the resources and capital to start an industry were available in South Korea, what else would be required in order to start a business? (34)

Compare the land use between the country of Congo and Algeria (35)

According to the table above, which area experienced continued growth in its percentage of the world's population from 1750 to 1999 (36)

Which countries below are outstanding examples of the free enterprise economic system? (37)

Which modification of the environment controls flooding and produces hydroelectric energy? (38)

Using the map of Australia, what coordinates will you use to find the absolute location of Sydney, Australia? (39)

What type of government would be MOST LIKELY to allow the activity taking place in the above visuals? (40)

In which type of government would a citizen have the most political power? (41)

The use of this advertisement in Russia is a result of-- (42)

What best describes the picture in the above visual? (43)

Many African countries are classified as- (1)

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 fertile. 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 season is long. I believe we have found a good place to live.

The letter is a good example of which of the following? (2)

India' Branches of Government (3)

*Executve-President

*Legislative-Parliament

*Judiciary-Supreme Court

What geographic factor best explains the use of terraced farming? (4)

What physical feature of China has led to trade as a essential economic activity in Asia? (5)

At the end of the Korean War (6)

What physical process can produce flooding in India and South Asia during the warm months? (7)

Basic Rights and Liberties

*Freedom of movement

*Freedom from unjustified police searches

*Freedom expression

*Freedom of association, including the right to protest peacefully

*The right to vote and to stand for election

*The right to a fair trial

*The right to own property

The rights listed are found in societies with what type of government? (8)

Baseball is a Japanese passion. It was brought to Japan in the 1870s by a professor from the United States. Little League teams play year-round, and almost everyone watches as many games as possible. Soccer, golf, volleyball, and tennis are also popular. (Culture Grams, 2016)

Which of the following is a true statement about the culture of Japan? (9)

What recent actions have helped make the Loess Plateau area successful for farming and sustainable development? (10)

What makes the United Arab Emirates a center of diverse economic activity? (11)

How are India and the United States governments similar? (12)

The government controls all television, radio, and newspapers. Criticism of the government is not allowed. Protests are prohibited , and citizens are terrorized by secret police. People who speak against the government are arrested, sent to labor camps, or killed. (13)

The passage most closely describes the current government in which country?

When considering where to establish a town, early settlers most likely looked for an area near (15)

What is an example of a human modification of the environment? (17)

The image above shows how the citizens living in a representative country as India have the right to? (18)

What is an example of the effect of government policies on technology? (19)

Japan has few natural resources, but it has one of the most highly developed economies in the world. What best explains this achievement? (20)

What change described below has the communist economic system in China made? (21)

Which characteristic is found in both a free enterprise and a socialist economic system? (22)

The process of spreading different ideas and innovations from one group to another is known as cultural (23)

As global trade has increased, the economy of China has grown into one of the most powerful in the world. What happens in the Chinese economy affects the economies in the Americas and Europe. The Chinese governments allowed some private ownership of businesses in some industries and local businesses. However, the communist government of China still controls most major aspect of the economy. Many Chinese businesses are still directly owned by the government.

What economic characteristic mentioned in this passage illustrates how China is allowing some free enterprise economic activities? (24)

Subsistence farmers in Indonesia need machinery and tools to develop agriculture. Which factor of production is represented by machinery and tools? (25)

Kingdom of Bhutan

*Major landform:Himalaya Mountains

*Fertile mountain valley

*subsistance farmers

*Crops: Oranges, rice, corn, and potatoes

*Hydroelectric plants export electricity

The people of Bhutan have adapted to their physical environment by- (26)

Production and distribution of Goods and Services

Economic System I- Planned and controlled by government

Economic System II- Determined by customs; basics needed for survival

Economic System III-Decided by supply and demand; individual choice

Economic System II is- (27)

North Korea has a communist government system. North Korea's leaders is considered? (28)

When selecting an area for a manufacturing plant, it is important to consider the available supply of- (29)

Which indicator quantifies the level of education for a nation? (30)

What is an example of people adapting to their environment? (31)

About 3000 years ago, people who spoke Bantu languages migrated out of West Africa. The moved to central, eastern,and Southern Africa. The Bantu speakers mixed with peoples who already lived in these lands.

How have past events influenced contemporary culture in Africa? (32)

The following is a conversation that 4 people are having about building a dam in a community (33)

Speaker A: The dam will keep the floods from destroying crops.

Speaker B: How can we move so many artifacts?

Speaker C: Move? Our family has lived here for over 200 years!

Speaker D: We can build more factories and improve trade.

Which two speakers think that the dam will be good for the economy?

On Micronesia's high islands, soil is rich. Most people here engage in subsistence farming-growing cassava, sweet potatoes, bananas, and coconuts. Some high island farmers also raise livestock. People in the low islands obtain food from the sea. On some low islands, recent population growth requires additional food sources. (34)

Micronesia has adapted to its growing population by-

How does the process of strip mining alter, or change, the natural environment? (35)

Saudi Arabia is one of the most developed countries in the Middle East due to its (36)

Japan's location along the "Ring of Fire" means that the country experiences- (37)

Which example best explains the rights of the South African citizens in a Representative Democracy? (38)

What conclusion can be drawn from KFC being the most popular American fast food chain in China? (39)

Free Enterprise Economy

*High literacy rate

*Longer life expectancy

*High GDP

*?

Which phrase best completes the ?

Which statement describes a central feature of democratic government? (42)

In a free market economy, which of the following groups has the most influence in determining which goods are produced? (43)

Strategic narrow route providing passage through or to another region usually by ship

Panama Canal

Straight of Gibraltar