WorksheetsACP Fall Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of these countries is currently an example of a constitutional monarchy?
Italy
France
Indonesia
Great Britain
In which type of government is the leader not a king or queen, but a person elected by citizens?
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Republic
Theocracy
Which statement describes a central feature of democratic government?
rulers appointed by supreme council
laws made by religious authority
laws made by foreign leaders
rulers selected by the citizens
The passage below is from the Declaration of Independence.
We the People of the United States, to from a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish the Constitution for the United States of America.
“Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government…”
Which democratic principle is referred to in these passages?
minority rights
popular sovereignty
free enterprise
separation of powers
Why is George Washington known as the Father of the United States of America?
He was the major writer of the Declaration of Independence.
He was admired for his leadership during the Revolutionary War.
He arranged for the purchase of land west of the Mississippi River.
He arranged for the purchase of land west of the Mississippi River.
If you were a Brazilian family moving to a new area for work, which factor below would most attract you to an area?
desert
plentiful natural resources
mountainous farmland
dense rainforest
Which of the following best describes commercial agriculture?
making a living by moving place to place with livestock
growing crops and raising animals in large quantities for sale
farming where only enough crops are grown and animals raised to provide food for the basic needs of the farmer with little extra to sell
making or producing of goods by machine in a factory, in large quantities
Thomas Furniture Company buys their rocking chairs from the lumber company that produces them. Thomas then sells the chairs to consumers. What type of business is Thomas Furniture Company?
Retail
Manufacturing
Wholesale
Agriculture
Which of the following statements is true of the European continent?
A. Europe is smaller than the continents of North America, South America and Africa.
B. Europe is connected to another continent.
C. Europe touches two oceans.
D. All the above are true.
Europe is smaller than the continents of North America, South America, and Africa
Europe is connected to another continent
Europe touches two oceans
All of the above are true
Many people from all over the world are immigrating to the United States today for which of the following "pull" reasons?
to learn to read
to escape violence
to escape famine
to get a better job
Fewer farm workers are employed today on farms in the United States. This is mainly a result of —
a major decline in agriculture
the desire of people to live in cities
a greater mechanization (technology) of farm tasks
the movement of workers to farms in other countries
Which of the following best describes the government of the United States?
ruled by one
ruled by committee
ruled by a few
ruled by the people
Which factor of production represents raw materials and natural resources?
Capital
Land
Labor
entrepreneurship
The greater the country’s level of economic development, the
lower the cost of living
higher the agricultural labor force
higher the quality of life
lower the urban population
The ancient Inca city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru is --
Machu Picchu
Chichen Itza
Tenochtitlan
Teotihuacan
Which technology has promoted globalization?
A. computerized assembly lines
B. internet communications
C. airline security systems
D. electronic investigations
computerized assembly lines
internet communications
airline security systems
electronic investigations
The European Union (EU) is mainly a
defence alliance
economic alliance
humanitarian agency
peace keeping organization
Which of the following is a characteristic of most developing nations?
a skilled workforce
high GDP
lack of education
low birth rates
Why did the Mayan civilization of Central America disappear
the cause is not known
the people starved to death
disease spread throughout the Mayan cities
the Spanish military destroyed the civilization
Which of these countries is currently an example of a constitutional monarchy?
Italy
France
Indonesia
Great Britain
How has the European Union (EU) been a benefit to the countries that have joined it?
the use of tariffs has increased trade
trade with the United States has increased.
more people now make full use of their country’s resources.
the exchange of goods among members has become easier
. In which type of government is the leader not a king or queen, but a person elected by citizens?
monarchy
oligarchy
republic
theocracy
Which is the best description of a natural resource?
anything from Earth that is not made by people but that can be used by them
anything from Earth that helps humans to increase their life expectancy
any material from Earth that people can use without changing Earth
any material from Earth that creates wealth for humans
Which statement describes a central feature of democratic government?
rulers appointed by supreme council
laws made by religious authority
laws made by foreign leaders
rulers selected by the citizens
In a free market economy, which of the following groups has the most influence in determining which goods are produced?
scientists
consumers
factory workers
government officials
. Israel has a literacy rate of 97%. Afghanistan has a literacy rate of 28%.
Which statement is MOST LIKELY true?
Israel has a larger population
Israel has fewer manufacturing centers
Israel has a higher standard of living
Israel has a lower gross domestic product (GDP
Which sentence describes a responsibility that supports an individual’s right to speak freely?
limit discussions to major issues
respect the rights of others to state opinions
political viewpoints should be based on experiences
the best place for opinions is a newspaper
What type of government would be MOST LIKELY to allow citizens to protest?
limited government
absolute monarch
unlimited government
dictatorship
Which was the first physical feature that colonial settlers crossed as they moved west from the Atlantic seacoast?
Great Plains
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Which term best defines the process of population growth in towns and cities due to migration?
globalization
industrialization
urbanization
culturalization
Clear-cutting forests and draining marches contribute to a reduction in many plant and animal populations because these practices….
poison the soil
destroy habitats
pollute water supplies
enemy species
In which type of government would a citizen have the most political power?
dictatorship
monarchy
democracy
plutocracy
Cultural diffusion from Spain to Central and South America happened because Spanish —
merchants opened trade with American Indians
rulers owned haciendas worked by American Indians
scientists invented technology to help American Indians
conquistadors fought and defeated the American Indians
Countries classified as having “High to Very High” levels of human development have a lower birthrate and —
a large population
more children per family
fewer college graduates
a higher level of economic growth
As a technological innovation, one of the major benefits of a dam is that it —
controls flooding
increases water levels
relocates poor populations
decreases the flow of water
In ancient Greece, citizens were elected to act as organizers and decision makers as well as to vote on laws. This was an early form of which type of government?
monarchy
theocracy
democracy
oligarchy
Why is George Washington known as the Father of the United States of America?
He was the major writer of the Declaration of Independence.
He was admired for his leadership during the Revolutionary War.
He arranged for the purchase of land west of the Mississippi River.
He gave a speech to urge Virginians to prepare for war against the British.
People who share the same ethnic group often share the same —
income
hobbies
language
education
Which factor limits Cuba’s Internet usage?
Cuba’s strict government controls
Cuba’s location as an island country
Cuba’s lack of an education system
Cuba’s failure to improve European relations
What is a characteristic of an unlimited government?
Decisions are made by the people.
The government owns the land and natural resources.
Citizen rights are protected.
Business owners control economic activities.
