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WorksheetsSS Benchmark Study Guide (N/S America, Europe)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 56mins
Which is NOT a benefit of a Free Enterprise economy?
competition
cash shortage
economic freedom
profit
Which of the following is true of a free enterprise economic system but not true of a communistic economic system?
Government has less control over the economy.
Supply of products and resources is controlled by the government.
There is no voluntary exchange of goods and services.
Demand for produts does not affect price.
Check off the 3 that are types of Cultural Diffusion.
Hierarchial
Stimulus
Culturous
Contagious
Which of the 5 Great Lakes is the largest?
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Lake Superior
Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?
Farming became the primary economic activity in the region.
Christianity and the Spanish language were introduced into the region.
Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the spanish settlers in the region.
Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region.
Which of the following is the most important long-range effect of European settlers to the Americas?
immigration by natives
discovery of great riches
spread of Islam
spread of culture to the New World
Which of the following geographic factors has the greatest influence on where people live?
Availability of water
shared cultural traditions
access to public transportation
proximity to highways and roadways
During the Colonial period in Latin America, many agricultural products were spread by way of...
local farmers markets
international export traders
the internet
the Columbian Exchange
Spanish and Portuguese migration in Latin America resulted in---
The spread of Catholocism
The spread of Judaism
The spread of Islam
The spread of Hinduism
Many people living in Central America modified the environment by---
burning volcanic rock
building dams to control flooding along rivers
cutting down rainforests to clear land for farming
constructing seawalls to stop the full force of hurricanes
Which Ancient Civilization in Latin America was known because of their fierce fighting abilities?
Olmecs
Aztecs
Mayans
Incas
The first identified religion in Europe was...
Protestantism
Catholocism
Christianity
Buddhism
The Macedonian King who spread Greek culture throughout Europe which lasted more than 300 years was.....
Alexander the Great
Julius Cesar
Martin Luther
King Christian X
Europe used to be mostly _____________________________ but now is mostly ___________________________________.
Democratic; Monarchial
Republic; Dictatorship
Free Republic; Democratic
Authoritarian; Democratic
What is the main difference between a Parliamentary Democracy and a Presidential Democracy?
In a Parliamentary, citizens elect members of Parliament and they select the leader whereas in a Presidential citizens directly elect the leader.
In a Parliamentary a king/queen is elected whereas in a Presidential a president is elected
In a Parliamentary and in a Presidential, no one gets to vote.
Everone in N. America and Europe can __________________ at the age of _________.
drive/19
work/20
vote/21
vote/18
Chief Executive is the _____________________________________, and a country's __________________________________________.
Monarch; top leader
Head of Government; lead official
Prime Minister; main leader
King; rule maker
A Chief Executive would be considered a _________________________in the U.S.
boss
mayor
king
president
What separates the Eastern and Western rivers in N. America?
Grand Canyon
Great Lakes
Appalachian Mountains
Continental Divide
Which is the one benefit of a Free Enterprise system in the economy?
less choice of products
ownership of property if choose
regulation of products
committee to decide distribution
If the government owns the means of production, I live in a ----
Free-Market economy
Command economy
Traditional economy
Mixed economy
The branch of government in N. America that makes the laws is the ---
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Tree
The branch of government that enforces the laws---
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
The branch of government that makes sure the laws are fair and just is the---
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Radical
The line at 0 degrees latititude that separates the Northern and Southern hemispheres is the----
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
The line at 0 degrees longitude that separates the Eastern and Western hemispheres is the ---
Prime Meridian
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Latin America is a diverse yet blended society because---
Its people are a mix of Africans, Native Americans, and Europeans.
Its people are a mix of Americans, Africans, and Canadians.
Its people are a mix of Africans, Asians, and Australians.
Its people are a mix of Americans, Europeans, and Asians.
One way that Native Americans influenced early American colonies was by ---
building cities
navigational skills
writing down laws
teaching farming skills
Check off the 3 who were influences from the Age of Exploration on Mexican culture today...
Spanish influence
Aztec influence
Asian influence
Catholic influence
Many peope from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States. Which of the following is a likely factor for this population shift?
Seeking political safety from dictators or oppressive governments in some countries.
Finding more modern living conditions
Obtaining better pay to support families back in S. America
All of the above.
The system of trade and travel through the Americas of people, disease, plants, animals, and culture brought on by a famous European is known as the---
Colombian Exchange
Columbus' Voyage
Brazilian Road
American Route
Which of the following is the BEST title for these:
Building houses, Planting crops, Building roads
Methods of Farming
Reasons for Taxation
Ways People Create Industry
Ways People Modify the Environment
What body of water and landforms are located in Brazil and throughout S. America and supply water, food, and habitats?
Pacific Ocean and Andes Mountains
Nile River and Ural Mountains
Amazon River and Amazon Rainforest
Great Lakes and Appalachain Mountains
The Renaissaince began in--
Italy
France
Germany
Sweden
What sea dominates Southern Europe?
Baltic
Mediterranean
Gulf
Red
What equipment does Denmark use similar to Texas, that gives off electricity?
power lines
solar panels
water
wind turbines
Who was the King of Denmark who was well respected for his nonviolent ways of standing up to Adolf Hitler and helped the Jews?
King Charles III
King Macavelli X
King Christian X
King Christover IV
What was the period of time known as during WW2 in which millions of Jews were killed known as?
The Execution
The Resistance
The Depression
The Holocaust
Who was the dictator from Germany who organized the murder of millions of Jews?
Josef Stalin
Vladimir Putin
Adolf Hitler
Kim Jong Un
Who was the group during WW2 that orchestrated a rise up against the Nazis?
The Military
The Roundup
The Fighters
The Resistance
