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Social Studies Review 2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a communist economic system the government has complete control of the economy. A free enterprise system differs because...

a)

individuals and businesses are not allowed to compete with each other in the marketplace.

b)

a free enterprise system takes place under both limited and unlimited government.

c)

in a socialist economic system the government dictates where businesses are located and what they must produce and sell.

d)

individuals can own private property, are free to choose where to work, and can open their own business.

2.

Andy is studying Nicaragua. Which factor best completes his chart above?

a)

Better jobs

b)

Overpopulation

c)

Better education

d)

Peach

3.

Use the map to answer the follow question.


There are many types of industries located throughout the Caribbean Islands. An example of one shown in the map above is __________ found in ______________.

a)

clothing; Australia

b)

oil; Ecuador and Russia

c)

coffee; Dominican Republic

d)

meat products; Uruguay

4.

In Brazil, over 61% of the land is covered in forest and that wood is used for furniture, construction and paper produces. This would be an example of which of the four factors of production?

a)

natural resources

b)

labor

c)

capital

d)

entrepreneurship from a market economy to a traditional economy

5.

Based on the cartoon, which of the following is a conclusion you could make?

a)

Technological advancements have caused cultural change.

b)

Computers are causing people to watch more television.

c)

Countries with a high literacy rate typically do not have a lot of technology.

d)

Consumers like to buy the latest in technology in order to vote.

6.

According to the chart, which country is the most developed country?

a)

United States

b)

Mexico

c)

Haiti

d)

Chile

7.

Which city is located at approximately 15˚S, 75˚W?

a)

Lima

b)

Rio de Janeiro

c)

Mexico City

d)

San Juan

8.

If a citizen can participate in all of the ways listed above, they would live in what type of governmental system?

a)

Limited Government

b)

Totalitarian Government

c)

Unlimited Government

d)

Communist Government

9.

In which part of Mexico would the climate be the driest?

a)

northeast

b)

northwest

c)

southeast

d)

southwest

10.

Which of the following would be a good title for the list above?

a)

Political Reasons for Immigration

b)

Economic Causes of European Exploration

c)

Cultural Effects of the Columbian Exchange

d)

Geographic Impact of Latin American Independence

11.

On the map above each dot represents a city with over 1,000,000 people. A study of population distribution around the world today would show that most people –

a)

live in the Western Hemisphere.

b)

live where there is access to water.

c)

reside near large oil reserves.

d)

live in mountainous areas.

12.

The star represents which country of the map?

a)

Poland

b)

Germany

c)

Spain

d)

Italy

13.

Complete the chart

a)

rulers collected tribute

b)

built the city of Tenochtitlan

c)

created the calendar

d)

enslaved people

14.

What impact will improving educational opportunities most likely have on the economy of Brazil?

a)

More Brazilians will engage in growing crops for subsistence farming.

b)

More Brazilians will work in corporate offices or have professional jobs.

c)

Fewer Brazilians will leave the Amazon Rainforest and move to urban areas.

d)

Fewer Brazilians will benefit from an industrialized economy.

15.

What body of water is located at 40°N, 5°E?

a)

Baltic Sea

b)

Danube River

c)

Black Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea