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WorksheetsSW Asia Study Guide
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 33mins
Israel elects the legislature and they select the prime minister. This makes Israel what type of government?
Theocratic Republic
Autocratic Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
How does the leader come to power in Turkey?
through force
with a vote of confidence from the Knesset
from the legislature
a direct vote from the citizens
This country has had a parliamentary democracy since its creation in 1948.
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
In this country, the supreme power is in the hands of a monarch who rules for life.
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
This country switched from a Parliamentary to Presidential Democracy in 2017.
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
A form of government in which a king has total authority over the government; the title is inherited
Absolute Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
A form of government where citizens directly elect the chief executive
Absolute Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
The people elect members of parliament; members of parliament elect the leader
Absolute Monarchy
Presidential Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy
In what type of government would you experience the least amount of citizen participation?
Autocracy
Oligarchy
Democracy
Presidential Democracy
Why is Saudi Arabia considered a republic when it is an autocracy?
Saudi citizens have no personal freedoms.
Saudi citizens can vote for members of the parliament and the president.
Saudi citizens vote for some of their local officials.
Saudi citizens can choose their leader.
What does Gross Domestic Product
mean?
The total value of all goods and services a country imports.
The total value of all goods and services a country exports.
The total value of all goods and services produced within a country in one year.
The net loss in profits within a country due to imports.
The___________ a country’s GDP, the better the country’s standard of living.
lower
greater
smaller
answers 1 and 3 are correct
What are the 4 factors that lead to a country’s economic growth?
investment in human capital, investment in physical capital, land (natural resources), entrepreneurship
good international relations, a democratic president, strict laws, freedom of press
a powerful military, strong dictatorial leadership, communist regime, little personal freedom
a monarchy, the World Bank, a parliamentary democracy, personal freedom
What are natural resources?
resources that are gone from nature
resources that are manufactured for the environment
resources that are considered worthless
materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
What does human capital mean?
the place where the most people live within a country
the place where the most work is performed within a country
the people who perform labor (work)
the building where most people work in a country or state
Why should countries invest in developing human capital?
because the more people you have working in one area like a capital the more productive it will be
it leads to a lower GDP
it leads to lower literacy rate
investment in the education and skills training of people creates a smarter and more productive workforce, which relates to a higher GDP.
Why should countries invest in developing capital goods?
they shouldn't, it is too expensive
because capital goods cannot be sold to other countries
when countries invest in capital goods, they are providing better facilities, resources, and/or materials for the people who perform the labor, which creates a more productive workforce leading to greater economic growth (higher GDP).
because capital goods are less expensive than private goods
What does Gross Domestic Product
mean?
The total value of all goods and services a country imports.
The total value of all goods and services a country exports.
The total value of all goods and services produced within a country in one year.
The net loss in profits within a country due to imports.
The___________ a country’s GDP, the better the country’s standard of living.
lower
greater
smaller
answers 1 and 3 are correct
What are the 4 factors that lead to a country’s economic growth?
investment in human capital, investment in physical capital, land (natural resources), entrepreneurship
good international relations, a democratic president, strict laws, freedom of press
a powerful military, strong dictatorial leadership, communist regime, little personal freedom
a monarchy, the World Bank, a parliamentary democracy, personal freedom
What are natural resources?
resources that are gone from nature
resources that are manufactured for the environment
resources that are considered worthless
materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
Why is it beneficial for a country to have an abundance of natural resources?
countries that have a lot of natural resources are able to use them to produce goods and services cheaper than a country that has to import them. Therefore, a country with a lot of natural resources usually has a greater GDP than a country with little natural resources.
countries with a lot of natural resources are usually taken over by other countries and don't have to worry about paying for anything
they cannot become communist
there is no advantage since most natural resources are worthless
What does human capital mean?
the place where the most people live within a country
the place where the most work is performed within a country
the people who perform labor (work)
the building where most people work in a country or state
Why should countries invest in developing human capital?
because the more people you have working in one area like a capital the more productive it will be
it leads to a lower GDP
it leads to lower literacy rate
investment in the education and skills training of people creates a smarter and more productive workforce, which relates to a higher GDP.
What are capital goods?
goods that are produced in the capital
the factories, machinery, and technology used to produce goods and services
goods that are produced without natural resources
goods that are produced by the government
Why should countries invest in developing capital goods?
they shouldn't, it is too expensive
because capital goods cannot be sold to other countries
when countries invest in capital goods, they are providing better facilities, resources, and/or materials for the people who perform the labor, which creates a more productive workforce leading to greater economic growth (higher GDP).
because capital goods are less expensive than private goods
What do entrepreneurs do?
represent business at the capital
make all the laws in regards to business
start their own business, invent something new, or change the way something was previously done so that it works better
work in politics with regards to foreign business
How does entrepreneurship influence economic growth?
it creates jobs and reduces unemployment
it encourages people to take risks,and in doing so, create better materials, products, and technologies
the more entrepreneurs a country has, the higher the country's GDP
answers 1,2,and 3 are all correct
What happens to a country's Standard of Living when the GDP increases?
The Standard of Living Lowers
The Standard of Living Rises
Which factor of economic growth is all of the skills, talents, education, and abilities that human workers possess---and the value that
they bring to the marketplace?
Natural Resources
Human Capital
Capital Goods
Entrepreneurship
Which factor of economic growth is all of the goods that are produced in the country and then used to make other goods & services?
Natural Resources
Human Capital
Capital Goods
Entrepreneurship
What factor of economic growth is People who provide the money to start and operate a business?
Natural Resources
Human Capital
Capital Goods
Entrepreneurship
