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MP3 Review

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which ancient group settled in Russia and Eastern Europe around 400 CE and today make up over 80% of the Russian population?

a)

Chinese

b)

Vikings

c)

Slavs

d)

Mongols

2.

Throughout history, many nomadic groups moved through Russia and the Eurasian Republics. What is the lasting impact of these migrations?

a)

People in the region all have the same religious beliefs.

b)

People in the region speak many different languages.

c)

People in the region belong to the same ethnic group.

d)

People in the region all celebrate the same traditions.

3.

Even though Russia is a federation of states, it operates as an -----

a)

Constitutional system.

b)

Federal system.

c)

Representative system.

d)

Unitary system.

4.

The dividing line between "European" Russia and Siberia is

a)

The Ural Mountains

b)

The Caucus Mountains

c)

The Volga River

d)

The Taiga

5.

Which would most likely be found in an unlimited government?

a)

a written constitution

b)

a single political party

c)

protection of individual liberties

d)

respect for private property

6.

Which would most likely be found in an unlimited government?

a)

respect for private property

b)

freedom and rights

c)

a written constitution

d)

news media owned and controlled by the state

7.

In __________ economies, the government controls economic activity.

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Specialization

8.

In a command economy, who decides who will receive resources and products?

a)

buyers

b)

sellers

c)

government

d)

individuals

9.

Command Economy

a)

economic decisions are made by the government

b)

economic decisions are made by supply and demand

c)

economic decisions are made by tradition and customs

10.

Examples of Command Economy

a)

China, North Korea, Russia

b)

UK, US, Hong Kong

c)

Brazil, Australia

11.

Many African nations have official languages that are European due to past

a)

exports of manufactured goods.

b)

establishment of colonies.

c)

exchange of prisoners.

d)

imports of natural resources.

12.

Which of these religions was MOST influenced by the monotheism of the ancient Hebrews?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Muslim

c)

Hinduism

d)

Christianity

13.

The choice to build pyramids like the Great Pyramid of Giza shows that ancient Egyptians placed great value on-

a)

religious beliefs.

b)

military conquest.

c)

environmental issues.

d)

vacations spots.

14.

Which characteristic correctly replaces the question mark in this Venn Diagram?

a)

Temple

b)

Belief in One God

c)

Belief in Reincarnation

d)

Follows the Five Pillars

15.
What is located at number 1?
a)
Sahara
b)
Sahel
c)
Savanna
d)
Rainforest
16.

What letter labels the Sahara Desert?

a)

J

b)

B

c)

K

d)

L

17.

The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea with the:

a)

Atlantic Ocean

b)

Mediterranean Sea

c)

Gulf of Suez

18.

the state of being in short supply; shortage.

a)

overpopulation

b)

abundance

c)

carrying capacity

d)

scarcity

19.

Why did European countries take over Africa?

a)

European countries wanted the resources

b)

European countries wanted to help African countries

c)

European countries wanted to become more culturally diverse

d)

European countries wanted to spread their religion

20.

Apartheid was a form of DISCRIMINATION. This means.....

a)

that some people can do something while others cannot.

b)

that some people are richer than others.

c)

that some people are criminals.

21.
What was apartheid? 
a)
equality for all
b)
western-style democracy
c)
constitutional monarcy
d)
segregation of races
22.

What did Nelson Mandela stop?

a)

Apartheid

b)

A party

c)

A war

d)

Religion

23.

Nelson Mandela was 27 years in prison because he protested apartheid.

a)

yes

b)

no

24.

What are the two main reasons for conflict in Southwest Asia today?

a)

Religion

b)

Natural Resources

c)

Language

d)

Vacations

25.

__________ is not having enough of something.

a)

Opportunity Cost

b)

Supply

c)

Demand

d)

Scarcity

26.

Which of the following is the result of scarcity of water?

a)

plenty of crops

b)

plenty to eat

c)

fewer crops for harvesting

d)

easy production of electricity

27.
The definition of Scarcity is...
a)
An unlimited amount of resources to meet limited wants and needs
b)
A limited amount of resources to meet unlimited wants and needs.
c)
When people use time and energy to create events
d)
a city where individuals commit themselves to unlimited wants and needs
28.

Scarcity exists because people have unlimited wants/needs and limited ____.

a)

decisions

b)

economics

c)

choices

d)

resources