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WorksheetsUnit 4: Political Geography
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 55mins
Which political party is stronger on the east and west coasts and in major urban areas?
Republican
Democratic
Independent
Green
Which political party favors tax cuts for the wealthy to stimulate the economy?
Democratic
Republican
Socialist
Green
Which political party is stronger in the south and in rural areas?
Democratic
Republican
Independent
Green
Which political party believes the government should play an active role in helping and supporting Americans?
Republican
Democratic
Libertarian
Green
Which type of government is based on religious teachings?
Theocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Communist
Democracy
Which type of government is characterized by power being taken by force?
Theocracy
Constitutional Monarchy
Communist
Republic
Which country is highlighted as having a constitutional monarchy?
Cuba
North Korea
United Kingdom
Mexico
What event led to extensive military forces being deployed in the Middle East?
The annexation of Crimea
The terrorist attack on September 11th, 2001
The reunification of Germany
The creation of the DMZ
Which group of people fled to Israel when the UN gave them land in 1948?
Palestinians
Kurds
Jewish refugees
Ukrainians
Which country is listed as having leaders elected by the citizens?
Iran
United States
North Korea
Saudi Arabia
Which conference was a meeting of European powers in 1884-1885 to divide up the continent of Africa?
Paris Conference
Berlin Conference
Geneva Conference
Vienna Conference
Which organization was created to provide security against the Soviet Union?
NATO
European Union
United Nations
All of the above
Identify 3 ways that political borders can change.
War, Purchased, Annexation
Trade, Diplomacy, Migration
Exploration, Settlement, Discovery
Negotiation, Treaty, Alliance
What is the role of the Electoral College?
Officially votes for President
Conducts the Census
Represents each state equally
Manages national elections
What does Patriotism mean?
Loving your Country
Feeling that your country is superior
Supporting global unity
Promoting cultural diversity
During the presidential elections, which two major political parties dominate the U.S. political landscape?
Libertarian and Green
Republican and Democrat
Independent and Socialist
Conservative and Liberal
Symbol is the donkey.
D
R
The Republican party logo is a
Eagle
Donkey
Elephant
Snake
Led by a king or queen.
Dictatorship
Monarchy
These are the characteristic of a
Limited government
Unlimited government
Constitutional monarchy
Representative Democracy
What concept refers to the manipulation of the boundaries of an electoral district to favor a party or group?
Sovereignty
Colonialism
Gerrymandering
Balance of Power
The redrawing of congressional districts for political gain is termed
Reapportionment
Federalism
Gerrymandering
Electoral regions
How did the Industrial Revolution spur (increase) Europeans' desire to colonize Africa?
They needed more land.
They wanted to control everything.
They needed more raw materials.
True or false: The European countries cared a lot about the different cultures in Africa.
True
False
What does Apartheid literally mean?
Separation
Separate but Equal
Apartness
Black Homelands
Who was most likely considered an Afrikaner?
A young black African from Johannesburg who is killed during a protest
A young black African from Cape Town who fights for his rights
A young man from England who owns land in South Africa
A young man of Dutch descendants who agrees with segregation laws
What led to Nelson Mandela's election in 1994?
The end of Apartheid
The South African War
The Pan African movement
Civil War in South Africa
Which of the following was NOT an effect of Apartheid laws?
Separate homelands
Black South Africans and White South Africans work together
Black South Africans must carry pass books
Separating buildings and public spaces by race
What is the significance of Nelson Mandela's election to office in South Africa?
He was the first black President of South Africa
He released political prisoners
He united the Zulu and Ashanti people
He won the election with support of the major countries of the world.
What foreign policy guided American presidents during the Cold War to stop the spread of communism?
Open Door Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
Big Stick Policy
Containment
What American policy provided Western European countries financial assistance so they could recover from WWII?
Marshall Plan
Domino Theory
Truman Doctrine
Big Stick Policy
What wars were fought during the Cold War as a result of containment and the Domino Theory?
Korean & Vietnam War
WWI & WWII
Civil War & Spanish American War
Persian Gulf & War on Terror
The period of hostility between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Arms Race
The Cold War
The Warshaw Struggle
The ____________ cut off Eastern Europe from the West metaphorically speaking.
The Marshall Plan
The Berlin Airlift
WWII
The Iron Curtain
Which of the following is true about the formation of Israel?
Israeli people were happy with the borders established by the UN
Israel has been consistently growing since its establishment
Israel's establishment led to controversial land disputes
The establishment of Israel was emphatically supported by neighboring nations
What do Bosnia, Rwanda, and Darfur have in common?
They went through recent economic crises
Had modern religious based conflicts
Engaged in state-sponsored genocide or ethnic cleansing
Established independent democracies after the end of Cold War
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of NATO?
United States of America
Germany
Spain
Russia
Canada
What was the name of the military alliance of communist countries that was opposed to NATO during the Cold War?
Central Powers
Axis Powers
Warsaw Pact
Entente
Moscow Alliance
When was NATO founded?
During the War on Terror
During the Cold War
During World War II
During World War I
Nations of Europe struggled to rebuild their economies and ensure their security after which war?
Cold War
World War 1
World War 2
Bull Run
The deliberate destruction of an ethnic, racial, or religious group:
Holodomor
Kristallnacht
The Khmer Rouge wanted to create a society in Cambodia that was primarily based on ___.
farming and agriculture
the adoption of western culture
exporting industrial goods
none of the above
In 1994 in Rwanda, the ____ majority killed about 800,000 of the ____ minority during the Rwandan Civil War.
Hutu; Tutsi
Tutsi; Hutu
Which of the following is a characteristic of a democracy?
Rule by a single leader
Free and fair elections
Government control of the economy
Absence of political parties
What is the primary difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws directly; in a representative democracy, they elect officials to make decisions.
In a direct democracy, there is a monarch; in a representative democracy, there is a president.
In a direct democracy, only the wealthy can vote; in a representative democracy, all citizens can vote.
In a direct democracy, laws are made by a small group; in a representative democracy, laws are made by all citizens.
Compare and contrast an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy.
Both have a monarch, but in an absolute monarchy, the monarch has unlimited power, while in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution.
Both have a monarch, but in an absolute monarchy, the monarch shares power with a parliament, while in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch rules alone.
Evaluate the effectiveness of different types of monarchies in maintaining political stability.
Absolute monarchies are always more effective in maintaining political stability than constitutional monarchies.
Constitutional monarchies often maintain political stability through a balance of power and rule of law, while absolute monarchies may face instability due to unchecked power.
Both absolute and constitutional monarchies are equally effective in maintaining political stability.
Neither absolute nor constitutional monarchies are effective in maintaining political stability.
What government type means, "Rule by religion or religious leaders"?
Monarchy
Theocracy
Democracy
Oligarchy
What government type is ruled by a King or Queen who has all the power?
Theocracy
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Syria is a country in Asia whose leader was named Bashar al-Assad. Bashar al-Assad had virtually complete control over every part of the Syrian government. In addition to being the "President" of Syria, he was also the head of the military. Under his rule, people had few rights or freedoms, which sparked a rebellion against him. He had many of his own people killed and thrown many in jail for opposing him. What type of government BEST describes what Syria had under asl-Assad?
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
Saudi Arabia is a country in Asia led by King Salman Al Saud. The ruling family has been in power for almost 100 years. In Saudi Arabia, the official religion is Islam. The constitution of Saudi Arabia, all the rules and laws, come straight from the Quran, a holy book in Islam. Citizens of Saudi Arabia live according to religious rules, from what they eat to what they wear. Judges make rulings based on the Islamic religion. In addition to being a monarchy, what other government type is Saudi Arabia an example of?
Democracy
Anarchy
Theocracy
Dictatorship
Brazil is a country in South America led by President Jair Bolsonaro. The President is elected by the citizens of Brazil. They are elected every four years. Citizens also elect representatives to serve in two different legislative bodies. The President along with the legislative bodies together make most of the decisions and laws for the country. Brazil is an example of what government type?
Oligarchy
Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
The United Kingdom is a country in Europe led by Queen Elizabeth II. The ruling family has been in power for the last 100 years. However, in the United Kingdom, the Queen has very little power or say in government. Instead, the people elect local representatives to Parliament, who then choose a Prime Minister. It is the Parliament, led by the Prime Minister, who create the rules for the country. In addition to a representative democracy, the United Kingdom is also an example of what type of government?
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
Monarchy
Theocracy
Mountains, rivers, and oceans are examples of what types of borders?
Political Borders
Physical Borders
Man-made borders
National Borders
The Soviet Union extended their hold on Eastern Europe after WW II by establishing communist governments in
Eastern Europe and Bulgaria
Western Europe and Germany
Eastern Europe and Asia
Eastern Europe and Germany
After World War II, Germany and the city of Berlin were divided into occupational zones by the
US
Great Britain
France
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union existed until ______ when the ruling Communist Party collapsed
1991
1982
1949
2010
