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Unit 4: Political Geography

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which political party is stronger on the east and west coasts and in major urban areas?

a)

Republican

b)

Democratic

c)

Independent

d)

Green

2.

Which political party favors tax cuts for the wealthy to stimulate the economy?

a)

Democratic

b)

Republican

c)

Socialist

d)

Green

3.

Which political party is stronger in the south and in rural areas?

a)

Democratic

b)

Republican

c)

Independent

d)

Green

4.

Which political party believes the government should play an active role in helping and supporting Americans?

a)

Republican

b)

Democratic

c)

Libertarian

d)

Green

5.

Which type of government is based on religious teachings?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

c)

Communist

d)

Democracy

6.

Which type of government is characterized by power being taken by force?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Constitutional Monarchy

c)

Communist

d)

Republic

7.

Which country is highlighted as having a constitutional monarchy?

a)

Cuba

b)

North Korea

c)

United Kingdom

d)

Mexico

8.

What event led to extensive military forces being deployed in the Middle East?

a)

The annexation of Crimea

b)

The terrorist attack on September 11th, 2001

c)

The reunification of Germany

d)

The creation of the DMZ

9.

Which group of people fled to Israel when the UN gave them land in 1948?

a)

Palestinians

b)

Kurds

c)

Jewish refugees

d)

Ukrainians

10.

Which country is listed as having leaders elected by the citizens?

a)

Iran

b)

United States

c)

North Korea

d)

Saudi Arabia

11.

Which conference was a meeting of European powers in 1884-1885 to divide up the continent of Africa?

a)

Paris Conference

b)

Berlin Conference

c)

Geneva Conference

d)

Vienna Conference

12.

Which organization was created to provide security against the Soviet Union?

a)

NATO

b)

European Union

c)

United Nations

d)

All of the above

13.

Identify 3 ways that political borders can change.

a)

War, Purchased, Annexation

b)

Trade, Diplomacy, Migration

c)

Exploration, Settlement, Discovery

d)

Negotiation, Treaty, Alliance

14.

What is the role of the Electoral College?

a)

Officially votes for President

b)

Conducts the Census

c)

Represents each state equally

d)

Manages national elections

15.

What does Patriotism mean?

a)

Loving your Country

b)

Feeling that your country is superior

c)

Supporting global unity

d)

Promoting cultural diversity

16.

During the presidential elections, which two major political parties dominate the U.S. political landscape?

a)

Libertarian and Green

b)

Republican and Democrat

c)

Independent and Socialist

d)

Conservative and Liberal

17.

Symbol is the donkey.

a)

D

b)

R

18.

The Republican party logo is a

a)

Eagle

b)

Donkey

c)

Elephant

d)

Snake

19.

Led by a king or queen.

a)

Dictatorship

b)

Monarchy

20.

These are the characteristic of a

a)

Limited government

b)

Unlimited government

c)

Constitutional monarchy

d)

Representative Democracy

21.

What concept refers to the manipulation of the boundaries of an electoral district to favor a party or group?

a)

Sovereignty

b)

Colonialism

c)

Gerrymandering

d)

Balance of Power

22.

The redrawing of congressional districts for political gain is termed

a)

Reapportionment

b)

Federalism

c)

Gerrymandering

d)

Electoral regions

23.
Elbridge Gerry came up with the concept of ___ to redraw voting districts.
a)
salamandering
b)
gerrymandering
c)
legislative redistricting
d)
electoral college
24.

How did the Industrial Revolution spur (increase) Europeans' desire to colonize Africa?

a)

They needed more land.

b)

They wanted to control everything.

c)

They needed more raw materials.

25.

True or false: The European countries cared a lot about the different cultures in Africa.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

What does Apartheid literally mean?

a)

Separation

b)

Separate but Equal

c)

Apartness

d)

Black Homelands

27.

Who was most likely considered an Afrikaner?

a)

A young black African from Johannesburg who is killed during a protest

b)

A young black African from Cape Town who fights for his rights

c)

A young man from England who owns land in South Africa

d)

A young man of Dutch descendants who agrees with segregation laws

28.

What led to Nelson Mandela's election in 1994?

a)

The end of Apartheid

b)

The South African War

c)

The Pan African movement

d)

Civil War in South Africa

29.

Which of the following was NOT an effect of Apartheid laws?

a)

Separate homelands

b)

Black South Africans and White South Africans work together

c)

Black South Africans must carry pass books

d)

Separating buildings and public spaces by race

30.

What is the significance of Nelson Mandela's election to office in South Africa?

a)

He was the first black President of South Africa

b)

He released political prisoners

c)

He united the Zulu and Ashanti people

d)

He won the election with support of the major countries of the world.

31.

What foreign policy guided American presidents during the Cold War to stop the spread of communism?

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Big Stick Policy

d)

Containment

32.

What American policy provided Western European countries financial assistance so they could recover from WWII?

a)

Marshall Plan

b)

Domino Theory

c)

Truman Doctrine

d)

Big Stick Policy

33.

What wars were fought during the Cold War as a result of containment and the Domino Theory?

a)

Korean & Vietnam War

b)

WWI & WWII

c)

Civil War & Spanish American War

d)

Persian Gulf & War on Terror

34.
Who were the big 3 at the Yalta Conference? 
a)
Truman, FDR, Stalin
b)
Churchill, FDR, Stalin
c)
Churchill, Truman, Stalin 
35.
The Iron Curtain divided what continent? 
a)
Asia
b)
North America 
c)
Europe 
d)
Africa 
36.
What was the goal of the Truman Doctrine? 
a)
Keep Communism Contained
b)
Help the Spread of Communism 
c)
Decision to drop the Atomic Bomb
d)
Give the USSR money
37.
Which of the following was a key decisions made at the Yalta Conference in Feb. 1945?
a)
to begin a two front war with the D-Day invasion
b)
the division of Germany into four  zones of occupation (French, British, American, Soviet)
c)
the decision to drop the atomic bomb on Japan
d)
picking a new name for Germany
38.

The period of hostility between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

a)

The Cuban Missile Crisis

b)

The Arms Race

c)

The Cold War

d)

The Warshaw Struggle

39.

The ____________ cut off Eastern Europe from the West metaphorically speaking.

a)

The Marshall Plan

b)

The Berlin Airlift

c)

WWII

d)

The Iron Curtain

40.
Why did the United States become involved in the Korean War?
a)
to contain communism
b)
to colonize Korea
c)
to spread communism
d)
to Christianize Koreans
41.

Which of the following is true about the formation of Israel?

a)

Israeli people were happy with the borders established by the UN

b)

Israel has been consistently growing since its establishment

c)

Israel's establishment led to controversial land disputes

d)

The establishment of Israel was emphatically supported by neighboring nations

42.

What do Bosnia, Rwanda, and Darfur have in common?

a)

They went through recent economic crises

b)

Had modern religious based conflicts

c)

Engaged in state-sponsored genocide or ethnic cleansing

d)

Established independent democracies after the end of Cold War

43.
Who are the 5 permanent members of the Security Council? 
a)
United States, Germany, Russia, China and the United Kingdom
b)
United States, France, Japan, China and the United Kingdo
c)
United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom
d)
United States, Russia, China, Canada and the United Kingdom
44.
 How many members of the Security Council are there?
a)
14
b)
15
c)
16
d)
17
45.

Which of the following countries is NOT a member of NATO?

a)

United States of America

b)

Germany

c)

Spain

d)

Russia

e)

Canada

46.

What was the name of the military alliance of communist countries that was opposed to NATO during the Cold War?

a)

Central Powers

b)

Axis Powers

c)

Warsaw Pact

d)

Entente

e)

Moscow Alliance

47.

When was NATO founded?

a)

During the War on Terror

b)

During the Cold War

c)

During World War II

d)

During World War I

48.

Nations of Europe struggled to rebuild their economies and ensure their security after which war?

a)

Cold War

b)

World War 1

c)

World War 2

d)

Bull Run

49.

The deliberate destruction of an ethnic, racial, or religious group:

a)
Holocaust
b)
Genocide
c)

Holodomor

d)

Kristallnacht

50.
The Holocaust occurred during which war?
a)
World War I
b)
Civil War
c)
World War II
d)
Cold War
51.

The Khmer Rouge wanted to create a society in Cambodia that was primarily based on ___.

a)

farming and agriculture

b)

the adoption of western culture

c)

exporting industrial goods

d)

none of the above

52.

In 1994 in Rwanda, the ____ majority killed about 800,000 of the ____ minority during the Rwandan Civil War.

a)

Hutu; Tutsi

b)

Tutsi; Hutu

53.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a democracy?

a)

Rule by a single leader

b)

Free and fair elections

c)

Government control of the economy

d)

Absence of political parties

54.

What is the primary difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?

a)

In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws directly; in a representative democracy, they elect officials to make decisions.

b)

In a direct democracy, there is a monarch; in a representative democracy, there is a president.

c)

In a direct democracy, only the wealthy can vote; in a representative democracy, all citizens can vote.

d)

In a direct democracy, laws are made by a small group; in a representative democracy, laws are made by all citizens.

55.

Compare and contrast an absolute monarchy and a constitutional monarchy.

a)

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.

b)

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.

56.

Evaluate the effectiveness of different types of monarchies in maintaining political stability.

a)

Absolute monarchies are always more effective in maintaining political stability than constitutional monarchies.

b)

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.

c)

Both absolute and constitutional monarchies are equally effective in maintaining political stability.

d)

Neither absolute nor constitutional monarchies are effective in maintaining political stability.

57.

What government type means, "Rule by religion or religious leaders"?

a)

Monarchy

b)

Theocracy

c)

Democracy

d)

Oligarchy

58.

What government type is ruled by a King or Queen who has all the power?

a)

Theocracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Oligarchy

d)

Dictatorship

59.

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?

a)

Direct Democracy

b)

Oligarchy

c)

Dictatorship

d)

Theocracy

60.

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?

a)

Democracy

b)

Anarchy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Dictatorship

61.

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?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Representative Democracy

d)

Direct Democracy

62.

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?

a)

Oligarchy

b)

Direct Democracy

c)

Monarchy

d)

Theocracy

63.

Mountains, rivers, and oceans are examples of what types of borders?

a)

Political Borders

b)

Physical Borders

c)

Man-made borders

d)

National Borders

64.

The Soviet Union extended their hold on Eastern Europe after WW II by establishing communist governments in

a)

Eastern Europe and Bulgaria

b)

Western Europe and Germany

c)

Eastern Europe and Asia

d)

Eastern Europe and Germany

65.

After World War II, Germany and the city of Berlin were divided into occupational zones by the

a)

US

b)

Great Britain

c)

France

d)

Soviet Union

66.

The Soviet Union existed until ______ when the ruling Communist Party collapsed

a)

1991

b)

1982

c)

1949

d)

2010