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Unit 7 Exam Review

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best explains the violence that occurred when India and Pakistan were granted their independence in 1947?

a)

Conict between Hindus and Muslims

b)

Conict between local nationalists and British imperialists

c)

Conict between Christians and Muslims

d)

Conict between the supporters and opponents of Mahatma Gandhi

2.

The significance of the Danube River is that it what?

a)

delineates the southernmost extent of glaciers 10,000 years ago

b)

is a natural border between some European countries

c)

has assisted Europeans historically as they have migrated from west to east

d)

is used extensively by Europeans for recreation

3.

Why have the bounderies of Poland changed so much over time?

a)

A peace treaty allowed Poland's neighbors to divide what was left of Poland.

b)

Poland had more foreign allies at the time of the rst partition than the last.

c)

Surrounding countries had more power than Poland.

d)

Poland had the most successful economy in Central Europe.

4.

Which of the following is a significant issue of the perception of transnational corporations in less developed countries?

a)

loss of local culture

b)

lack of reinvestment in the local economy

c)

over-taxation of local residents

d)

small labor supply

5.

Which of the following is an example of a nation-state?

a)

The Commonwealth of Independent States

b)

Houston, Texas

c)

The United Nations

d)

Japan

6.

The United States is a what?

a)

Republic

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Theocracy

d)

Totalitarian

7.

Friedrich Engels and Karl Marx believed that –

a)

communist party directors were imprisoning commoners

b)

wealthy entrepreneurs were oppressing workers

c)

religious leaders were demanding indulgences

d)

democratic offcials were stealing from the people

8.

What do American Indians, Cajuns, and Kurds have in common?

a)

French is used as the lingua franca.

b)

They are all examples of nations.

c)

They were all converted from tribal religions to Christianity

d)

Each group of people has been oppressed by dictators.

9.

Which inference is best supported by these maps?

a)

Mexico had more foreign allies in 1848 than in 1836.

b)

Mexico was an international superpower in the mid-1800s.

c)

The United States had more political power than Mexico.

d)

The United States annexed Mexico in 1848.

10.

Man-made lines drawn for political divisions, such as those drawn at the Berlin Conference

a)

are drawn with the input of the local citizens.

b)

restore peace amongst conflicting tribes

c)

can lead to extended conflict.

d)

None of These

11.

Which best describes the reasons for the creation of the United Nations (UN)?

a)

World leaders sought a new organization to protect intellectual property rights and to control the international flow of information after the invention of the internet.

b)

World leaders sought a new organization to reduce tariffs and promote globalization.

c)

World leaders sought a way to control the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to control the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War

d)

World leaders sought a new international peacekeeping organization after the destruction of World War II.

12.

How do some countries benefit from the unequal distribution of the world's resources?

a)

Countries that are rich in scarce natural resources sometimes rely too heavily on exporting raw materials and fail to diversify their economies.

b)

Countries that are rich in scarce natural resources often lease or sell the rights to extract those resources.

c)

Countries that are rich in scarce natural resources often have a very unequal distribution of wealth.

d)

Countries that are rich in scarce natural resources are often invaded or colonized by other nations.

13.

Which statement best describes how the European Union has affected relations among its member states?

a)

It has made newer members such as Poland as economically powerful as older members such as Germany and France.

b)

It has reduced trade and increased political tensions between them.

c)

It has increased their economic interactions while reducing the likelihood of war.

d)

It has led to a loss of jobs among members with the most developed economies, such as Germany and the Netherlands.

14.

Which of the following is an important advantage of outsourcing?

a)

Goods may be manufactured under conditions that do not meet the health and safety requirements of developing nations.

b)

Workers with high wages in developed countries sometimes lose their jobs.

c)

Workers in developing countries are able to find new sources of employment.

d)

Multinational companies use overseas income to pay foreign workers and avoid taxation at home.

15.

Which process has been the most inuential in changes to Israel’s borders with its neighbors?

a)

Continuing conflicts based on religious differences

b)

Growth of Islamic Fundamentalism

c)

Cultural divergence based on the use of different languages

d)

Colonization by a foreign power under the mandate system

16.

How did American reactions to the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon influence U.S. policy in the Middle East?

a)

Public opinion encouraged the government to first obtain the support of the U.N. General Assembly before taking action.

b)

Public opinion encouraged the government to withdraw from world affairs in favor of a policy of isolationism.

c)

Public opinion encouraged the government to intern American citizens of Arab descent in relocation centers.

d)

Public opinion encouraged the government to take action against Afghan leaders protecting Osama bin Laden.

17.

Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of the H1N1 flu in 2009 and COVID-19 in 2020?

a)

Accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel

b)

Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses

c)

Cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children

d)

Health problems caused by decreased government funding

18.

Which statement best explains how globalization has raised standards of living in many parts of the world?

a)

Globalization promotes growth by encouraging people to buy more local products.

b)

Globalization has brought new information and technology to developing countries.

c)

Globalization raised average living standards by ending most religious conflicts.

d)

Globalization has led to an increase in the average size in families

19.

Which effect of globalization has been most beneficial?

a)

Spread pandemics across national borders

b)

Increased access to higher education

c)

Outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries

d)

Declining interest in traditional local customs

20.

The timeline above illustrates the process of —

a)

cultural divergence

b)

urbanization

c)

human migration

d)

cultural convergence

21.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of outsourcing?

a)

Workers with high wages in developed countries often lose their jobs.

b)

Multinational companies increase their profits.

c)

Workers in developing countries find new sources of employment.

d)

Multinational companies require new rules, such as prohibitions of child labor, in developing

22.

Which point of view is held by Chinese leaders towards the regions of Taiwan and Tibet?

a)

People in these regions should enjoy special privileges.

b)

These regions should form independent countries.

c)

These regions should be part of China.

d)

These regions pose a strong threat to the survival of China.

23.

Reduced tariffs and the creation of free-trade zones Reduced transportation costs, especially for ocean shipping by container Lower costs for international telecommunications Creation of uniform laws for enforcing intellectual property rights The factors listed above helped lead to -

a)

the Cold War

b)

globalization

c)

the Industrial Revolution

d)

European Imperialism

24.

A person speaking on 'The Dangers of Globalization' most likely support?

a)

Regulatory measures that protect domestic businesses from foreign competition

b)

A tariff policy that promotes the importation of manufactured goods

c)

Outsourcing jobs to countries where labor and resources are less expensive

d)

Efforts to encourage less-developed countries to join free-trade organizations

25.

Who would most be in favor of the elimination of all tariffs between USMCA members (formerly NAFTA)?

a)

Mexican factory-owners making appliances for export

b)

Producers of leather handicrafts in the European Union

c)

Mexican farmers threatened by American agribusiness

d)

Chinese companies exporting manufactured goods