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WorksheetsCBA 1 Review 25-26 World Cultures
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Q1 What are some push factors that cause people to leave rural areas?
Lack of jobs, poor schools, drought, poverty
Abundant job opportunities, good healthcare, high salaries, entertainment
Excellent schools, modern infrastructure, urban lifestyle
High standard of living, advanced technology, cultural attractions
Q1 What are some pull factors that attract people to move to cities?
More jobs/economic opportunities, education, healthcare, better opportunities
Fewer job opportunities, less access to services, isolation
Limited education, poor healthcare, fewer opportunities
Less infrastructure, fewer amenities, declining economy
Q2 What are the effects of migration on the place left behind?
Fewer workers, families separated
More job opportunities, increased population
Improved infrastructure, better education
Higher birth rates, more tourists
Q2. What are the effects of migration on the place people move to?
Overcrowding, new cultures, more workers
Less diversity, fewer jobs, lower population
Decreased economic activity, less cultural exchange, fewer services
Reduced population, less innovation, fewer businesses
Q3. How do cities adapt to crowded conditions?
Cities grow and adjust to larger population ie. expand transportation, create new jobs, improve services
Reduce the number of schools and hospitals
Limit access to public transportation
Decrease the number of available jobs
Q4. Why do harsh climates have low populations?
Deserts/cold areas lack water, food, or good farmland, making it hard to survive
People prefer to live in harsh climates for adventure
Harsh climates have the best job opportunities
Harsh climates are always close to big cities
Q5. What is the difference between physical and human features?
Physical: created by nature (mountains, rivers, deserts). Human: built by people (cities- Tokyo, roads, monuments - Great Wall of China)
Physical: built by people (cities, roads, monuments). Human: created by nature (mountains, rivers, deserts)
Physical: only found in cities. Human: only found in forests.
Physical: always changing. Human: never changes.
Q6. Why are cities often located near rivers or coasts?
Waterways make easier transportation and trade, fertile land, access to water
To avoid all contact with other cities
Because rivers and coasts are always cold
To be far from natural resources
Q7. What are some reasons for rapid population growth?
Better healthcare, more food supply, lower death rates, longer life expectancy
Decreased birth rates, less food supply, higher death rates, shorter life expectancy
Increased pollution, less access to water, fewer hospitals, more diseases
Stricter immigration laws, less education, fewer job opportunities, more natural disasters
Q8. What is the difference between Athens and today's democracy?
Athens = direct democracy (citizens voted themselves); Today = representative democracy (elect representatives to decide)
Athens = representative democracy; Today = direct democracy
Athens = monarchy; Today = direct democracy
Athens = dictatorship; Today = representative democracy
Q9. Similarities in Democracy: What are two similarities in democracy?
Citizens have power/influence; People are the source of authority
Leaders are chosen by birth; Laws are made by a single ruler
Citizens have no rights; Power is inherited
Decisions are made by a king; Only nobles can vote
Q10. Why were some groups of people in Athens not considered citizens?
Women, enslaved people, foreigners were not considered citizens.
Male citizens
Soldiers
Landowners
Q11. What is the difference between limited and unlimited government?
Limited: power restricted by laws/constitution (citizens have rights); Unlimited: leaders have total control, no protections for citizens
Limited: leaders have total control, no protections for citizens; Unlimited: power restricted by laws/constitution (citizens have rights)
Limited: only monarchs rule; Unlimited: only democracies exist
Limited: government has no power; Unlimited: government is abolished
Q 12. Why do societies sometimes limit the power of government?
To protect rights and freedoms, prevent abuse of power
To increase government spending
To reduce citizen participation
To promote government secrecy
Q13. Match the type of rule to its description.
dictatorship/monarchy
One
oligarchy
Few
democracy
Many
Q14. Give an example of human rights abuse.
Censorship, unfair trials, no freedom of religion, ethnic group persecution
Paying taxes, voting in elections, following traffic rules, attending school
Celebrating national holidays, learning a new language, eating traditional food, playing sports
Using public transportation, recycling waste, planting trees, reading books
Q15. Why does civic participation matter?
Ensures government represents the people; Voting/jury duty = share in decisions, keep system fair
It increases the number of holidays citizens receive each year
It guarantees everyone will become a government official
It allows people to avoid paying taxes
Q16. What is the main difference between free enterprise, socialism, and communism? Choose the correct description for each system.
Free enterprise: private businesses compete
Socialism: mix of government + private ownership
Communism: government controls almost everything
Q17. Which economic system provides the most consumer choice?
Free enterprise
Command economy
Traditional economy
Mixed economy
Q18. Why do shortages often occur in communist economies?
Government controls what to produce, leading to poor planning. shortages/not enough goods.
There is too much competition between private companies.
Prices are set by supply and demand, causing overproduction.
Citizens refuse to buy goods produced by the government.
Q19. Describe India's economy show traits of both socialism and free enterprise?
Private businesses exist and government controls some industries (transportation, energy).
Only government owns all businesses and industries.
Only private businesses operate without any government involvement.
India has no private or government businesses, only cooperatives.
Q20. Which indicators are commonly used to measure a country's development?
GDP, GDP per capita, literacy rate, life expectancy
Annual rainfall, number of national parks, average temperature, population density
Number of sports teams, types of cuisine, fashion trends, movie production
Internet speed, number of shopping malls, car brands, television channels
Q21. Why is the Middle East important for global/world trade?
It is a major oil exporter; oil is essential for the global economy.
It is the largest producer of electronics in the world.
It is the main source of global timber exports.
It is the world's leading exporter of automobiles.
Q22. Match each factor of production with its example:
Natural resources
oil, water, farmland
Labor
workers, teachers, farmers
Capital
machines, tools, factories
Entrepreneurship
inventors, business owners
Q23. Why does a limited government matter? Fill in the blank: Limited government protects ________, freedoms, and stability.
rights
taxes
borders
leaders
Q23. What is a risk of unlimited government? Fill in the blank: Unlimited government risks abuse, loss of freedoms, and ________ treatment.
unfair
equal
generous
lenient
Q24. Which of the following is NOT a way geography, government, and economics are connected?
A) Geography affects where people live and trade
B) Government sets laws and systems of power
C) Economics decides how goods/services are produced and shared
D) None of them shape daily life and opportunities
Q 24 Fill in the blank: Geography affects where people ________ and trade.
live
sleep
paint
sing
Q24. Fill in the blank: Government sets ________ and systems of power.
laws
holidays
currencies
languages
Q24. Fill in the blank: Economics decides how ________/services are produced and shared.
goods
animals
colors
vehicles
