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Fall Benchmark Review (Units 1-3) - Missed Questions

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The images to the side are thought by some archaeologists to show a place where a common cultural activity of early South American civilizations took place. What is the most likely conclusion regarding what this structure was?

a)

Religious temple

b)

Arena for sports or ball

c)

Transportation system

2.

Every year, on September 16, the citizens of Mexico celebrate its independence from Spain. What evidence of Spain's rule is found in Mexico today? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

The peso is the dominant currency.

b)

Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion.

c)

Spanish is the dominant language.

d)

Tex-Mex is the dominant food found in border countries.

3.

Which cultural trait most separates Brazil from the other countries of South America?

a)

religion

b)

language

c)

access to water

d)

economy

4.

This question has TWO parts.

What geographic feature required people to develop terrace farming?

Which evidence below provides evidence for your answer in Part A?

a)

rivers

The rows of planting in the image are planted vertically to help with watering.

b)

mountains

The rows of planting in the image are planted into the side of the mountain.

c)

oceans

The rows of planting in the image are planted horizontally to help with watering.

d)

peninsulas

The rows of planting in the image are planted all at once with a giant machine.

5.

Which map shows where the Aztec society was located?

a)

b)

c)

6.

Complete the sentence by selecting the correct answer from the drop-down menu. The country of Argentina often presents news or newspaper articles or television shows in languages other than its native language, which is in Argentina. By this evidence, it can be concluded that Argentina is a ______ society.

a)

multi-cultural

b)

isolated

c)

monolingual

d)

homogeneous

7.

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements. The exchange of goods between places, such as during the Columbian Exchange, is an example of cultural ______. This means to introduce new ideas to new countries.

a)

assimilation

b)

diffusion

c)

integration

d)

migration

8.

The Columbian exchange is a term that defines the transfer of things between the Old World of Europe and Africa and the New World of the Americas that began in 1492 and then accelerated with the European colonization of the Americas.

Which of the following are examples of the things that were transferred as part of the Columbian exchange? Select TWO correct answers.

a)

plants

b)

transportation

c)

monarchy

d)

diseases

9.

Where on the map is the Mayan civilization located? Select the correct answer.

10.

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statements about the impacts of migration. TexMex is an example of Mexican influence in Texas. Many times, when groups of people introduce their government or culture to a new place, it is already in place. This is called cultural _______.

a)

assimilation

b)

integration

c)

diffusion

d)

exchange

11.

Latin America is a diverse yet blended society because -

a)

Its people are a mix of Africans, Native Indians, and Europeans.

b)

Its people are a mix of Americans, Africans, and Canadians.

c)

Its people are a mix of Africans, Asians, and Australians.

12.
The prairie provinces include Saskatchewan, Alberta, and what other Canadian province?
a)
Manitoba
b)
Quebec
c)
British Columbia
d)
Newfoundland
13.

The ancient Greeks had a(n) _______________ democracy.

a)

authoritarion

b)

direct

c)

representative

d)

unlimited

14.

This is a map of South America. Where is the Atlantic Ocean located on the map? Select TWO correct answers.

15.

What landform best completes the list above?

a)

Yucatan Peninsula

b)

Ural Mountains

c)

Alps Mountains

d)

Gobi Desert

16.

Spanish and Portuguese migration in Latin America resulted in -

a)

The spread of Catholicism

b)

The spread of Judaism

c)

The spread of Islam

d)

The spread of Hinduism

17.

How does the government structure in China impact its economy?

a)

The government allows private businesses to control the economic system.

b)

The government requires that customs and traditions determine what is produced.

c)

The government controls most of the economic system.

d)

The government consists of ruling families that control the economic system.

18.

At which geographic location will you find most Russian cities?

a)

Between 60°N and 45°N latitude and 60°E and 75°E longitude

b)

Between 45°N and 60°N latitude and 30°E and 60°E longitude

c)

Between 60°N and 75°N latitude and 30°E and 60°E longitude

d)

Between 45°N and 60°N latitude and 75°E and 90°E longitude 

19.

During the colonial period in Latin America, many agricultural products were spread by way of --

a)

local farmers markets

b)

international export traders

c)

the internet

d)

the Columbian Exchange

20.

What impact did the Europeans have on the religion of Latin America?

a)

Islam was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

b)

Buddhism was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

c)

Eastern Orthodoxy was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

d)

Roman Catholicism was introduced to Latin America and has become the predominant religion of the region.

21.

Based on the life expectancy rates in the South American countries listed in the table, which would you expect to have the highest GDP?

a)

Guyana

b)

Brazil

c)

Chile

d)

Venezuela

22.
The United States and Canada have a common history of colonization by European nations. What is one main difference between the political systems that developed in these countries?
a)
One is a parliamentary democracy; while the other is a constitutional monarchy
b)
One is a constitutional monarchy; while the other is a democratic republic
c)
One is a communist country; while the other is a democracy
d)
One is a presidential republic; while the other is a theocratic republic
23.

Part B:

Which statement BEST provides evidence for the

answer to Part A?

a)

The countries have the highest populations.

b)

The countries have high GDP per capita numbers.

c)

The countries have the highest percentages in all the categories.