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CMA Review 1

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best describes how maps are used?

a)

Maps always show complete and unbiased information

b)

Maps only show physical features

c)

Maps always show the same information

d)

Maps can change or highlight information for specific purposes

2.

Regional boundaries are best described as:

a)

Permanent and unchanging

b)

Always clearly defined with no overlap

c)

Transitional and sometimes contested

d)

Defined only by physical features

3.

How does scarcity of natural resources affect human settlement patterns?

a)

Scarce resources usually lead to lower population density

b)

Scarcity has little effect on transportation networks

c)

Resource scarcity often shapes trade routes and transportation networks

d)

Areas with scarce resources develop faster than resource-rich regions

4.

Which of the following is an unintended consequence of human interaction with the environment?

a)

Building dams for power

b)

Introducing invasive non-native species

c)

Creating national parks

d)

Setting up wildlife reserves

5.

Which of the following best describes how physical characteristics define a region?

a)

Patterns of language and religion

b)

Climate, biomes, landforms, and bodies of water

c)

Population density and fertility rates

d)

Economic development and service activities

6.

Why did European traders want direct access to Asian markets?

a)

To form military alliances

b)

To lower trade costs

c)

To spread Christianity

d)

To create permanent settlements

7.

Which historical event involved the exchange of crops, animals, and diseases between the Americas and Europe?

a)

establishment of the line of Demarcation

b)

creation of the Hanseatic League

c)

Columbian Exchange

d)

Glorious Revolution

8.

Which statement best explains the population decline shown in the graph?

a)

Native beliefs included human sacrifice.

b)

Tribal warfare occurred during this period.

c)

Native traditions encouraged polygamy.

d)

Europeans brought diseases to Latin America.

9.

How did the Mughal Empire promote cohesion?

a)

By enforcing strict religious uniformity

b)

By separating religion from politics

c)

By practicing limited religious tolerance

d)

By granting complete religious freedom

10.

Under the Qing Dynasty, China's territory was:

a)

Reduced by half

b)

Same as under the Ming Dynasty

c)

Doubled through conquest and diplomacy

d)

Limited to coastal regions

11.

How did Russian and Qing Chinese policies toward Western influence differ by the late 18th century?

a)

Russia rejected Western influence while China embraced it

b)

Both Russia and China equally embraced Western goods and culture

c)

Russia promoted Western goods and culture while China limited Western contact

d)

Both Russia and China completely rejected Western goods and culture

12.

What were two major effects of the Protestant and Catholic reformations in Europe?

a)

Increased illiteracy and unified European states

b)

Religious conflicts and decreased education

c)

Religious conflicts and promotion of literacy

d)

Peaceful transitions and decreased religious practice

13.

What is Vodun?

a)

A new religion unrelated to others

b)

A mix of Catholicism and Amerindian practices

c)

A Protestant movement in Europe

d)

The original religion of South Asia before Sikhism

14.

What does this diagram show about Spanish colonial society in the Americas?

a)

The smallest group had the most power.

b)

Africans and Native Americans had political power.

c)

Peninsulares were the largest group.

d)

Mestizos and mulattoes owned most land.

15.

What was the political impact of the Atlantic Revolutions?

a)

They delayed the formation of nation-states

b)

They restricted political rights to the elite

c)

They democratized political rights

d)

They established absolute monarchies

16.

Which historical event most influenced Simón Bolívar’s speech about establishing a government in Venezuela in 1819?

a)

Treaty of Nanjing

b)

The Cold War

c)

The Enlightenment

d)

Industrial Revolution

17.

What problem does Montesquieu identify when legislative and executive powers are united?

a)

Concentration of power

b)

Lack of natural rights

c)

Technological advancements

d)

Direct democracy

18.

Which conclusion is best supported by the map?

a)

England’s natural resources led to the growth of industrial cities.

b)

In 1830, England had an unfavorable balance of trade.

c)

Great Britain’s prosperity unified the people.

d)

People emigrated from Great Britain because of pollution.

19.

What was a main economic reason for New Imperialism in Africa and Asia?

a)

To spread democratic ideals

b)

To establish military bases

c)

To get raw materials for industry

d)

To create cultural exchange programs

20.

What was a common result of violent uprisings against Western European imperialism?

a)

Immediate independence

b)

Tighter imperial control

c)

Economic sanctions

d)

Democratic governments

21.

Which factor most likely led to the change shown in the chart?

a)

European desire for resources and markets

b)

African military advancements

c)

European belief in racial equality

d)

Start of World War I

22.

How did World War I differ from earlier wars?

a)

It was fought only in Europe

b)

It used mainly cavalry and old tactics

c)

It had more machines and higher casualties

d)

It lasted less than a year

23.

What event does the cartoon reference through the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?

a)

The sinking of the Lusitania

b)

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

c)

Germany’s invasion of Belgium

d)

Russia’s withdrawal from the war

24.

What message does the cartoon give about Europe before WWI?

a)

Nations wanted to work together

b)

Small conflicts could quickly involve major powers in war

c)

Armies were not ready

d)

The Balkans were not connected to world events

25.

What economic system did the USSR establish after the Russian Revolution?

a)

A free market economy

b)

A mixed economy

c)

A communist economy

d)

A capitalist economy

26.

What led to the rise of fascist states in Italy and Germany?

a)

Strong democratic institutions and economic prosperity

b)

Support from communist parties and labor unions

c)

Decreased nationalism and international cooperation

d)

Hostility toward the Treaty of Versailles and high unemployment

27.

Which event caused Germany's economy to collapse even more, helping extremist groups gain support?

a)

The Russian Revolution

b)

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

c)

The Great Depression

d)

The signing of the Non-Aggression Pact

28.

How did World War II affect colonial territories?

a)

Colonial powers became stronger

b)

Colonial territories were mostly unchanged

c)

The war led to independence movements in many colonies

d)

All colonies became independent right after the war

29.
Which policy did the "nursemaids" use to keep the "baby" quiet?
a)
militarism
b)
isolationism
c)
imperialism
d)
appeasement
30.

What led to distrust between the U.S. and USSR after World War II?

a)

The development of military industrial complexes

b)

The formation of the United Nations

c)

Japan's surrender to Allied forces

d)

The division of Africa into new nations

31.

The main goal of the Cold War policy of 'containment' was to:

a)

Expand Soviet influence

b)

Stop the spread of communism

c)

Promote nuclear disarmament

d)

Create trade agreements

32.

Which claim is best supported by these maps?

a)

Egypt and Ethiopia are no longer part of Africa.

b)

By 1980, most African countries were independent.

c)

By 1950, most of Africa was controlled by Russia or the United States.

d)

The Union of South Africa was renamed Namibia.

33.

Which statement describes the relationship between manufacturing and globalization?

a)

Manufacturing has disappeared from the global economy

b)

Manufacturing is mainly in Western nations

c)

Manufacturing has shifted to developing nations

d)

Manufacturing is less important to global growth

34.

What is a major environmental impact of increasing consumerism?

a)

Less use of natural resources

b)

More waste and pollution

c)

No manufacturing in developing countries

d)

Lower carbon emissions

35.

How has globalization affected global income distribution?

a)

It has eliminated poverty in most developing nations

b)

It has created equal economic opportunities everywhere

c)

It has increased income and social inequality worldwide

d)

It has mainly benefited rural areas over cities