Worksheets1st semester final study game
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Look at the map. Then answer the question that follows. Which letter represents Egypt?
W
X
Y
Which activity is the leading contributor to the loss of forests in Africa?
acid rain
commercial logging
industrial emissions
vehicle exhaust
Which of the following best describes the effects of desertification?
Increased rainfall and lush vegetation in desert areas.
Loss of fertile land and the spread of barren, dry regions.
Transformation of deserts into forests through reforestation.
Creation of new rivers and lakes in arid regions.
Read the statement from a fictional health worker in Africa and answer the question.
"Providing clean water is essential, but it is not enough. If we do not regularly check the safety of the water, communities may still face health risks. That is why we need your help to fund the Safe Water Monitoring Project. Your support will help us buy water testing kits and teach local residents how to use them."
Which evidence would best support the health worker's argument?
Most rivers in Africa flow through more than one country.
Many African countries experience seasonal droughts.
Contaminated water sources contribute to high rates of illness in rural areas.
Carrying water long distances is a daily task for many villagers.
Despite South Africa's status as the second-largest economy in Africa, 25% of the nation's population lives on what amount per day?
less than $1.00
less than $2.00
about $5.00
about $10.00
Which type of economy relies on traditions and customs to determine the allocation of resources and production methods?
Command economy
Market economy
Mixed economy
Traditional economy
Which of the following is an example of a mixed economy?
A country where the government owns all businesses
A country where individuals barter for goods and services
A country where some industries are run by private companies and others by the government
A country where there are no government regulations on businesses
Which of the following is a major export of South Africa?
textiles
precious metals
automobiles
electronics
Which of the following is a benefit of using tariffs instead of embargoes or quotas on imported goods?
Tariffs guarantee lower prices for consumers.
Tariffs generate income for the government.
Tariffs eliminate all foreign competition.
Tariffs increase the supply of imported goods.
A traveler from Kenya is planning a trip to Johannesburg, South Africa. What would the traveler most likely need to do before the journey?
exchange her shillings for naira
exchange her shillings for rand
exchange her rand for shillings
exchange her naira for rand
Which type of investment is most likely to lead to long-term improvements in a country's workforce skills and living standards?
investments in infrastructure
investments in manufacturing
investments in human capital
investments in agriculture
What is one way that investing in modern technology can positively impact a nation's economy?
by decreasing productivity
by increasing production efficiency
by limiting economic growth
by reducing technological innovation
Which example shows a national government directly supporting a person's development of skills or education?
Fatima attended a private college in Morocco and later started her own business.
Omar received a government grant in Egypt to study engineering at a public university.
Linda learned farming techniques from her family in Tanzania and expanded their farm.
Samuel was trained by his employer in Ghana to become a certified electrician.
Why does Amara agree to Thabo's delivery service?
There are no other fresh food delivery services available.
She wants to support Thabo's business.
She prefers home delivery over visiting the stand.
She is unable to afford produce from other vendors.
What role did ethnic diversity play in shaping the challenges faced by Nigeria after gaining independence from Britain?
Nigeria's ethnic diversity made it difficult to maintain national unity, leading to the secession of the Igbo and the outbreak of the Biafran Civil War soon after independence.
Nigeria's ethnic diversity was easily overcome, and the country quickly established a stable government with equal representation for all groups.
Nigeria's ethnic diversity led to the formation of a single-party system that suppressed minority voices and prevented any major conflicts.
Nigeria's ethnic diversity resulted in the immediate partitioning of the country into separate states, each governed independently without conflict.
Which of the following actions did Nelson Mandela and President F. W. de Klerk take after Mandela's release from prison in 1990?
They led opposing political parties in a national election.
They collaborated to end apartheid and establish new laws.
They formed a coalition government with equal power.
They sought international intervention to resolve conflicts.
In South Africa's parliamentary democracy, who is responsible for choosing the president?
The leader of the largest political party automatically becomes president.
The National Assembly elects the president from among its members.
The president is chosen by a national lottery.
The president is appointed by the Constitutional Court.
Which diagrams BEST show how citizens participate in selecting government officials in Kenya and Nigeria?
Diagram Y shows citizen participation in both Kenya and Nigeria.
Diagram X shows citizen participation in both Kenya and Nigeria.
Diagram X shows citizen participation in Kenya, and Diagram Y shows citizen participation in Nigeria.
Diagram Y shows citizen participation in Kenya, and Diagram X shows citizen participation in Nigeria.
James is researching different countries for a school project. He finds a table showing the percentage of people who are undernourished in each country (column 2) and how politically stable each country is (column 3). A high percentage in column 2 means many people are undernourished, and a high percentage in column 3 means the government is very stable. What conclusion can reasonably be drawn based on the table?
Politically stable countries tend to equally distribute wealth among their citizens.
Political stability has little effect on a government's ability to provide for its citizens.
Even stable governments frequently have difficulty providing for their citizens.
Stable governments are better than unstable governments at providing for their citizens.
Which canal provides a direct shipping route between Europe and Asia by connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea?
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Kiel Canal
Corinth Canal
Which country shares its western border with Afghanistan?
Pakistan
Iran
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Which geographic feature helps Turkey have more access to freshwater than many of its neighboring countries?
The Mediterranean Sea borders Turkey to the south, providing abundant freshwater resources.
Several major rivers, including the Tigris and Euphrates, begin in Turkey and supply water to the region.
Turkey receives more rainfall than any other country in the Middle East.
Turkey has the largest number of lakes in the region.
Study the map. Then answer the following question.
How did the presence of fertile land near the rivers affect the growth of ancient civilizations in this region?
Poor soil quality led to a reliance on trade rather than agriculture.
Fertile land supported the rise of farming communities, which led to the development of cities and trade networks.
Frequent droughts made farming difficult, so people settled far from the rivers.
The lack of fertile land slowed population growth and urbanization in the area.
Refer to the list below to answer the question.
• The national government holds the majority of power.
• Local governments implement decisions made by the national government.
• The prime minister leads the executive branch.
• The president serves as the ceremonial head of state.
• All citizens aged eighteen and older can participate in elections.
• Members of the national parliament are chosen by the people.
Which type of government is described in the list?
The theocracy in Iran
The monarchy in Saudi Arabia
The presidential democracy in the United States
The parliamentary democracy in Israel
In which type of economy does the government typically control the allocation of resources and determine what goods are produced?
a command economy
a market economy
a mixed economy
a traditional economy
Which type of economy features both government regulations and private businesses making decisions based on supply and demand?
mixed economy
pure market economy
traditional economy
pure command economy
What is one reason why technological innovation is crucial for Israel's economic growth?
because the country has abundant water resources for agriculture
because the country has limited land and few natural resources
because the country has a large population of unskilled workers
because the country is a major exporter of oil
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of economic specialization?
A country that produces only what it needs and does not trade with others.
A country where all businesses are owned by the government.
A country that focuses on producing certain goods efficiently and trades for other goods it needs.
A country that uses traditional methods to decide what to produce.
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes embargoes from tariffs and quotas?
Embargoes are designed to increase exports.
Embargoes completely prohibit trade with a specific country or on certain goods.
Embargoes only limit the quantity of goods imported.
Embargoes are used to encourage foreign investment.
A businessperson from Jordan is planning to invest in Saudi Arabia, while a businessperson from Saudi Arabia is planning to invest in Jordan. If 1 Jordanian dinar is worth 5 Saudi riyals, who is likely to find it more expensive to invest and why?
The businessperson from Jordan, because the dinar has less buying power than the riyal.
The businessperson from Jordan, because the dinar has more buying power than the riyal.
The businessperson from Saudi Arabia, because the riyal has less buying power than the dinar.
The businessperson from Saudi Arabia, because the riyal has more buying power than the dinar.
What is one reason the Saudi Arabian government is promoting private sector development?
to diversify the economy beyond oil
to increase agricultural exports
to strengthen military spending
to expand government control
What is one way that literacy can improve a person's quality of life?
It allows them to pursue better educational opportunities.
It guarantees them a job in government.
It makes them immune to economic downturns.
It ensures they can travel internationally for free.
If Turkey decided to improve its education system by building more schools and providing better training for teachers in rural areas, what would be a likely outcome?
There would be a decrease in technological innovation.
The overall quality of life in the country would improve.
International relations would become strained.
The country would adopt a new form of government.
What is a likely outcome for businesses that provide training programs for their employees?
a reduction in company revenue.
higher rates of employee resignation.
improved employee efficiency.
less interest from global investors.
Based on the data in the table, which of the following is the most likely GDP of the United Arab Emirates in billions?
$56
$642
$1,382
$1,683
