WorksheetsUnits 1-3 Rolling Review
Total questions: 85
Worksheet time: 44mins
South America is to the _____ River, as the U.S. is to the _____ River.
Amazon; Mississippi
Rio Grande; Mackenzie
Nile; Amazon
Tigris; Nile
Which of the following was created to provide a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, drastically cutting down travel time and cost?
Development of drug cartels in Columbia
Burning of the rain forest
Building of the Panama Canal
Building roads through the Andes Mountains
Which geographic feature has most influenced where people live in South America?
Tall mountains like the Andes
Deserts such as the Atacama
River valleys such as the Amazon and Orinoco
Cold regions near Patagonia
Which South American city is known for being a major port and economic hub?
Lima
Bogota
Buenos Aires
Havana
Why do few people live deep inside the Amazon rainforest?
The climate is mild and dry.
The thick vegetation and humidity make settlement difficult.
The region has rich farmland.
The area is heavily industrialized.
Which statement provides evidence that the thick vegetation and humidity of the Amazon Basin makes settlement difficult?
“Populations cluster along coasts and river valleys.”
“Mountains and rainforests limit inland settlement.”
"Fertile land supports farming and cities.”
“Highlands have moderate climates.”
Deforestation in the Amazon Basin is mainly caused by...
The need for urban housing
The expansion of cattle ranching, soy farming, and logging.
Lack of rainfall
Mining for oil near the Andes
The Cuban and Venezuelan governments are both considered communist dictatorships. What kind of government is that an example of?
Limited
Unlimited
Argentina and Costa Rica both have democratic republic governments. What kind of government is that an example of?
Limited
Unlimited
Who led independence movements in South America and is known as “The Liberator?"
Simon Bolivar
Miguel Hildalgo
Jose de San Martin
Poncho Villa
What were TWO political effects that occurred when SPAIN colonized Latin America? Pick TWO!
The creation of viceroys who ruled for the king
The rise of monarchies in the region
The spread of democratic systems during colonization
The Encomienda System of forced labor
Many people from South America migrate to the north in hopes of crossing into the United States.
Which of the following are likely factors for this population shift?
Select TWO correct answers.
Seeking political safety from dictators or oppressive governments in some countries
Finding places to live similar to what they are familiar with in their hometowns
Obtaining better pay to support themselves and their families back in their home country
Being able to obtain the same amount of food in their home country and the new country
What THREE indigenous civilizations were important to the creation of Latin America being a multicultural society?
Select THREE correct answers.
Inca
Maya
Aztec
Pueblo
The country of Argentina often presents news or newspaper articles or television shows in languages other than its native language, which is _____. This is because many different nationalities live in Argentina. By this evidence, it can be concluded that Argentina is a _____ society. Pick TWO answers to complete the sentences.
Spanish
Italian
Multi-Cultural
Indigenous
What is one example of how Indigenous and Catholic beliefs blended in Latin America?
The celebration of Carnival.
The construction of colonial cathedrals.
The festival Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
The use of Portuguese as a church language.
Which event most helped spread European languages in Latin America?
Colonization of Spain and Portugal
Immigration from Asia
The Industrial Revolution
Native American trade networks
What were TWO political effects that occurred when SPAIN colonized Latin America?
Select the TWO correct answers.
The creation of viceroys who ruled for the king.
The rise of monarchies in the region
The Encomienda System of forced labor
The spread of democratic systems during colonization
What religion did the Spanish and Portuguese bring to Latin America, which is still the dominant religion?
Catholicism
Lutheranism
Islam
Buddhism
Which statement explains why many people move from rural areas to cities like São Paulo? Select the TWO correct answers!
To work on large plantations
To escape poor soil
To live near mountains and rainforests
Limited industrial job opportunities
Latin America’s culture is best described as...
influenced only by European (Spanish and Portuguese) traditions only.
a blend of Indigenous (Aztec, Incan and Mayan), African, and European (Spanish and Portuguese).
completely dominated by Indigenous customs (Aztec, Incan and Mayan).
modern, but not diverse.
_____ has made Latin American culture more diverse. Many Africans were brought through the slave trade, adding new music and dance traditions. European settlers brought languages and religion, while modern _____ to cities and other countries spreads new foods, art, and music.
Migration
Deforestation
Industrialization
Modernization
Which landform stretches across the western United States into Canada and affects climate, transportation, and settlement?
Appalachian Mountains
Canadian Shield
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
The Canadian Shield is important to Canada because... (select TWO correct answers!) Check all that apply.
it contains natural resources.
it contains valuable minerals.
it has many rivers that connect the Atlantic Ocean
it is home to most of Canada’s population
it is the largest farming community in the country.
Which body of water links the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean?
Mackenzie River
Mississippi River
Missouri River
St. Lawrence River
Which body of water provides a trade route through the United States to the Gulf of Mexico?
Mackenzie River
Mississippi River
Missouri River
St. Lawrence River
Which body of water is a group of lakes that are important for transportation and trade in the United States and Canada?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Hudson Bay
The Great Lakes
The Gulf of Mexico
Which religious tradition was most influenced by British colonization in both the United States and Canada?
African Spiritual Traditions
Catholicism
Indigenous Spiritual Practices
Protestantism
Catholicism became widespread in parts of Canada mainly because of colonization by...
Africa
France
Great Britain
Spain
Eli Whitney was an American...
Banker
Businessman
Entrepreneur
Inventor
Eli Whitney invented the...
Airplane
Cotton Gin
Lightbulb
Telephone
Thomas Edison is known for inventing...
The Airplane
The Lightbulb
Insulin
The Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell is known for inventing...
The Airplane
The Lightbulb
Insulin
The Telephone
The Wright Brothers are known for inventing...
The Airplane
The Lightbulb
Insulin
The Telephone
Frederick Banting is known for inventing...
The Airplane
The Lightbulb
Insulin
The Telephone
How are the governments of Canada and the United States similar?
Both are limited governments with constitutions
Both are unlimited governments that don't hold elections
Both have a parliament led by a president
Both allow the government to censor newspapers
Why is voting important for citizens in a democratic society?
Voting determines the people responsible for making rules and laws
The United States is built upon democratic ideas and processes
The choice to vote or not to vote is an individual choice
Non-voters have less of an impact on government decisions
Every American citizen has certain rights and responsibilities. Determine if the following is either a right or a responsibility: Pay taxes
Right
Responsibility
Every American citizen has certain rights and responsibilities. Determine if the following is either a right or a responsibility: Pursue personal happiness
Right
Responsibility
Every American citizen has certain rights and responsibilities. Determine if the following is either a right or a responsibility: Serve on a jury
Right
Responsibility
Every American citizen has certain rights and responsibilities. Determine if the following is either a right or a responsibility: Obey laws
Right
Responsibility
Every American citizen has certain rights and responsibilities. Determine if the following is either a right or a responsibility: Have a fair trial
Right
Responsibility
Every American citizen has certain rights and responsibilities. Determine if the following is either a right or a responsibility: Attend a house of worship
Right
Responsibility
What words below describe the U.S. Government (Select all that apply - there are THREE). Check all that apply.
Dictatorship
Constitutional Republic
Federation
Limited Government
Monarchy
Which of the following best describes Canada’s government?
Absolute Monarchy
Dictatorship
Parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarchy
Totalitarian Government
Match the economic activity to its corresponding industry: A farmer harvesting wheat
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Retail
Service
Match the economic activity to its corresponding industry: A flight attendant passing out drinks on a plane
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Retail
Service
Match the economic activity to its corresponding industry: A jeweler selling a ring at the department store.
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Retail
Service
Match the economic activity to its corresponding industry: The designing and building of the the model T car.
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Retail
Service
Why do rural areas often adopt new technologies more slowly than industrial regions?
They focus mainly on space exploration.
They have fewer economic resources.
They have more political influence.
They receive more government funding.
Why do rural areas often adopt new technologies more slowly than industrial regions?
They focus mainly on space exploration.
They have fewer economic resources.
They have more political influence.
They receive more government funding.
The US and Canada are what type of economy?
Command
Traditional
Market
Mixed
What makes the US and Canada this type of economy?
It combines both command and free-market economies (both government and private sector play significant role)
It is a system based on a societies traditions and customs
It is a system based on supply and demand
It is a system where all property is government owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs
What is a benefit of this type of economy?
The exploitation and abuse of the workers
Increased government control of the industry
The inability to provide for the citizens
Innovation and economic growth
What factor MOST contributes to the creation of a melting pot in America?
Cultural Diffusion
Immigration
Pull Factors
Push Factors
Immigration MOST contributes to the creation of a melting pot in America? Which statement BEST describes evidence for the answer to the above question?
A. America has been called a "melting pot".
B. The melting pot leads to one American culture.
C. The melting pot theory allows for many different cultures being present but states that those cultures eventually become one homogenous culture.
D. This movement is responsible for this melting of cultures in America as the new cultures are introduced by the people moving in.
Most immigration to the United States throughout its history has been the result of which of the following (people LEAVING their country)?
Push Factors
Pull Factors
Religious Reasons
Cultural Growth Factors
Most immigration to the United States throughout its history has been the result of PUSH FACTORS. Which of the following are PUSH FACTORS? PICK THREE!
Political instability
Opportunity to own land
Availability of Industrial Jobs
Shortage of Food and Water
Drought or Flooding
A specific place or position, often described using coordinates or relative terms
Location
Place
Region
Spatial
A specific area defined by its unique physical and human characteristics.
Location
Place
Region
Spatial
A specific area characterized by certain features, such as geography, climate, or culture.
Location
Place
Region
Spatial
Identify the COMPASS ROSE
A
B
C
D
Identify the KEY/LEGEND
A
B
C
D
Identify the TITLE
A
B
C
D
Identify the SCALE
A
B
C
D
Identify the COORDINATES/GRID
E
B
C
D
Identify AUSTRALIA
A
B
C
D
Identify ASIA
A
B
C
D
Identify AFRICA
A
B
C
D
Identify EUROPE
A
B
C
D
Identify SOUTH AMERICA
D
E
F
G
Identify NORTH AMERICA
D
E
F
G
Identify the SOUTHERN OCEAN
G
H
I
J
Identify the INDIAN OCEAN
G
H
I
J
Identify the ATLANTIC OCEAN
G
H
I
J
Identify the PACIFIC OCEAN
G
H
I
J
The study of the Earth's physical features, environment, and how humans interact with them.
Geography
Society
Religion
Politics
Identify the type of map.
Physical
Thematic
Economic/Resource
Sketch
Identify the type of map.
Physical
Thematic
Economic/Resource
Sketch
Identify the type of map.
Physical
Thematic
Economic/Resource
Sketch
Identify the type of map.
Physical
Thematic
Economic/Resource
Sketch
Identify the type of map.
Political
Population
Economic/Resource
Climate
Identify the type of map.
Political
Population
Economic/Resource
Climate
Identify the type of map.
Political
Population
Economic/Resource
Climate
Identify this line of LATITUDE.
Equator
Prime Meridian
Identify this line of LONGITUDE.
Equator
Prime Meridian
