WorksheetsFinal Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
How many continents are there?
a)
7
b)
6
c)
3
d)
5
2.
What is the largest ocean?
a)
Atlantic Ocean
b)
Indian Ocean
c)
Arctic Ocean
d)
Pacific Ocean
3.
Largest continent by landmass
a)
Asia
b)
Africa
c)
Europe
d)
Antarctica
4.
Who were the first people to live on the North American continent?
a)
Indigenous People
b)
Europeans
c)
Asians
d)
Oceanianers
5.
When did the United States declare independence from Great Britain?
a)
July 4, 1776
b)
August 9, 1789
c)
June 19, 1799
d)
May 4, 1775
6.
What is federalism?
a)
Power is divided and/or shared between local governments and national governments
b)
All the power resides with the national government
c)
The national government grants limited powers to the local governments
d)
The local governments grant limited power to the national government
7.
Why is the United States called a "Melting Pot"
a)
Large blend of cultures
b)
European insult for how unhealth Americans are
c)
The United States is not nicknamed this. Canada is
d)
None of the above
8.
Largest growing religion in America?
a)
Islam
b)
Judaism
c)
Atheism
d)
Not religious
9.
What food is technically classified as "American cuisine"
a)
Indigenous dishes
b)
Hamburgers
c)
French toast
d)
All of the above
10.
How did the United States and Canada attempt to assimilate Indigenous tribes?
a)
All of the above
b)
Forcing them into boarding schools
c)
Occupying land granted to them and then selling it to settlers
d)
Not granting them citizenship originally
11.
The Olmec Civilization is considered a Mother Civilization
a)
True
b)
False
12.
What was the center of Aztec life?
a)
Religion
b)
Trade
c)
The Chief
d)
The sacred Cocoa beans
13.
What happened to the Taino?
a)
Columbus ordered them to be massacred without reason
b)
They declared war of Columbus and he defeated them
c)
The Arawak invaded the island of Hispaniola and defeated them
d)
They sold Hispaniola to the Spanish for the equivalent of 2.3 billion USD
14.
What was the first successful slave revolt?
a)
The Haitian Revolution
b)
The Cuban Uprising
c)
The Jamaican Mutiny
d)
The Puerto Rican Insurgency
15.
Residents of Puerto Rico hold full United States citizenship
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Who is the most famous portrait artist in Mexico?
a)
Frida Kahlo
b)
Diego Rivera
c)
Antonin Scalia
d)
Juan Pablo II
17.
What is the number one cause of illegal immigration in the United States?
a)
Expired visas
b)
Going over/under the fence
c)
Smuggled over by Coyote
d)
Cutting literal holes in the fence
18.
What were the Nazca most known for in ancient South America?
a)
Constructing massive mountain fortresses
b)
Developing an early form of writing
c)
Creating the Nazca Lines, giant geoglyphs carved into the desert
d)
Inventing terrace farming on highland slopes
19.
What was the primary purpose of the Inca “quipus”?
a)
To make musical instruments
b)
To keep records using knotted strings
c)
To teach astronomy
d)
To signal during warfare
20.
Who massacred the Incas?
a)
Pizarro
b)
Columbus
c)
Cortez
d)
Ferdinand
21.
Which of the following best describes Venezuela’s current government under Nicolás Maduro?
a)
Socialist authoritarian
b)
A model liberal democracy
c)
A parliamentary monarchy
d)
A communist technocracy
22.
What major environmental concern is affecting countries like Brazil?
a)
Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest
b)
Melting glaciers in the Andes
c)
Rising sea levels on the Atlantic coast
d)
Frequent volcanic eruptions
23.
Which country has the largest population in South America?
a)
Brazil
b)
Argentina
c)
Colombia
d)
Chile
24.
Which genre of music is closely tied to Argentina and known for its elegance?
a)
Tango
b)
Salsa
c)
Samba
d)
Reggaeton
25.
What is a major concern related to tourism in South America?
a)
Overtourism affecting local cultures and environments
b)
Lack of international visitors
c)
Complete ban on street vendors
d)
Tourists refusing to participate in cultural activities
26.
What is the significance of the Ganges River in South Asia?
a)
It is the most important and fertile river in the region
b)
It is primarily used for transportation only
c)
It is known mainly for its role in mountain erosion
d)
It flows entirely through Pakistan
27.
What major historical event occurred in 1947 in South Asia?
a)
India gained independence and was partitioned into India and Pakistan
b)
The Mughal Empire conquered most of the Indian subcontinent
c)
The Maurya Empire promoted Buddhism under Ashoka
d)
The Gupta Empire developed the decimal system
28.
What was the only Southeast Asian nation to avoid remain independent during European colonization
a)
Thailand
b)
Cambodia
c)
Myanmar (Burma)
d)
Vietnam
29.
What defines the summer monsoon season in South Asia?
a)
It brings most of the region’s rainfall between April and August
b)
It causes long droughts with little to no rain from September to March
c)
It originates from the northeast and brings dry, cool air
d)
It leads to snowstorms across the Himalayas
30.
What was a major consequence of post-WWII European withdrawal from Southeast Asia?
a)
Power vacuums led to dictatorships and conflicts like the Cambodian Genocide
b)
Southeast Asia quickly became industrialized and peaceful
c)
European nations retained control through military occupation
d)
Colonial powers transitioned smoothly into democratic governments
31.
Which of the following best characterizes Southeast Asian cuisine?
a)
A mix of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors
b)
Primarily dairy-based with mild seasoning
c)
Heavy reliance on bread and potatoes
d)
Minimal use of spices and herbs
32.
What is a common social value across many Southeast Asian societies?
a)
Respect for elders and a collectivist mindset
b)
Individualism and self-expression
c)
Minimal involvement of extended family in daily life
d)
Disregard for traditional medicine and healing practices
33.
Which dynasty unified China after the Warring States period?
a)
Qin Dynasty
b)
Tang Dynasty
c)
Ming Dynasty
d)
Zhou Dynasty
34.
Which dynasty is considered the "Golden Age of China"?
a)
Tang Dynasty
b)
Qin Dynasty
c)
Ming Dynasty
d)
Yuan Dynasty
35.
Who currently holds the most political power in China
a)
The General Secretary of the Communist Party
b)
The President of China
c)
The National People’s Congress
d)
The Premier of China
36.
What was the main goal of Chinas One-Child Policy
a)
To control overpopulation and urban crowding
b)
To encourage female empowerment
c)
To reduce school enrollment
d)
To improve international relations
37.
What is the highest peak in Japan?
a)
Mount Fuji
b)
Mount Everest
c)
Mount Aso
d)
Mount Kilimanjaro
38.
What type of government does Japan have today?
a)
Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy
b)
Absolute Monarchy
c)
Presidential Republic
d)
Military Dictatorship
39.
What is the main religion in Japan?
a)
Shinto
b)
Buddhism
c)
Christianity
d)
Islam
40.
Which of these is a major aspect of Japanese work culture?
a)
Collectivism (group needs over individual)
b)
High tolerance for tardiness
c)
Minimal focus on education
d)
Encouragement of early retirement
41.
What type of government does South Korea have today?
a)
Constitutional democracy with a president
b)
Absolute monarchy
c)
Communist dictatorship
d)
Military junta
42.
Who holds the most political power in North Korea?
a)
Kim Jong-un
b)
The Supreme Court
c)
The People’s Assembly
d)
The Military Generals
43.
What does North Korea’s "three generations punishment" policy entail?
a)
The imprisonment or execution of a person plus two generations for alleged crimes against the state
b)
A fine imposed on three generations of a family for tax evasion
c)
Mandatory military service for three generations of the same family
d)
A reward system where three generations receive benefits for loyalty to the regime
44.
What is a major reason for South Korea’s declining birth rate?
a)
Career-focused lifestyles and late marriages
b)
Government penalties for having children
c)
Religious restrictions
d)
High infant mortality
45.
Why does North Korea face food shortages?
a)
Funds diverted to military/nuclear programs
b)
Lack of farmland
c)
Trade embargoes only
d)
Overpopulation
46.
What two commodities were most vital to trans-Saharan trade?
a)
Gold and salt
b)
Silk and porcelain
c)
Tobacco and sugarcane
d)
Ivory and ebony
47.
What was Timbuktu's primary significance in the Mali Empire?
a)
Center of Islamic learning and trade
b)
Military training headquarters
c)
Slave auction capital
d)
Christian missionary hub
48.
How does China exert influence in Africa today?
a)
Funding infrastructure projects in exchange for natural resources
b)
Establishing permanent military bases in every country
c)
Reinstalling colonial-era governments
d)
Banning all regional trade organizations
49.
Which religious practices coexist widely in Africa today?
a)
Islam, Christianity, and indigenous spiritual traditions
b)
Exclusively Hinduism and Buddhism
c)
A state-enforced atheist policy in most countries
d)
Widespread revival of ancient Egyptian polytheism
50.
Why has life expectancy in Africa risen from 30 to 70 years recently?
a)
Improved healthcare and disease management
b)
Mandatory euthanasia for the elderly
c)
Elimination of all infectious diseases
d)
Worldwide migration of doctors to Africa
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