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Using the map, what river runs through the location
labeled with the #6?
Using the map, what country is labeled with the letter
C?
If a country does NOT invest in its human capital, how
can it affect the country’s gross domestic product
(GDP)?
A. Investment in human capital has little effect on a
country’s GDP.
B. Most workers want to keep their jobs and do not
care about GDP.
C. GDP is only affected if workers pay for the
investment out of their own pockets.
D. GDP may go down because poorly trained
workers will not be able to do their jobs as well.
How could a high tariff on imported grain help the
people in the country charging the tariff?
A. The grain prices would be lower if tariffs were in
place.
B. Local grain would always be of a higher quality
than grain from other countries.
C. Local grain would be more plentiful because it
was grown closer to the markets.
D. Local farmers would be able to sell their grain
since it would be cheaper than imported grain.
Why did the modern Pan-African movement grow in
the early 1900s?
A. It was meant to unify all of Africa against the calls
for war in Germany.
B. It was meant to provide unity and independence for
blacks throughout Africa.
C. It was a reaction to the growing protests against the
trans-Atlantic slave trade.
D. It was the primary movement that led to the end of
discrimination and segregation.
Who drew up the boundaries of the new countries
created from the Ottoman Empire at the end of World
War I?
A. United States
B. Ottoman rulers
C. European politicians
D. Middle Eastern governments
What is one way World War II affected the African
independence movement?
A. It inspired Africans to demand their freedom
through nationalism.
B. It weakened the African countries.
C. It encouraged other countries to speak out in favor
of colonialism.
D. Colonial powers never let go of a colony
peacefully.
Using the map, what country is marked by the letter
J?
Using the map, what physical feature is marked by the
letter L ?
Based on the chart, which generalization can be
made about education in Africa?
A. African countries are more
focused on providing an
education for males.
B. African countries are more
focused on providing an
education for females.
C. Gender plays no role in
education in African countries.
D. Gender only plays a role in
education in some African
countries.
Since apartheid was abolished, how has South Africa
created a democratic government?
A. It has adopted a free enterprise economy based
on private property.
B. The right to vote has been granted to all citizens
18 years and older, regardless of race.
C. The central government has given most of its
power to local governments.
D. It has become a constitutional monarchy with very
limited powers for the king.
In a parliamentary democracy, the most powerful
branch of government is the ?
A. executive.
B. judicial.
C. legislative.
D. military.
How does oil production affect the standard of living
in Southwest Asia?
A. The higher the oil production, the lower the
standard of living.
B. The lower the oil production, the higher the
standard of living.
C. The higher the oil production, the higher the
standard of living.
D. Oil production and standard of living have no
relationship.
Which of the following is an example of a religious
group?
A. Kurds
B. Persians
C. Bedouins
D. Muslims
The value of all goods and services produced in a
country in a single year is the ?
A. Economic Indicator.
B. Stock Market.
C. Gross Domestic Product.
D. National Economy.
In a market economy, what determines the price of a
good or service?
A. Supply and demand.
B. Raw materials and human resources.
C. Government officials.
D. International trade organizations.
Why do individual voters have more power in a
democracy than they do in an autocracy or an
oligarchy?
A. All of the power stays in the hands of a dictator.
B. All of the power stays in the hands of the local
governments.
C. The voters get to elect the individuals that make
the laws.
D. The voters in democratic countries always choose
qualified leaders.
Which 20th century event in South Africa’s history is
most closely associated with the end of apartheid?
A. The withdrawal of the British colonial government.
B. The election of Nelson Mandela as President.
C. The establishment of the Pan-African Congress.
D. The awarding of a Nobel Peace Prize to Desmond
Tutu.
As a result of the Berlin Conference between
1884 - 1885_____?
A. most African nations were granted their
independence.
B. the Nile River was dammed to stop floods.
C. Africans gained new colonies overseas.
D. nearly all of Africa was divided among European
powers.
In 2007, Sudan was led by one person who controlled all
media, was not elected, could not be voted out of office, and
had absolute power. Sudan’s citizen participation would have
been classified under which type of government?
A. Federal
B. Oligarchic
C. Autocratic
D. Democratic
What effect did the policy of apartheid have on South
Africa?
A. It made South Africa the most prosperous country
in Africa.
B. It deprived black South Africans of basic human
rights.
C. It provided jobs for migrant workers from other
parts of Africa.
D. It encouraged black South Africans to participate
in the government.
Which of the following would create a low population
density in an area?
A. Arid climate.
B. A nearby river.
C. Flat lands.
D. Fertile soil.
Given an choice, where do most people in Southwest
Asia tend to settle?
A. Near mountain valleys.
B. Near sandy deserts.
C. Near ocean coasts.
D. Near river valleys.
All of the following are considered causes of pollution
in the water in Southwest Asia except?
A. fertilizers from farms.
B. water becoming less salty.
C. sewage dumped into the water.
D. chemicals dumped into the water by industries.
The government of South Africa has a national government
and 9 provincial governments, each with some reserved
powers and shared powers. What system of government
would South Africa be classified as?
A. Unitary
B. Federal
C. Oligarchy
D. Confederation
Which term describes a religion-controlled
government?
A. Theocracy
B. Monarchy
C. Democracy
D. Communist
In which Southwest Asian nation does the
leader inherit power?
A. Islamic Republic of Iran
B. State of Israel
C. Lebanon
D. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Why do most economies in the world today
operate somewhere between a market
economy and a command economy?
A. Government control makes a market economy more
profitable.
B. Most consumers prefer government control to a free
market system.
C. Government control of some aspects of the economy
has never been successful in the modern
world.
D. Most economies have found they need a mix of free
market and some government control to
be successful and protect consumers.
The best description of Israel’s economy today
is___?
A. mainly privately-owned businesses.
B. mainly government-owned businesses.
C. businesses controlled by European investors.
D. a mixture of private and government-owned
businesses.
Nigeria has large deposits of oil and is currently exporting a
significant quantity of oil. However, Nigeria has very few
industries outside of oil and no other significant natural
resources. How does this impact Nigeria’s GDP?
A. Makes the GDP more dependent on agriculture.
B. Makes the GDP more dependent on oil
production.
C. Makes the GDP inaccurate because there is little
industry.
D. Makes the GDP inaccurate because there is only
one major natural resource in the country.
Which statement best describes how the Middle
East’s vast supply of oil has affected the history of the
region since the 1950s?
A. It has lowered the standard of living in the region.
B. It has encouraged the growth of democracy in the
region.
C. It has slowed down the process of industrialization
in the region.
D. It has encouraged foreigners to compete for
influence in the region.
Countries in Africa have a wide range of economic
development. Which statement best illustrates the
relationship between literacy rate and economic
growth?
A. As the literacy rate rises, economic growth
declines.
B. As economic growth rises, the literacy rate
declines.
C. As the literacy rate rises, economic growth
increases.
D. As economic growth declines, the literacy rate
declines.
In a dictatorship or communist government, one
will find mostly what kind of economy?
A. Traditional
B. Command
C. Pure
D. Market
All of the following are characteristics of an
ethnic group except?
A. customs.
B. ancestry.
C. common practices.
D. government structure.
Which of the following statements best describes a
reason conflict and civil war have occurred in many
African nations after independence?
A. Colonial powers tried to reestablish colonies.
B. Many leaders in Africa supported communism.
C. European powers set artificial political boundaries.
D. Some African leaders tried to conquer all of Africa.
Which religion is most commonly practiced among
the Swahili?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Christianity
Islam
Traditional African religions.
A variety of all religious beliefs are common.
Which of the following best describes a result of
desertification for the people living in the Sahel
region?
A. Increased tourism.
B. Increased jobs in manufacturing.
C. Increased starvation and poverty.
D. Decreased support from the United Nations.
In Kenya, males average 10 years of schooling and females 9 years. The
literacy rate for males is 90% and for females 80%. In Sudan, the literacy
rate for males is 61% and for females 50%. What could you conclude
about the opportunity for education in the Sudan compared to Kenya?
A. Females have less opportunity for education in
Kenya than in Sudan.
B. Females have the same opportunity for education
in Kenya as in Sudan.
C. Females in Kenya have the same opportunity for
education as males in Sudan.
D. Females have more opportunity for education in
Kenya than in Sudan.
In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 50% of the population has
access to safe drinking water due to environmental pollution.
How has this shortage of safe drinking water affected the
development of sub-Saharan Africa?
A. Slowed economic growth.
B. Increased population growth.
C. Increased the size of the Sahara.
D. Slowed the deforestation of the rainforest.
During the last half of the 20th century, Africa has had
numerous civil wars. Africa is also suffering from a serious
HIV-AIDS crisis. Over 70% of the people worldwide infected
with AIDS live in sub-Saharan Africa. Which of the following is
one of the major consequences of the numerous civil wars
affecting the treatment of AIDS patients?
A. Lack of medical training.
B. Overcrowded refugee camps.
C. Unsanitary drinking water.
D. Disruption of the distribution of medicine.
Many oil-rich countries cooperate with each other in
the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
(OPEC). How does this allow them to play a major role
in world affairs?
A. They share a common language and history.
B. They share a common form of government.
C. They influence the price of oil on the world
market.
D. They maintain a military force in the Middle East.
Poor soil and deforestation cause land to become___?
A. useless for farming and agriculture.
B. good areas for cattle farming.
C. unsuitable for building houses.
D. a better place to raise a family.
Which of the following beliefs distinguishes
Christianity from Judaism?
A. The Christian belief in loving others.
B. The Jewish belief in righteousness.
C. The Jewish belief in the messiah.
D. The Christian belief that Jesus is the messiah.
Which of the following statements best describes the
issue that led to the split between the Sunni and Shi’a
in Islam?
A. The Shia believed only Arabs could be Muslims.
B. Muslims began to argue over what should be
included in the Five Pillars.
C. The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer
towards Jerusalem rather than Mecca.
D. They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim
community after the death of Muhammad.
What is the main similarity among the three major
religions of Southwest Asia (Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam)?
A. They are all polytheistic.
B. They all believe Muhammad is the son of God.
C. They are all monochromatic.
D. They are all monotheistic.
Which of the following statements correctly describes
the term anti-Semitism?
A. Discrimination against, prejudice towards, or
hostility towards Jews.
B. A belief that began as a result of Zionism.
C. The scattering of the Jewish population.
D. Keeping religion separate from government.
What religion is most commonly practiced by
members of the Persian ethnic group?
A. Islam
B. Traditional African religions
C. Christianity
D. Judaism
At the root of many conflicts in the Middle East is a
religious issue concerning the historical ownership of
the land. This issue centers on who ___?
A. settled there first.
B. won the Battle of Armageddon.
C. was promised the land by God.
D. established the city of Jerusalem.
How has the building of dams created problems for
countries sharing rivers in Southwest Asia?
A. Dams are too expensive to build to be practical.
B. Dams limit the water available to countries further
downstream.
C. Few countries have the technology needed to be
able to build dams.
D. Countries in Southwest Asia are not allowed to
build dams on shared rivers.
The Persian Gulf War began after ____?
A. Saddam Hussein invaded Iran for water.
B. Weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq.
C. Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait for oil.
D. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
What has been an effect of
desertification in West Africa?
The increase of desert conditions
has ruined land meant for grazing
and is unable to support its
population.
In which way do the Republics of Kenya
and South Africa compare?
Each are democracies.
What has been one impact of the lack
of government stability in Africa?
Increase in ethnic conflict.
Which trade barrier limits the amount
of a good that can be imported into a
country?
Quota
Which change would hurt the economy
of South Africa more than it would hurt
the economy of Nigeria?
A drop in the price of gold
worldwide.
Which factor BEST accounts for the
difference in HIV/AIDS treatment rates
in Africa?
Stable governments.
What type of government did Iran start
in 1979 in which the head of state is an
Ayatollah?
Theocracy