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Final Exam Review 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