Big Four 2nd 9 Weeks Flashcards
What is an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports?
Embargo
The British empire included which of the following?
A. Canada B. India C. Australia D. All the above
D. All the above
What major river flows through Germany?
Rhine
What statement about the UK’s parliamentary system is correct?
The prime minister is not directly chosen by voters
What best describes a mixed economy?
An economy that has elements of both command and market economy
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union before Joseph Stalin?
Vladimir Lenin
Russia had a type of government in which power is formally divided between one central authority and several regional authorities. Name that type of government.
Federation
The EU was started to……
Increase European trade
European cities tend to be……
Highly diverse
Brazil’s government is a……..
Federal republic
After Halloween a store still has extra candy to sell. the supply is too high and the demand is low. What can the store do to increase demand and sell candy?
Lower the price of candy
Which was not a reason for the establishment of European overseas colonies?
Europeans were interested in learning from other cultures
What is a word describing a political system in which people of a country must obey the ruling power?
Authoritarian
The economies of U.K., Germany, and Russia are best described as…
Mixed economies
Which of the following can be a negative effect of urban industries?
Acid rain
