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What is the difference between Southwest Asia and the Middle East?
Southwest Asia does not include North Africa while the Middle East does
Southwest Asia is on two different continents while the Middle East is on one.
Southwest Asia and the Middle East are made up of the same countries
Southwest Asia includes North Africa and the Middle East

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Southwest Asia does not include North Africa while the Middle East does

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Which of the following groups contains only countries found in Southwest Asia?  
  Iraq, Egypt, Israel
  Israel, Turkey, Asia
  Saudi Arabia, Iran, Indonesia
  Iran, Iraq, Israel
A

Iran, Iraq, Israel

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Which two rivers supported early civilization and are part of the Fertile Crescent?  
  Tigris and Nile
  Tigris and Euphrates
  Tiber and Euphrates
  Nile and Yellow
A

Tigris and Euphrates

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Which resource is most abundant in Southwest Asia?  
  water
  gold
  salt
  oil
A

oil

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To combat the scarcity of  \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   in Southwest Asia, the process of  \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is being used.  
  petroleum, fracking
  water; desalinization
  water; salinization
  petroleum; deep sea drilling
A

water; desalinization

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By what other name is the region of Southwest Asia commonly known?
  the Near East
  the Levant
  the Middle East
  the Far East
A

the Middle East

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From what perspective is the region of Southwest Asia known as the "Middle East?"
  a North American perspective
  a European perspective
  and East Asian perspective
  a Latin American perspective
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a European perspective

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While Southwest Asia has an abundance of petroleum, \_\_\_\_\_\_ is a natural resource that is scarce.
  oil
  water
  gold
  wheat
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water

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Which of the following places is NOT located in the Fertile Crescent of North Africa and Southwest Asia?
  Northern Iraq
  Libya
  Eastern Turkey
  Egypt
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Libya

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There is NO \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ climate in the region of Southwest Asia.
  Mediterranean
  desert
  mild
  Polar
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Polar

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The process of taking out the salty elements out of ocean water for human use is known as what process?
  desalinization
  agriculture
  marketization
  industrialization
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desalinization

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The controversy related to the naming of this physical and cultural region is linked to the history of \_\_\_\_\_.
  communism
  globalization
  colonization
  fragmentation
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colonization

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Another geographic term used for the name of a place is \_\_\_\_\_. 
  place
  location
  region
  toponym
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toponym

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A major difference between modification and adaptation is that modification leads to and increase in the  \_\_\_\_\_ of the surrounding elements.
  global change
  cultural change
  human migration
  physical change
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physical change

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The form of government that includes religious elements and leaders tied to a religion is called
  democracy.
  dictatorship.
  monarchy.
  theocracy.
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theocracy.

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The dominant religion of this region is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
  Judaism
  Shia Islam
  Sunni Islam
  Christianity
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Sunni Islam

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People in Iran mostly follow what branch of Islam?
  Eastern
  Sunni
  Sufi
  Shia
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Shia

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Use the chart below to answer the question.  
Based on the data, which country would you classify as developed?  
Country
Life Expectancy at Birth
Education (mean years of schooling)
GDP per capita
UK
80.55
12.31
34,693.91
Sierra Leone
45.56
2.88
1,585.96
Algeria
71
7.61
12,778.55
  UK
  USA
  Algeria
  Sierra Leone
A

UK

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Which of the following best describes a newly industrialized country?
a country that is transitioning from secondary to tertiary and quartenary activities
a country that is solely dependent on primary economic activites
a country that has high death rates and a high level of education
a country that has a high literacy rate and long life expectancy

A

a country that is transitioning from secondary to tertiary and quartenary activities

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Based on the data below, which country would be classified as a developing country? 
Country
Life Expectancy at Birth
Education (mean years of schooling)
GDP per capita
UK
80.55
12.31
34,693.91
Sierra Leone
45.56
2.88
1,585.96
Algeria
71
7.61
12,778.55			
  Sierra Leone
  USA
  UK
  Algeria
A

Sierra Leone

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Based on the data below, which country would be classified as a newly industrialized nation?  
Country
Life Expectancy at Birth
Education (mean years of schooling)
GDP per capita
UK
80.55
12.31
34,693.91
Sierra Leone
45.56
2.88
1,585.96
Algeria
71
7.61
12,778.55
  Algeria
  UK
  Sierra Leone
  USA
A

Algeria

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Which nation in Southwest Asia is considered economically advanced and fully developed?
  Israel
  Syria
  Iraq
  Iran
A

Israel

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The level of  development in a nation is not linked to
  life expectancy.
  infant mortality.
  religious affiliation.
  literacy rates.
A

religious affiliation.

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Most Palestinians are \_\_\_\_\_, while most Israelis are \_\_\_\_\_\_.
  Muslim ... Jewish
  Jewish ... Muslim
  Muslim ... Buddhist
  Christian ... Shiites
A

Muslim … Jewish

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The United Nations created a partition plan for the area of Palestine and Israel during what year?
  1914
  1776
  1947
  1997
A

1947

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What was the status of Palestine after World War II?
Palestine was governed by the Turks after World War II.
Palestine was inhabited by Arab Palestinians during and after World War II.
Palestine was its own nation but welcomed the Jewish refugees fleeing Europe after World War II.
Palestine was uninhabited after World War II.

A

Palestine was inhabited by Arab Palestinians during and after World War II.

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Which of the following best describes the status of Palestine today?
Palestine is not recognized as a state by Israel.
Palestine is not recognized as a state by the UN.
Palestine is not seeking recognition as a state.
Palestine has no government.

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Palestine is not recognized as a state by Israel.

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What is the taiga? 
  a large plain
  a huge evergreen forest
  frozen ground in Siberia
  Russia's deepest lake
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a huge evergreen forest

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Russia's major bodies of water are threatened by
  tourism.
  erosion.
  volcanoes.
  mineral deposits.
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tourism.

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Where do most of Russia's people live? 
  Central Siberian Plateau
  Russian Plain
  Ural Mountains
  near the Black Sea
A

Russian Plain

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Siberia's rich resources became available in the 20th century due to innovations in
  technology and transportation.
  communication and information.
  steel and uranium production.
  mining and extracting.
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technology and transportation.

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Most of Russia has a\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ type of climate. 
  humid continental
  taiga
  polar
  subtropical
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humid continental

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St. Basil Cathedral

A

Ordered by Ivan the Terrible

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Kreminology

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Study of Russia’s politics

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Moscow

A

Capital of Russia

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36
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radiation

A

Dangerous emission after nuclear incident

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37
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Palace of the Facets

A

Build in 1942

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38
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onion shaped domes

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Resembles an internal flame and rule

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gilded

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thin gold film covering

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kremlin

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walled city

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Moscow serves as the hub for all\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the nation. 
  industry
  transportation
  banking
  technology
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transportation

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is a modernized city in Russia that resembles Western Europe. 
  St. Petersburg
  Moscow
  Stalingrad
  Siberia
A

St. Petersburg

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Which of the following is correct about Far East Russia?
  It is landlocked.
  It is virtually treeless.
  It has mild summers.
  Farming supports the entire region.
A

It has mild summers.

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What famous Russian cultural achievement was the work of Tchaikovsky?
  The Nutcracker
  European influence on Russia
  Russian democracy
  Winter Palace
A

The Nutcracker

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What was the direct reason for the fall of the Romanovs?
  Communist Revolution
  Russian Monarchy
  Disease
  Famine
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Communist Revolution

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When did Peter the Great rule?
  17th Century
  16th Century
  15th Century
  19th Century
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17th Century

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Where do "The Nutcracker" first and second acts take place?
  In a dream
  In a dollhouse
  In a castle
  In a secret garden
A

In a dream

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Catherine the Great was largely influenced by
  Western Europe
  India
  Eastern Europe
  Latin America
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Western Europe

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Which mountain range is home to the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest?
  the Altai
  the Sayan
  the Himalayas
  the Alps
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the Himalayas

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Which river in China was the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilization?
  the Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River
  the Yellow (Huang He) River
  the Mekong River
  the Nile River
A

the Yellow (Huang He) River

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Which ancient trade route traversed the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China?
  the Atlantic Slave Trade
  the Trans-Asian Road
  the Columbian Exchange
  the Silk Road
A

the Silk Road

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Who migrated throughout East Asia in the 13th century, conquering along the way and creating a vast empire that unified the region?
  the Huns
  the Ottomans
  the Chinese
  the Mongols
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the Mongols

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What is referred to as "the breadbasket of China" because of its crop production?
  the Mongolian Plateau
  the Manchurian Plain
  the Tibetan Plateau
  the Yellow River Valley
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the Manchurian Plain

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Which of the following countries is NOT an archipelago?
  Japan
  Indonesia
  Philippines
  Thailand
A

Thailand

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Because of Southeast Asia's tropical and sub-tropical climate zones, what weather phenomena occurs there?
  tsunamis
  monsoons
  earthquakes
  volcano eruptions
A

monsoons

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Which region of China experiences the most precipitation?
  the coastal region
  the Gobi Desert
  the Manchurian Plain
  the Tibetan Plateau
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the coastal region

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What is another name for the country of Myanmar?
  Manchuria
  Yangon
  Burma
  Cambodia
A

Burma

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Why are Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam also referred to as French Indochina?
  They are French colonies.
  They were once occupied by France.
  They are located inside China.
  They were once occupied by China.
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They were once occupied by France.

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What causes tsunamis?
earthquakes or volcanic eruptions on land
monsoon rains
river flooding
earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea

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earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea

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In which ocean did a devastating tsunami occur in 2004?
  Arctic
  Indian
  Atlantic
  Pacific
A

Indian

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The Ring of Fire is home to what percentage of the world's earthquakes?
  90%
  10%
  50%
  30%
A

90%

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What caused Japan’s Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant disaster in 2011?
a volcanic eruption near the power plant
a mechanical malfunction in the power plant
the resulting tsunami from an off shore earthquake
an off shore earthquake

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the resulting tsunami from an off shore earthquake

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What controversial topic arose as a result of Japan’s Fukushima disaster?
the construction of cities in seismically active areas
the practicality of nuclear power
the role of government in nuclear safety and natural disaster protection
the role of government in national defense

A

the practicality of nuclear power

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Which man-made technological marvel in China is controversial because it damages the environment and causes landslides?
  the Kansai International Airport
  the Three Gorges Dam
  the Great Wall
  the Beijing International Airport
A

the Three Gorges Dam

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What challenge is Japan facing with creative designs such as capsule hotels and a floating airport?
  drought
  food shortage
  high unemployment
  population density
A

population density

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Why has the United States seen many waves of immigration from Myanmar since the 1960s?
Burmese immigrants were looking to invest in U.S. markets.
China was experiencing civil war.
Burmese immigrants were escaping an oppressive dictator.
Myanmar was under oppressive British rule.

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Burmese immigrants were escaping an oppressive dictator.

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North Korea's government is\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, and South Korea's government is \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  democratic, communist
  capitalist, communist
  capitalist, democratic
  communist, democratic
A

communist, democratic

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What is an example of a perceptual region?
  Russia
  the South
  the San Francisco Bay Area
  Texas
A

the South

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What is a hearth?
  a tool to explain diffusion
  an isolated area.
  a place where something spreads
  the point of origin of an idea
A

the point of origin of an idea

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What are the foundations of Buddhism?
  To end suffering, craving must end.
  One must follow the path of the Dali Lama.
  Life is an unbalanced wheel.
  The Four Noble Truths.
A

The Four Noble Truths.

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Zen Buddhism

A

Japan

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72
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Tibetan Buddhism

A

Eastern China

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73
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Mahayana

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East Asia

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74
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Hearth of Buddhism

A

India

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75
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How did the introduction of new religions affect Shintoism?
Shintoism saw a decline.
More people turned to Shintoism.
Shintoism added the beliefs to their own.
Shintoism did not change.

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Shintoism added the beliefs to their own.

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Why was literacy in China difficult before the 1950s?
Literacy meant memorizing thousands of characters.
Chinese changed too fast and was hard to keep up with the changes.
There was little money to go to school in China.
The different dialects all had different ways of writing.

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Literacy meant memorizing thousands of characters.

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Overpopulation occurs when
  there are over 1 billion people.
  there are too many people compared to resources.
  there are not enough people.
  there is no more food.
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there are too many people compared to resources.

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How can China enforce a one-child policy?
They have a communist dictatorship.
China is overpopulated.
The law was approved by the people.
Everyone agrees China needs to reduce their population.

A

They have a communist dictatorship.

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Who has to follow the one-child policy?
  All Chinese.
  Han-Chinese.
  Everyone.
  All Chinese living in Cities.
A

Han-Chinese.

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80
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Why are farmers against the one-child policy?
Farmers think their should be a two-child policy.
Farmers are concerned about undocummented children.
Farmers did not have a say in the policy.
Farmers traditionally have large families

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Farmers traditionally have large families

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Why did China need to change to a two-child policy?
Farmers needed more help.
China needed to maintain their population.
China needs more child labor.
Nnot enough people were having children.

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China needed to maintain their population.

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Why did Tibet join China?
Tibet joined China rather then being a British colony.
They lost during World War II and were annexed.
Tibet did not have an army so requested to join.
China invaded in 1950.

A

China invaded in 1950.

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What is a Theocracy?
a government run by religious leaders
a government controlled by a small group of people
a country with the same borders as an ethnic group
a country with separation of church and state

A

a government run by religious leaders

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Why did Tibet rebel against the Chinese?
China was going to give Tibet to the British.
The region did not want to change to a nomadic lifestyle.
They disagreed with outlawing the Tibetan culture.
The Dalai Lama instructed the region to rebel over taxes.

A

They disagreed with outlawing the Tibetan culture.

85
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What benefits have Tibet seen from Chinese incorporation?
a decrease in birthrate due to the one-child policy
an increase in cultural tolerance
an increase in economic activities
a decrease in invasions due to Chinese control

A

an increase in economic activities

86
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Which of the following is true of Tibet?
  Tibet is a major trading region.
  Tibet practices Zen Buddhism.
  Tibet is run by an exiled government.
  Tibet sits on a plateau making it the highest region in elevation.
A

Tibet sits on a plateau making it the highest region in elevation.

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Q

Globalization can best be defined as
the creation of new organizations.
when China manufactures products for the world to consume.
a physical shrinking of the world.
a growing interdependence of people around the world.

A

a growing interdependence of people around the world.

88
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Which of the following is an example of early globalization?
  imperialism
  the Silk Road
  trade among European nations
  isolation
A

the Silk Road

89
Q

Which of the following statements is correct about the Colombian Exchange?
It connected Asia and Europe.
It connected only Europe and Latin America.
It caused an unprecedented increase in connections between continents.
It changed the languages and religion of Europe.

A

It caused an unprecedented increase in connections between continents.

90
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Which of the following helped facilitate the growth of modern day globalization?
new connectivity due to colonization and imperialism.
new shipping routes such as the panama canal.
air travel, cargo ships and the internet.
new connectivity like the silk road

A

air travel, cargo ships and the internet.

91
Q 
Which of the following organization was created out of modern globalization?
  NAFTA
  NATO
  UN
  EPA
A

NAFTA

92
Q 
What is monotheism?
  belief in one God
  belief in multiple Gods.
  belief in the Dalai Lama
  belief in Karma
A

belief in one God

93
Q

Which of the following is true about Mahayana Buddhism?
Mahayana Buddhism holds that Buddha is a God.
Mahayana Buddhism teaches belief in Karma.
Mahayana Buddhism teaches that enlightenment can be achieved by all.
Mahayana Buddhism teaches that enlightenment can only be achieved through ritual.

A

Mahayana Buddhism teaches that enlightenment can be achieved by all.

94
Q

Why is the Chinese language unique?
It has many spoken dialects but only a few written ones.
It is spoken in many different countries.
It is written from top to bottom.
It is spoken by the most people.

A

It has many spoken dialects but only a few written ones.

95
Q 
What made the Korean wave possible?
  economic globalization
  the Silk Road
  an aggressive marketing campaign
  the internet and social media
A

the internet and social media

96
Q

What is the estimated effectiveness of the One-Child policy?
an estimated reduction of around 300 million births
an estimated reduction of around 300 billion births
an estimated reduction of births in the Tibetan provinces
an increase in births per family by one child

A

an estimated reduction of around 300 million births

97
Q

Why are farmers generally against the one-child policy?
Farmers traditionally have twins.
Farmers are influenced by globalization and feel the policy is an over reach of government.
Farmers are against government intervention.
Farmers traditionally have larger families.

A

Farmers traditionally have larger families.

98
Q

Which of the following is true about Tibet?
Tibet has a government-in-exile set up in India.
Tibetans believe in Zen Buddhism
Tibet is an independent country.
Tibet is a region in Eastern China

A

Tibet has a government-in-exile set up in India

99
Q

Which of the following is an early form of globalization?
Religion in the 13 colonies
The Korean Wave.
Colonization and subsequent cultural diffusion by the Spanish known as the Colombian Exchange.
Imperialization of Africa.

A

Colonization and subsequent cultural diffusion by the Spanish known as the Colombian Exchange.

100
Q

What is the future of the One-Child Policy?
China now allows a family to have two children.
China has ended the policy, and parents can have as many children as they want.
China has expanded the policy to all Chinese.
There is no change in the policy.

A

China now allows a family to have two children.

101
Q

Which of the following is true about Tibetan Buddhism?
Enlightenment can be achieved by all people.
Tibet should be independent.
Tibetan Buddhists should follow the teachings of Mohammed.
Enlightenment is achieved through ritual.

A

Enlightenment is achieved through ritual.

102
Q 
A seasonal wind that brings warm, moist air from the oceans in summer and cold, dry air from inland in winter is known as a \_\_\_\_\_\_\_.
  monsoon
  cyclone
  hurricane
  thunderstorm
A

monsoon

103
Q 
Where does the summer monsoons winds carrying moisture-laden air causing heavy rainfall and flooding across the subcontinent come from?
  the Indian Ocean
  the Atlantic Ocean
  the Pacific Ocean
  the Arctic Ocean
A

the Indian Ocean

104
Q 
Geographers identify a large landmass that is part of a continent but still distinct from it as 
  a subcontinent.
  Pangaea.
  the Upper Mantle.
  Continental Crust.
A

a subcontinent.

105
Q 
A huge sea wave caused by an undersea earthquake is known as a 
  tsunami.
  cyclone.
  monsoon.
  volcanic eruption.
A

tsunami.

106
Q 
The region of South Asia contains some of the world's most populated and dense countries. Three of these include
  India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
  India, China, and Russia.
  China, Japan, and the United States..
  Asia, Middle East, and South Asia.
A

India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

107
Q 
\_\_\_\_\_\_ is the amount of people per given area.
  Population density
  Population clustering
  Demographic transision
  Life expectancy
A

Population density

108
Q 
During the winter monsoon season, the winds come from what direction?
  North
  West
  South
  East
A

North

109
Q

In 2007, India signed an agreement with another country that could improve its energy and environmental outlook. What country was it, and what did the agreement specify?
India signed an agreement to encourage Japanese companies to invest in India’s energy sector and transfer energy-saving technology.
India signed an agreement with the Russian government to purchase oil at a bargain price.
India signed an agreement with Sri Lanka to work together to develop solar energy technology.
India signed an agreement to encourage U.S. industries to work with it to develop its nuclear energy industry.

A

India signed an agreement to encourage Japanese companies to invest in India’s energy sector and transfer energy-saving technology.

110
Q

The goal of the Green Revolution in India was to
increased agricultural output.
end the war on terror.
ban the color green.
force governments to only use “green” energy sources.

A

increased agricultural output.

111
Q 
Which region of India is considered to be its breadbasket (area of greatest agricultural productivity)?
  Punjab
  Kashmir
  Sri Lanka
  Deccan Plateu
A

Punjab

112
Q 
All of the following are environmental consequences of India's rapid population growth except
  monsoon flooding.
  polluted air.
  deforestation.
  unsanitary water.
A

monsoon flooding.

113
Q

Why would physical geography cause the Deccan Plateau to have a lower population density than other regions of India?
Most of the area has rugged landforms making access difficult.
Most of the area has high mountains and a very arid climate.
Most of the area is flooded by monsoon rains much of each year.
Most of the area is composed of river deltas and jungles.

A

Most of the area has rugged landforms making access difficult.

114
Q

How do people in South Asia manage their water use during the summer monsoon?
They store extra water to use during the dry winter monsoon.
They limit their water use because the summer is usually hot and dry
They use water they have stored during the wet winter monsoon
They have no need to manage water because rainfall is consistent all year.

A

They store extra water to use during the dry winter monsoon.

115
Q 
Which country in this region is almost completely at or near sea level? It is threatened by rising sea levels due to climate change.
  Maldives
  India
  Pakistan
  Nepal
A

Maldives

116
Q

True or False: The summer monsoon season is usually a season of dry and cool weather for the region of South Asia.
True
False

A

False

117
Q

True or False: The winter monsoon season is usually a season of dry and cool weather for the region of South Asia.
True
False

A

True

118
Q

How has the Ganges River been affected by rituals and industrial uses?
The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.
The course of the river has been altered by man-made actions to flow into temples
The river is one of the cleanest rivers in the world, as it is considered sacred.
The river levels have decreased over time to overuse

A

The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.

119
Q 
The Ganges River is located in which part of India?     
  Northeast
  South
  Northwest
  West
A

Northeast

120
Q 
The Richter scale is used to measure \_\_\_\_ 
  the magnitude of an earthquake.
  the magnitude of a monsoon.
  the magnitude of a hurricane.
  the magnitude of an tornado.
A

the magnitude of an earthquake.

121
Q 
Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives, all face the economic issue of
  eco tourism
  over fishing
  limited farm land
  salinization of the soil
A

limited farm land

122
Q 
Because of cultural diffusion, many countries in South Asia practice 
  Judaism
  Christianity
  Hinduism
  Islam
A

Islam

123
Q 
What factors have inhibited industrialization in South Asia? 
  history of eco tourism
  history of colonialism
  history of overfishing
  history of the spice trade
A

history of colonialism

124
Q 
What is a subcontinent? 
  Large area of land not connected to a continent
  Large area of land beneath a continent
  Large landmass small than a continent
  Large landmass south of a continent
A

Large landmass small than a continent

125
Q 
Mohandas Ghandi led the 
  Movement for Independence
  Revolution in South Asia
  Green Movement
  Partition of India and Pakistan
A

Movement for Independence

126
Q 
Hinduism can be described as–
  theocratic.
  monotheistic.
  polytheistic.
  atheistic.
A

polytheistic.

127
Q 
Most of India's population identifies as
  Muslims.
  Sikhs.
  Buddhists.
  Hindus.
A

Hindus.

128
Q 
Pakistan and Bangladesh are similar because most of their citizens identify as 
  Muslims.
  Buddhists.
  Sikhs.
  Hindus.
A

Muslims.

129
Q 
Muslims follow the 
  Ten Commandments.
  Four Noble Truths.
  Eightfold Path.
  Five Pillars of Faith.
A

Five Pillars of Faith.

130
Q 
Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs share the belief in  
  polytheism.
  vegetarianism.
  karma.
  many gods.
A

karma.

131
Q

What information do population pyramids represent?
the value of the exports of goods and services produced by a population
the age and gender distribution of a population
the ethnic diversity of a population
demographic information about a population

A

the age and gender distribution of a population

132
Q

The bottom of the population pyramid represents the ____ population and the top of a pyramid represents the _____ population.

A

younger, older

133
Q

What reason could explain why population pyramids take the general shape of a pyramid? In other words, why are there more people on the bottom of the pyramids in stead of the top?

A

The graph is organized from youngest to oldest, with the youngest at the bottom and the oldest at the highest. The graphic is called a population pyramid because when a population is expanding, there are more babies born than people dead, forming the shape of a triangle.

age or life expectancy, or mortality rates keep the older side of the population pyramid in less quantity than the younger side which is constantly being replenished. The fewest live the longest.

134
Q

What are the correct conditions for population growth?
when the mortality rate exceeds life expectancy
when there are more deaths than births
when a population pyramid is classified as stationary
when there are more births than deaths

A

when there are more births than deaths

135
Q

What is the shape of a population pyramid for a developing country?
wider at the top
narrow at top and bottom, wider in the middle
straight countours on both sides
wider at the bottom

A

wider at the bottom

136
Q

Pakistan’s population is

A

expanding

137
Q

India’s population is

A

expanding

138
Q

Excluding the Maldives, and Sri Lanka, what do the other five countries of South Asia have in common?
Low Literacy Rates
High Religious Diversity (when comparing a country to itself)
Low GDP’s
Abnormally High Number of Female Citizens

A

Low Literacy Rates

139
Q

What inferences can be made about literacy rates and population growth?
High population growth leads to high literacy rates.
High literacy rates are a feature of more developed countries.
Literacy rates and population growth have no direct relationship.
Developing counties have low population growth

A

High literacy rates are a feature of more developed countries.

140
Q

What common characteristics do the Maldives and Sri Lanka share?
dramatic effects of popululation growth
religious and ethnic diversity
lower life expectancies
high literacy rates

A

high literacy rates

141
Q 
What country is not labelled on the western side of this map of India?
  Sri Lanka
  Nepal
  Bangladesh
  Pakistan
A

Pakistan

142
Q 
What is the most common religion in the region shown?
  Buddhist
  Sikh
  Hindu
  Muslim
A

Hindu

143
Q

What does the map suggest about the idea of drawing national boundaries in this region?
Religious groups all live in the same areas together.
British rule helped to define nations in this region.
National boundaries would be easy to draw.
National boundaries would be difficult to draw

A

National boundaries would be difficult to draw.

144
Q

Looking at the center of the map we see the Hyperbad region. This area is interesting because its population is largely _______ but the government in the area is under ________ control.

A

Hindu, Muslim

145
Q 
Where do we see the highest concentrations of Muslim populations living in India before the partition?
  southern part of the country
  eastern part of the country
  western part of the country
  central part of the country
A

western part of the country

146
Q 
Which is a notable characteristic of the region of South Asia?
  its highly developed economy 
  the predominance of Christianity 
  its location on the Atlantic Ocean 
  its large population
A

its large population

147
Q 
Factory emissions and car exhaust contribute to what kind of pollution?
  water pollution 
  air pollution 
  light pollution 
  radioactive pollution
A

air pollution

148
Q 
Which of the following does NOT a contribute poor sanitation?
  poverty 
  overcrowding 
  good infrastructure 
  unsafe disposal of waste
A

good infrastructure

149
Q 
What problem threatens to limit India's economic development?
  water shortage 
  air pollution 
  a small workforce 
  India's global isolation
A

water shortage

150
Q

Why is it surprising that India experiences high infant mortality rates in its slums?
The slums are very densely populated.
The slums have poor sanitation.
India is modernizing, which means public health should be improving.
In the absence of industry, India is not modernizing

A

India is modernizing, which means public health should be improving.

151
Q 
What is the dominant religion in India?
  Hinduism 
  Islam 
  Sikhism 
  Christianity
A

Hinduism

152
Q 
What is the dominant religion in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan?
  Hindu 
  Islam 
  Sikhism 
  Christianity
A

Islam

153
Q

What was being challenged in the three conflicts - Punjab, Kashmir, and Assam?
political repression by the Indian government
economic exploitation by the Indian government
religious oppression by the Indian government !
all of the above

A

all of the above

154
Q 
Which Indian Prime Minister was assassinated in the Punjab conflict?
  Indira Gandhi 
  Mahatma Gandhi 
  Jawaharlal Nehru 
  Narendra Modi
A

Indira Gandhi

155
Q 
The people in the Punjab region do not practice Hinduism like the rest of India. Rather they practice - 
  Christianity 
  Islam 
  Sikhism 
  Buddhism
A

Sikhism

156
Q 
What is the term for contracting labor out to another country?
  seceding 
  nationalizing 
  colonizing 
  outsourcing
A

outsourcing

157
Q

All of the following are benefits of outsourcing, except -
It keeps the cost of manufacturing down.
It boosts the economies of both countries involved.
It increases manufacturing.
It can exploit labor in developing countries.

A

It can exploit labor in developing countries.

158
Q

The Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh is an example of -
strict safety regulations by contracted companies in developing countries.
relaxed safety regulations by contracted companies in other countries.
adequate government intervention in areas of worker safety.
labor unions ensuring worker safety

A

relaxed safety regulations by contracted companies in other countries.

159
Q

All of the following are negative effects of outsourcing, except -
worker safety is not guaranteed by foreign contractors and governments.
it takes jobs away from the country of the company that is outsourcing.
it can give outsourced workers no other employment options.
it drives down the cost of manufacturing.

A

it drives down the cost of manufacturing.

160
Q

India is one of the least developed countries in the world.
True
False

A

False

161
Q

Which of the following is an example of agency, or free will, for women in India?
Indian families choosing the groom in arranged marriages
limited jobs for women in the film industry
self-arranged marriages
the stigma around divorce in society

A

self-arranged marriages

162
Q

Traditionalists say divorce in India signifies the collapse of society. Proponents of women’s equality say it can be -
empowering for women
empowering for men
a step backward in women’s empowerment
consistent with traditional Hindu values

A

empowering for women

163
Q 
Which is the largest film industry in India?
  Hollywood 
  Bollywood 
  South Indian Film Industry 
  the Indian diaspora
A

Bollywood

164
Q

All of the following are ways in which globalization impacts the evolving roles of women in India, except -
Indian society is exposed to different cultures and varying roles of women
booming international industry creates new jobs for women
Indian film progressively depicts women in more “Western” roles
India remains isolated from the Western world, even though it is industrializing

A

India remains isolated from the Western world, even though it is industrializing

165
Q 
To make (something) more suited for present styles or needs, or to begin using the newest information, methods, and technology is - 
  industrialization 
  globalization 
  modernization 
  imperialism
A

modernization

166
Q

Why do so many tourists visit the Australian Outback?
The average temperate is not too hot or cold.
Movies showcase its remoteness.
They visit to see the flora and fauna.
Yalgoo has a strong social pull factor.

A

Movies showcase its remoteness.

167
Q 
What is Australia's largest climate zone?
  desert 
  temperate 
  equatorial 
  tropical
A

desert

168
Q 
What language is spoken in Fiji?
  Chinese 
  English 
  Hindu 
  Fijian
A

English

169
Q

What is an atoll?
a lagoon
a coral reef
ring-shaped reef or island formed by coral
a chain of islands formed by a volcanic hot spot

A

ring-shaped reef or island formed by coral

170
Q

Why are animal species become extinct in Polynesia?
The rising human population is stressing the environment.
Most are hunted by tourists.
An invasive species was introduced to the island.
The species are so large they have a hard time getting enough food.

A

The rising human population is stressing the environment.

171
Q

Which of the following is true about the Maori?
The Maori had children stolen from them.
The Maori are indigenous to New Zealand.
The Maori are indigenous to Australia.
The Maori were wiped out by European settlers.

A

The Maori are indigenous to New Zealand.

172
Q 
Which of the following describes the use of coconuts in Oceania?
  sole building material 
  invasive species 
  cash crop 
  drought resistant
A

cash crop

173
Q 
What is the name for the children of Aboriginals taken by the Australian government?
  Maori Peoples 
  Samoan Peoples 
  Stolen Generation 
  Aboriginal Generation
A

Stolen Generation

174
Q 
Which of the following is a source of Sydney's architectural importance?
  Great Barrier Reef 
  World Cup 
  Sydney Opera House 
  Winter Olympics
A

Sydney Opera House

175
Q

Match the Native people with the modern day country.
Australia
New Zealand

A

Aborigine

Maori

176
Q 
What type of animal is the Dingo most closely related?
  Dog. 
  Wolf. 
  Fox. 
  Coyote.
A

Wolf

177
Q

Which of the following is a way farmers try to deal with Dingoes?
Trap and release elsewhere
Domesticate them
Feed them so they wont attack livestock
Spay or neuter

A

Spay or neuter

178
Q 
Which of the following country is closest to Easter Island?
  Chile 
  Australia 
  New Zealand 
  Hawaii
A

Chile

179
Q 
Which of the following is a possible reason for the creation of the Rapa Nui?
  Ward off evil spirits. 
  Protect island inhabitant. 
  Welcome new settlers. 
  Travel markers.
A

Protect island inhabitant.

180
Q

Why does the Great Barrier reef need protection?
Destruction by sea mammals.
Stress from scuba divers in close proximity.
Coarl is shrinking due to pollution.
Tourists taking pieces home.

A

Coral is shrinking due to pollution.

181
Q 
Which of the following is the name for the Natives of Guam?
  Hutus 
  Maori
  Chamorros 
  Aborigines
A

Chamorros

182
Q

Tanzania

A

10th largest coconut producer

183
Q

Sydney

A

home of the famed opera house

184
Q

Wake Island

A

Missile launch facility

185
Q

Guam

A

joint region marinas

186
Q

Mount Silisili

A

found on savai’i

187
Q

Trade Winds

A

affects weather and climate

188
Q

Opal

A

semi precious stone

189
Q

Emu

A

large flightless bird

190
Q

Amborella

A

New Caledonias native shrub

191
Q

Coral Reef

A

underwater plant community

192
Q

Tasmanian Tiger

A

extinct species of Australia

193
Q

Typhoon

A

severe storm in pacific

194
Q 
How many estimated children were a part of the stolen generation?
  10,000 
  Over 100,00 
  90,000 
  50,000
A

Over 100,00

195
Q 
Which of the following best describes the climate of Oceania?
  Sub-Tropical 
  Temperate 
  Desert 
  Tropical
A

Tropical

196
Q 
What is the name for the statues on Easter Island?
  Aboriginee 
  Dingo 
  Rapa Nui 
  Maori
A

Rapa Nui

197
Q

Why are coconuts grown as a cash crop?
They are used as currency.
They are a versatile fruit with many uses.
They are used as the main source of medicine.
Coconuts are a versatile nut with many uses.

A

They are a versatile fruit with many uses.

198
Q 
Who was Cook Island named after?
  Cook tribe 
  James Cook 
  Dane Cook 
  James Island
A

James Cook

199
Q 
Which of the following native people were victims of the stolen generation?
  Tutsi 
  Chamorros 
  Aborigines 
  Maori
A

Aborigines

200
Q 
Which of the following is a predator in Australia? 
  Tiger 
  Bobcat 
  Lion 
  Dingo
A

Dingo

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