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Which is an accurate statement about Japan’s natural resources?

  1. Japan has extensively used the seas for fishing
  2. large reserves of petroleum are located in the northern part of Japan
  3. Japan has large fertile plains suitable for growing grain
  4. large coal and iron-ore deposits are located in the mountain region
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Explanation: The Japanese archipelago has very limited natural resources. By far, the most abundant natural resources available to the Japanese is that which can be harvested from the surrounding ocean.

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Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?

  1. fertile soils
  2. high mountains
  3. vast deserts
  4. smooth coastlines
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Explanation: The fertile soils along the river valleys allowed the early peoples to grow enough food to increase their population. This in turn led to the creation of civilizations.

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  1. One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that
  2. the location protected the people from land invasion
  3. periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming
  4. these rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia
  5. these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
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Explanation: Flowing rivers deposit fresh silt along their banks from areas upstream. When these rivers overflow, the silt pours onto the land providing rich soil ideal for farming.

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  1. In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition, and the division of labor?
  2. caste system
  3. policy of neutrality
  4. urbanization
  5. parliamentary government
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Explanation: The Caste System ranked Hindus by class and divide labor among them. For example, at the top of this system, the Brahmin were considered the holy class, while untouchables were considered out of caste and were only allowed to do the most menial jobs.

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  1. An effect of a mountainous topography on Inca and Chinese civilizations was the development of
  2. industrialization
  3. single-crop economy
  4. desalinization projects
  5. terrace farming
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Explanation: Terrace farming allows crops to be grown on the sides of elevated terrain. This agricultural practice was widespread among the Inca in the Andes Mountains and the early Chinese.

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  1. The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
  2. developed along rivers
  3. used the ziggurat form for their temples
  4. established trade routes to China
  5. used a hieroglyphic writing system
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Explanation: Ancient Egyptian society developed along the Nile River, while the civilization in Mesopotamia, or the Fertile Crescent, developed along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

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  1. In most societies, urbanization has
  2. weakened traditional values and life patterns
  3. strengthened the influence of the extended family system
  4. discouraged economic growth
  5. promoted population growth
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Explanation: The process of urbanization brings many people from different backgrounds together in one place. Thus, through the exchange of ideas from different people, traditional values tend to be weakened.

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  1. Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish
  2. an educational system
  3. an agricultural surplus
  4. a writing system
  5. a democratic government
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Explanation: Before humans were able to settle down in one place, they needed to provide enough food for the community. This shift in society from hunting-gathering to agriculture is known as the Neolithic Revolution.

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One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the

  1. Congo River Basin
  2. Great Rift Valley
  3. Sahara Desert
  4. Arabian Sea
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Explanation: The Sahara Desert has acted as a natural barrier in Africa which resulted in the diffusion of Middle Eastern culture in North Africa, while Sub-Saharan Africa maintained a variety of traditional cultures until the beginning of the Slave Trade and imperialism practiced by Europeans during the Scramble for Africa.

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  1. A major effect of geography on Japan is that the
  2. export of oil has helped Japan maintain a favorable balance of trade
  3. fertile plains have enabled Japan to keep food prices low
  4. mountains have prevented invasions obey foreign nations
  5. scarcity of natural resources has forced Japan to obtain raw materials from other nations
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Explanation: Japan has very few natural resources except the surrounding seas. Therefore, Japan takes advantage of its irregular coastline to promote trade with other countries. Raw materials are imported to Japan, and then turned into consumer goods such as automobiles and electronics, which are then exported to other nations.

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  1. Many people in Southeast Asia hope for the timely arrival of the summer monsoons each year because
  2. floods are the only way to water their farmlands
  3. daily temperatures often reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. little rain has fallen for many months
  5. oases provide water for nomadic herders
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Explanation: In monsoon climates, moisture-bearing winds reverse direction once a year, creating a distinct wet season and a dry season. Thus, the people of Southeast Asia hope for the timely arrival of these seasonal rains in order to provide water for their crops.

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  1. The study of culture primarily involves
  2. observing the physical environment of people
  3. learning why various peoples live as they do
  4. understanding the technology of modern machinery
  5. analyzing the personalities of children in the same family
    .
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Explanation: Culture refers to all of the things that make up daily life for people. Therefore the study of culture involves learning why people live as they do

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57 Which was a result of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?

  1. the Catholic Church accepted the dominance of the new Protestant religions in Italy, France, and Germany
  2. Spain became a predominately Protestant nation
  3. Catholic Church leaders refused to make any changes in church practices
  4. the power of the Catholic Church in Europe was weakened
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  1. On a map of the world, Asia is to Japan as Europe is to
  2. Great Britain
  3. the Netherlands
  4. Austria
  5. Italy
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Explanation: Asia is a continental landmass, and Japan is an island that is found just off the coast of Asia. In this same way Europe is a continental landmass and Great Britain is an island just off the coast of Europe.

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  1. The dominance of the Spanish language in Latin America and continued use of the French language in Senegal are examples of
  2. cultural diffusion
  3. social mobility
  4. humanism
  5. Marxism
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Explanation: These languages are not native to these areas. Rather, they were brought by Europeans practicing imperialism and are therefore a form of cultural diffusion.

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Which aspect of a nation’s culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography of that nation?

  1. form of government
  2. religious beliefs
  3. population distribution
  4. social class system
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Explanation: People tend to live where there are abundant and easily attainable natural resources. These resources tend to attract industry and provide food and shelter.

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  1. One effect that mountain ranges, rain forests, and river systems have had on Latin America has been to
  2. encourage cultural diffusion
  3. limit the development of transportation and communication systems
  4. permit the nations of the area to use a single form of government
  5. allow the development of large amounts of arable land
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Explanation: These natural resources have made it difficult to develop transportation and communication systems because of the costs associated with building infrastructure in areas with dense vegetation, steep elevations, and rivers that are barely navigable.

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  • The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
  • Article from Mohandas Gandhi’s Indian Opinion
  • Excerpt from the letters of Catherine the Great

These three documents are considered

  1. secondary sources
  2. examples of oral traditions
  3. primary sources
  4. statements of different religious beliefs
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Explanation: A primary source is firsthand information about people or events of the past, such as that found in a diary or a legal document.

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Which document is an example of a primary source?

  1. a textbook on Russian history
  2. an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
  3. a novel on the Age of Exploration
  4. the diary of a survivor of a Nazi death camp
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Explanation: A primary source is firsthand information about people or events of the past, such as that found in a diary or a legal document.

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  1. In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
  2. satisfy the needs of the leaders
  3. limit the influence of religion
  4. reflect the values of that society
  5. express opposition to the government in power
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Explanation: Art and architecture have typically been seen as a window to the values of the society in which they are created. Examples include the appreciation of the human ideal expressed in the works of many Renaissance artists which contain human nudes, such as Michelangelo’s famous statue of David.

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  1. One factor that accounted for Chinese influence on traditional Japanese culture was the
  2. continuous warfare between the countries
  3. geographic location of the countries
  4. refusal of western nations to trade with Japan
  5. annexation of Japan into the Chinese Empire
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Explanation: The close proximity of China to Japan aided in cultural diffusion between the two nations.

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  1. In Europe, a major characteristic of humanism was
  2. a belief in the supremacy of the state in relation to individual rights
  3. a rejection of ancient civilizations and their cultures
  4. an emphasis on social control and obedience to national rulers
  5. an appreciation for the basic worth of individual achievement
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Explanation: Humanism emphasizes the dignity and worth of the individual. This philosophy caused many in Europe to strive for personal excellence during the Renaissance. Its influence can be seen in the work of Leonardo Da Vinci and many others of the period.

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The term “Latin America” most accurately refers to the

  1. areas of the Western Hemisphere south of the United States
  2. countries that belong to the Organization of American States
  3. continents of North and South America
  4. countries that have close economic ties with Spain
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Explanation: The term “Latin America” refers to the cultural region south of the United States. During the 1500s,Central and South America were taken over by Spain and Portugal, and as a result Spanish and Portuguese are the dominant languages and Roman Catholicism is practiced by most of the people living there today.

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  1. Both Japan and Indonesia are made up of a chain of islands called
  2. an archipelago
  3. a peninsula
  4. a delta
  5. an atoll
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Explanation: An archipelago is defined as a chain of islands, which describes Japan and Indonesia perfectly.

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  1. Which statement about India is a fact rather than an opinion?
  2. most Indians are happy with the Hindu practice of arranged marriages
  3. India is fortunate to have a multiparty system of government
  4. The Mongols ruled India for more that 100 years
  5. the partition of British India in 1947 helped India prosper
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Explanation: Mongol rule in India is the only answer that is based on historical fact, while the other answers represent opinions.

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  1. In most traditional societies, the teaching of values is mainly the responsibility of the
  2. judicial system
  3. government
  4. educational system
  5. family
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  1. Which statement cites an example of cultural diffusion?
  2. Venezuela has large reserves of oil
  3. young people dance to rock music in Russia
  4. students in China learn calligraphy in school
  5. the Caste system is an important part of life in India
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Explanation: Cultural diffusion refers to the sharing of ideas between different societies. Since rock music was pioneered in the United States, it can be safely assumed that it has been transmitted to Russia and adopted by young people there.

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  1. One reason the Spanish conquistadors were able to conquer the Aztec and Inca Empires rapid is that
  2. these empires had no standing armies
  3. the Spanish had better weapons than the Aztecs and Incas did
  4. the Spanish greatly outnumbered the Aztecs and Incas
  5. the Aztecs and Incas joined together to fight the Spanish
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58 Which was an immediate result of the European Age of Exploration?

  1. Islamic culture spread across Africa and Asia
  2. European influence spread to the Western hemisphere
  3. independence movements developed in Asia and Africa
  4. military dictatorships were established throughout Europe
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Explanation: Immediately after the discovery of the North and South American continents by European explorers, conquistadors and settlers were sent to claim land and goods for European countries. In doing so, European languages, customs, and religious practices were introduced as well.

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56 Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses were a call for

  1. religious revolt against the German princes
  2. reforms within the Roman Catholic Church
  3. greater papal authority
  4. crusades to spread Christianity
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Explanation: In 1517, Martin Luther published his 95 Theses, or statements, in Germany. Luther wrote the 95 Theses in opposition to the sale of indulgences being conducted by the Catholic Church in order to finance the Building of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

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60 In colonial Latin America, the main purpose of the encomienda system was to

  1. insure that the Indians were humanely treated
  2. provide a steady labor supply for early colonists
  3. prevent slaver in Spain’s New World colonies
  4. build and maintain forts to repel foreign invaders
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Explanation: The encomienda system forced Native Americans to perform agricultural and mining work in Latin American colonies.

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