End of Year Review QuestionsMr. Barkes

2012ANSWERS ARE ON THE LAST SLIDE

1. Which statement about present day Africa is true?

• A. Africa's population is spread evenly over the continent.

• B. The land can produce enough food for its population.

• C. Drought and overgrazing are increasing the areas of desert.

• D. People living in Africa all have easy access to water.

• 2. Which of the following cities is important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• A. Jerusalem • B. Damascus • C. Beirut • D. Mecca

• 3. The Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991 began after Iraq invaded which country?

• A. Iran • B. Saudi Arabia • C. Kuwait • D. Oman

• 4. Beef prices have been rising steadily for the last year. Chicken prices have stayed below the price of beef. Now, people are buying more chicken.

What makes people want to buy more chicken?

• A. friends' advice • B. product packaging • C. lower prices • D. store advertising

• 5. The state of Israel has a parliamentary democracy. This means

• A. the king is the head of state and the head of government.

• B. the head of state and head of government are separate positions.

• C. the president is the head of state and the head of government.

• D. the parliament is the head of state and the head of government.

6. Which international organization was formed after World War II in order to ensure cooperation between nations?

• A. the United Nations • B. the North Atlantic Treaty Organization • C. the Warsaw Pact • D. the World Bank

• 7. Nelson Mandela is known for fighting to end the system of apartheid in which African country?

• A. South Africa • B. Kenya • C. Ethiopia • D. Sudan

8. Which of the following describes a government in which only a small group or wealthy people have power?

• A. democracy • B. oligarchy • C. autocracy • D. absolute monarchy

9. Which Middle Eastern country is an example of a monarchy?

• A. Lebanon • B. Iran • C. Israel • D. Saudi Arabia

10. Which of the following countries is the only Middle Eastern country whose main religion is Judaism?

• A. Iran • B. Israel • C. Jordan • D. Saudi Arabia

• 11. Look at the cause and effect.Cause: Europeans explored the coast of AfricaEffect:What statement best describes the effect?

• A. Europeans joined the native tribes. • B. Americans fought the Europeans. • C. Africans were sold as slaves. • D. Asia stopped trade with Europe.

12. In 1947, the state of Israel was created. This meant that the British gave up control of

• A. Egypt • B. Jordan • C. Palestine • D. Syria

• 13. What contributed most to the spread of Islam into Africa?

• A. trade • B. slavery • C. politics • D. railroads

• 14. Compared to the economy in countries like the United States, which of the following best describes the economy in communist China?

• A. mixed economy • B. command economy • C. traditional economy • D. free market

• 15. Resources that are supplied by nature such as land, air, water, and minerals are known as

• A. human resources. • B. natural resources. • C. capital resources. • D. renewable resources.

16. Belief in non-violent protest while working towards independence for India was the policy of which of the following Asian leaders?

• A. Mohandas Gandhi • B. Chiang Kai-shek • C. Karl Marx • D. Mao Zedong

17. Confucianism and Taoism originated in which country?

• A. India • B. China • C. Vietnam • D. Japan

18. Which of the following serves as a natural barrier between China and India?

• A. Gobi Desert • B. Ural Mountains • C. Indus River • D. Himalayan Mountains

19. Which of the following countries is an example of a constitutional monarchy?

• A. China • B. Japan • C. India • D. South Korea

20. Maria wants to buy a computer, but will get it for a better price if she waits. The price will go down when more than one company sells similar computers. Which of the following explains why the price will go down?

• A. People will spend more money. • B. More people will go to the store. • C. The first computer will seem better. • D. There will be more competition.

21. Which ethnic group most influences culture in Iran?

A. the Israelis

B. the Jordanians C. the Persians D. the Palestinians

22. In which nation do citizens have the largest role in terms of voting rights?

A. Iran B. Israel C. Jordan D. Saudi Arabia

23. Citizens of Saudi Arabia are required to

A. be Arab. B. vote in elections. C. serve on juries. D. be Muslim.

24. The modern state of Saudi Arabia was established in 1932 by Abd Al Aziz Al Saud (Ibn Saud). This occurred following a 30-year effort to unify the Arabian Peninsula. The current leader of Saudi Arabia is Ibn Saud's son, Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz. This is in agreement with the 1992 Basic Law of Government, which states that the country will be ruled by the male descendants of Ibn Saud.According to the information above, Saudi Arabia can be best described as having which type of government?

A. communist dictatorship B. absolute monarchy C. parliamentary democracy D. federal republic

25. In which way does Israel have a unitary government?

A. Its military is not able to create and enforce new laws. B. Its citizens are able to participate in government. C. Its local governments do not have very much power. D. Its parliament is responsible for writing legislation.

26. What is a key difference between the government of Saudi Arabia and the government of Iran?

A. Unlike Saudi Arabia, the government of Iran has strong local governments. B. Unlike Iran, the citizens of Saudi Arabia have more power to participate. C. Unlike Saudi Arabia, the government of Iran is based around Islam. D. Unlike Iran, a single individual has most of the power in Saudi Arabia.

• 27. What aspect of Iran's government makes it oligarchic?

•A. Religious teaching is an important part of the government.

• B. A small class of people has control over the government.

• C. The national government has power over local governments.

• D. The military has a powerful influence over the government.

28. The Islamic Republic is a system based on belief in:

1. the One God, His exclusive sovereignty and the right to legislate, and the necessity of submission to His commands;2. divine revelation and its fundamental role in setting forth the laws;3. the return to God in the Hereafter;4. the justice of God in creation and legislationadapted from the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The government of Iran can be described as

A. theocracy. B. monarchy. C. democracy. D. communism.

29. Carl attends an insurance seminar to better himself in the selling of insurance.

Carl’s time spent at the seminar is investing in……….

A. human resources. B. capital goods. C. natural resources. D. human capital.

30. In the Indian economy, computer hardware parts are

A. entrepreneurial resources. B. natural resources. C. capital resources. D. human resources

31. Many different industries thrive in India. India has become one of Asia's largest exporters of computer hardware parts and customer service workers. Banks in India have started offering small business loans to women who want to start their own business. This helps the economy by building more jobs and services.

The women receiving the loans are

A. natural resources. B. entrepreneurs. C. exporters. D. capital resources.

32. Japan's agricultural imports (almost $40 billion in recent years) make it the world's third-largest importer, after the United States and the European Union (EU). Based on total calories consumed, Japan imports about 60 percent of its food each year. Japan is the third-largest market for U.S. agriculture, accounting for about $8 billion in U.S. exports annually. The United States is the leading agricultural supplier to Japan.

Read the passage above. Which of the following statements about Japan is true?

A. Japan relies on trade for most of its food. B. Japan produces most of the food it consumes. C. Japan is not very dependent on international trade. D. Japan exports a large amount of agricultural products.

33. The people in Cambodia live, work, and play on the river. Dams being built further up the river in China threaten their livelihood. How would a dam impact their environment?

A. A dam would only change the environment in China. B. A dam would lower the water and change fishing habits. C. A dam would make the water cleaner and more drinkable. D. A dam would raise the water downstream and flood homes.

34. Which of these dams was built in China along the Yangtze River in order to provide hydroelectric power and flood control?

A. Aswan Dam B. Three Gorges Dam C. Hoover Dam D. Grand Coulee Dam

35. The government of India has a parliamentary system that is very similar to that of the United Kingdom. The leader of Parliament's majority party is also the executive head of government. What is the title of this person?

A. monarch B. president C. chief justice D. prime minister

36. In Japan, the executive head of state is the emperor. His role is only symbolic, however; the prime minister is the head of government and holds true executive power. The prime minister is elected by the majority party of the Diet—Japan's legislature.

How does the Japanese government guarantee that its citizens are represented?

A. The emperor meets the needs of his citizens. B. The prime minister is elected by citizens. C. Citizens elect the members of the Diet. D. Executive power is divided into two equal parts.

37. Japan’s government type is a…….

A. direct democracy.B. one-party state. C. parliamentary democracy w/ a constitutional monarchy. D. federal republic.

38. The government of India has a parliamentary system that is very similar to that of the United Kingdom. The leader of Parliament's majority party is also the executive head of government.

What is the title of this person?

A. monarch B. president C. chief justice D. prime minister

39. India has a national government as well as 28 state governments. While the national government is supreme, the states are able to govern many of their own matters. Citizens of each state elect state legislatures, and the leader of each legislature's majority is appointed governor by the president.

Based on the information above, India's government is a A. constitutional monarchy. B. federal republic. C. direct democracy. D. one-party state.

40. Which of the following is one characteristic that the governments of India, China, and Japan have in common?

A. Citizens do not directly elect the leader of their country. B. Each country has a two-chambered legislature. C. The same type of government exists in each country. D. There is only one political party in each country.

41. In 1989, Chinese students and workers staged a protest in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. They were calling for more democracy and more economic changes in China. This is an example of

A. civic participation. B. religious participation. C. minority participation. D. private participation.

• 42. In China, the Communist Party controls the government. The legislature is the National People's Congress, whose members are chosen by the local congresses of provinces—usually as recommended by the Communist Party. The executive head of state is the president, who has little power, while the head of government is the premier. Neither position is elected. The premier is often considered the most powerful leader in China, though he or she is influenced by official Communist Party positions.

Based on the information above, China's government is a

A. constitutional monarchy. B. direct democracy. C. federal republic. D. one-party state.

43. Mohandas Gandhi is best known for which form of protest?

A. tree sitting B. non-violent action C. armed revolution D. destroying flags

44. The title of the leader in Sudan is called?

A. PremierB. SultanC. DictatorD. Vice President

45. Which tribe, living in Ghana, is known for colorful folktales and mythology?

A. Ibo B. Ashanti C. Egyptians D. Arabs

46. The term Bantu describes people who share a specific group of

A. governments. B. languages. C. religions. D. races.

47. The Swahili ethnic group practice what religion type?

A. Strict Islam. B. Sunni Islam. C. Christianity. D. Animism.

48. Which language is most widely spoken on Africa's east coast?

A. Bantu B. Arabic C. French D. Swahili

49. Which of these cultures has the most widely spoken native African language?

A. Ashanti B. Ibo C. Swahili D. Khoikhoi

50. Which group is responsible for bringing the religion of Islam to Africa?

A. Ashanti people B. The Mongols C. Arabic people D. Europeans

51. Which term describes the process of people moving from rural areas to cities?

A. industrialization B. urbanization C. colonization D. specialization

52. Which statement best describes the process of desertification?

A. Many people move to the desert for economic opportunities. B. Forests expand into areas that had been deserts. C. Desert areas expand into areas that had previously been fertile. D. Desert areas are created after extensive flooding occurs.

53. The first petroleum was pumped from the Niger Delta in 1958. Since then, Nigeria has become one of the world's major oil exporters, shipping out nearly 400 billion dollars of petroleum. But rather than prospering, the Niger Delta has suffered. Oil spills, explosions, gas flares, and fires have polluted and ruined its farms and fisheries.

According the passage above, which industry in Nigeria has suffered most from the mining of oil in the Niger Delta?

A. transportation• B. petroleum • C. tourism • D. agriculture

54. Which of these best describes an advantage Africa has in trade?

A. several stabilized governments B. an industrialized factory system C. a geography favorable to travel D. all countries have access to natural resources

55. While South Africa struggled with apartheid, the United Nations placed an oil embargo on the country in order to put pressure on their government. What happens to a country if it is placed with an embargo?

•A. The country pays heavier tariffs. B. The country is not allowed to trade.

55. Which of these is a human resource?

A. factory worker B. cement C. crude oil D. petrochemicals

56. The total market value of goods and services produced in a certain country during a specific period of time.

Which of the following best matched the definition above?

A. mixed economy B. gross domestic product C. capital investment D. entrepreneurship

58. Mwai Odinga lives in Madagascar, and he needs to purchase a car. He cannot afford to purchase the car, but the car dealership agrees to give him the money he needs. Then, Odinga will pay back the money, month by month, with interest, an additional amount added on that will be a profit for the dealership.

This method of purchasing is known as using

A. credit. B. investing. C. income. D. savings.

59. One major cause of current conflicts between Israel and the Arab world is religion. Israel is a Jewish state, and the nations of the Arab world follow

A. Islam. B. Buddhism. C. Hinduism. D. Christianity.

60. The West Bank and the Gaza Strip are now Palestinian territories in

A. Iran. B. Iraq. C. Israel. D. Egypt

61. The city of Jerusalem has been the site of many disputes over territory. Jerusalem is most important to which religious groups?

A. Jews, Muslims, and Christians B. Jews, Buddhists, and Sikhs C. Jews, Hindus, and Christians D. Jews, Hindus, and Buddhists

# Answer # Answer # Answer

1 C 21 C 41 A

2 A 22 B 42 D

3 C 23 D 43 B

4 C 24 B 44 C

5 B 25 C 45 B

6 A 26 D 46 B

7 A 27 B 47 A

8 B 28 A 48 D

9 D 29 D 49 C

10 B 30 C 50 C

11 C 31 B 51 B

12 C 32 A 52 C

13 A 33 B 53 D

14 A 34 B 54 C

15 B 35 D 55 B

16 A 36 C 56 A

17 B 37 C 57 B

18 D 38 D 58 A

19 B 39 B 59 A

20 D 40 A 60-61 C A