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Semester 2 Exam Review. The 20th Century a.Signing of the Treaty of Versailles b.Atomic bombing of Hiroshima c.Collapse of the Soviet Union d.End of the apartheid in South Africa. 1.When did the following events take place? . Gunpowder, Compass and Paper. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Semester 2 Exam Review
1. When did the following events take place?
The 20th Century
a. Signing of the Treaty of Versaillesb. Atomic bombing of Hiroshimac. Collapse of the Soviet Uniond. End of the apartheid in South Africa
2. Name 3 things the Chinese invented
Gunpowder, Compass and Paper
3. Historically, where have civilizations settled?
Near water
4. What kept Asian countries from communicating during early civilizations?
Mountains
5. List some primary sources
Journals and speeches
6. Describe China’s economy.
It is a mixed economy
7. What are reasons that the United States may have our things made in another country?
Cheaper labor but it means the US workers will lose jobs
8. Describe China’s government
Communist; ruled by one political party
9. Describe Cuba’s government
Communist; ruled by one political party
10. What are some of the cultural traits of the Japanese?
Respect for authority, loyal, politeness, harmony
11. Name some democratic countries
USA, Indonesia, India
12. What rights do citizens in unlimited governments have?
Can’t vote, or have freedom of speech
13. Who colonized India? (Citizens of India vote for their leaders)
Great Britain
14. Describe North Korea’s defense policy.
Their military is large and they spend a large amount on it
15. What kind of government does North Korea have?
Communist
16. Describe Japan’s economy.
Consumers (people) decide the products they will purchase
17. Where did the ancient civilizations of Asia settle?
The Huang He and the Indus rivers
18. How did geography effect the development of Asia?
Based on the locations of the countries
19. How has having plentiful resources affected South Africa?
Many countries wanted mine for gold, diamonds, etc
20. Describe El Nino
Weather condition caused by ocean currents
21. What are indicators of economic development? List some
Birthrate, Life expectancy, literacy, gross domestic product
22. Why is English the official language in some African countries?
Great Britain colonized in Africa
23. Describe supply and demand
When supply is less than the demand, the prices will increase
24. Describe cultural borrowing
Borrowing ideas, culture and tradition from other areas; especially immigrants
25. What are some ways to spread democratic ideas?
Open communication between countries
26. What are some effects of the slave trade on the United States?
Spread of African culture
27. Describe a limited government
Allows citizens to have more say in the government and rights
28. Describe Gandhi’s Indian independence movement
Boycotted (didn’t buy) British goods
29. Describe the Hindu caste system
The caste system is decided by birth
30. Describe the Silk Road
The Silk Road allowed ideas to be exchanged
31. Describe the beliefs of Buddhists
The Eight Fold Path is key to their belief system
32. Define mixed economy
Industries are owned by private citizens and the state
33. Describe China’s “one child” policy
An attempt to limit population growth
34. Describe the reason that Japanese harbors were closed to most people in the 1600’s
In an attempt to protect Japan from European influence
35. Describe the colonization of Australia
Like India, Australia was colonized by Great Britain
36. How did the arrival of Europeans affect the Aborigines?
The Aborigines fled to other continents
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