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Which number on the map represents the Yangtze River? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
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The use of biomass fuels for cooking is a major cause of indoor air pollution in which of the following countries? A. South Korea B. North Korea C. Japan D. India
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The Tiananmen Square Massacre in China refers to A. the overthrow of the Chinese government by pro-
democracy protestors. B. the defeat of the Japanese army by the Chinese army. C. a series of pro democracy demonstrations which led
to the death of many students protestors. D. the bombing of the Chinese army by North Korea.
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In India, Bangladesh, and much of Southeast Asia, agricultural productivity is most affected by the A. seasonal monsoons B. numerous deserts C. unnavigable rivers D. cold climate
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Only about 25% of the undeveloped land in Japan is suitable for agriculture. Based on this fact, which statement is true about Japan’s economy? A. Farming is the largest part of the Japanese economy B. Japan’s economy is less dependent on agriculture C. Oil has become a large part of the Japanese economy D. There are no useful natural resources in Japan
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What is one factor that has affected economic development in Africa in the 21st century? A. reliance on coffee exports B. equal distribution of wealth C. apartheid D. spread of the AIDS epidemic
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Compared to India and Japan, which statement is correct when describing China’s overall economic system? A. China does not rely on any kind of international trade like India and Japan B. China’s economy offers more economic freedom than India and Japan C. The economies of India and Japan are much larger than China D. India and Japan offer more economic freedom than China
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According to the information in the table, these dams have A. met the expectations of their builders . B. had a major environmental effect on their regions. C. preserved historical ruins. D. had no effect on the region.
Read the information in the table below to answer the next question.
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Following World War II, what is one reason the United States led the rebuilding of Japan? A. In addition to economic reasons, United States was concerned
about the emergence of a Communist-controlled China. B. The United States owed large amounts of money to Japan. C. The United States was held responsible for the devastation in
Japan due to the bombing of Hiroshima. D. The United States discovered large amounts of oil in the area.
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Which number on the map represents Japan? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
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Read the statements in the box to answer the next question.
Which of the following could be used as an example to go with the information in the box? A. Buddhists B. Arabs C. Catholics D. Muslims
• Group of people who share cultural ideas that have been part of their community for generations.
• Often share the same characteristics that their parents and
grandparents shared – such as language, history food, music, stories, beliefs, and celebrations.
• Example: ?
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The historical division of Islam’s two major sects, the Sunnis and the
Shiites, has impacted the politics in the region. Which one of the
statements below was the key issue behind the Sunni and Shiite
split?
A. the issue over the water rights of the region
B. the issue over who should claim Mecca as their holy land.
C. the issue over who should control the oil in the region
D. the issue over who should succeed Muhammad as leader after
his death
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How do political conflicts sometimes lead to famine?
A. crops never seem to grow well in times of war B. conflicts disrupt farming and little food is produced C. political leaders order farmers to stop work in times of
conflict D. political conflicts rarely have any significant effect on food
supply
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India is characterized by a form of government in which power is divided between one central authority and several regional authorities. Which of the following terms BEST classifies the distribution of power in India? A. unitary B. autocracy C. confederacy D. federal
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The letter A on the map represents the country of
A. Iraq B. Iran C. Syria D. Jordan
A
B
C
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Several countries around the Persian Gulf are leading exporters of oil. All oil tankers passing out of the Persian Gulf must pass through — A. the Suez Canal B. the Caspian Sea C. the Red Sea D. the Strait of Hormuz
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Which of the following BEST represents the area in which desertification, in combination with drought, has forced the people to migrate out of the region? A. A B. B C. C D. D
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In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order? A. Judaism B. Shintoism C. Confucianism D. Hinduism
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Which of the following BEST describes the major contribution of South African President F.W. de Klerk? A. Klerk ended apartheid laws and released Nelson Mandela from jail. B. Klerk founded a nationalist movement to fight apartheid. C. Klerk advocated the establishment of segregation laws. D. He worked to spread apartheid laws to nations neighboring South
Africa.
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Which statement describes the economies of South Africa and Nigeria ? A. both countries have strong command characteristics with some
aspects of market B. South Africa has a pure market economy, while Nigeria is mostly
command C. both countries have mixed economies with more aspects of market
than command D. the GDP per capita in both countries is the same and so is the
standard of living
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How have the major rivers of Southwest Asia become a part of political conflict? A. Many rivers dry up during the hot summers. B. The rivers have nothing to do with the area’s political conflict. C. Most countries do not allow water to be taken out of rivers for
irrigation. D. Several countries have built dams along their portion of the river,
cutting off water to those living downstream.
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After 1859, new land uses other than agriculture were discovered in South Africa. Which activity increased both pressure over land use and increased dependency on the black majority? A. diamond mining B. commercial fishing C. gold mining D. a and c
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Which statement about European colonialism in Africa is accurate?
A. colonial boundaries were drawn with little regard for original ethnic or tribal lands
B. Africans and Europeans were granted the same legal rights C. Europeans had little impact on African societies D. Africans held high positions in most colonial governments
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The continued importance of the Middle East to the global economy is based on its A. quantity of oil reserves. B. exports of manufactured goods. C. semiarid climate. D. economic freedom.
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Which of the following is BEST represented by the letter A? A. Congo River B. Niger River C. Nile River D. Senegal River
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Which one of the following ethnic groups is most concentrated in the shaded region of Africa?
A. Ashanti B. Kurds C. Swahili D. Tauereg
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China is an example of a country with a unitary system of government. Which of the following describes how power is distributed in China? A. Power distribution in China is highly centralized. B. The regional divisions in China have the power to make independent
decisions. C. Power in China is divided between the central authority and its
regional divisions. D. Citizens in China elect the members of the legislature and the head of
government.
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Which belief is shared by a Ashanti who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto? A. only one God rules the universe B. all suffering is caused by desire and selfishness C. periodic fasting is essential to spiritual purity D. spirits exist in both living and nonliving things
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A magazine article on Africa discusses, conflict, civil war, political instability, and artificial political boundaries. The article is MOST LIKELY concerned about
A. Kenya’s 2013 elections B. the independence movement in Ethiopia C. the consequences of the European partitioning of Africa D. Apartheid in South Africa
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The letter B on the map represents the country of A. Iran B. Iraq C. Afghanistan D. Pakistan
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The legislature of South Africa is called the National Assembly. Citizens elect the members of the National Assembly, and the members of the National Assembly elects the president of the country. What is South Africa’s form of democracy?
A. presidential democracy B. parliamentary democracy C. direct democracy D. semi-presidential democracy
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The statements in the box BEST explains ________ A. the U.S. policy of containment of communism in China B. the role of Mao Zedong particularly in the area of individual rights C. U.S. relations with China during the Cold War D. the development of freedom movements in China
• Failed economic policy of rapidly developing agriculture by collectivizing farms.
• Eliminate rival groups. • Revolutionize culture by wiping out old ideas and habits.
Read the statements in the box to answer the next question.
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What is the major consequence associated with the control of water resources by some countries in Southwest Asia such as building dams?
A. it has led to an unequal distribution of water in the world B. it has led to an unequal distribution of water in the Middle East C. most countries in the region now import bottled water from Iraq D. water taxes in most countries in the region have doubled
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Why did colonial borders cause problems for new African nations? A. They forced people from different ethnic groups together into nations. B. They created countries that were too small for their populations. C. They landlocked many nations. D. They created geographic trade barriers.
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Which one of the following ethnic minority group of the Middle East is mostly concentrated in the countries of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria?
A. Kurds B. Jews C. Muslims D. Ashanti
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Which one of these economic organizations was developed to control the production of oil in the Middle East?
A. EU B. OPEC C. NAFTA D. UN
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Religious connection to land, anti-Semitism, Holocaust, and Zionism in Europe, all played a role in the
A. the establishment of the United Nations. B. establishment of the State of Israel. C. the development of nuclear weapons in Iraq. D. the development of the Jewish religion.
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Which of the following involves a ban of certain import goods due to
political differences
A. tariffs B. embargos C. quota D. trade barriers
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The map shows the population density in China. Which of the following statements BEST supports the population distribution in the country? A. The western part of China has more
resources, therefore a more desirable to live.
B. The eastern and southeastern parts of China has more fertile soil, better climate, and more access to water.
C. The eastern part of China is closer to an arid climate.
D. It is impossible to survive in the northern and southern parts of China.
The darker the color the higher the population density.
Which of the following does the arrow on the map BEST indicate?
A. Lake Tanganyika B. Lake Chad C. Lake Victoria D. Lake Congo
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Which of the following features does the arrow on the map BEST indicate? A. Sinai Peninsula B. Gaza Strip C. Suez Canal D. Mecca
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Which of the following political features does the arrow on the map BEST indicate? A. Kuwait B. Bahrain C. Oman D. Iran
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What was one lasting result of the division of the former
Ottoman territory in Southwest Asia following WWI?
A. borders now divide or combine cultural groups, leading to
conflict within nations
B. Islam first spread throughout the region, leading to cultural
diffusion and the spread of Muslim beliefs
C. Turkey was officially divided into Jewish, Christian, and
Muslim areas
D. Britain and France gained control of the region which they
maintain to the present day
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The US became involved in the Persian Gulf War as
a way of protecting Kuwait from what Middle East
country?
A. Iran
B. Syria
C. Iraq
D. Persia
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The basic issues surrounding the continuing conflicts in the Middle East is often related to
A. water and gold
B. religion and gold
C. religion and land
D. Palestinians and Iranians
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Which of the following physical features is BEST represented by the letter D? A. Gaza Strip B. Jordan River C. Dead Sea D. Red Sea
Based on information from the Economic Freedom Index (EFI),
the economy of this oil rich country is highly centralized, and
regulations make it difficult for individuals to open, or operate
a business. Which one of the countries listed below BEST fits
the EFI description?
A. Japan
B. Iran
C. South Africa
D. Israel
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In response to the to the terrorist attacks launched against the
United States on September 11, 2001, the United States invaded
which one of the following countries ?
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Afghanistan
D. Pakistan
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Which of the following countries is an Islamic Republic with a government run by Muslim religious leaders?
A. Iran B. Iraq C. Israel D. Saudi Arabia
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Disputes over what natural resources is a continuing issue
in the Middle East?
A. water and gold
B. salt and gold
C. water and oil
D. religion and water
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Based on the world map above, which of the following BEST represents the area with the highest concentration of people who follow Hinduism?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
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An increase in industrial activity along with an increased use of automobiles in India and China in the last several decades has caused an increase the severity of which major environmental problem? A. air pollution B. deforestation C. flooding D. desertification
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Which conclusion is true concerning food shortages in some parts of Africa? A. climate changes, misuse of land, and political instability has led to
famine in many African countries B. The United Nations has stopped sending food supplies to Africa C. too few people in Africa are involved in food production D. acid rain has been the major cause of crop failures
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Which statement best characterizes the period of apartheid in South Africa? A. the majority of the population had the right to vote B. the Boers attempted to conquer South Africa C. segregation ideas of the ruling minority were adopted into laws D. English was declared the official language of the nation
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Which of the following physical features is represented by the letter C? A. Mekong River B. Indus River C. Yellow River D. Sea of Japan
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When comparing the federal republic of India to the communist state of China, which is true regarding citizen participation? A. Only Indian citizens are allowed to vote; there are no elections in
China. B. Elections are much more important in choosing the government in
China because there are more people. C. In China the citizens have more impact on the government through
elections because there are more political parties. D. Elections in India have a greater impact on the government because
they are less controlled by the government than in China.
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“Gandhi Calls for Boycott of British Textiles”
“Gandhi and Followers Complete March to the Sea”
“Gandhi Begins Hunger Fast”
These headlines reflect Gandhi’s beliefs in A. nonalignment B. appeasement C. isolationism D. non-violence
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Why did the United States, among other countries, become heavily involved in Korea and Vietnam in the mid 1900s? A. there were huge discoveries of oil in the region B. countries felt a desire to acquire new territory C. both Korea and Vietnam were new countries with
no leadership D. the containment of Communism was a goal of
many countries
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Which of the following physical features would you find near the area marked 2?
A. Mekong River B. Ganges River C. Gobi Desert D. Taklimakan Desert
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Use the information in the box below to answer the next question. The statements in the box BEST describe the goals of which of the following organizations? A. KNAU B. African National Congress C. The Pan-African movement D. The United Nations
• Seeks to unify African citizens • Tries to make African countries more
independent • Believes Africans across the continent
share common bonds and connections
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Countries in Southern and Eastern Asia have resources and materials which allow them to produce a certain set of goods that they specialize in. What happens as a result of this specialization? A. Their economies are extremely weak because they do not
have enough goods. B. Countries with more resources do not want to trade with
Southern and Eastern Asia because of their limited goods C. Specialization in producing a set of goods encourages trade
between countries. D. Asian countries can only trade with each other because of
their resources.
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An businessman from India new to international trade, wishes to buy several varieties of silk from a Chinese silk manufacturer. Which of the following should the businessman take into consideration before purchasing the silk in order to ensure profit? A. hire someone who speaks Chinese B. make sure the silk comes in pink C. a background check on the Chinese silk manufacturer D. check the system of exchanging currencies
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B
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Which of the following bodies of water is represented by the letter C? A. Indian Ocean B. Red Sea C. Bay of Bengal D. Yellow Sea
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Education, training, and healthcare are all examples of which type of factor of production? A. Capital goods B. Entrepreneurship C. Human capital D. Natural resources
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How does specialization impact the economy? A. Specialization encourages trade and can be a positive factor in a
country’s economy. B. Without specialization it would be very difficult to conduct
international trade. C. Specialization discourages trade and can be a negative factor in
a country’s economy. D. Specialization protects the local businesses by placing tariffs on
imports.
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Why would Nigeria’s oil industry need a large investment in human capital? A. The technology in the oil industry is very complicated and requires
specific skills. B. Investing in the latest oil drilling technology will increase productivity. C. Most Nigerians do not like to work in the oil industry. D. The oil fields in Nigeria is a dangerous place to work.
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Which statement is true regarding the Arab, Ashanti, Bantu, and Swahili ethnic groups in Africa? A. these groups are the most economically successful
in Africa B. there is a large amount of religious diversity among
and within the groups. C. none of these groups are native to Africa. D. all of the groups rely on the same environment for
survival.
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Nationalism in India and Vietnam eventually had an impact on which development in both countries? A. creation of nuclear weapons B. independence C. immigration D. division of both countries into a north and south
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• Regional divisions do not have any independent authority.
• Monarch is considered the symbol of the state.
• Prime Minister is elected by the Legislature.
Read the statements in the box to answer the next question.
The statements in the box BEST describe the government of A. Japan B. India C. South Korea D. China
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Southwest Asia (Middle East) is known as a region of continuing conflicts. Based on the maps, which one of the following statements comes close to identifying the main reason behind the continuing conflict ?
A. two conflicting cultures with historical ties to the region occupy the same area B. two conflicting nations occupy the same area to prove military importance C. several nations want to colonize the region for economic purposes D. two conflicting nations with water rights to the region want to occupy the same
area
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