World Geo - Test 4

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1. 1How has Israel's security barrier on the West Bank affected Israelis and Palestinians?
   AIt reduced terrorist attacks against Israelis and blocked some Palestinians from accessing their farmland

   BIt ended all conflict between Israelis and Palestinians

   CIt gave Palestinians full control of the West Bank

   DIt had no effect on either group
2. 2What happened in Iraq most immediately after Saddam Hussein was removed from power?
   AA stable democracy was quickly established

   BThe economy grew rapidly

   CIraq became a monarchy

   DCivil war broke out between different ethnic and religious groups
3. 3How did the conflict in Syria begin?
   AWith a foreign military invasion

   BWith demonstrations against an authoritarian government

   CWith a dispute over oil resources

   DWith a natural disaster
4. 4What happened in Gaza in 2007 that changed Israeli-Palestinian relations?
   AIsrael annexed Gaza

   BHamas took control of Gaza

   CGaza declared full independence

   DEgypt took control of Gaza
5. 5Which terrorist group has been a major force in the conflicts in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen?
   AAl-Qaeda

   BHezbollah

   CThe Islamic State, or ISIS

   DThe Taliban
6. 6How is Lebanon's democratic system different from Israel's?
   ALebanon has no elections

   BIt reserves offices and seats in parliament for certain groups while Israel does not

   CIsrael has no elected government

   DLebanon is ruled by a monarchy
7. 7Which of the following governments is ruled by an absolute monarchy?
   ASaudi Arabia

   BIsrael

   CLebanon

   DIran
8. 8What is the role of religion in Iran's government?
   AReligion has no role in Iran's government

   BIran's government is led by religious leaders, and laws must not violate Islamic teachings

   CIran is a secular democracy

   DReligious leaders are banned from holding office
9. 9How is the emir, or leader, of Kuwait likely different from the king of Saudi Arabia?
   AThe king of Saudi Arabia is more powerful, because he is not limited by a constitution

   BThe emir of Kuwait has more military power

   CThe emir of Kuwait is elected by popular vote

   DThe king of Saudi Arabia shares power with a parliament
10. 10What is the term for the period of political unrest and demands for democracy that began in 2011?
    AThe Arab Spring

    BThe Islamic Revolution

    CThe Gulf Uprising

    DThe Desert Rebellion
11. 11Which South Asia country has the strongest democracy?
    APakistan

    BBangladesh

    CSri Lanka

    DAfghanistan
12. 12Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka specialize in producing which goods for trade?
    AComputers and microchips

    BTextiles and garments

    CAutomobiles

    DOil and natural gas
13. 13Which of these South Asia countries is an Islamic republic?
    APakistan

    BSri Lanka

    CIndia

    DNepal
14. 14Which of the following factors has helped improve Bangladesh's economy in recent years?
    AForeign military aid

    BMicrolending

    COil exports

    DTourism
15. 15Why are poverty levels high in much of South Asia?
    AHigh populations and low economic development

    BA lack of natural resources

    CExcessive government spending

    DIsolation from world trade
16. 16Wahhabism is a branch of Sunni Islam that interprets Islamic scripture literally and
    ARejects all forms of government

    BHolds that government should follow Islamic teachings

    CFocuses only on personal spirituality

    DPromotes secular law over religious law
17. 17Which of the following is a minority ethnic group in several countries despite occupying a large area of the region?
    AKurds

    BArabs

    CPersians

    DTurks
18. 18Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion in the region?
    AWomen pursuing careers outside the home

    BThe spread of a single official religion

    CThe isolation of rural communities

    DThe decline of urban populations
19. 19What is fundamentalism?
    AThe rejection of all religious practice

    BThe blending of multiple religious traditions

    CThe belief that holy books should be taken literally

    DA form of secular government
20. 20Women in __________ face the most restrictions in the region; women in __________ face the fewest restrictions.
    AIsrael; Saudi Arabia

    BIran; Iraq

    CSaudi Arabia; Israel

    DLebanon; Kuwait
21. 21How did ancient Bedouin nomads live?
    AThey moved from place to place with their animals

    BThey built permanent cities along rivers

    CThey lived entirely by fishing

    DThey relied solely on trade with Europe
22. 22What was the goal of the Hijra?
    ATo conquer new territory

    BTo establish trade routes

    CTo build the city of Mecca

    DTo escape persecution
23. 23What do Muslims believe the Sharia describes?
    AThe history of the Quran

    BThe rules for proper conduct by Muslims

    CThe geography of Mecca

    DThe origins of the Hijra
24. 24Which is Islam's most sacred text?
    AThe Quran

    BThe Torah

    CThe Talmud

    DThe New Testament
25. 25What do Muslims do on a hajj?
    AThey fast for a full month

    BThey build a new mosque

    CThey study the Sharia exclusively

    DThey travel to the holy city of Mecca
26. 26Which of the following statements best describes the role of the New Testament in Christianity?
    AIt describes the history of ancient Egypt

    BIt is the basis for beliefs about Jesus and his teachings

    CIt contains only Jewish law

    DIt was written after the Diaspora
27. 27Which best describes Christian belief about the Trinity?
    AGod exists as a single, indivisible being with no distinct forms

    BGod has three persons, or forms, who together form the Trinity

    CThe Trinity refers to three separate gods

    DThe Trinity is a concept rejected by all Christians
28. 28Which of the following is one of the important contributions to the development of Christianity made by the apostle Paul?
    AHe wrote the Ten Commandments

    BHe led the Exodus from Egypt

    CHe preached Christian beliefs to non-Jews

    DHe founded the city of Jerusalem
29. 29Which best describes the role of the Old Testament in Christianity?
    AIt is rejected by Christians

    BChristians consider it part of their scriptures

    CIt only applies to Jewish believers

    DIt was written by the apostle Paul
30. 30To communicate his ideas, Jesus of Nazareth often used short stories with moral lessons called
    AParables

    BPsalms

    CProverbs

    DEpistles
31. 31The forefathers of the Jews were known as
    AApostles

    BPharaohs

    CPatriarchs

    DProphets
32. 32Why do Jews today study the Talmud and Hebrew Bible?
    AThese works are the basis for Jewish teachings and traditions

    BThey are required by government law

    CThey describe the history of Christianity

    DThey are used only for legal disputes
33. 33What was the Exodus?
    AThe founding of Jerusalem

    BThe escape of the Israelites from Egypt

    CThe writing of the Talmud

    DThe scattering of Jews after Roman conquest
34. 34According to Jewish belief, the Ten Commandments were
    AWritten by Roman scholars

    BGiven to Moses by God

    CCreated during the Diaspora

    DTranslated from Christian scripture
35. 35What was the result of the Diaspora?
    AJews gained control of Egypt

    BJews were scattered across a wide area

    CJews built a unified empire

    DJews adopted a new religion
36. 36In North Africa, overgrazing has contributed to what environmental challenge?
    AFlooding

    BDesertification

    CDeforestation

    DAcid rain
37. 37Tense relations between the Hausa people and the Igbos and Yorubas in Nigeria is an example of
    AEconomic cooperation

    BEthnic conflict

    CReligious unity

    DPolitical alliance
38. 38NGOs, which have worked to solve environmental, social, and health problems, are largely funded by
    ANational governments only

    BForeign militaries

    CPrivate individuals and organizations

    DThe United Nations exclusively
39. 39Which of the following has contributed to the high rate of AIDS deaths in Africa?
    AInadequate health care

    BExcess of medical resources

    CA lack of population growth

    DStrict government health policies
40. 40How would better education and health care help many African countries improve their economies?
    AWorkers would be able to produce more

    BIt would reduce the need for trade

    CIt would eliminate the need for agriculture

    DIt would decrease population growth immediately
41. 41How do the governments of South Africa and Nigeria differ?
    ASouth Africa is a monarchy; Nigeria is a democracy

    BSouth Africa is a parliamentary democracy; Nigeria is a presidential democracy

    CNigeria has no formal government; South Africa does

    DBoth countries have identical governments
42. 42Nigeria's economy is almost entirely dependent upon
    AEnergy production

    BAgriculture

    CTourism

    DManufacturing
43. 43Which measurement shows whether, on average, people in one country have a higher income than people in another country?
    AGross domestic product per capita

    BTotal population

    CLiteracy rate

    DLand area
44. 44Which of the following is evidence that some African countries are trying to reduce trade barriers?
    AIncreased military spending

    BThe CFA franc

    CReduced diplomatic relations

    DStricter immigration laws
45. 45Which of the following is an example of specializing in the service sector?
    AA country focusing on mining

    BA country focusing on farming

    CA country focusing on manufacturing

    DA country focusing on call centers
46. 46Where do most Africans live?
    AIn the Sahara Desert

    BAlong coasts and rivers, or in areas where there is more rainfall

    CIn mountainous regions

    DIn areas with the least rainfall
47. 47How have people in North Africa modified the environment to make it more suitable for farming?
    AThey have used irrigation to carry water from rivers to crops

    BThey have cleared rainforests for farmland

    CThey have built dams to prevent all flooding

    DThey have imported soil from other continents
48. 48What sets Ethiopia apart from other nations in northeastern Africa such as Sudan and Egypt?
    AIt has no history of colonization

    BIts dominant religion is Christianity

    CIt has no access to fresh water

    DIt has the largest population in Africa
49. 49Why does life in the Sahara cluster around oases?
    AOases offer a supply of water

    BOases are the only fertile farmland

    COases provide protection from invaders

    DOases contain valuable minerals
50. 50Which of the following correctly describes patterns of ethnicity in Africa?
    AEvery African country has one dominant ethnic group

    BIn most African countries, no single ethnic group makes up the majority of the population

    CEthnic diversity is unique to South Africa

    DMost African nations have no ethnic diversity
51. 51What aspect of Africa's physical geography had the greatest influence on European colonization of Africa?
    AAfrica was rich in natural resources that Europeans needed

    BAfrica had no rivers for transportation

    CAfrica's climate was too harsh for settlement

    DAfrica had no valuable resources
52. 52Before becoming President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela was best known for
    AFounding the African National Congress

    BLeading the struggle against apartheid

    CServing as a military general

    DWriting South Africa's constitution
53. 53How did Hosni Mubarak's rule in Egypt end?
    AHe was elected out of office peacefully

    BHe voluntarily stepped down after one term

    CProtests forced him from power and the military took control

    DHe died while still in office
54. 54Pan-Africanism is the idea that
    AAfrican nations should remain isolated from one another

    BAll black Africans should be united to achieve common goals

    CAfrica should be recolonized by European powers

    DEthnic divisions should be strengthened
55. 55Ethnic conflict in Darfur led to an attempt to destroy a whole people, also known as
    AColonization

    BApartheid

    CGenocide

    DDiaspora