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Test Description: Social Studies Final Section One
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1) European nations rushed to build empires. What was another reason for exploring
A
to learn new languages
B
to expand Islam
C
to find gold, silver, and precious metals
2) Some Spanish explorers in the New World set up large commercial farms, called
A
colonies
B
conquistadors
C
plantations
3) How are the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant still felt today?
A
winds continue to spread radioactive pollution around Ukraine
B
Harmful chemicals remain in the air and cause acid rain
C
The areas around the power plant are still contaminated
4) Mexico relies on its land for many resources. Why can only a little farm?
A
because there are too many rivers in MExico
B
because of mountains, poor soils, and dry climates
C
because of a lack of natural resources
5) What effect have the varied ethnic groups had on religion in Brazil?
A
Brazilians do not practice any religion
B
Most Brazilians are Buddhist
C
A variety of religions are practiced in Brazil
6) How will investing more money in the education system likely effect the GDP of the country?
A
The GDP will increase
B
The GDP will stay the same
C
The GDP will increase and then decline
7) Th main industry of the Canadian Shield region is
A
mining
B
forestry
C
fishing
8) Why are entrepreneurs important to Mexico's economy?
A
They invest in capital goods.
B
They run the government.
C
They improve roads and bridges.
9) Which statement is true of federal government?
A
The central government is supreme and makes all decisions
B
It is controlled by a king or queen
C
The central government shares power with the states
10) How are the voting rights of Cubans different than voting rights of Mexican citizens?
A
Mexican citizens cannot freely elect their leaders, Cubans can
B
Cuban citizens cannot freely elect their leaders, Mexicans can
C
Mexican citizens cannot elect leaders, but have more personal freedoms than Cuban citizens
11) The majority of Australians live along the E and SE coasts. Why not in the interior
A
The climate is humid and rainy
B
The land is dry and less fertile than the coastal areas
C
The region is mountainous and rocky
12) The price of goods and services are set by supply and demand, not by the government in a
A
market economy
B
traditional economy
C
command economy
13) many Western Europeans live near Rhine or Danube Rivers, why is this?
A
The rivers carry goods, carry people, and are a source of large quantities of water
B
Living near rivers offers residents milder climates
C
The area is less polluted than the coastal areas
14) European Union has 27 member nations, 23 official languages spoken. Why do meetings in English
A
It is easiest to make decisions if everyone speaks the same language
B
English is the official language
C
English is the easiest language to understand
15) A separation of power divides the gov't into branches that serve to balance each other in a
A
communist
B
autocratic
C
democratic
16) Where is Spanish spoken?
A
Spain
B
Italy
C
Germany
17) In the late 1700s the ppl of Saint-Domingue went aftertheir French rulers. Who started it
A
Miguel Hidalgo
B
Simon Bolivar
C
Toussaint L'Ouverture
18) Which is true of a market economy?
A
Companies are owned by government
B
The government controls the industry and agriculture
C
Companies produce goods and consumers decide what to produce
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