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1sr Semester Test 2021-2022 Part 2
Test Description: 1st Semester Test Wednesday 12/15/2021
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) 19. The BEST explanation of how war spreads culture traits is ----
A
outsiders entering a foreign land always adopt its culture
B
soldiers entering a foreign land adopt new fighting techniques
C
conquering armies force their beliefs on the conquered
D
Invaders destroy all aspects of the conquered country's culture.
2) 20. A reason for limiting the power of government is to prevent ----
A
opinions
B
prisons
C
opposition
D
tyranny
3) 21. The following statements is the most accurate regarding life expectancy at birth in the United States from 1960 - 2003?
A
There has been a steady decreased in life expectancy at birth from 1960 - 2003
B
There has been a steady increase in life expectancy at birth from 1960 - 2003.
C
There has been a sharp decline in life expectancy at birth from 1960-2003
D
There has been a sharp rise in life expectancy at birth from 1960 - 2003.
4) 22. Rule by one or few, no personal rights, and a command economy all suggest what type of government is in place?
A
parliamentary government
B
constitutional monarchy
C
unlimited government
D
limited government
5) 23. The European Union can best be described as----
A
a military and mutual defense alliance
B
an economic and political alliance
C
an environmental organization
D
an educational association
6) 24. Based on the previous passage , which of the following statements is correct?
A
Before the establishment of the EU, European countries rarely traded with one another.
B
All European nations use the same currency, which makes commerce easier and more efficient.
C
European nations that do not belong to the EU are more prosperous than EU member nations.
D
Western Europe's geography encourages cross-border markets and international trade
7) 25. The country labeled X on the map is ----
A
Ireland
B
The Netherlands
C
France
D
United Kingdom
8) 26. How are the governments of Canada and the United States similar?
A
Both are limited governments with constitutions.
B
Both allow the government to censor newspapers.
C
Both have parliaments led by a president.
D
Both allow every citizen to vote in national elections.
9) 27. Cultural Characteristics of All Societies: 1. government 2. religion 3. family 4. economic system 5.---: which of the following terms could be correctly added to the list?
A
Language
B
Democracy
C
Christianity
D
Factories
10) 28. Although Christmas is a Christian religion, it is celebrated as a public holiday in the United States. Which of the following best explains why this religious holiday is also a public holiday?
A
The majority of Americans today are Christians
B
All religions in the United States celebrate Christmas
C
Everyone likes to have the day off work.
D
Most Americans enjoy exchanging gifts with friends
11) 29. What geographical feature is the United States capital closest to ?
A
Great Lakes
B
Appalachian Mountains
C
Rocky Mountains
D
Grand Canyon
12) 30. Education is a primary institution in many societies, playing a large role in the successful governing of a nation. Why might a nation encourage the development of education through the promotion and funding of a public of a nation.
A
Educated citizens are less likely to national causes.
B
Education increases the need for totalitarian government
C
Education makes nations less competitive in international trade.
D
Educated and informed citizens make better choices.
13) 31. A letter from past history is a good example of ----
A
the ways human migration influences the character of places
B
the domestic policies of a new society
C
economic policies in colonial America
D
how geographic factors influence patterns of settlement
14) 32. Voting, Paying taxes and obeying laws: what is the BEST category for the items listed?
A
obligations and responsibilities of U.S. citizens
B
different ways of organizing governments
C
rights and duties outlined in the Bill of Rights
D
ways citizens influence the political process
15) 33. Tejano South Texas is considered a culture region because the people living in the area ---
A
speak the same language
B
adapted to the environment
C
share a unique lifestyle
D
migrated from another country
16) 34. Many people from all over the world are immigrating to the United States today for which of the following pull reasons?
A
to learn to read
B
to get a better job
C
to escape famine
D
to escape violence
17) 35. Religions in South America in 1990 were 87% Catholic; Protestant 4%; Other Christian 3%; Non-Christian 2%; Nonreligious 4%; which BEST explains the cultural pattern shown in the diagram?
A
Colonial immigrants adopted the beliefs of indigenous people living in South Ameica.
B
Spanish colonization of South America spread new religious traditions
C
Incan leaders encouraged people in South America to convert to new religion
D
African slaves brought new religious traditions to South America.
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