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Which of these BEST explains why most of Canada's population has settled near its border with the United States?
a) Canada is populated mostly by former Americans.
b) Canada prefers America's culture.
c) There are so few resources in Canada.
d) The climate is less harsh that in more northern areas of the country.

Canada's spoken languages have been MOST influenced by the countries of.....
a) Portugal and Spain
b) France and Spain
c) France and Germany
d) England and France

*Toussaint L'Ouverture: born a slave in Haiti; led a slave revolt in Haiti before his death; Simon Bolivar - born to a noble family in Venezuela-led most of Latin America to independence; Miguel Hidalgo - priest born in Mexico-led the Mexican
a) Elites wanted no part of the independence movement.
b) A successful independence movement depended on a person's class.
c) A diverse group of people led Latin American independence movements.
d) The poor were powerless in achieving independence from European masters.

How does the French Revolution relate to the Latin American wars for independence, particularly in Haiti?
a) It had no impact on the action of slaves within Haiti.
b) It forced white slave owners to abolish slavery in Haiti.
c) It scared Haitians into believing all forms of protest are harmful
d) It ignited thoughts of freedom and equality, especially among slaves.

Which of these terms is the BEST synonym for the word entrepreneur?
a) business owner
b) employee
c) home owner
d) student

Which of these BEST describes the situation in Cuba following the Revolution of 1959?
a) It became a communist controlled dictatorship.
b) It increased its alliance with the United States.
c) Its economy prospered due to increased oil production.
d) It's legal system convicted all revolutionaries for treason.

Peru's Shining Path and Mexico's Zapatistas want to bring about major political changes in their countries. Although condemned by people of their countries and the world, one tactic these groups use is...........
a) news propaganda
b) civil disobedience
c) non-violent resistance
d) guerrilla warfare

Why do most Mexicans and Venezuelans live in urban areas?
a) Rural areas do not have good climates.
b) There is much arable land in these countries.
c) The pollution is worse in the rural areas.
d) There are more jobs in the factories and businesses of the cities.

Why might the Venezuelan government NOT want to stop oil production in the country, even though it causes a lot of pollution?
a) The government does not care about the damage to the environment.
b) The government wants to enlarge Lake Maracaibo.
c) The government gets about half of its money from the oil business.
d) The government wants to keep the fisherman from making money.

Which is a problem associated with deforestation?
a) There is less forest to produce goods that humans need.
b) More oxygen is available on the planet.
c) Native people have too much forest for their needs.
d) Too many medicines are created.

How does geography play a role in Mexico City's air pollution problem?
a) It reduces factory pollution.
b) It is one of the World's largest cities.
c) It reduces the number of buses and trains.
d) It lies in a bowl shaped valley surrounded by mountains that trap the air pollutants.

Which war made the government of Great Britain look to Australia as a penal colony?
a) American Revolution
b) War of 1812
c) French and Indian War
d) Seven Year's War

Why is Central America and South America referred to Latin America?
a) The countries that colonized there spoke German, French, and Italian, which are Latin languages.
b) The countries that colonized there spoke Spanish, Portuguese, and French, which all descend from the Latin language.
c) The countries that colonized there spoke Spanish, German, and English which are Latin languages.
d) The Roman Catholic church made the people learn the Latin language.

Which is an example of investment in human capital?
a) education
b) highways
c) cash
d) factories

Which parts of Australian culture are because they were settled by the British?
a) English and Christianity
b) Portuguese and Christianity
c) Portuguese and Islam
d) English and Islam

Which describes the economic system of the Aborigines?
a) Command
b) Market
c) Traditional
d) Mixed

What makes the southeastern coast an attractive place for Australians to live?
a) tropical rain forest climate
b) mild summers, cool winters, and moderate rainfall
c) wet, cool winters and dry, hot summers
d) low humidity and low temperatures

Many people who live in Quebec are part of a movement that seeks.....
a) to gain independence from Canada
b) to have French made the official language
c) to change Canada's name to New France
d) to become a province of France

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