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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
d)

Some Spanish explorers in the New World set up large commercial farms, called
a) conquistadors
b) colonies
c) plantations
d)

How are the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant still felt today?
a) The areas around the power plant are still contaminated
b) winds continue to spread radioactive pollution around Ukraine
c) Harmful chemicals remain in the air and cause acid rain
d)

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
d)

What effect have the varied ethnic groups had on religion in Brazil?
a) Most Brazilians are Buddhist
b) Brazilians do not practice any religion
c) A variety of religions are practiced in Brazil
d)

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
d)

Th main industry of the Canadian Shield region is
a) forestry
b) mining
c) fishing
d)

Why are entrepreneurs important to Mexico's economy?
a) They run the government.
b) They invest in capital goods.
c) They improve roads and bridges.
d)

Which statement is true of federal government?
a) It is controlled by a king or queen
b) The central government shares power with the states
c) The central government is supreme and makes all decisions
d)

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
d)

The majority of Australians live along the E and SE coasts. Why not in the interior
a) The land is dry and less fertile than the coastal areas
b) The climate is humid and rainy
c) The region is mountainous and rocky
d)

The price of goods and services are set by supply and demand, not by the government in a
a) command economy
b) market economy
c) traditional economy
d)

many Western Europeans live near Rhine or Danube Rivers, why is this?
a) The area is less polluted than the coastal areas
b) Living near rivers offers residents milder climates
c) The rivers carry goods, carry people, and are a source of large quantities of water
d)

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 easiest language to understand
c) English is the official language
d)

A separation of power divides the gov't into branches that serve to balance each other in a
a) autocratic
b) democratic
c) communist
d)

Where is Spanish spoken?
a) Germany
b) Italy
c) Spain
d)

In the late 1700s the ppl of Saint-Domingue went aftertheir French rulers. Who started it
a) Toussaint L'Ouverture
b) Simon Bolivar
c) Miguel Hidalgo
d)

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
d)

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