EOC 4 Review

What aspect of a nation's culture is directly influenced by the physical geography of that nation?

• Religious beliefs

• Social class system

• Population distribution

• Forms of government

Why might more people live in western and southern Russia than in eastern and northern Russia?

• There is greater political and religious tolerance in western and southern Russia than there is in eastern and northern Russia.

• There are more ports on the coasts of western and southern Russia than there are in eastern and northern Russia.

• The climate in western and southern Russia is more tolerable than the climate in eastern and northern Russia.

• Natural resources are less plentiful in western and southern Russia than in eastern and northern Russia.

Why was the European Union formed?

• To provide military support against U.S. aggression.

• To challenge the African Union.

• To prevent trade with Mexico.

• To foster economic cooperation between/among European nations.

What are the advantages of being part of the European Union? Select TWO correct answers.

• Countries do not have to use the Euro.

• People living in countries part of the European Union can work, live, and travel freely between other European Union countries.

• There are no membership fees.

• Businesses located in countries part of the European Union can send products back and forth more easily.

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SS.6.1b

How is life in China different today than it was 50 years ago?

• There is much more political freedom.

• China has become a strictly communist country.

• There is much more economic freedom.

• All of China's industries have been nationalized.

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SS.6.6a

What was the main reason why China shifted toward a more market-driven economy?

• The Chinese people elected leaders with new economic ideas.

• The United States and other capitalist countries urged China to do so.

• China's leaders realized they would lose power if they did not introduce economic reforms.

• Economic output under the communist economic system was poor.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of the Industrial Revolution?

• Mass produced goods

• Growth of cities/urbanization

• Increased water and air pollution

• Improved military alliances

In what way was democracy in Athens the same as democracy in the United States?

• A person accused of a crime could hire a lawyer.

• All the people had a direct say in which laws were passed.

• Political power was exercised by citizens.

• It was a limited democracy.

How did the Greeks influence the development of government?

• The Greeks allowed only a small group of people to vote or participate in government.

• The Greeks developed the idea of democracy as a form of government.

• The government of ancient Greece had three branches of government.

• Government in ancient Greece was organized by a constitution.

What most influenced the European Renaissance?

• the artwork of ancient Egypt

• the religion of ancient Mesopotamia

• the ideas of ancient Greece and Rome

• the technology of ancient China and India