World Geography Spring Semester Exam Review

• Which Religion is this: The first religion to assert monotheistic beliefs,

• Established the ethnical teachings of Ten Commandments, and

• Had dietary restrictions based on religious teachings.

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Sikhism

What are two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world? 

• Its free markets and commercial agriculture

• Its religious sites and oil resources

• Its armed forces and modern cities

• Its economic equity and large universities

Which of these represents the best example of a culture being maintained?

• Siblings take part in similar school activities. 

• Grandparents teach their grandchildren to cook family recipes. 

• Teachers encourage students to learn a second language.

• Parents enroll their children in foreign-exchange programs.

Which region is this statement describing: Boxing Day is a holiday traditionally celebrated the day after Christmas in some countries. Some people celebrate by plunging into the ice-cold waters of the North Sea or nearby frozen lakes and rivers.

• Central America

• Northern Europe

• India

• North Africa

Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of COVID-19 in 2020?

• Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses

• Accelerated transmission of viruses due to increased travel

• Health problems caused by decreased government funding

• Cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children

A building in the United States that looks like a building from the Middle East would be an example of what?

• diffusion

• cultural imperialism

• cultural divergence

• assimilation

How do some countries benefit from the unequal distribution of the world's natural resources?

• Countries that are rich in scarce natural resources often lease or sell the rights to extract those resources.

• Countries that are rich in scarce natural resources sometimes rely too heavily on exporting raw materials and fail to diversify their economies.

• Countries that are rich in scarce natural resources often have a very unequal distribution of wealth.

• Countries that are rich in scare natural resources are often invaded or colonized by other nations.

A person speaking on the 'Dangers of Globalism' would likely support what view point?

• Outsourcing jobs to countries where labor and resources are less expensive

• Regulatory measures that protect domestic businesses from foreign competition

• A tariff policy that promotes the importation of manufactured goods

• Efforts to encourage less-developed countries to join free-trade organizations

Which of the following should be classified as a primary economic activity?

• Mining precious minerals

• Designing user-friendly computer applications

• Advertising goods to sell on the Internet

• Manufacturing automobiles

To promote political stability and economic strength in Europe best describes which multi-national organization?

• United Nations

• European Union

• United States Mexico Canada Agreement

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization