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1. Which of the following is NOT true about the Pacific Ring of Fire?(1 point)

Responses

It is an arc of intense seismic activity.
It is an arc of intense seismic activity.

It includes the eastern edge of Africa.
It includes the eastern edge of Africa.

It is a zone of frequent earthquakes.
It is a zone of frequent earthquakes.

It is the result of plate tectonics
It is the result of plate tectonics
Question 2
2. Which of the following characteristics do many island countries in the Pacific Ocean share?(1 point)
Responses

They are susceptible to freezing temperatures
They are susceptible to freezing temperatures

They experience significant seismic activity.
They experience significant seismic activity.

Their volcanoes are dormant.
Their volcanoes are dormant.

Their mountains are the highest in the world.
Their mountains are the highest in the world.
Question 3
3. Which of the following best describes Shintoism?(1 point)
Responses

This is a Chinese philosophy centering on self-awareness.
This is a Chinese philosophy centering on self-awareness.

It is a branch of Hinduism that worships sacred animals.
It is a branch of Hinduism that worships sacred animals.

This Japanese religion worships ancestors and natural spirits.
This Japanese religion worships ancestors and natural spirits.

It is a sect of Islam that follows a literal interpretation of the Quran.
It is a sect of Islam that follows a literal interpretation of the Quran.
Question 4
4. Match each description with its term below.(3 points)
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Religion that follows the teachings of Muhammad.
Religion whose holy scripture consists of the Vedas.
Religion based on the Four Noble Truths.
Question 5
5. The People's Republic of China came into existence when(1 point)
Responses

The Chinese citizens overthrew the Qing emperors and created their own form of government.
The Chinese citizens overthrew the Qing emperors and created their own form of government.

China's National party took over all political decision-making rights that were surrendered by the government
China's National party took over all political decision-making rights that were surrendered by the government

The last Chinese dynasty fell to a national government that opposed dynastic rule.
The last Chinese dynasty fell to a national government that opposed dynastic rule.

Mao Zedong's Communist party took control of the government following the civil war
Mao Zedong's Communist party took control of the government following the civil war
Question 6
6. Which best describes China's economic impact on living conditions and trends?(1 point)
Responses

The population as a whole is becoming equally well off in terms of income.
The population as a whole is becoming equally well off in terms of income.

The standard of living has declined for a majority of the population.
The standard of living has declined for a majority of the population.

More people are becoming peasants and the rich are not becoming richer
More people are becoming peasants and the rich are not becoming richer

The standard of living has improved for more people in recent years.
The standard of living has improved for more people in recent years.
Question 7
7. One of the largest mass migration in human history has taken place in China. Why?(1 point)
Responses

Chinese are seeking political amnesty in other countries.
Chinese are seeking political amnesty in other countries.

Flooding and other natural disasters have driven millions of Chinese to flee the suburban areas.
Flooding and other natural disasters have driven millions of Chinese to flee the suburban areas.

Chinese are moving from urban areas to the rural countryside.
Chinese are moving from urban areas to the rural countryside.

Workers are leaving the rural areas to work in urban factories.
Workers are leaving the rural areas to work in urban factories.
Question 8
8. Economic trends in China's Gross Domestic Product over a 50-year period can best be described as(1 point)
Responses

a gradual but steady decline in economic activity.
a gradual but steady decline in economic activity.

relatively stable with low levels of economic activity from the 1950s to the late 1990s.
relatively stable with low levels of economic activity from the 1950s to the late 1990s.

a gradual but steady increase in economic activity.
a gradual but steady increase in economic activity.

initially stable with a drastic increase in economic activity starting in the late 1980s.
initially stable with a drastic increase in economic activity starting in the late 1980s.
Question 9
9. Match each description with its term below.(3 points)
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stretches of it act as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico
narrow curve of land that connects North and South America
this body of water is a natural border between the U.S. and Canada.
Question 10
10. The process by which one group takes on the cultural and other traits of a larger group is called _______.(1 point)
Responses

culture
culture

integration
integration

assimilation
assimilation

pluralism

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about the Pacific Ring of Fire?

  • Response: It includes the eastern edge of Africa.

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics do many island countries in the Pacific Ocean share?

  • Response: They experience significant seismic activity.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes Shintoism?

  • Response: This Japanese religion worships ancestors and natural spirits.

Question 4

Match each description with its term:

  1. Religion that follows the teachings of Muhammad: Islam
  2. Religion whose holy scripture consists of the Vedas: Hinduism
  3. Religion based on the Four Noble Truths: Buddhism

Question 5

The People's Republic of China came into existence when:

  • Response: Mao Zedong's Communist party took control of the government following the civil war.

Question 6

Which best describes China's economic impact on living conditions and trends?

  • Response: The standard of living has improved for more people in recent years.

Question 7

One of the largest mass migrations in human history has taken place in China. Why?

  • Response: Workers are leaving the rural areas to work in urban factories.

Question 8

Economic trends in China's Gross Domestic Product over a 50-year period can best be described as:

  • Response: a gradual but steady increase in economic activity.

Question 9

Match each description with its term below:

  1. stretches of it act as a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico: Rio Grande
  2. narrow curve of land that connects North and South America: Isthmus of Panama
  3. this body of water is a natural border between the U.S. and Canada: Great Lakes

Question 10

The process by which one group takes on the cultural and other traits of a larger group is called _______.

  • Response: assimilation

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