. Which statement is true regarding Europe’s climate?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Polar conditions exist across the entire continent.
Polar conditions exist across the entire continent.

Polar conditions are common in the Mediterranean region.
Polar conditions are common in the Mediterranean region.

Warm conditions spread across the entire continent.
Warm conditions spread across the entire continent.

Heat and sunshine is common in the Mediterranean region.
Heat and sunshine is common in the Mediterranean region.
Question 2
2. The Northern European Lowlands contain the following physical features except(1 point)
Responses

mountain ranges.
mountain ranges.

tundra.
tundra.

forest.
forest.

steppe terrain.
steppe terrain.
Question 3
3. Which of the following best describes the difference between Western and Eastern cultures?(1 point)
Responses

Western culture is linked to traditionalism while Eastern culture is linked to industrialization.
Western culture is linked to traditionalism while Eastern culture is linked to industrialization.

Western culture is linked to modernization and individualism while Eastern culture is seen as more traditional and collectivist.
Western culture is linked to modernization and individualism while Eastern culture is seen as more traditional and collectivist.

Western culture is associated with communism while Eastern culture is more democratic.
Western culture is associated with communism while Eastern culture is more democratic.

Western culture is associated with Islam and Buddhism while Eastern culture is associated with Christianit
Western culture is associated with Islam and Buddhism while Eastern culture is associated with Christianit
Question 4
4. Which best describes the basis of European or Western culture?(1 point)
Responses

Greek philosophy, Roman law, and the JudeoChristian tradition
Greek philosophy, Roman law, and the JudeoChristian tradition

collectivism, revolution, and communism
collectivism, revolution, and communism

the Protestant, Jewish, and Islamic religions
the Protestant, Jewish, and Islamic religions

the Slavic language and culture
the Slavic language and culture
Question 5
5. Which best describes the purpose of the European Union?(1 point)
Responses

to help foster peace and economic collaboration among European nations
to help foster peace and economic collaboration among European nations

to create ethnic and political divisions within Europe
to create ethnic and political divisions within Europe

to assist with the reunification of Germany
to assist with the reunification of Germany

to protect Europe from invasion by foreign countries
to protect Europe from invasion by foreign countries
Question 6
6. Which of the following best describes the Cold War?(1 point)
Responses

barriers built by communist governments in Eastern Europe as a buffer against the West
barriers built by communist governments in Eastern Europe as a buffer against the West

covert hostility between Western democratic nations and Eastern communist nations
covert hostility between Western democratic nations and Eastern communist nations

a political association of European countries seeking peace and political stability
a political association of European countries seeking peace and political stability

a wall in Berlin separating the eastern and western parts of the city
a wall in Berlin separating the eastern and western parts of the city
Question 7
7. The creation of a single European market under the European Union would(1 point)
Responses

promote competition, which would lower prices and improve consumer power.
promote competition, which would lower prices and improve consumer power.

prevent consumers from obtaining too much consumer power which may lead to outrageous debt.
prevent consumers from obtaining too much consumer power which may lead to outrageous debt.

prevent competition from occurring between European countries
prevent competition from occurring between European countries

promote competition, which would raise prices so that businesses earn more and consumers buy less.
promote competition, which would raise prices so that businesses earn more and consumers buy less.
Question 8
8. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Sahara?(1 point)
Responses

The region stretches across one-fourth of the African continent.
The region stretches across one-fourth of the African continent.

It is the largest desert on the globe.
It is the largest desert on the globe.

The Sahara extends into southern Africa.
The Sahara extends into southern Africa.

The Sahara is the largest desert in Africa.
The Sahara is the largest desert in Africa.
Question 9
9. This river is considered to be the longest in the world, extending more than four thousand miles.(1 point)
Responses

Niger River
Niger River

Volga River
Volga River

Nile River
Nile River

Congo River
Congo River
Question 10
10. What term refers to a species that is only found in a specific region?(1 point)
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Invasive
Invasive

Endangered
Endangered

Endemic
Endemic

Pandemic
Pandemic
Question 11
11. Drag and drop the correct answers into the following statement.(2 points)
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, and are the two most widespread religions in Africa.
Question 12
12. Which statement is true regarding African languages and ethnic groups?(1 point)
Responses

There are many ethnic groups but only a few languages.
There are many ethnic groups but only a few languages.

There are very few ethnic groups in Africa, but there are many languages
There are very few ethnic groups in Africa, but there are many languages

There are an estimated 3,000 languages and 3,000 ethnic groups in Africa.
There are an estimated 3,000 languages and 3,000 ethnic groups in Africa.

All ethnic groups speak only traditional African languages.
All ethnic groups speak only traditional African languages.
Question 13
13. The largest civilizations in Africa developed(1 point)
Responses

in the southernmost region of Africa.
in the southernmost region of Africa.

in the tropical rain forests of Africa.
in the tropical rain forests of Africa.

along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.
along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.

on the island of Madagascar.
on the island of Madagascar.
Question 14
14. The terms tribe and ethnic group are very similar in meaning because(1 point)
Responses

both terms involve shared kinship, language and territory.
both terms involve shared kinship, language and territory.

both terms involve identical physical traits, language, and ways of dress
both terms involve identical physical traits, language, and ways of dress

both terms are used only used when describing the African population.
both terms are used only used when describing the African population.

both terms involve shared kinship, collective loyalty, and identical physical traits.
both terms involve shared kinship, collective loyalty, and identical physical traits.
Question 15
16. What factor resulted in the depopulation of the African population beginning in the 17th century?(1 point)
Responses

There was a migration of many tribes due to bad living conditions.
There was a migration of many tribes due to bad living conditions.

There was exportation of slaves during the slavetrade era
There was exportation of slaves during the slavetrade era

There was a migration of many tribes because of the abundance of rich resources elsewhere.
There was a migration of many tribes because of the abundance of rich resources elsewhere.

There was inadequate amounts of medicine to care of the sick and wounded.
There was inadequate amounts of medicine to care of the sick and wounded.
Question 16
17. A goal of the African Union is to(1 point)
Responses

support the ethnic cleansing efforts of corrupt rebel groups.
support the ethnic cleansing efforts of corrupt rebel groups.

establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.
establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.

provide dictatorship-style forms of government arcross Africa.
provide dictatorship-style forms of government arcross Africa.

establish a political division in African countries that operate out of self interest.
establish a political division in African countries that operate out of self interest.
Question 17
18. Which is NOT a factor contributing to poverty in Africa?(1 point)
Responses

long periods of drought and desertification
long periods of drought and desertification

an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy
an inability to establish a diverse industrial economy

drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources
drastic increase in population leading to a shortage in available resources

a sudden decline in unemployment
a sudden decline in unemployment
Question 18
19. Some African countries' economies are negatively influenced by(1 point)
Responses

the lack of natural resources.
the lack of natural resources.

an overdependence on industrial exports.
an overdependence on industrial exports.

an overdependence on a variety of natural resources.
an overdependence on a variety of natural resources.

an overdependence on a single resource.
an overdependence on a single resource.
Question 19
20. Which of the following statements does NOT explain why the rates of contracting malaria and AIDS are extremely high in Africa?(1 point)
Responses

The public health sector is deteriorating.
The public health sector is deteriorating.

Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.
Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.

The price of drugs is too high for the consumer.
The price of drugs is too high for the consumer.

The cost of medical treatment is unaffordable.
The cost of medical treatment is unaffordable.
Question 20
21. How much government revenue has Africa devoted to interest payments on its debts?(1 point)
Responses

all of it
all of it

two-thirds
two-thirds

half
half

one-third
one-third
Question 21
22. Which statement is true regarding Africa’s poverty issue?(1 point)
Responses

All African nations suffer equally from poverty.
All African nations suffer equally from poverty.

A majority of Africa’s countries are in the higher income bracket.
A majority of Africa’s countries are in the higher income bracket.

Sub-Saharan countires are in a higher income bracket than many of the southern African countries.
Sub-Saharan countires are in a higher income bracket than many of the southern African countries.

Sub-Saharan countries generally fare better than North African countries.
Sub-Saharan countries generally fare better than North African countries.
Question 22
23. Which group of resources does the African continent have in rich supply?(1 point)
Responses

gold, diamonds, and coal
gold, diamonds, and coal

diamonds, oil, and silver
diamonds, oil, and silver

gold, oil, and diamonds
gold, oil, and diamonds

gold, timber, and natural gas
gold, timber, and natural gas
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Answers:

Question 1
Response: Heat and sunshine is common in the Mediterranean region.

Question 2
Response: mountain ranges.

Question 3
Response: Western culture is linked to modernization and individualism while Eastern culture is seen as more traditional and collectivist.

Question 4
Response: Greek philosophy, Roman law, and the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Question 5
Response: to help foster peace and economic collaboration among European nations.

Question 6
Response: covert hostility between Western democratic nations and Eastern communist nations.

Question 7
Response: promote competition, which would lower prices and improve consumer power.

Question 8
Response: The Sahara extends into southern Africa.

Question 9
Response: Nile River.

Question 10
Response: Endemic.

Question 11
Response: Christianity, and Islam are the two most widespread religions in Africa.

Question 12
Response: There are an estimated 3,000 languages and 3,000 ethnic groups in Africa.

Question 13
Response: along the coasts and river valleys of Africa.

Question 14
Response: both terms involve shared kinship, language and territory.

Question 15
Response: There was exportation of slaves during the slave trade era.

Question 16
Response: establish peaceful diplomatic relationships amongst all African countries.

Question 17
Response: a sudden decline in unemployment.

Question 18
Response: an overdependence on a single resource.

Question 19
Response: Too much money is being spent on consumable goods.

Question 20
Response: two-thirds.

Question 21
Response: All African nations suffer equally from poverty.

Question 22
Response: gold, diamonds, and coal.