1. 05-01 Which of the following will encompass the largest number of speakers?
Language family
Language branch
Individual language
Dialect
Language group

2. 05-01 Which of the following will encompass the largest number of speakers?
Language family
Language branch
Individual language
Dialect
Language group
Explanation: The categories are organized hierarchically: family, branch, group, language, and dialect.
Text Reference: Indo-European Branches
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

3. 05-02 Which of the following is not a Romance language?
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

4. 05-02 Which of the following is not a Romance language? French German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Explanation: Germanic languages predominate in northern and central Europe.
Text Reference: Germanic Branch of Indo-European
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

5. 05-02

6. 05-03 The oldest roots of the English language have been traced back to present-day
Belgium.
Canada.
Denmark.
Iceland.
Netherlands.

7. 05-03 The oldest roots of the English language have been traced back to present-day
Belgium.
Canada.
Denmark.
Iceland.
Netherlands.
Explanation: Angles, Jutes, and Saxons invaded England from the their homes on the Danish peninsula.
Text Reference: Origins of English in England
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

8. 05-03

9. 05-04 The relocation of the Nigerian capital from Lagos to Abuja
reflects tensions between rival groups.
reflects a cultural preference for inland sites.
was a direct order from the United Nations.
was undertaken to promote economic development.
The capital has not been relocated.

10. 05-04 The relocation of the Nigerian capital from Lagos to Abuja
reflects tensions between rival groups.
reflects a cultural preference for inland sites.
was a direct order from the United Nations.
was undertaken to promote economic development.
The capital has not been relocated.
Text Reference: African Language Families
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

11. 05-04

12. 05-05 Complete the following analogy: Argentina is to Spanish as
Brazil is to Portuguese.
Belize is to Portuguese.
Guyana is to Spanish
Suriname is to French
Panama is to English

13. 05-05 Complete the following analogy: Argentina is to Spanish as
Brazil is to Portuguese.
Belize is to Portuguese.
Guyana is to Spanish
Suriname is to French
Panama is to English
Explanation: Portuguese is the predominant language of Brazil just as Spanish is spoken in Argentina.
Text Reference: Romance Branch of Indo-European
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

14. 05-06 A creolized language is a local language mixed with
another local language.
at least 20 percent slang.
the language of a colonial power.
English.
French.

15. 05-06 A creolized language is a local language mixed with
another local language.
at least 20 percent slang.
the language of a colonial power.
English.
French.
Explanation: Creole languages develop due to the interchange of indigenous language(s) and the colonizer’s language.
Text Reference: Romance Language Dialects
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

16. 05-07 Complete the following analogy: southern Europe is to Romance as
southwestern Europe is to Iberian.
eastern Europe is to West Germanic.
eastern Europe is to Balto-Slavic.
southeast Europe is to Greek.
northern Europe is to Celtic.

17. 05-07 Complete the following analogy: southern Europe is to Romance as
southwestern Europe is to Iberian.
eastern Europe is to West Germanic.
eastern Europe is to Balto-Slavic.
southeast Europe is to Greek.
northern Europe is to Celtic.
Explanation: Romance languages predominate in southern Europe as Balto-Slavic languages do in eastern Europe.
Text Reference: Indo-European Branches
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

18. In both the Kurgan and Anatolian theories of Indo-European, the language family spread via __________ diffusion.
contagious
expansion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus

19. In both the Kurgan and Anatolian theories of Indo-European, the language family spread via __________ diffusion.
contagious
expansion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus
Text Reference: Origin and Diffusion of Indo-European and Ch 1
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE

20. 05-09 Globally, today’s predominant lingua franca is
Swahili.
Pidgin.
Creole.
French.
English.

21. 05-09 Globally, today’s predominant lingua franca is Swahili. Pidgin.
Creole.
French.
English.
Explanation: In part due to Britain’s colonial legacy, English is the world’s most popular lingua franca.
Text Reference: Global Dominance of English
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE

22. 05-10 Complete the following analogy: Hindi is to India as
Austrian is to Austria.
Celtic is to Denmark.
Mandarin is to China.
Russian is to Ukraine.
Spanish is to the Philippines.

23. 05-10 Complete the following analogy: Hindi is to India as
Austrian is to Austria.
Celtic is to Denmark.
Mandarin is to China.
Russian is to Ukraine.
Spanish is to the Philippines.
Explanation: Hindi is the most spoken language in India as is Mandarin in China.
Text Reference: Distribution of Language Families and Figure 5-11
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

24. 06-01 Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism

25. 06-01 Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism
Explanation: Whereas universalizing religions actively seek converts, Judaism is an ethnic religion.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Universalizing Religions
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

26. 06-02 Roman Catholicism predominates in which of the following areas?
Northern Europe
East Asia
Canada
South America
Australia

27. 06-02 Roman Catholicism predominates in which of the following areas?
Northern Europe
East Asia
Canada
South America
Australia
Explanation: South America’s colonization by Spain and Portugal brought Roman Catholicism to the continent.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Universalizing Religions
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

28. 06-02

29. 06-03 Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
Accept Allah as the one God
Donate to charities
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Pray five times daily

30. 06-03 Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
Accept Allah as the one God
Donate to charities
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Pray five times daily
Explanation: Pilgrimages are to be made to Makkah, not Jerusalem.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Universalizing Religions
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

31. 06-04 In which region are the largest number of adherents to ethnic religions found?
Africa
East Asia
Eastern Europe
South America
North America

32. 06-04 In which region are the largest number of adherents to ethnic religions found?
Africa
East Asia
Eastern Europe
South America
North America
Explanation: Several hundred million people in East Asia practice Confucianism, Daoism, and Shintoism.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Ethnic Religions
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

33. 06-05 Christianity initially spread from Palestine by ___________ diffusion.
contagious
expansion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus

34. 06-05 Christianity initially spread from Palestine by ___________ diffusion.
contagious
expansion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus
Explanation: Christianity initially diffused by the efforts of missionaries.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Diffusion of Religion
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

35. 06-06 Complete the following analogy: Lumbini is to Buddhists as
Beijing is to Confucianism.
Bethlehem is to Jews.
Delhi is to Sikhs.
Makkah is to Muslims.
Tokyo is to Shintoism.

36. 06-06 Complete the following analogy: Lumbini is to Buddhists as
Beijing is to Confucianism.
Bethlehem is to Jews.
Delhi is to Sikhs.
Makkah is to Muslims.
Tokyo is to Shintoism.
Explanation: Among universalizing religions, Buddhism and Islam have the largest number of holy places.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Holy Places
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

37. 06-07 Complete the following analogy: Christianity is to church as
Islam is to mosque.
Judaism is to synagogue.
Buddhism is to temple.
Baha’i is to House of Worship.
All of the above are correct.

38. 06-07 Complete the following analogy: Christianity is to church as
Islam is to mosque.
Judaism is to synagogue.
Buddhism is to temple.
Baha’i is to House of Worship.
All of the above are correct.
Explanation: Religious buildings are important parts of the cultural landscape. Christians alone consider their buildings to be sacred.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3, Places of Worship
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

39. 06-08 As a result of the 1967 war, Israel captured which strategically important territory?
The coastal plain near Tel Aviv
The east bank of the Jordan River valley
The hills paralleling the coast and Jordan River
The desert oases of Saudi Arabia
None of the above is correct.

40. The coastal plain near Tel Aviv
As a result of the 1967 war, Israel captured which strategically important territory?
The coastal plain near Tel Aviv
The east bank of the Jordan River valley
The hills paralleling the coast and Jordan River
The desert oases of Saudi Arabia
None of the above is correct.
Explanation: The land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River is divided into three regions: coastal plain, highlands, and river valley.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4, Religious Wars in the Middle East
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

41. 06-08

42. 06-09 The caste system in India
places Shudras at the top of the hierarchy.
was created by the Aryan invaders of India.
does not affect how individual Hindus practice the religion.
is enforced by official government policies.
sees the “untouchables” as closest to enlightenment.

43. 06-09 The caste system in India
places Shudras at the top of the hierarchy.
was created by the Aryan invaders of India.
does not affect how individual Hindus practice the religion.
is enforced by official government policies.
sees the “untouchables” as closest to enlightenment.
Explanation: The caste system has relaxed over the past several decades in the face of modernization.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4, Religion Versus Government Policy
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

44. 06-10 Which three religions have holy places in Jerusalem?
Islam, Judaism, Sikhism
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Christianity, Jainism, Judaism

45. 06-10 Which three religions have holy places in Jerusalem?
Islam, Judaism, Sikhism
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Christianity, Jainism, Judaism
Explanation: These three monotheistic religions each lay claim to holy places in Jerusalem.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4, Religious Wars in the Middle East
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

46. 06-10

47. 07-01 Which of the following states has the smallest percentage of African American residents?
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
West Virginia

48. 07-01 Which of the following states has the smallest percentage of African American residents?
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
West Virginia
Explanation: African Americans are clustered in the South and in northern cities.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Distribution of Ethnicities in the U.S.
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

49. 07-01

50. 07-02 Which of the following states has the smallest percentage of Hispanic residents?
Arizona
California
Maine
New Mexico
Texas

51. Explanation: Hispanics are concentrated in the American Southwest.
Which of the following states has the smallest percentage of Hispanic residents?
Arizona
California
Maine
New Mexico
Texas
Explanation: Hispanics are concentrated in the American Southwest.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Distribution of Ethnicities in the U.S.
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

52. 07-02

53. During the slavery era, the most likely destination for Africans captured by the Portuguese was
North America.
South America.
Caribbean.
Arabia.
Turkey.

54. During the slavery era, the most likely destination for Africans captured by the Portuguese was
North America.
South America.
Caribbean.
Arabia.
Turkey.
Explanation: The majority of Africans enslaved by the Portuguese were sent to Brazil.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, African American Migration Patterns
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

55. 07-03

56. 07-04 Which of the following is accurate about apartheid?
It included the creation of “homelands” for different groups.
The system classified people in one of two races.
French settlers created it in the 1800s.
South Africa still has places governed by this policy.
The policy was supported by most European countries in the 1980s.

57. 07-04 Which of the following is accurate about apartheid?
It included the creation of “homelands” for different groups.
The system classified people in one of two races.
French settlers created it in the 1800s.
South Africa still has places governed by this policy.
The policy was supported by most European countries in the 1980s.
Explanation: Apartheid was instituted in the late 1940s and classified South Africans as belonging to one of four groups.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Division by Race in South Africa
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

58. 07-04

59. 07-05 In the 1920s, this region best exemplified the concept of the nation-state:
South America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle East
Europe
Southeast Asia

60. 07-05 In the 1920s, this region best exemplified the concept of the nation-state:
South America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle East
Europe
Southeast Asia
Explanation: Following the First World War, many European boundaries were redrawn to reflect the principles of nation-states.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Nation-States
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

61. 07-06 Which of the following is an example of a multinational state?
France
New York
Scotland
United Kingdom
Wales

62. 07-06 Which of the following is an example of a multinational state?
France
New York
Scotland
United Kingdom
Wales
Explanation: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes Scotland and Wales.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Multinational States
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

63. 07-07 Complete the following analogy: centripetal is to centrifugal as
clustering is to spreading.
beginning is to ending.
rising is to falling.
shrinking is to growing.
None of the above is correct.

64. 07-07 Complete the following analogy: centripetal is to centrifugal as
clustering is to spreading.
beginning is to ending.
rising is to falling.
shrinking is to growing.
None of the above is correct.
Explanation: Nationalism is an important centripetal force. Centripetal is the opposite of centrifugal.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Nationalism
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

65. 07-08 Which of the following ethnic groups has the least representation in Lebanon?
Jews
Christians
Druze
Shiites
Sunnis

66. 07-08 Which of the following ethnic groups has the least representation in Lebanon?
Jews
Christians
Druze
Shiites
Sunnis
Explanation: Lebanon is divided among Christians, Sunni Muslims, Shiite Muslims, and Druze.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3, Ethnic Competition in Lebanon
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

67. 07-08

68. 07-09 The conflict in Jammu and Kashmir pits
East Pakistan against West Pakistan.
India against Bangladesh.
India against Pakistan.
Sikhs against Hindus.
Sinhalese against Tamils.

69. 07-09 The conflict in Jammu and Kashmir pits
East Pakistan against West Pakistan.
India against Bangladesh.
India against Pakistan.
Sikhs against Hindus.
Sinhalese against Tamils.
Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir is partitioned along the “Line of Control” by Pakistan and India.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3, Dividing Ethnicities in South Asia
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

70. 07-09

71. 07-10 Since 1991 in the Balkans, the most severe ethnic cleansing has been committed by
Bosnians.
Croats.
Macedonians.
Serbs.
Slovenes.

72. 07-10 Since 1991 in the Balkans, the most severe ethnic cleansing has been committed by
Bosnians.
Croats.
Macedonians.
Serbs.
Slovenes.
Explanation: Serbs aggressively pushed other groups out of territory in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4, Ethnic Cleansing in Yugoslavia
Difficulty Level: 1, 2, 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

73. 07-10

74. 08-01 Which country controlled the most colonial territory in 1914?
United States
Japan
Germany
France
United Kingdom

75. 08-01 Which country controlled the most colonial territory in 1914?
United States
Japan
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Explanation: On the eve of the first World War, Britain controlled an empire that stretched across the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Colonies
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 17 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PAST GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

76. 08-01

77. 08-02 Complete the following analogy: a compact state is to circular as
a prorupted state is to extended.
a perforated state is to pierced.
an elongated state is to narrow
fragmented state is to pieces.
All of the above are correct.

78. a prorupted state is to extended. a perforated state is to pierced.
Complete the following analogy: a compact state is to circular as
a prorupted state is to extended.
a perforated state is to pierced.
an elongated state is to narrow
fragmented state is to pieces.
All of the above are correct.
Explanation: The world’s states can be classed into five basic shapes, each with its own characteristics.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Shapes of states
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 17 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PAST GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

79. 08-03 In terms of the classification of state shapes, Chile can best be described as a(n)
compact state.
elongated state.
fragmented state.
prorupted state.
rectangular state.

80. 08-03 In terms of the classification of state shapes, Chile can best be described as a(n)
compact state.
elongated state.
fragmented state.
prorupted state.
rectangular state.
Explanation: Chile occupies the long, thin portion of land between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Shapes of States
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 17 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PAST GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

81. 08-04 The largest number of landlocked states are found in
Africa.
East Asia.
the Middle East.
Southeast Asia.
South America.

82. 08-04 The largest number of landlocked states are found in Africa.
East Asia.
the Middle East.
Southeast Asia.
South America.
Explanation: Africa’s landlocked states are a colonial legacy. International trade is hindered when a country does not have access to the ocean.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Landlocked States
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

83. 08-05 Libya and Egypt are separated by a
desert boundary.
language boundary.
mountain boundary.
religious boundary.
river boundary.

84. 08-05 Libya and Egypt are separated by a desert boundary.
language boundary.
mountain boundary.
religious boundary.
river boundary.
Explanation: Desert boundaries are found throughout Africa and Asia. Most desert frontiers have been converted to boundaries because of the potential for valuable minerals deposits.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Physical Boundaries
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

85. 08-06 A federal system of government
is most common in small countries.
places nearly all power with a central government.
was rejected by the writers of the United States Constitution.
divides power among units of governance.
is practiced in China.

86. 08-06 A federal system of government
is most common in small countries.
places nearly all power with a central government.
was rejected by the writers of the United States Constitution.
divides power among units of governance.
is practiced in China.
Explanation: The number of federal states is growing, in part because the system is more flexible than a unitary state.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Boundaries Inside States
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

87. 08-07 In the United States, congressional district boundaries are usually drawn by
an independent non-partisan commission.
the Federal Election Commission.
the Supreme Court.
state legislatures.

88. an independent non-partisan commission.
In the United States, congressional district boundaries are usually drawn by
Congress.
an independent non-partisan commission.
the Federal Election Commission.
the Supreme Court.
state legislatures.
Explanation: Unlike many countries, electoral district boundaries are redrawn every ten years to favor the political party in control of the state legislature.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Electoral Geography
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

89. The United Nations
was founded in 1925.
currently has nearly 300 members.
has been less effective than the League of Nations.
places nearly all world power in the hands of the UN Secretary General.
has deployed troops around the world on peace-keeping missions.

90. currently has nearly 300 members.
The United Nations
was founded in 1925.
currently has nearly 300 members.
has been less effective than the League of Nations.
places nearly all world power in the hands of the UN Secretary General.
has deployed troops around the world on peace-keeping missions.
Explanation: The UN relies on member states to volunteer troops for peace-keeping missions. UN missions are underway in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3 … Political and Military Cooperation
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

91. 08-09 At the end of the Cold War, several new countries emerged in
Eastern Europe.
Latin America.
Northern Europe.
North Africa.
Western Europe.

92. 08-09 At the end of the Cold War, several new countries emerged in
Eastern Europe.
Latin America.
Northern Europe.
North Africa.
Western Europe.
Explanation: The demise of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia resulted in over a dozen new countries.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3 … Changes in Germany and Eastern Europe
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

93. 08-09

94. 08-10 This group predominates in the far north of Iraq:
Kurds
Persians
Shiites
Sunnis
Turkmen

95. 08-10 This group predominates in the far north of Iraq: Kurds Persians
Shiites
Sunnis
Turkmen
Explanation: The Kurds are among the world’s largest nations without a state of their own.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4 … Iraq
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

96. 08-10

97. 09-01 Regarding sector employment in MDCs and LDCs over the last 100 years, it is true that:
the primary sector has increased in MDCs.
the tertiary sector has decreased in MDCs.
the primary sector has trended slightly lower in LDCs.
the tertiary sector has increased in LDCs.
the secondary sector has decreased in LDCs.

98. the primary sector has increased in MDCs.
Regarding sector employment in MDCs and LDCs over the last 100 years, it is true that:
the primary sector has increased in MDCs.
the tertiary sector has decreased in MDCs.
the primary sector has trended slightly lower in LDCs.
the tertiary sector has increased in LDCs.
the secondary sector has decreased in LDCs.
Explanation: Changes in agriculture and mining, e.g., engineered seeds, machinery, and irrigation, have begun to displace LDC workers from the primary sector.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1 … Types of Jobs
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

99. 09-01

100. According to Rostow’s development model, a country with a lot of heavy industry that uses modern technology is in
stage 1, traditional society.
stage 2, preconditions to takeoff.
stage 3, takeoff.
stage 4, drive to maturity.
stage 5, age of mass consumption.

101. stage 1, traditional society. stage 2, preconditions to takeoff.
According to Rostow’s development model, a country with a lot of heavy industry that uses modern technology is in
stage 1, traditional society.
stage 2, preconditions to takeoff.
stage 3, takeoff.
stage 4, drive to maturity.
stage 5, age of mass consumption.
Explanation: Heavy industry is the hallmark of Rostow’s fourth stage.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4 … Development Through International Trade
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

102. 09-03 The self-sufficiency approach to development
has been supported by the United States.
relies on free trade with more developed countries.
has been the preferred approach for economic development over the last two decades.
frequently suffers from inefficiency.
relies on market forces with little guidance from government.

103. 09-03 The self-sufficiency approach to development
has been supported by the United States.
relies on free trade with more developed countries.
has been the preferred approach for economic development over the last two decades.
frequently suffers from inefficiency.
relies on market forces with little guidance from government.
Explanation: Economies seeking self-sufficiency often suffer from the related problems of large bureaucracies and inefficiency.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4 … Development Through Self-Sufficiency
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

104. Which of the following is among the factors considered when calculating a country’s Human Development Index score?
average affluence rate
crude birth rate
literacy rate
sulfate emissions per capita
telephones per capita

105. average affluence rate crude birth rate literacy rate
Which of the following is among the factors considered when calculating a country’s Human Development Index score?
average affluence rate
crude birth rate
literacy rate
sulfate emissions per capita
telephones per capita
Explanation: A country’s HDI score is based on four factors: GDP, literacy, education, and life expectancy.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1 … Why Does Development Vary Among Countries?
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

106. 09-04

107. 09-05 Foreign debt as a percentage of income is highest in
Africa.
East Asia.
Eastern Europe.
Middle East.
South America.

108. 09-05 Foreign debt as a percentage of income is highest in Africa.
East Asia.
Eastern Europe.
Middle East.
South America.
Explanation: While South American countries have accumulated the largest debts, the ratio of debt to annual income is highest in Africa.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4 … Financing Development
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

109. 09-05

110. Which of the following is among the factors considered when calculating a country’s Gender Empowerment Measure?
number of women in elite professional sports
balance of women to men working as real estate agents
media image fairness
number of women elected to government
access to family planning and abortion

111. number of women in elite professional sports
Which of the following is among the factors considered when calculating a country’s Gender Empowerment Measure?
number of women in elite professional sports
balance of women to men working as real estate agents
media image fairness
number of women elected to government
access to family planning and abortion
Explanation: GEM reflects women’s access to power and decision making.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3 … Where Does Level of Development Vary by Gender?
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

112. 09-06

113. 09-07 Structural adjustment programs
promote greater transparency in government development planning and spending.
arrange for structural engineers to consult in LDCs.
are designed and implemented by community focus groups.
have been criticized for spending scarce development funds inefficient industries.
seek to align the interests of farmers and consumers through fair trade labeling.

114. 09-07 Structural adjustment programs
promote greater transparency in government development planning and spending.
arrange for structural engineers to consult in LDCs.
are designed and implemented by community focus groups.
have been criticized for spending scarce development funds inefficient industries.
seek to align the interests of farmers and consumers through fair trade labeling.
Explanation: The IMF, World Bank, and MDCs commonly require structural adjustment programs before making or adjusting loans.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4 … Financing Development
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

115. 09-08 In terms of economic sectors, Wal-Mart has an effect on the
primary sector as one of the largest purchasers of agricultural goods.
secondary sector because of the factories it owns around the world.
secondary sector because of the way it manages its farms, forests, and mines.
tertiary sector because of its recent expansion into steel and auto production.
tertiary sector because it pays higher wages than other service sector employers.

116. 09-08 In terms of economic sectors, Wal-Mart has an effect on the
primary sector as one of the largest purchasers of agricultural goods.
secondary sector because of the factories it owns around the world.
secondary sector because of the way it manages its farms, forests, and mines.
tertiary sector because of its recent expansion into steel and auto production.
tertiary sector because it pays higher wages than other service sector employers.
Explanation: Wal-Mart, the second largest grocer in the U.S., has an effect on all three economic sectors.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2 … Global Forces, Local Impacts text box
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

117. 09-09 The Gender-Related Development Index is lowest in
East Asia.
Eastern Europe.
North America.
South America.
Sub-Saharan Africa.

118. 09-09 The Gender-Related Development Index is lowest in East Asia.
Eastern Europe.
North America.
South America.
Sub-Saharan Africa.
Explanation: Like HDI, GDI combines measures of income, literacy, education, and life expectancy in order to discern where women are treated as well as men.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3 … Where Does Level of Development Vary by Gender?
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 3 HOW TO ANALYZE THE SPATIAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

119. 09-09

120. 09-10 All of the following statements about the World Trade Organization are true, except
it promotes capitalist economic development.
its member states account for roughly 70 percent of world trade.
it seeks to lower tariffs.
it adjudicates accusations of unfair trade practices.
critics charge it is anti-democratic and compromises sovereignty.

121. it promotes capitalist economic development.
All of the following statements about the World Trade Organization are true, except
it promotes capitalist economic development.
its member states account for roughly 70 percent of world trade.
it seeks to lower tariffs.
it adjudicates accusations of unfair trade practices.
critics charge it is anti-democratic and compromises sovereignty.
Explanation: WTO members account for nearly 100% of world trade.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4 … Recent Triumphs of the International Trade Approach
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE