Benchmark Spring 2020

Which number represents the Mediterranean Sea?

3

Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?

Abraham is the father of the faith.

Islam originated on the

Arabian Peninsula.

What country is represented in red on this map?

China

Which cultural group has been MOST influenced by ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and Christianity?

Europe

Which statement BEST describes how Europe, Africa, and Asia have been influenced by different religions?

Europe has been deeply affected by Christianity, Africa by Christianity and Islam, and Asia mainly by Hinduism and Buddhism.

Most countries use railroads to transport goods across long distances. Which would be an advantage for using railroads to transport goods?

Growth in trade since railroads can carry more goods.

Shari'a" refers to

Islamic law.

7) Which group was the MAIN target of the Nazis during the Holocaust?

Jews

*Producers and consumers own the factors of production *Producers and consumers answers the question of who, what and how to produce *Voluntary trade and exchange are encouraged What type of economic system is being described?

Market

*drought *floods *high crime rate *high poverty rate What would be the BEST title for this list?

Push Factors

Based on the table, what is one difference between voting requirements in most of Latin America compared to East Asia?

The average voting age is lower.

Which of these statements is TRUE? A) Social institutions rarely work collaboratively to achieve social goals. B) Separation of church and state prohibits any interaction between religion and government. C) The government has the final authority to regulate the functions of all social institutions. D) The functions of social institutions can overlap, such as when tax dollars go to public schools.

The functions of social institutions can overlap, such as when tax dollars go to public schools.

Which scenario is LEAST LIKELY to occur in a market economy?

The government allows only two competitors to offer goods for sale on the country's highways.

The states shaded in red- California, Texas, Florida, and New York- have seen strong economic growth since the 1900s. Which factor BEST helps explain that growth?

They have strong ports and a good transportation network.

Why can the cutting down of trees be damaging to the environment?

Trees absorb carbon dioxide and give out oxygen.

All of these are service industries EXCEPT A)a zoo. B)a bakery. C) a law firm. D) a travel agency

a bakery.

· Totalitarianism · Absolutism · Dictatorship All of these governments are

examples of unlimited governments.

All of the nations in green, including the United States and Australia, share which common form of government?

federal system

Canada has a universal healthcare system, providing government-funded medical services to all citizens. However, the vibrant private sector helps to push an economy that is one of the world's most successful. Intense and frequent trade with the United States provides the country with great wealth. These facts provide evidence that Canada has a

mixed economy.

· Is ruled by a head of government and a head of state · Often has a bicameral legislative branch · United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia are examples These items are describing what type of government system?

parliamentary

China's massive and rapid industrialization since the 1990s has resulted in

significant and widespread air pollution.

When one describes Christianity as monotheistic they mean,

that Christians believe in one God.

In a free enterprise system, what motivates individuals to start a business?

the desire to earn a profit

Which of these is a main goal of Hinduism?

to achieve spiritual realization and to reach Nirvana