GEO 110 Final

How many member states currently comprise the European Union? Select one: a. 15 b. 21 c. 28 d. 42

28

How many major islands make up Japan? Select one: a. 2 b. 4 c. 12 d. 3 e. 5

4

What is the mission of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)? Select one: a. ASEAN is a free-trade association, like NAFTA or the European Union b. ASEAN is a military alliance (like NATO). c. ASEAN's primary goal is to clean up the environment in the region. d. ASEAN fosters regional cooperation in order to control (rather than be controlled by) external global forces e. ASEAN was created to improve education in the region.

ASEAN fosters regional cooperation in order to control (rather than be controlled by) external global forces

Which mountain range forms the spine of Italy? Select one: a. Dinaric Alps b. Carpathians c. Appenines d. Balkan Ranges e. Pyrenees

Appenines

Which of the following pairing of climate type and regions in Europe is correct? Select one: a. North Europe: dry summer Mediterranean climate b. Mediterranean Coast: continental climate c. North Sea Coast: dry summer Mediterranean climate d. Atlantic Coast: maritime climate e. Iberian Peninsula: tundra

Atlantic Coast: maritime climate

Which country was East Pakistan until its independence in 1971? Select one: a. Bhutan b. Sri Lanka c. Bangladesh d. Nepal

Bangladesh

Given the prevailing wind pattern over Europe, which European country's production of air pollutants has the most impact on the air quality of the Czech Republic? Select one: a. Bulgaria b. Poland c. Romania d. Belgium

Belgium

East Malaysia is part of which island Select one: a. Mindanao b. Irian Jaya c. Sumatra d. Bornea

Bornea

"Keiretsu" business practices - Select one: a. Friendship that exists between native Japanese companies and the foreign market b. Businesses decide they can take a short-term loss for large gain in the future c. Businesses that buy/invest in each other's stock and give preference to each other's services d. Government maintaining control over contracts between businesses

Businesses that buy/invest in each other's stock and give preference to each other's services

With what Southeast Asian country were the Khmer Rouge guerrillas associated? Select one: a. Indonesia b. Thailand c. Cambodia d. The Philippines e. Malaysia

Cambodia

What country near the region of Southeast Asia has sent a very large number of immigrants to Southeast Asia? Select one: a. Papua-New Guinea b. Tasmania c. China d. Japan e. New Zealand

China

What is the name for India's secluded or untouchable class? Select one: a. Kshatriyas b. Sudras c. Dalits d. Brahmins e. Vaishyas

Dalits

What is the currency of the European Monetary Union? Select one: a. The Deutschemark b. The Pound c. The Dollar d. The Franc e. The Euro

Euro

The northern portion of Japan is known as the dark side of Japan. Select one: True False

False

The panda is native to South Korea Select one: True False

False

What is the name of the belief system that deals with designing buildings and placing of objects on the landscape in accordance with the spiritual powers that course through the local topography? Select one: a. Confucianism b. Falun Dafa c. Feng Shui d. Buddhism e. Shinto

Feng Shui

The adoption of cultural nationalism policies in parts of Europe is strongest in the country of Select one: a. France b. England c. Italy d. Germany

France

What European power established its colony in Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam? Select one: a. Great Britain b. Netherlands c. Germany d. France

France

Which country of Europe has the region's largest percentage of Muslims? Select one: a. England b. France c. Spain d. Italy e. Germany

France

The 26-year war in Sri Lanka was between: Select one: a. Hindus and Muslims b. Hindus and Buddhists c. Buddhists and Muslims d. Christians and Hindu

Hindus and Buddhists

What two countries in South Asia have nuclear weapons? Select one: a. Sri Lanka and Bhutan b. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka c. Pakistan and Bangladesh d. Bhutan and India e. India and Pakistan

India and Pakistan

East Timor was formerly part of what country in Southeast Asia? Select one: a. Philippines b. Indonesia c. Malasia d. Vietnam

Indonesia

What country of Southeast Asia is the world's most populous Muslim country? Select one: a. Indonesia b. Malaysia c. Thailand d. Burma e. The Philippines

Indonesia

What religion dominates in Pakistan and Bangladesh? Select one: a. Himduism b. Islam c. Sikhism d. Buddhism e. Christianity

Islam

What is the source of the place name "Mumbai"? Select one: a. It is named after the river that flows through it b. It is named after the founder of modern day India. c. It is named after the Dravidian word for "mother." d. It is named after the highest mountain peak in the Himalayas. e. It is named after a Hindu goddess.

It is named after a Hindu goddess.

What role does the Grameen Bank play in Bangladesh? Select one: a. It facilitates international financial activities. b. It provides low-interest credit to fund small-scale enterprises. c. It is the largest commercial bank. d. It regulates interest rates in the country. e. all of the above

It provides low-interest credit to fund small-scale enterprises.

Which country of Europe experiences the greatest amount of earthquake activity? Select one: a. Poland b. United Kingdom c. Italy d. France e. Norway

Italy

Why is Bangladesh internationally competitive in textile and clothing manufacture? Select one: a. Its wages are low. b. It has abundant natural resources. c. It is located near its markets. d. It has a cheap source of energy. e. all of the above

Its wages are low.

The Shinto religion is most closely associated with which country of East Asia? Select one: a. South Korea b. Japan c. North Korea d. Taiwan e. China

Japan

To which of the following countries would a Korean be LEAST likely to immigrate today? Select one: a. New Zealand b. United States c. Australia d. Japan e. Canada

Japan

What country in East Asia is facing a major population decline? Select one: a. South Korea b. Taiwan c. North Korea d. China e. Japan

Japan

Tokyo is found on which plain? Select one: a. Kansai b. Kanto c. Sapporo d. Nobi

Kanto

The territory disputed by India and Pakistan is? Select one: a. Tibet b. Punjab c. Kashmir d. Bjutan

Kashmir

The Southeast Asian city of ___ and _____ are remarkably clean and modern. Select one: a. Kuala Lumpur; Singapore b. Jakarta; Yangon (Rangoon) c. Phnom Penh; Vientiane d. Bangkok; Manila

Kuala Lumpur; Singapore

According to the domino theory, if Vietnam fell to the communists, the two next countries to fall to communism would be Select one: a. the United States and Mexico. b. Burma and Thailand. c. China and Taiwan. d. Laos and Cambodia. e. Malaysia and Indonesia. Feedback

Laos and Cambodia

Who is the father-figure of Indian independence? Select one: a. Mahatma Gandhi b. Indira Ghandhi c. Rahul Gandhi d. Rajiv Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

What is the major reason for animosity toward Chinese immigrants to the countries of Southeast Asia? Select one: a. Many Chinese immigrants continue to spread communist propaganda throughout the region. b. Chinese communities in Southeast Asia are very poor and are placing an economic burden on Southeast Asian taxpayers. c. Chinese immigrants are willing to work for very low wages, and are taking jobs away from the citizens of Southeast Asian countries. d. Chines immigrants believe that they are racially superior to Southeast Asians. e. Many of Chinese immigrants are rather prosperous compared to the locals.

Many of Chinese immigrants are rather prosperous compared to the locals.

During the partition in 1947: Select one: a. A. The British withdrew entirely, leaving highly organized and peaceful states. b. A. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka became independent states. c. A. Millions of people moved into more ethnically homogeneous areas throughout South Asia.

Millions of people moved into more ethnically homogeneous areas throughout South Asia.

Which country of East Asia is the most rigidly Marxist? Select one: a. China b. North Korea c. Taiwan d. South Korea e. Japan

North Korea

What countries of Europe are known to comprise the region of Scandinavia? Select one: a. Switzerland and Austria b. Spain and Portugal c. Norway, Sweden, Denmark d. Iceland, Sweden, Finland e. Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium

Norway, Sweden, Denmark

Korea is located on which type of land-form? Select one: a. Peninsula b. Island c. Land bridge d. Isthmus e. Straight

Peninsula

Which industrial heartland is found in northern Italy? Select one: a. The Ruhr b. Po Valley c. Saar-Lorraine d. Upper Silesia

Po Valley

Which region of India is considered to be its breadbasket (an area of wheat production and greatest agricultural productivity)? Select one: a. Punjab b. Deccan Plateau c. Bihar d. Kashmir e. all of the above Feedback

Punjab

What European mountain range is home to the Basque people? Select one: a. Dinaric Alps b. Appenines c. Pyrenees d. Carpathians e. Alps

Pyrenees

Which SEZ is in Guangdong Province? Select one: a. Shenzhen b. Suzhou c. Pudong d. Hainan

Shenzhen

The majority of Indians are from which caste? Select one: a. Vaishyas b. Shudras c. Brahaman d. Dalits

Shudras

Where do most of China's migrant workers come from? Select one: a. Shenzhen b. Hong Kong c. Sichuan d. Guangdong e. Tibet

Sichuan

Which religion is a mix of Islam and Hinduism? Select one: a. Sikhs b. Vaishyas c. Balites d. Dalits

Sikhs

What country of Southeast Asia has the region's lowest birth rate - a rate so low (below replacement level) that its population may soon begin to decline? Select one: a. Vietnam b. Burma c. Malaysia d. Singapore e. Cambodia

Singapore

The Basque language is identified most strongly with which country of Europe? Select one: a. Italy b. Denmark c. Wales d. Spain e. Belgium

Spain

What countries of Europe are known as Iberia? Select one: a. Norway, Sweden, Finland b. Spain and Portugal c. Switzerland and Austria d. Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium e. Germany and France

Spain and Portugal

Which country of South Asia is an island? Select one: a. India b. Bangladesh c. Pakistan d. Sri Lanka e. Bhutan

Sri Lanka

Which country is NOT part of the ASEAN? Select one: a. Cambodia b. Taiwan c. Malaysia d. Thailand

Taiwan

Which country of Asia is claimed by China as part of its territory? Select one: a. Taiwan b. North Korea c. Japan d. South Korea

Taiwan

The only country in Southeast Asia to have never been under European colonial rule is: Select one: a. Philipines b. Indonesia c. Thailand d. Cambodia

Thailand

Which movement mobilized young people to stamp out China's remaining vestiges of capitalism? Select one: a. The Long March b. The Deng Reforms c. The Great Leap Forward d. The Cultural Revolution

The Cultural Revolution

Why has Japan been so successful in its efforts to preserve its forests? Select one: a. b. The fertile Japanese soils allow for astounding rates of vegetation regrowth. c. The Japanese import most of their wood products from other locations around the world. On a per capita basis, the Japanese use fewer wood products as compared to anyone else in the world. d. They have developed a wood-free paper. e. They have developed substitutes for wood in construction.

The Japanese import most of their wood products from other locations around the world.

What country of South Asia has the greatest reason to be concerned about global warming? Select one: a. Sri Lanka b. Burma c. Pakistan d. India e. The Maldives

The Maldives

Why is it difficult to solve eastern Europe's environmental problems? Select one: a. There is concern that environmental regulations will inhibit economic recovery in that area. b. The ongoing participation of eastern European countries in an alliance with Russia prohibits it from passing environmental regulations without Russia's permission. c. The technology needed to clean up the damage has not yet been invented. d. People in the region prefer the environment as it is. e. There is a strong anti-Green political party in eastern Europe.

There is concern that environmental regulations will inhibit economic recovery in that area.

Why have many European countries encouraged immigration of foreign populations into their borders? Select one: a. They are experiencing low or negative growth, and need immigrants to fill gaps in their labor force. b. As a way to make up for the transgressions they committed against these people during World War II. c. They want to increase the diversity of their ethnic composition. d. It is a formal policy of the European Union.

They are experiencing low or negative growth, and need immigrants to fill gaps in their labor force.

The Atlantic Coast of Europe has a maritime climate. Select one: True False

True

The Northern League of Italian provinces wishes to secede from southern Italy because they feel that their resources have been drained by the poorer regions in the south. Select one: True False

True

The birth rate in Europe is lower than the death rate. Select one: True False

True

The primary constituents of acid rain are sulfur and nitrogen oxides. Select one: True False

True

Germany's population includes a large number of guest workers (and their descendants) from which country of Southwest Asia and North Africa? Select one: a. Turkey b. Yemen c. Saudi Arabia d. Iran e. United Arab Emirates

Turkey

The Three Gorges Dam is being constructed on which river in China? Select one: a. Yangtze b. Huang He c. Mekong d. Irawaddy e. Xi

Yangtze

What is loess? Select one: a. the rich dark topsoil that is found on the Japanese island of Honshu b. a dark, coarse sand that is eroded from sea cliffs by wave energy from the ocean c. a clay-like substance from which people in China construct their homes d. a human-made material that is a byproduct of the burning of high sulfur coal e. a fine, glacially generated silt that is deposited by the wind

a fine, glacially generated silt that is deposited by the wind

Burka is Select one: a. a head covering b. a lattice screen c. seclusion of women

a head covering

What has been the consequence of China's "one-child" policy? Select one: a. all options combined b. Some families have abandoned healthy baby girls at birth. c. Gender-selective abortion has emerged. d. The number of baby boys outweighs the number of baby girls.

all options combined

Where is Pakistan's population concentrated? Select one: a. Pakistan's population is evenly distributed, with no concentrations of population. b. on the western border near Afghanistan c. along the coast of the Arabian Sea d. along the Indus River e. on the border with India

along the Indus River

The Western Ghats Select one: a. are a range of mountains that separate the narrow western coast of India from the rest of the country. b. is the Indian political party that currently rules the country. c. form the border between India and Pakistan. d. are a separatist group that is calling for the division of India into eastern and western halves. e. is the major cattle ranching region of Pakistan.

are a range of mountains that separate the narrow western coast of India from the rest of the country.

Why do some of the poorest regions of India have relatively high literacy rates despite their poverty? Select one: a. because of the educational efforts of Christian missionaries b. because of Peace Corps efforts of the United States c. All of these choices d. because of investment in education by the provincial government e. because of foreign direct investment in schools in these areas

because of the educational efforts of Christian missionaries

South Asia's monsoons Select one: a. hit most of the region at the same time. b. bring flooding in the summer. c. typically occur only in winter. d. do not typically reach the Himalayas e. usually do not cause any problems.

bring flooding in the summer.

How were the Himalayas formed? Select one: a. by the collision of peninsular India with the Asian landmass b. by volcanic activity c. by the erosion of the landscape north and south of the region that would become the mountains d. by the rifting (pulling apart) of the Eurasian Plate and the Indo-Australian Plate e. by the upwelling of molten matter from a hot spot beneath the Indian subcontinent

by the collision of peninsular India with the Asian landmass

What form of migration depends on relationships with relatives and friends from home villages? Select one: a. international commercial logging b. indigenous migration c. chain migration d. circular migration e. step migration

chain migration or international commercial logging

The Great Leap Forward was a policy based on Select one: a. collectivization for agriculture and industry b. the teachings of Confucius c. the Chaebol business model d. incentives for farmers and factory workers

collectivization for agriculture and industry

Which of the following is NOT a reason for opposing unlimited migration into Europe? Select one: a. concerns about the ability of Europe to produce enough food for these additional people b. potential dilution of a country's dominant indigenous culture c. social and political unease with foreigners as a result of the historical ethnic and cultural homogeneity of the Europe d. possibility of foreign terrorism e. high rates of unemployment in Western Europe

concerns about the ability of Europe to produce enough food for these additional people

What is the most serious natural hazard in Bangladesh? Select one: a. volcanoes b. earthquakes c. flooding d. severe tornadoes e. wildfires

flooding

the mediterranean climate Select one: a. is dry throughout the year. b. has a dry summer and a wet winter. c. has cold winters and cool summers. d. has extremely cold winters and extremely hot summers. e. is wet throughout the year.

has a dry summer and a wet winter.

What is the chief product of the "Golden Triangle" of Southeast Asia? Select one: a. heroin b. electronics c. gold d. bananas e. rice

heroin

Where do most people in South Asia live? Select one: a. in medium-sized towns b. in the major cities c. in the mountains d. in the suburbs e. in compact rural villages

in compact rural villages

Irian Jaya Select one: a. is the sparsely settled Indonesian half of New Guinea. b. is the western-most island of Malaysia. c. is the president of Indonesia. d. is the Malaysian name for that nation's portion of the island of Borneo. e. is the name of the southernmost island of the Philippines.

is the sparsely settled Indonesian half of New Guinea.

From Norway to France, the North Atlantic Current moderates coastal temperatures to produce a: Select one: a. subtropical steppe climate b. continental climate c. marine west coast climate d. maritime climate e. Mediterranean climate

marine west coast climate

What is the dominant climatic factor in South Asia? Select one: a. drought b. monsoon c. tornadoes d. rainfall e. snow

monsoon

According to your textbook, which geopolitical unit was invented in Europe? Select one: a. federal state b. multinational state c. regional state d. unitary state e. nation-state

nation-state

Hinduism Select one: a. denounces mysticism. b. is now the minority religion in India. c. places special emphasis on the use of Sanskrit. d. is a universalizing religion. e. has always denounced the caste system.

places special emphasis on the use of Sanskrit.

High demand for this product in East Asia drives large-scale international logging in Southeast Asia. Select one: a. wood veneer b. plywood and paper pulp c. pharmaceuticals d. furniture e. biofuels and charcoal

plywood and paper pulp

What did the Schengen Agreement accomplish? Select one: a. expanded foreign policies and mutual security among European nations b. created one common European currency c. brought economic reforms in Eastern European countries d. reduced border formalities for travelers between member countries

reduced border formalities for travelers between member countries

Japanese citizens and their government believe it is important for their country to be self-sufficient in which product? Select one: a. sushi b. rice c. seafood d. steel e. electronics

rice

The high-yielding varieties of Green Revolution seeds require more of the following, EXCEPT: Select one: a. pesticides b. fertilizer c. waste & irrigation systems d. salinization

salinization

Japan's economy Select one: a. did not begin to industrialize until after World War II b. slowed substantially in the last two decades c. is larger than China's d. is currently the largest in the world. e. is built on a model of capitalism similar to that of the United States

slowed substantially in the last two decades

What are bustees? Select one: a. sprawling squatter settlements in South Asia b. c. the local name given to the monsoonal winds citizen groups that lobby for better government services d. insect pests that threatens crops in South Asia e. untouchable castes in Hindu South Asia

sprawling squatter settlements in South Asia

What is the rain-shadow effect? Select one: a. the snow-capped peak of a mountain, where the temperatures are too cold for rain to fall b. the area of high rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range c. the area of high rainfall found on the windy side of a mountain range d. the area of low rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range e. the area of low rainfall found on the windy side of a mountain range

the area of low rainfall found on the leeward (downwind) side of a mountain range

Problems associated with the construction of the Three Gorges Dam include all the following, EXCEPT Select one: a. the flooding of a major scenic attraction. b. the jeopardizing of several endangered species. c. the resettlement of millions of people. d. the diversion of two other major rivers to fill the Three Gorges reservoir

the diversion of two other major rivers to fill the Three Gorges reservoir

Who are the Han? Select one: a. a linguistic minority in China b. the ethnic majority in China c. Chinese Muslims

the ethnic majority in China

Confucianism stresses all of the following ideals, EXCEPT Select one: a. deference to authority. b. the importance of ethics. c. the value of family. d. the value of hard work and loyalty. e. the need religious leaders to serve in the bureaucracy.

the need religious leaders to serve in the bureaucracy.

The term "China proper" refers to Select one: a. the ethnic minorities located in the western provinces of the country b. those countries that lie within China's larger sphere of influence such as Korea and Japan c. the populous eastern half of the country. d. the citizens of Taiwan who believe that ethnically and politically they are the "true" Chinese e. the geographic center of China.

the populous eastern half of the country.

The benefits of China's rapid economic growth during recent years have not been distributed evenly throughout the country. Which of the following regions has benefited least? Select one: a. Beijing b. the coastal zone c. Shanghai d. the southern interior

the southern interior

Which of the following was NOT a rationale for founding what would become the European Union? Select one: a. to limit immigration from former colonies b. to counter the industrial might of the US c. to contain nationalism d. to contain communism

to limit immigration from former colonies

What is China's main reason for constructing the massive Three Gorges Dam? Select one: a. to create a reservoir for irrigation purposes b. to aid river transport to the Sichuan Basin c. to reduce dependence on coal as a power source

to reduce dependence on coal as a power source