Geography Final

One of the following countries has had a brief history of attempts to wrestle the Falkland Island from the British. A. Chile B. Argentina C. Brazil D. Paraguay E. Canada

B. Argentina

Animosity between Amerindians and the Mestizos in one of the following countries resulted in a civil war that lasted from 1960-1996 (36 years). A. Guatemala B. Belize C. Honduras D. Mexico E. El Salvador

B. Belize

Until 1981 one of the following countries was a British dependency called "British Honduras." A. Guatemala B. Belize C. Honduras D. Mexico E. El Salvador

B. Belize

One of the following countries is the World's largest producer of copper? A. Australia B. Chile C. Peru D. Brazil

B. Chile

One of the following groups of countries constitutes the Greater Antilles. A. Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and Puerto Rico B. Cuba, The Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico C. Dominican Republic, Cuba, Haiti, and Jamaica D. Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, and Bahamas E. None of the above

B. Cuba, The Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico

Between 1821-1838, one of the following countries was part of Mexico. A. Belize B. Guatemala C. Cuba D. Texas E. Arizona

B. Guatemala

capital of the Queensland State in Australia

Brisbane

Which country colonized Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei

Britain

One of the following has more land neighbors than any other country in Middle America. A. Guatemala B. Belize C. Honduras D. Mexico E. El Salvador

A. Guatemala

One of the following is the basis for the CASTE system in India. A. Hindu religious beliefs B. Government sanctioned discrimination C. Traditionally the caste bestowed many privileges to the Upper Caste whilst sanctioning repression in the lower caste. D. Rural communities are arranged on the basis of caste.

A. Hindu religious beliefs

One of the following countries still recognizes the British Monarch as the ceremonial head of State. A. Jamaica B. Honduras C. El Salvador D. Nicaragua E. None of the above

A. Jamaica

One of the following is the political head of both Australia and Jamaica. A. Queen Elizabeth II B. King Leopold IV C. Prime Minister of Canada D. Queen Beatrice of Netherlands E. None of the above

A. Queen Elizabeth II

The capital city of Chile is: A. Santiago B. Valparaiso C. Montevideo D. Rio de Janeiro

A. Santiago

In the Indian Caste System, Brahmins are said to be: A. Teachers and Priests (Knowledgeable) B. Warriors and Rulers (defence) C. Farmers and Traders (merchants) D. Laborers (servitude)

A. Teachers and Priests (Knowledgeable)

South Australia State capital

Adelaide

In 2008, one of the following countries issued a formal apology for mistreatment of indigenous people in the country. A. El Salvador B. Canada C. Australia D. Bolivia E. USA

C. Australia

About 60% of this country's population is made up of Mestizos (combined European and native American descent). A. Panama B. Nicaragua C. Mexico D. Guatemala E. Belize

C. Mexico

Since 1994, a radical group of Maya peasant farmers in Chiapas State has engaged in guerilla warfare against the government of which country? A. Panama B. Nicaragua C. Mexico D. Guatemala E. Bolivia

C. Mexico

Australia's federal capital

Canberra

Largest Caribbean Island-State in terms of both territory and population.

Cuba

One of the following Central American countries is a nation with political stability that has lasted over 175 years. A. Guatemala B. Belize C. Honduras D. Costa Rica E. El Salvador

D. Costa Rica

One of the following is not a caste group in India. A. Kshatriyas B. Vaishyas C. Shudras D. Dalituts

D. Dalituts

Central American country with a lengthy Caribbean coastline and the smallest access on the Pacific Coast. A. El Salvador B. Haiti C. Nicaragua D. Honduras E. None of the above

D. Honduras

One of the following Central American countries has a lakeside capital city. A. Guatemala B. Belize C. Honduras D. Nicaragua E. El Salvador

D. Nicaragua

One of the following is not part of the official response to addressing negative impacts of the Caste System in India. A. Independent Indian Constitution banned discrimination on the basis of the Caste System. B. Government introduced quota system in the 1950s for lower castes. C. In 1989, quotas were extended to include other backward classes (OBCs). D. Violent protest for more quotas

D. Violent protest for more quotas

Territorially, the smallest country in Central America is: A. Guatemala B. Belize C. Honduras D. Mexico E. El Salvador

E. El Salvador

Almost 50% of this country's population resides in the capital (Montevideo). A. Chile B. Argentina C. Brazil D. Paraguay E. Uruguay

E. Uruguay

Territorially the smallest country in Central America

El Salvador

Which country colonized Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

France

Group of countries constitutes what is often referred to as the Central American Republics.

Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua

In Vietnam, the Communist North and Anti-Communist South officially became unified in what year? a) 1975 b) 1977 c) 1976 d) 1974 e) 1978

a) 1975

The small oil rich Islamic Sultanate of insular Southeast Asia is: a) Kalimantan b) Papua c) Brunei d) Sulawesi e) East Timor

c) Brunei

One of the following is the capital of Sri Lanka a) Kandy b) Ceylon c) Colombo d) Maldives e) None of the above

c) Colombo

Australia is bounded in the south by the: a) Timor Sea b) Coral Sea c) Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean d) Tasman Sea e) Arafura Sea and Gulf of Carpentaria

c) Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean

One of the following countries has the largest Muslim minority population (180 million) in the World. a) Malaysia b) Pakistan c) Indonesia d) Cambodia e) Thailand

c) Indonesia

What is the name of the disputed territory between Pakistan and India? a) Punjab b) Ceylon c) Kashmir d) Bengal e) Hindu Kush

c) Kashmir

One of the following country-river associations is incorrect. a) Myanmar--Irrawaddy b) Thailand--Chao Phraya c) Laos--Liao d) Southern Vietnam--Mekong e) Northern Vietnam--Red

c) Laos--Liao

One of the following statements is false. a) Australia's total population is approximately 24.1million. b) The largest segment of the core area of Australia is in the southeast. c) Most Australians live in rural areas. d) Much of Australia is arid or semiarid. e) The capital of Australia is Canberra.

c) Most Australians live in rural areas.

One of the following countries was once part of British India a) Singapore b) Sumatera (Sumatra) c) Myanmar (Burma) d) Malaysia e) Thailand

c) Myanmar (Burma)

One of the following regions covers nearly 90% of Canada. a) Western Frontier b) Pacific Hinge c) Northern Frontier d) North Atlantic Coast e) None of the above

c) Northern Frontier

What type of climate is found at the peak of the Himalayas? a) Arid b) Temperate c) Polar d) Tropical

c) Polar

Parts of this river serve as border between Canada and the USA. a) Mississippi b) Colorado River c) St Lawrence River d) Ohio River e) Missouri River

c) St Lawrence River

The shape of one of the following countries is described as protruded. a) Cambodia b) Vietnam c) Thailand d) Singapore e) Philippines

c) Thailand

One of the following international organizations helped to establish a cease-fire line between India and Pakistan in Kashmir. a) NATO b) OPEC c) UN d) IMF

c) UN

Officially, one of the following countries has not claimed a territory in the Antarctica. a) Argentina b) Australia c) USA d) New Zealand e) France

c) USA

One of the following is not a common characteristic of urban life in Australia. a) Streets are super clean b) Slums are few, graffiti rarely seen c) Violent crimes are common d) High standards for public transport, schools, and healthcare e) Life is orderly and unhurried

c) Violent crimes are common

In terms of territorial expanse, how large is the Antarctica? a) Second largest continent in the World b) Third largest continent in the World c) Fourth largest continent in the World d) Fifth largest continent in the World e) Sixth largest continent in the World

d) 5th largest

. One of the following about the "World's Ring of Fire Zone" is false. a) Active and dormant volcanoes are found in this zone b) Areas in this zone are susceptible to earthquakes c) California is in this zone d) Bahamas is in this zone e) Japan and The Philippines are in this zone

d) Bahamas is in this zone

In this country, textiles manufacturing accounts for more than ¾ of all exports; and half of all industrial workers are employed in the textile industry. a) Malaysia b) Pakistan c) India d) Bangladesh e) Brunei

d) Bangladesh

One of the following is not a major problem facing Australia's government? a) Aboriginal land claims b) Environmental degradation c) Immigration issues d) Border disputes on the mainland e) None of the above

d) Border disputes on the mainland

One of the following South American countries is considered as the "Giant of South America." a) Colombia b) Venezuela c) Argentina d) Brazil e) Chile

d) Brazil

One of the following is not an external dependency of Australia. a) Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean b) CoCos (Kneeling) Island in the Indian Ocean c) McDonald Islands near the Antarctica d) Comoros Island in the Indian Ocean e) None of the above

d) Comoros Island in the Indian Ocean

One of the following South American countries is not in the Caribbean North Region. a) Colombia b) Venezuela c) Suriname d) Dominican Republic e) Guyana

d) Dominican Republic

Regarding the type of government in Australia, one of the following is FALSE. a) Commonwealth b) Federal parliamentary c) Constitutional monarchy with the British Queen as the head d) Indigenous system e) None of the above

d) Indigenous system

The largest Muslim country in the world in terms of population is: a) Bangladesh b) Iran c) Pakistan d) Indonesia e) Malaysia

d) Indonesia

Which of the following is not one of the Noble Truths of BUDDHISM? a) Sorrows and suffering are part of all life b) People suffer because they desire things they cannot afford c) The only way to escape suffering is to end the desire for things or stop wanting d) It's spread through a combination of compulsion and attraction

d) It's spread through a combination of compulsion and attraction

One of the following country-city associations is false. a) Philippines and Manila b) Myanmar and Yangon c) Indonesia and Jakarta d) Laos and Hanoi e) Thailand and Bangkok

d) Laos and Hanoi

In term of physiography of Australia, which of the following is FALSE? a) Western half of the country is covered with dry plateau and deserts b) The eastern half contains the Great Dividing Range (Eastern Uplands) c) The interior is often referred to as the outback d) Low-lying coastal plains, averaging 440 miles in width fringe the continent e) The highest peak is Mount Kosciusko

d) Low-lying coastal plains, averaging 440 miles in width fringe the continent

Which of the following flora or fauna is NOT native to Australia? a) Kangaroo b) Koala c) Wallabies d) Orangutan e) Eucalyptus plant

d) Orangutan

Over what South Asian country does the monsoon begin to dry out? a) Bhutan b) Bangladesh c) India d) Pakistan

d) Pakistan

. In Australia, Perth is affectionately referred to as: a) New York of Australia b) Boston of Australia c) Miami of Australia d) San Diego of Australia e) Chicago of Australia

d) San Diego of Australia

When did Mexico gain independence from Spain? A. 1821 B. 1831 C. 1921 D. 1931 E. 1911

A. 1821

This country is considered as one of the four biggest emerging markets in the world - The BRICs. A. Brazil B. Indonesia C. South Korea D. Germany E. Canada

A. Brazil

Referred to as "Danube of Southeast Asia"

Mekong River

Poorest country in middle America

Nicaragua

capital of the New South Wales State

Sydney

The island across the Bass Strait off the southeastern coast of Australia

Tasmania

The Commonwealth of Australia consists of: a) 6 states; 2 federal territories; and external dependencies b) 7 States; 2 federal territories; and 2 external dependencies c) 6 States; 3 federal territories; and external dependencies d) 7 states; 2 federal territories; and external dependencies e) 8 states; 2 federal territories; and 2 external dependencies

a) 6 states; 2 federal territories; and external dependencies

For many years, Australia had an immigration policy that: a) Allowed only white people to enter the country b) Forced aborigines to move to New Zealand c) Encouraged migration from Indonesia d) Allowed only former criminals to move into the country

a) Allowed only white people to enter the country

Majority (55%) of this country's population is made up of Amerindians. a) Bolivia b) Peru c) Ecuador d) Paraguay e) None of the above

a) Bolivia

In Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia, most of the people are adherents of: a) Buddhism b) Hinduism c) Islam d) Roman Catholicism

a) Buddhism

The shape of one of the following countries is described as compact. a) Cambodia b) Vietnam c) Thailand d) Singapore e) Philippines

a) Cambodia

One of the following is the 2nd largest country in the World. a) Canada b) Russia c) USA d) Brazil e) Australia

a) Canada

One of the following regions is the "Breadbasket" of North America. a) Continental Interior b) Southwest c) Western Frontier d) Southeast e) North Atlantic Coast

a) Continental Interior

The word Sikh means... a) Disciples b) Revolutionaries c) Enemies of other religions d) Autonomous state e) None of the above

a) Disciples

For centuries the caste system dictated almost every aspect of one of the following religious faiths? a) Hinduism b) Islam c) Sikhism. d) Buddhism e) None of the above

a) Hinduism

In Australia, Sydney is affectionately referred to as: a) New York of Australia b) Boston of Australia c) Miami of Australia d) San Diego of Australia e) Chicago of Australia

a) New York of Australia

Which of the following is not true about the fate of the Dalit in India? a) Occupy the lowest tier in the Caste System b) Suffer from severe discrimination and harsh treatment by higher castes. c) Not allowed to draw water from a village well for fear of polluting it. d) Take off their shoes when passing by higher caste houses e) None of the above.

a) Occupy the lowest tier in the Caste System

One of the following countries is bilingual (Portuguese and Amerindian Guarani). a) Paraguay b) Bolivia c) Peru d) Ecuador e) Venezuela

a) Paraguay

One of the following cities is located in the Western Australia State. a) Perth b) Melbourne c) Auckland d) Adelaide e) Brisbane

a) Perth

This country is territorially the largest of the Andean West's four Republics. a) Peru b) Ecuador c) Bolivia d) Paraguay e) None of the above

a) Peru

One of the following is both the largest and youngest mountain range in North America. a) Rocky Mountains b) Appalachian Mountains c) Canadian Shield d) The Cascades e) The Sierra Nevada

a) Rocky Mountains

One of the following reasons account for India's refusal to allow Kashmir to join Pakistan. a) There is no place for Hindus in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. b) There is no place for Muslims in the Hindu Republic of Pakistan. c) There is no place for Buddhists in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. d) There is no place for Sikhs in the Hindu Republic of Pakistan.

a) There is no place for Hindus in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

One of the following is the official language of Pakistan a) Urdu b) Balochi c) English d) Punjabi

a) Urdu

One of the following territorial morphologies best describes the USA. a) Fragmented state b) Perforated State c) Elongated State d) Compact State e) Protruded State

a) fragmented state

. Canada consists of: a) 9 Provinces and 3 Inland Territories b) 10 Provinces and 3 Inland Territories c) 9 States and 3 Inland Territories d) 10 States and 2 Inland Territories e) 9 States and 4 Inland Territories

b) 10 Provinces and 3 Inland Territories

One of the following countries is not a known source of cocaine production in South America. a) Bolivia b) Argentina c) Peru d) Colombia e) Ecuador

b) Argentina

What is the modern-day name of East Pakistan? a) Bhutan b) Bangladesh c) Pakistan d) Afghanistan

b) Bangladesh

In Australia, Melbourne is affectionately referred to as: a) New York of Australia b) Boston of Australia c) Miami of Australia d) San Diego of Australia e) Chicago of Australia

b) Boston of Australia

One of the following is referred to as the "Bush Capital" of Australia. a) Perth b) Canberra c) Sydney d) Brisbane e) Melbourne

b) Canberra

Since 1994 a radical group of Maya peasant farmers in CHIAPAS state have engaged in guerilla warfare against the Mexican government. Which of the following is their goal? a) Demanding better treatment for the impoverished North. b) Demanding better treatment for the impoverished South. c) Demanding employment quotas for the impoverished North d) Demanding ministerial appointments for the impoverished North e) None of the above.

b) Demanding better treatment for the impoverished South.

This country is located in the Andean West, total population is approximately 16.4 million, and seafood, especially shrimp is the leading export. a) Peru b) Ecuador c) Bolivia d) Paraguay e) None of the above

b) Ecuador

One of the following group of Islands is located in the southeastern part of South America. a) Bahamas b) Falkland Islands c) Crete Islands d) Barbados e) Trinidad & Tobago

b) Falkland Islands

The two core areas of Vietnam are centered at: a) Cochin China and Annam b) Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City c) The Mekong and Irrawaddy deltas d) Bangkok and Dien Bien Phu e) Viangchan and Phnom Penh

b) Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

.The only state in the US that indigenous people have waged a serious campaign for recognition is? a) Alaska b) Hawaii c) Utah d) Nunavut Territory e) None of the above

b) Hawaii

One of the following is not a mainland country in Southeast Asia. a) Myanmar b) Indonesia c) Laos d) Thailand e) Vietnam

b) Indonesia

One of the following is the least developed state in the Southwest region of USA. a) Nevada b) New Mexico c) Arizona d) Wyoming e) Utah

b) New Mexico

What was the most appropriate basis for the union of West and East Pakistan? a) Contiguity b) Religion c) Climate d) Topography

b) Religion

One of the following Southeast countries is home to one of the world's busiest free ports a) Brunei b) Singapore c) Indonesia d) East Timor e) None of the above

b) Singapore

One of the following is a tiny country at the tip of the Malay Peninsula. a) Brunei b) Singapore c) Java d) Malaysia e) East Timor

b) Singapore

One of the following mother colonial power-colony associations is false. a) Netherlands--Indonesia b) Spain--Thailand c) France--Laos d) Britain--Burma e) United Kingdom—Singapore

b) Spain--Thailand

Which country does not border Vietnam? a) Laos b) Thailand c) Cambodia d) People's Republic of China

b) Thailand

One of the following was created to protect the interests of a substantial Aboriginal population in Australia. a) Australian Capital Territory b) The Northern Territory c) The Nunavut Territory d) Yukon Territory e) Christmas Island

b) The Northern Territory

The shape of one of the following countries is described as elongated. a) Cambodia b) Vietnam c) Brunei d) Thailand e) Philippines

b) Vietnam

Which of the following is not one of the countries in the South Asia realm? a) Pakistan b) Bhutan c) Afghanistan d) Sri Lanka e) Myanmar

c) Afghanistan

One of the following statements about Australia is FALSE. a) In 1770 James Cook landed in Australia and claimed it for Britain b) Britain colonized Australia beginning 1788 c) Australia gained independence in 1901 d) The total area of Australia is about 3,700 sq km e) It's the smallest continent on Earth

d) The total area of Australia is about 3,700 sq km (it's actually 7.6 million km^2)

What is the total population of India? a) Approximately 1.227 billion b) Approximately 1.112 billion c) Approximately 1.027 billion d) Approximately 1.722 billion e) Approximately 1.327 billion

e) Approximately 1.327 billion

One of the following is NOT a similarity between Canada and the USA. a) Both had historical ties to Britain (Anglo American) b) Both are relatively highly developed and wealthy c) Both have federal system of government d) Both have signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) e) Both have Presidential system of government

e) Both have Presidential system of government

One of the following countries was a Portuguese colony a) Myanmar b) Thailand c) Cambodia d) The Philippines e) East Timor

e) East Timor

One of the following is not a physical feature in Australia. a) Carpentaria Basin b) Great Artesian Basin c) Murray-Darling River d) Lake Eyre e) Great Rift Valley

e) Great Rift Valley (it's in Africa)

Which of the following is not true about the Antarctica? a) It is the 5th largest continent b) Nearly twice the size of Australia c) Shaped like a big comma with a round body surrounding the South Pole d) It's situated in the Antarctic region of the Southern Hemisphere e) It lies 1600 miles from the tip of South America

e) It lies 1600 miles from the tip of South America (600 from south America, 1600 from Australia)

Which of the following events is not associated with South Asia's Monsoon? a) In summer, a low-pressure system develops over northern India b) It draws a massive moisture-laden air from the Indian Ocean towards the mainland c) The air is forced upwards against the Western Ghats d) It rises, cools, condenses and results in heavy rains e) Monsoon rains last almost 180 days

e) Monsoon rains last almost 180 days (June-September)

The poorest state in Southeast Asia is: a) Laos b) East Timor c) Singapore d) Thailand e) Myanmar

e) Myanmar

One of the following countries does not fit the term "Latin America." a) Argentina b) Chile c) Brazil d) Uruguay e) None of the above

e) None of the above

Which of the following does not explain the "missing girls syndrome" in India. a) Traditionally boys are valued more than girls. b) Boys are entitled to land inheritance. c) Girls are required to pay a dowry at the time of marriage. d) Raising a daughter is like "watering a neighbor's garden" e) None of the above.

e) None of the above.

The shape of one of the following countries is described as fragmented. a) Cambodia b) Vietnam c) Brunei d) Singapore e) Philippines

e) Philippines

The Antarctic Treaty of 1959 prohibits all of the following EXCEPT a) Military activities on the Antarctica b) Mineral mining on the Antarctica c) Nuclear explosion on the Antarctica d) Nuclear waste disposal e) Scientific research

e) Scientific research

Which of the following climatic conditions is not associated with Australia? a) Humid equatorial climate b) Dry climate c) Humid temperate climates d) Seasons in Australia are the reverse of those in the northern hemisphere e) Tropical climates are in the southern part of the country and temperate climates in the northern part

e) Tropical climates are in the southern part of the country and temperate climates in the northern part (northern temps are hotter)

Which of the following is not true about HINDUISM? a) Originated around 1500 B.C. b) It's associated with a caste system, which justifies structural inequality c) Those in the lower caste are worst off, without hope or advancement d) It is associated with Reincarnation, Karma, and Dharma e) It emerged from BUDDHISM

e) it emerged from Buddhism (Buddhism emerged from Hinduism)

One of the following Southeast countries is a Constitutional Monarchy and was never colonized: a) Myanmar/Burma b) Indonesia c) Malaysia d) East Timor e) None of the above

e) none of the above it was Thailand that was never colonized

One of the following is not part of Australia's Core Region. a) A crescent-like heartland that extends from north of the city of Brisbane to the vicinity of Adelaide b) It includes Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne c) Perth d) Freemantle e) The Outback

e)outback