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B. establishing government control over businesses

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what is one-way government leaders in developing countries have attempted to speed development? A. ensuring that nations did not go into debt B. establishing government control over businesses C. increasing the number of small agricultural ventures D. instituting strict laws against child labor

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A. explosive population growth

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what is a main obstacle to economic and political progress in developing nations? A. explosive population growth B. economic interdependence from the former colonial rulers C. diversification of crops and export D. Low population growth

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D. traditional roles have been weekend

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which of the following is an effect of development on the developing world? A. Women have fewer rights and opportunities B. The number of children working in factories has decreased C. cities have seen a significant decline in population D. traditional roles have been weekend

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B. The global south contains many of the earth's natural resources, while the global North includes many of the world rich industrial nation

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what is one way the economy of the global south differs from that of the global north? A. The global south holds a much smaller population of the world's people then does the global north B. The global south contains many of the earth's natural resources, while the global North includes many of the world rich industrial nation C. The average living income in the global south is much higher than that of the global north D. population growth is greater in the global north then it is in the global south

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A. The spread of new agricultural technologies to the developing world in the 1950s and 1960s

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what is the green revolution? A. The spread of new agricultural technologies to the developing world in the 1950s and 1960s B. The focus on ecologically sound manufacturing techniques in the global north C. The push to maintain natural resources and diminish industrialization in the global south D. The change from industrial economies to agricultural economies in the global north

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C. Multinational corporations have become more powerful

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what is one way globalization effects economies around the world? A. countries' imports always exceeds their exports B. workers can no longer move from one country to another C. Multinational corporations have become more powerful D. there are more good available, but less variety

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D. they benefit from jobs provided by multinational corporations

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what is one-way developing countries are affected by economic interdependence? A. they outsource many technological jobs B. they benefit from high wages paid by multinational corporations C. they have a market to trade locally produced goods D. they benefit from jobs provided by multi national corporations

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B. they encouraged the free exchange of goods and services

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how do I international organizations expand trade? A. The equalize differences between developed and developing nations B. they encourage the free exchange of goods and services C. The issue regulations regarding manufacturing of certain goods D. they make deals for the sale of goods from one country to another

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A. Technology has created ties among nations

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what evidence supports the conclusion that increased globalization is inevitable? A. Technology has created ties among nations B. many countries resist the idea of free trade C. The rate of globalization has slowed over the past decade D. trade organizations have steadily raise tariffs in recent decades

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A. take large profits well paying workers low wages

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critics argue that multinational corporations A. take large profits while paying workers low wages B. produce fewer good because of sustainable practices C. do not invest enough in advanced technology D. sell too few goods and services in the worldwide market place

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A. poverty

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what is one problem the developing world faces? A. poverty B. falling birth rates C. aging workforce D. population decline

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D. human rights violations

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organizations like the United Nations work to ensure an end to A. Government ownership of business B. market economy C. migration of refugees D. human rights violation

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B. Women and developing world have less access to education

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which of the following is a key difference in the lives of women and developed and developing nations? A. Women in the developing world receive pay equal to that of men B. Women in the developing world have less access to education C. Women in the developing world are better able to rise to positions of power D. Women in the developing world are more likely to work outside the home

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B. it causes erosion, which leads to flooding

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why is deforestation a threat to the environment? A. it produces acid rain B. it causes erosion, which leads to flooding C. it pollutes waterways, what harms marine life D. it releases radioactive materials into the environment

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C. The existence of nuclear weapons

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which Cold War legacy continues to threaten peace and security? A. conflict between East and West Germany B. communist control over eastern Europe C. The existence of nuclear weapons D. The relationship between the United States and eastern Europe

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A. muslim countries experienced a rise in secular government

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what is one cause of growth in the Islamic fundamentalism? A. muslim countries experienced a rise in secular government B. other regional terrorist groups have experienced success C. Israelis and Palestinians have been working towards a peace agreement D. The united states remains uninvolved in the middle east

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A. that terrorist will gain access to them

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what does United States fear with regard to weapons of mass destruction? A. that terrorists will gain access to them B. that stable countries will hoard them C. that they will replace conventional weapons D. that they will be turned into new sources of energy

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B. he wanted to stop further terrorist attacks

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why did President Bush declare a "war on terror" following September 11, 2001? A. he wanted to rid the world of nuclear stockpiles B. he wanted to stop further terrorist attacks C. he wanted to show that the United States has the strongest Air Force in the world D. he wanted to show that the United States could fight on multiple fronts at the same time

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D. The new government would prevent Al Qaeda from reestablishing itself there

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American leaders sought to establish a friendly government in Afghanistan so A. The country would become an important trade partner of the United States B. The country would be a key ally against Pakistan and India C. The new government could prevent Muslims from influencing their policies D. The new government would prevent Al Qaeda from reestablishing itself there

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A. Life expectancies are higher due to medical advances

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what is one way the world has changed in recent decades as a result of science and technology? A. Life expectancies are higher due to medical advances B. standards of living are lower because macys have taken over jobs C. Communications are slower as a result of increased usage D. Space exploration has halted since the end of the Cold War

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B. launching of sputnik

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The competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to explore outerspace began with the A. building of the international space station B. launching of sputnik C. Moon landing of US astronauts D. development of the Mars rover

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C. people today have almost instant access to vast amounts of data and other information

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why is it said that we live in the "information age"? A. people today are more interested in learning and information than ever before B. Will today need more information in order to live their daily lives C. people today have almost instant access to vast amounts of data and other information D. people today can store vast amounts of information on personal computers

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C. that genetic engineering will create unhealthy food

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what is one concern about the long-term effects of biotechnology? A. that clones will take control of the world B. that lasers will hurt people during surgery C. that genetic engineering will create unhealthy food D. that genetic engineering will create dangerous diseases

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A. artificial satellites

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what technological improvements have enabled high-speed data transmissions and increased ability to predict the weather? A. artificial satellites B. bio technology C. Mobile phones D. television

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A. let their experiences or opinions influence their thinking

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when interpreting the evidence they find about ancient cultures historians must not A. let their experiences or opinions influence their thinking B. agree with other historians about the evidence C. try to include too much evidence in their analyses D. explain how they found their evidence

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B. how the hominids prepared the animals for cooking

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what might an archaeologist at a hominid site learn from a pile sharpening stones make with cracked animal bones? A. The hominids made weapons for hunting animals B. The hominids prepare the animals for cooking C. how the hominids Stored the bodies of the dead animals D. how are the Hominids learn to domesticate animals

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B. The skills and tools people used to meet their needs and wants

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Technology refers to A. The way of life of a society, including its beliefs and values B. The skills and tools people use to meet their needs and wants C. The study of past people and cultures through their material remains D. The study of the origins and development of people and their societies

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A. The geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens

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The "Out of Africa" theory is one explanation for A. The geographic beginnings of Homo sapiens B. The similarities between Neanderthals and early modern humans C. why Homo erectus remains are found in Europe and Asia D. why Homo erectus developed into Homo sapiens outside Africa

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C. make stone tools

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Skylers gave one group of hominids the name homo habilis, or "handyman," because they thought this group was the earliest to A. build shelters B. tools out of animal bones C. make stone tools D. use fire

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B. spoken language would have allowed religious beliefs spread more quickly

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how might the development of spoken language have influenced the religious beliefs of stone age people? A. spoken language would have made family groups more suspicious of outsiders B. spoken language would have allowed religious believes to spread more quickly C. spoken language would've created a new class of religious leaders D. Spoken language would have encouraged humans to create religious cave paintings

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C. Army allowed people to live in permanent villages year round

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why are the roots of the neolithic revolution traced to the development of farming? A. farming provided more wealth than hunting and gathering B. farming taught people new skills necessary for planning cities C. farming allowed people to live in permanent villages year-round D. farming help people to develop techniques for making stone toolsb

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D. men began dominating social, political, and economic life

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how did the social structure develop and settled farming villages during the Neolithic Revolution? A. Women found and supervise a council of elders B. men taught young children survival skills C. Women gained prestige as warriors and leaders D. Men began dominating social, political, and economic life

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C. people would not live in large towns and cities

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what would be different about the modern society if the neolithic revolution had not occurred? A. The human population would be much more numerous B. all societies would be ruled by monarchs C. people would not live in large towns and cities D. people would not use tools to work

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A. organize large public works projects

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The most likely reason neolithic peoples form governments was because they needed to A. organize large public works projects B. fight strategic wars with global allies C. promote new farming techniques D. develop a new social class system

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C. developed on high lands areas

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The first civilizations in the Americas differed from the first civilizations in Africa and Asia because they A. develop in river valleys B. depended on silt to make their soil fertile C. developed on highlands areas D. developed independently of other civilizations

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C. increased job specialization

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One of the basic features of civilization is A. equal rights for women B. your social divisions and classes C. increased job specialization D. simpler religious beliefs

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B. their job

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as villages grew into cities, social organization became more complex. People were ranked according to A. their religious beliefs B. their jobs C. their political affiliation D. their family lineage

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C. environmental changes and events

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immediate changes in ancient civilizations were often caused by A. religious sacrifices and other ceremonies B. New trade routes C. environmental changes and events D. increase warfare against nomadic peoples

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A. they each cause interaction between people from different cultures

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as methods of cultural diffusion, what do migration, trade, and warfare have in common? A. they each cause interaction between people from different cultures B. they each cause one culture to be taken over by another culture C. they each lead to the destruction of weaker cultures D. they each cause people to have to adapt to new cultures

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B. they developed algebra and geometry

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how did the Babylonians use and adapting Sumerion mathematical knowledge? A. they developed Algebra and calculus B. they develop algebra and geometry C. they developed multiplication and division D. they develop multiplication and geometry

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A. they wrote down prayers

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how did Samarian's use cuneiform to strengthen their religious practices? A. they wrote down prayers B. Priest wrote letters to their gods C. common people wrote letters to their priest D. they wrote down their religious experience

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A. The king was an absolute ruler as well as a leading religious official

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how do you know the Samarian government was both a monarchy and they theocracy? A. The king was an absolute ruler as well as a leading religious official B. traders and merchants, along with the king, where the richest members of society C. Kings were worshiped as gods D. Priest were the absolute rulers of the city-state

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A. farming and trade

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what two activities formed the basis of Sumer's economy? A. farming and trade B. writing and religion C. astronomy and wheels D. mathematics and technology

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B. it flooded often

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what do you graphic feature of the Fertile Crescent led to the rise of Samarian civilization? A. it was very dry B. it flooded often C. it had hard clay soil D. it had insufficient topsoil

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B. early Homo sapiens first lived in Africa then migrated to other regions

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which statement can be inferred from the map? A. The earliest groups of Homo sapiens emerged in Australia B. early Homo sapiens first lived in Africa then migrated to other regions C. The earliest Homo sapiens first lived in South America and then migrated to other places D. The early Homo sapiens developed around the same time in different parts of the world

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A. September 11 attacks

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"Our response involves a far more than instant retaliation and insulated strikes. Americans should not expect one battle, but a lengthy campaign unlike any other we have ever seen. it may include dramatic strikes visible on TV and convert operations secret even in success." (President George W Bush) The "response" mentioned in his speech was a response to what event? A. September 11 attacks B. Tianenmen square massacre C. overthrow of the Taliban D. mumbai bombings

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C. The IMF is an economic organization that lens morning two countries in crisis and helps developing nation solve economic problems

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which statement best describes the nature and role of the IMF? A. The IMF is a regional trade block that works to encourage free trade among developing nations B. The IMF is an NGO that uses money from wealthy nations to establish charitable projects in developing nations C. The IMF is an economic organization that lends money to countries in crisis and helps developing nation solve economic problems D. The IMF is a group of industrialized nation the mise annually to discuss issues in developing nations

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B. Bin Laden found it, lead, and train the terrorist group Al Qaeda, which was responsible for the attacks

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what was Osama Bin Laden's involvement in the 9/11 attacks? A. Bin Laden secretly persuaded Iraq's president Saddam Hussein to mastermind the 9/11 attacks B. Bin Laden founded, lead, and train the terrorist group Al Qaeda, which was responsible for the attacks C. Bin Laden was one of the hijackers who commanded a commercial aircraft on 9/11 D. Bin Laden insisted that he was innocent of any involvement in the 9/11 attacks

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B. an NGO

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"we are an independent, secular, nonprofit organization and a global movement of people who work together to fight poverty and injustice" The organization described in the passage above would be an example of A. A multi national corporation B. and NGO C. A regional block D. and international peacekeeping force

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C. protectionism

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organizations such as the WTO and the G-8 are generally opposed to A. globalization B. outsourcing C. protectionism D. foreign investment

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A. it introduces people to new ideas and improved technology

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how does globalization affect the lives of people around the world? A. it introduces people to new ideas and improves technology B. it brings a variety of goods to consumers, but at higher prices C. it raises the standard of living for all the world's people D. it encourages environmental responsibility and sustainability

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B. more children work in factories

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which of the following is an effect of economic development in the developing world? A. Women have fewer opportunities B. more children work in factories C. Women have lost rights D. agriculture has increased in rural areas

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