Unit 10 Test Prep 2
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- Q1
Since Saudi Arabia is an Islamic state, its judicial system is based on Islamic law (Shari'ah) for both criminal and civil cases. At the top of the legal system is the King, who acts as the final court of appeal and as a source of pardon.
Which statement about the government of Saudi Arabia is correct?
Secular leaders are elected.
The military is vital in establishing political authority.
Businesses operate under a free-market system.
Islamic law plays an important role.
300s - Q2
The leaders in Georgia are planning to improve the economy by reducing taxes and regulations. Reducing taxes can increase the amount of money that businesses and individuals have to spend, which can stimulate spending and investment. Reducing regulations can make it easier for businesses to operate, which can encourage more business activity and potentially create more jobs.
The information suggests that leaders in Georgia want to improve the national economy by which of these policies?
making it easier to run businesses
increasing the size of the government
giving training to workers
loaning money to investors
300s - Q3
Vietnam has made efforts to create a more business-friendly environment through an open economy, focusing on developing competitive industries for export. Additionally, Vietnam joined an economic partnership agreement with other nations in 2015. Vietnam's economy has benefited from increased trade opportunities and participation in international economic partnerships, aligning with its strategy to develop competitive industries for exports.
Based on the information, Vietnam’s economy has benefited from
more regulation.
more trade.
less investment.
less competition.
300s - Q4
In 2011, the communist leaders of Cuba decided to make changes in the country’s tightly controlled economy. Since then, small amounts of reform have occurred. For example, Cubans are now allowed to buy and sell increased numbers and kinds of goods.
Based on the information, reforms in Cuba were made to decrease the amount of economic decisions made by
governments
workers
businesses
consumers
300s - Q5
One Step in the Reunification of Germany
In 1990, the citizens of the former communist country of East Germany elected a pro-unification government in hopes of becoming part of the democracy of West Germany. This new government passed a law to privatize the economy and to cut back the state’s involvement as quickly and extensively as possible.
Based on the information above, East Germany’s government planned to transform its economy from
market to mixed.
command to traditional.
command to market.
traditional to mixed.
300s - Q6
In the 1980s, Vietnam introduced market reforms, opened up the country for foreign investment, and improved the business climate. It became one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Vietnam’s rapid economic transformation and global integration has lifted millions out of poverty and has propelled the country to the ranks of lower-middle-income status.— U.S. Department of State Factsheet, 2015
Based on the information, what caused Vietnam’s economic success in the 1980s?
decreased national security
adoption of capitalist practices
strengthening of communist reforms
increased foreign immigration
300s - Q7
Population distribution means the pattern of where people live. World population distribution is uneven. Places that are sparsely populated contain few people. Places that are densely populated contain many people. Sparsely populated places tend to be difficult places to live.
What is population distribution?
People are restricted to certain areas because of their economic status.
How crowded a place is with people; cities have a high population density while deserts and mountains have a low population density.
Population decreases because of famine and disease
Population is studied based on race and ethncity.
300s - Q8
Typically terrorist organizations form under which type of government?
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Democracy
Communism
120s - Q9
Why do anti-globalization activists oppose free trade agreements?
Currency exchange between some nations increases through free trade.
Free trade causes job increases in some nations
Free trade causes price decreases for goods in some nations.
Economic equality within some nations decreases through free trade.
120s - Q10
Which argument is made by many anti-globalization activists that oppose the World Bank?
It supports land grants by large companies at the expense of the poor.
It charges too little interest on its loans.
It takes action against governments that punish political protests.
It refuses to share data it collects on developing nations.
120s - Q11
Globalization has caused some social activists to monitor the actions of multinational corporations because they believe the corporations
follow high standards of environmental protection throughout the world.
place private needs over public interests.
have limited influence over governments.
promote fair and sustainable trade between nations.
120s - Q12
Globalization has increased the concerns of environmentalists. Nations use more energy for industrial activity as the global economy grows. Energy production that produces high levels of pollution may be decreased in nations with pollution controls and increased in nations without pollution controls.
Based on the information, environmentalists have most likely organized to support which of these initiatives?
sharing of renewable energy technology
reduction in prices of imported goods
subsidies for industries to purchase fossil fuels
decreased participation in international conferences
300s - Q13
Which of these best describes a question asked by human rights activists in response to the economic trend of globalization?
Where are the most opportunities for investors wishing to take advantage of low taxation?
What advantages do international communication networks offer highly skilled workers?
How do free trade agreements affect economic equality?
Why do multinational corporations invest in new technology?
120s - Q14
Globalization has increased in modern times with the signing of international free trade agreements. By reducing tariffs on imported goods, consumers can enjoy lower prices. However, free trade agreements can also result in the loss of jobs to other nations that have lower labor costs.
Based on the information, what need arising from globalization would social movements most likely try to address?
improvements in diplomatic relationships
increases in product safety standards
training for displaced workers
enforcement of strategic price controls
300s - Q15
Selected International Organizations
• United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
• Red Cross
• Doctors Without Borders
The growth of these organizations BEST reflects which social impacts of globalization?
the growth of humanitarian aid efforts.
the modernization of medical science the modernization of medical science
the centralization of international diplomacy the centralization of international diplomacy
the loosening of immigration restrictions the loosening of immigration restrictions
120s