Semester 2 Exam Review

1. When did the following events take place?

The 20th Century

a. Signing of the Treaty of Versaillesb. Atomic bombing of Hiroshimac. Collapse of the Soviet Uniond. End of the apartheid in South Africa

2. Name 3 things the Chinese invented

Gunpowder, Compass and Paper

3. Historically, where have civilizations settled?

Near water

4. What kept Asian countries from communicating during early civilizations?

Mountains

5. List some primary sources

Journals and speeches

6. Describe China’s economy.

It is a mixed economy

7. What are reasons that the United States may have our things made in another country?

Cheaper labor but it means the US workers will lose jobs

8. Describe China’s government

Communist; ruled by one political party

9. Describe Cuba’s government

Communist; ruled by one political party

10. What are some of the cultural traits of the Japanese?

Respect for authority, loyal, politeness, harmony

11. Name some democratic countries

USA, Indonesia, India

12. What rights do citizens in unlimited governments have?

Can’t vote, or have freedom of speech

13. Who colonized India? (Citizens of India vote for their leaders)

Great Britain

14. Describe North Korea’s defense policy.

Their military is large and they spend a large amount on it

15. What kind of government does North Korea have?

Communist

16. Describe Japan’s economy.

Consumers (people) decide the products they will purchase

17. Where did the ancient civilizations of Asia settle?

The Huang He and the Indus rivers

18. How did geography effect the development of Asia?

Based on the locations of the countries

19. How has having plentiful resources affected South Africa?

Many countries wanted mine for gold, diamonds, etc

20. Describe El Nino

Weather condition caused by ocean currents

21. What are indicators of economic development? List some

Birthrate, Life expectancy, literacy, gross domestic product

22. Why is English the official language in some African countries?

Great Britain colonized in Africa

23. Describe supply and demand

When supply is less than the demand, the prices will increase

24. Describe cultural borrowing

Borrowing ideas, culture and tradition from other areas; especially immigrants

25. What are some ways to spread democratic ideas?

Open communication between countries

26. What are some effects of the slave trade on the United States?

Spread of African culture

27. Describe a limited government

Allows citizens to have more say in the government and rights

28. Describe Gandhi’s Indian independence movement

Boycotted (didn’t buy) British goods

29. Describe the Hindu caste system

The caste system is decided by birth

30. Describe the Silk Road

The Silk Road allowed ideas to be exchanged

31. Describe the beliefs of Buddhists

The Eight Fold Path is key to their belief system

32. Define mixed economy

Industries are owned by private citizens and the state

33. Describe China’s “one child” policy

An attempt to limit population growth

34. Describe the reason that Japanese harbors were closed to most people in the 1600’s

In an attempt to protect Japan from European influence

35. Describe the colonization of Australia

Like India, Australia was colonized by Great Britain

36. How did the arrival of Europeans affect the Aborigines?

The Aborigines fled to other continents

How can you be successful on the Semester Exam?

STUDY!!!