CARTOONS, GRAPHS, AND VISUALS FOR

PRACTICE

From January 2007

The QuestionWhich type of political and social

order is shown in this diagram?(1) theocratic(2) tribal(3) fascist(4) feudal

The Answer:(4) Feudal

From January 2007

The QuestionWhich statement can best be supported by

the information shown on this map?(1) By 260 B.C., the Mauryan Empire

extended north into Central China.(2) The Mauryan Empire controlled more of

the Indian subcontinent than the Gupta Empire did.

(3) Most of the Gupta Empire was located on the Deccan Plateau.

(4) The economies of India’s early empires were based on trade.

The Answer(2) The Mauryan Empire controlled

more of the Indian subcontinent than the Gupta Empire did.

From January 2007

The QuestionWhich slogan best reflects the point

of view of Cecil Rhodes as shown in this cartoon?

(1) “Imperialism is a Glorious Pursuit.”

(2) “Embrace African Diversity.”(3) “Unite All Africans.”(4) “Connecting Constantinople to

Cairo.”

The Answer(1) “Imperialism is a Glorious

Pursuit.”

From January 2007

The QuestionThe countries shown in dark gray on

this map can best be described as(1) Triple Alliance members before

World War I(2) European countries formed

immediately after World War I(3) Axis powers during World War II(4) Common Market members after

World War II

The Answer(2) European countries formed

immediately after World War I

From January 2007

The QuestionWhich letter identifies the nation

most closely associated with Mohandas Gandhi?

(1) A(2) B(3) C(4) D

The Answer(4) D

From January 2007

The QuestionIn 2050, which concern will the

Chinese government have to address as a result of the shift in the makeup of its population?

(1) military defense spending(2) production of consumer goods(3) needs of an aging population(4) education of young people

The Answer(3) needs of an aging population

From August 2006

The QuestionThis diagram shows the Incas had a

farming system that(1) provided crops for the entire

society(2) left much of the land unfarmed(3) set aside fifty percent of the crops

for those who farmed the fields(4) grew crops only for priests and

government officials

The Answer(1) provided crops for the entire

society

From August 2006

The QuestionWhat was a basic cause of the political

changes shown on this map?(1) Russia and Japan formed an alliance.(2) Korea defeated Japan in the Sino-

Japanese War.(3) The Japanese people wanted to

spread the beliefs of Shinto.(4) Japan needed raw materials for

industrialization.

The Answer(4) Japan needed raw materials for

industrialization.

From August 2006

The QuestionWhich time period in German history

is most accurately represented in this map?

(1) between World War I and World War II

(2) just after the Berlin Conference(3) immediately after the Congress of

Vienna(4) during unification under Bismarck

The Answer(1) between World War I and World

War II

From August 2006

The QuestionWhich conclusion based on the ecological

cycle shown in this diagram is most valid?(1) Grain yields increase as the amount of

land reclaimed increases.(2) The destruction of forests leads to soil

erosion.(3) Grain production has no impact on the

environment.(4) Natural disasters have little effect on

grain production.

The Answer(2) The destruction of forests leads to

soil erosion.

From August 2006

The QuestionWhat is the main idea of this Brazilian

cartoon?(1) Relations between Latin America and the

United States are mutually beneficial.(2) The United States wants to cut off political

and economic relations with Latin America.(3) Latin American nations are self-sufficient

and need not rely on the United States.(4) The United States wants to control its

relationships with Latin America.

The Answer(4) The United States wants to

control its relationships with Latin America.

From August 2006

The QuestionThe main idea of this 2002 cartoon is that

East Timor is(1) experiencing massive floods that

might destroy the nation(2) struggling with the arrival of large

numbers of freedom-seeking refugees(3) facing several dangers that threaten

its existence as a new nation(4) celebrating its success as an

independent nation

The Answer(3) facing several dangers that

threaten its existence as a new nation