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One-fourth of all Canadians live in __________.

A
urban areas
B
Vancouver
C
the Heartland provinces
D
the province of Quebec
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Which river is located in Africa and is the world’s longest river, at 4,160 miles?

A
the Amazon River
B
the Congo River
C
the Niger River
D
the Nile River
47

In Latin American history, the Pre-Columbian Era refers to the time __________.

A
before the arrival of European explorers and colonists
B
of increased immigration to the New World
C
also known as the Era of Independence
D
after the fall of the Aztec empire
48

The Maori consider the Treaty of Waitangi unfair because __________.

A
Maori gained British protection
B
Maori obtained property ownership rights
C
Maori received rights as British subjects
D
Maori and English versions of the treaty didn't match
51

What is modern technology’s impact on culture?

A
Every culture has access to modern technology.
B
Culture spreads more slowly because of modern technology.
C
Culture spreads more quickly because of modern technology.
D
Modern technology is accepted by every culture.
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The primary intent of the European Union is to __________ by increasing economic and political relations between member nations.

A
create a space exploration program
B
diminish the role of religion in government
C
prevent future conflict on the continent
D
strengthen public education
53

What was the first national park in Texas?

A
Big Bend
B
Rio Grande
C
Big Thicket
D
Lake Meredith
54

Which of the following generalizations about development is false?

A
Countries with high GDP generally have higher development.
B
Countries that struggle economically generally struggle in social welfare areas as well.
C
There is only one way for geographers to measure development.
D
Most nations in Western Europe are considered to be developed.
55

Which two political ideas were most influential in Europe after World War II?

A
democracy and theocracy
B
socialism and communism
C
democracy and communism
D
socialism and theocracy
56

The traditional physical boundary between Europe and Asia is the __________.

A
Pyrenees
B
Himalayan Mountain Range
C
Ural Mountain Range
D
Ganges River
57

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows. Which of the following physical characteristics best explains the climate of the area that is circled in black on the climate map above?

Question illustration
A
the Gobi Desert
B
the Himalayan Mountains
C
the Malay Archipelago
D
the Ural Mountains
58

The government of New Zealand reached a settlement with the Maori people in 1995. Which of the following was not one of that terms that was agreed upon in that settlement?

A
The government returned some the land to the Maori people.
B
The Maori people received payment from the government.
C
The government of New Zealand issued a formal apology to the Maori people.
D
Maori was added as an official language.
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All of the following are examples of the blending of Mexican and American culture in Texas EXCEPT:

A
Tex-Mex cuisine
B
widespread anti-Mexican prejudice during the world wars
C
Spanish newspapers and radio stations addressing news and concerns of both nations
D
Mexican Americans learning English and participating in the political system while still honoring traditions of Mexico
60

Which of the following statements about women in most developing economies is false?

A
Women are more likely to work in the informal sector of the economy.
B
Women are more likely to be poor.
C
Women cite balancing career and family as their most important professional goal.
D
Women are more likely than men to be at risk for hunger.

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