Applying Economics to World History — Unit test Answers

3 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

What was the most important effect of an increase of wealth in ancient civilizations?

A
People were able to barter goods.
B
People were able to develop writing.
C
People were able to consider opportunity cost.
D
People were able to pursue large building projects.
2
Free Preview

The map shows the population distribution in Egypt.

Question illustration
A
It is a dot density map that shows more people living in northern Egypt near the water.
B
It is a dot density map that shows more people living in the inland areas of southern Egypt.
C
It is a choropleth map that shows more people living in northern Egypt near the water.
D
It is a choropleth map that shows more people living in the inland areas of southern Egypt.
3

What kinds of maps do demographers use to show population density? Check all that apply.resource maps with shaded areaschoropleth maps with shaded areastopographic maps with shaded areasdot density maps with dots in different numbersgraduated point maps with circles in different sizes

A
resource maps with shaded areas
B
choropleth maps with shaded areas
C
topographic maps with shaded areas
D
dot density maps with dots in different numbers
E
graduated point maps with circles in different sizes
4

The map shows the Roman Empire.

Question illustration
A
which locations were important for trading
B
what goods were traded throughout the empire
C
what trade goods were brought from outside the empire
D
which resources were used in different parts of the empire
5

The map shows crops that were grown by early humans.

Question illustration
A
It involved the same crops grown all over the world.
B
It occurred in warmer climates located near the equator.
C
It involved crops that could be stored for use year-round.
D
It occurred primarily in northern parts of the world.
6

The map shows population distribution around the world by region.

Question illustration
A
Australia has a high population density perhaps due to helpful physical features.
B
Africa has a high population density perhaps due to a favorable climate.
C
Europe has a low population density perhaps due to harsh physical features.
D
Northern Asia has a low population density perhaps due to an unfavorable climate.
8

A construction company cannot complete a building because it has too few workers to finish the job. This is an example of which economic principle?

A
scarcity of labor
B
surplus of capital
C
opportunity cost
D
factors of production

Did you find these answers helpful?