Common Assessment Review
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Define rural.
Define urban.
Define colonialism.
Define propaganda.
a. How was it used?
Define democracy.
a. Where did it come from?
Define republic.
a. Where did it come from?
Define oligarchy.
a. Give an example.
Define imperialism.
a. Give an example.
Define communism.
a. What might a former communist country look like?
What is a geographic factor?
How can geographic factors influence the economic development of a country?
The Magna Carta was created in England in the 13th century and strongly influenced what American document?
a. Hint: this document holds all the power. Everything our country chooses must align with it.
What was once quiet and peaceful rural areas were overtaken by large factories and pollution as a result of what
era?
Women and children were forced to work in factories to survive during the Industrial Revolution. What were
some consequences?
Better trade routes to Asia for spices and silk and the discovery of new lands best describes which era?
People exploring new ideas of art through sculpting, painting writing, etc. during a time of rebirth best describes
which era?
Discovery of new technologies such as the telescope and steam engine best describes which era?
The invasion of Holy Lands by European Armies best describes which era?
19. The invention of the power loom and textile factories best describes which era?
20. Which era led to WW1?
21. What are some examples of colonialism and cultural diffusion in India from Great Britain?
a. Hint: Think language, trade, sports, clothing, architecture
22. “The sun never sets on the British empire.” described Great Britain doing what to every country they could get
their hands on?
a. Hint: Propaganda might look like this...
23. If several countries speak French as their official language, they were probably colonized by which country?
24. The northern and eastern part of Russia have climates of extreme cold and harsh subzero temperatures which
causes a sparse population density. Knowing this, why do you think most people want to live in Moscow in the
west?
25. On November 1, 1993, what was formed to promote peace and economic prosperity in Europe?
26. Turkey would have greater access to markets, trade and jobs, and military assistance in times of
conflict if they joined what?
27. Which people group did the Holocaust most greatly affect?
28. Who was the Holocaust led by?
29. If a country has a higher GDP per capita (the country’s wealth divided among the population) and a free
enterprise economy, do you think they people would live longer than a country with a lower GDP per capita and
a command economy?
Why?
30. Would citizens be able to buy and sell goods freely easier in a command economy or a free enterprise economy?
Why?