World Geography And Economy Trivia Quiz For 7th Grade

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    Deforestation, desertification, soil erosion, toxic waste disposal, availability of clean water, and wild life management are all examples of...

    • Social indicator
    • Environmental issues
    • Governmental indicator
    • Social issues
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Earth is a very beautiful planet full of amazing lands, features, and inhabitants. All the seven continents on earth have a systematic economy that they aim to grow and provide the best for its inhabitants. What do you know about world geography and economy from your previous classes? Take up the quiz below and get to find out if you know much about this planet.

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  • 2. 
    According to the cartogram above, which two nations in the world have the largest population? - ProProfs

    According to the cartogram above, which two nations in the world have the largest population?

    • China and India

    • Russia and India

    • China and Russia

    • United States and Canada

    Correct Answer
    A. China and India
    Explanation
    Click here to revisit our lesson on World Population

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  • 3. 

    Which country in West Asia has the largest population?   

    • Iraq

    • Israel

    • India

    • Iran

    Correct Answer
    A. India
    Explanation
    Remember, The largest country by population in the world is China. But this question asks you about the largest country in the West Asia region. In this case, India would be the largest population in West Asia because China is part of East Asia.

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  • 4. 

    Monarchy, Dictatorship, Theocracy, Republic, and Parliamentary Democracy are all examples of...

    • Forms of government

    • Purposes of government

    • Traits of Europe

    • Names of rulers

    Correct Answer
    A. Forms of government
  • 5. 
    In the map, which mountain chain is circled? - ProProfs

    In the map, which mountain chain is circled?

    • Alps

    • Andes

    • Himalayas

    • Rockies

    Correct Answer
    A. Himalayas
    Explanation
    To revisit our lesson on the physical features of east asia click here

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  • 6. 
    The Pacific Rim of Asia has many devastating earthquakes mainly because of what  geographical problem? - ProProfs

    The Pacific Rim of Asia has many devastating earthquakes mainly because of what  geographical problem?

    • Overpopulation and over development have eroded lands

    • The coastal lands are mountainous

    • Wind and ocean currents have worn down land surfaces

    • Converging tectonic plates in the region

    Correct Answer
    A. Converging tectonic plates in the region
    Explanation
    Click here to revisit our lesson on plate tectonics and their effects on people

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  • 7. 

    A government where one person holds all of the political power is a...

    • Monarchy

    • Parliamentary Democracy

    • Dictatorship

    • Republic

    Correct Answer
    A. Dictatorship
  • 8. 

    What is an economic indicator?

    • A type of government ruled by a king

    • A population measurement tool

    • Statistic that tells us how the economy is doing

    • Another name for the turn signal on a car

    Correct Answer
    A. Statistic that tells us how the economy is doing
    Explanation
    An Economic Indicator is any statistic that can tell us how well an economy is doing and help us to predict how well it will do in the future.
    Click here to revisit the lesson on this

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  • 9. 

    In an attempt to stop the spread of communism during the cold war, the United States fought a war against what southeast asian country?

    • China

    • Japan

    • Thailand

    • Vietnam

    Correct Answer
    A. Vietnam
    Explanation
    Click here to revisit our 'Cold War Starts' lesson
    Click here to revisit our Cold War & Containment lesson
    Click here to revisit our lesson on surrogate wars

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  • 10. 

    A government ruled by religious authority from God.   

    • Democratic Republic

    • Dictatorship

    • Theocracy

    • Monarchy

    Correct Answer
    A. Theocracy
  • 11. 

    A group of Japanese businessmen make a trip to the United States. On the final day of their trip the Japanese businessment rent a ballroom at their hotel, and begin to sing karaoke. As American guests of the hotel begin to arrive for the evening they notice the Japanese businessmen singing karaoke, and join in on the fun. The following week the manager of the hotel received so many calls from guests, who wanted to perform karaoke again, that the hotel decided to purchase the first karaoke machine in United States history. This is an example of?

    • Interdependence

    • Gross nation product

    • Population increase

    • Cultural diffusion

    Correct Answer
    A. Cultural diffusion
    Explanation
    Click here to view part 1 of our cultural diffusion lesson
    Click here to view part 2 of our cultural diffusion lesson

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  • 12. 

    The British occupation of India during the 19th century, led to the rise of this civil rights pioneer who originated the idea of nonviolent civil disobedience, and whom orchestrated the Great Salt March.

    • Martin Luther King

    • Mohandas Gandhi

    • Nelson Mandela

    • Shaka Zulu

    Correct Answer
    A. Mohandas Gandhi
    Explanation
    Revisit our lesson on Gandhi and Indian Independence by clicking here

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  • 13. 

    The deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial, political, or cultural group is called...

    • Genocide

    • Sahara

    • Sahel

    • Enclave

    Correct Answer
    A. Genocide
    Explanation
    Click here to revisit our lesson on the Rwanda Genocide

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  • 14. 

    An earthquake in Japan is an example of which of the five themes of geography?

    • Human Environment Interaction

    • Place

    • Location

    • Region

    Correct Answer
    A. Human Environment Interaction
    Explanation
    Whenever humans are doing something to the environment in a negative or positive way it is HEI. Whenever the environment is affecting humans in a positive or negative way it is also HEI.
    Watch the 5 themes of geography video!

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  • 15. 

    Protection of the citizens, providing of infrastructure for the smooth operation of the country, stimulating economic growth, and providing of social services are...

    • Forms of government

    • Purposes of government

    • International organizations

    • Traits of Africa

    Correct Answer
    A. Purposes of government
    Explanation
    Click on the links below to revisit our purposes of government lessons:


    Part 1

    Part 2

    Part 3

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  • 16. 

    Which of the following explains how the building of the Three Gorges Dam would be an example of Human Environment Interaction?

    • Created a clean hydro-electric power source for the people of China

    • Destroyed animal habitats

    • Caused people to move their home to a new location

    • All of these options

    Correct Answer
    A. All of these options
    Explanation
    Click here to revisit our lesson on the Three Gorges Dam

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  • 17. 
    Which of the following is a major river in India? - ProProfs

    Which of the following is a major river in India?

    • Amazon

    • Ganges

    • Nile

    • Tigris

    Correct Answer
    A. Ganges
    Explanation
    The Ganges is a river that flows through north eastern India

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  • 18. 

    In a free market society who usually owns the natural resources?

    • Pirates

    • Individuals

    • Governments

    • Schools

    Correct Answer
    A. Individuals
    Explanation
    Click here to revisit our economic systems lesson

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  • 19. 
    Which country is located in sub-Saharan Africa? - ProProfs

    Which country is located in sub-Saharan Africa?

    • Egypt

    • Libya

    • Algeria

    • South Africa

    Correct Answer
    A. South Africa
    Explanation
    To revisit our lesson on Sub-Saharan Africa click here

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  • 20. 

    Due to its abundance of natural resources, South Africa has faced a long history of foreign colonization, which resulted in a policy of strict racial segregation known as?

    • Cultural diffusion

    • Apartheid

    • Economic indicator

    • Boxer rebellion

    Correct Answer
    A. Apartheid
    Explanation
    To revisit our lesson on Apartheid in South Africa click here

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  • 21. 

    In the 19th century, European nations began to compete for control of Africa. To avoid wars over territory, European and u.s. leaders met in Berlin in 1884. There, and in later meetings, they discussed how to divide Africa. Why did European nations want control over Africa?

    • The slave trade was a very profitable institution and many nations wanted to profit from selling slaves.

    • Many Europeans saw Africa as a place that they could send prisoners. Their jails were overcrowded and this seemed like a good solution.

    • African countries had many resources that European nations wanted control over.

    • European nations wanted to establish tourist actions in Africa for a European vacation.

    Correct Answer
    A. African countries had many resources that European nations wanted control over.
    Explanation
    To revisit our lesson on the colonization of Africa click here

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  • 22. 

    In the United States we have a democracy. Which of the following countries from the Eastern Hemisphere also have a democracy?

    • China

    • Iran

    • India

    • Uzbekistan

    Correct Answer
    A. India
    Explanation
    Remember that both Parliamentary Democracies and Republics are types of democracies because leaders are elected to office in both of them.

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  • 23. 

    An economic system in which the government makes all the decisions about business, consumer products and industrial production is called..

    • Traditional

    • Dictatorship

    • Command

    • Capitalism

    Correct Answer
    A. Command
    Explanation
    To revisit our lesson about economic systems click here

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  • 24. 
    According to these economic indicators, what is TRUE about this country's economic health? - ProProfs

    According to these economic indicators, what is TRUE about this country's economic health?

    • Unemployment in this country has increased

    • The economic status of this nation has declined

    • The economic status of this nation has improved

    • The economic status of this nation has remained the same

    Correct Answer
    A. The economic status of this nation has improved
    Explanation
    An Economic Indicator is any statistic that can tell us how well an economy is doing and help us to predict how well it will do in the future.
    Click here to revisit the lesson on this

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  • 25. 

    During the Cultural Revolution, Mao feared China would begin to see an increase in the amount of intellectuals in society such as engineers, scientists, and factory managers which he believed threatened the Chinese social structure in what way?

    • Would lead to a decrease in organized religion

    • Would lead to an increase in organized religion

    • The Cultural Revolution would lead to no change in Chinese society

    • Would lead to a class based society

    Correct Answer
    A. Would lead to a class based society
    Explanation
    To revisit our lesson on Mao and Communist China click here

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