Question 1

Where did Buddhism originate?
A)India
B)Japan
C)China
D)Vietnam
E)Sri Lanka

Accepted Answer

Buddhism originated in India around 2,500 years ago under the leadership of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as the Buddha. While it has spread throughout Asia and the rest of the world, its roots are in India.

Question 2

What societies have birthrates of 40 births per thousand people?
A)agrarian
B)industrial
C)post-industrial
D)technological
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Societies with agrarian economies typically have higher birthrates due to factors such as high infant mortality rates, lack of birth control methods, and cultural emphasis on having large families to ensure the continuation of the family line and provide labor for agricultural work. Industrial, post-industrial, and technological societies generally have lower birthrates due to factors such as increased access to healthcare and birth control, higher levels of education and employment opportunities for women, and a cultural shift towards having smaller families. Therefore, the only option that fits the criteria of a birthrate of 40 births per thousand people is societies with agrarian economies.

Question 3

Almost all of the world's inhabitants are living on this percentage of the total land surface.
A)85%
B)50%
C)25%
D)10%
E)4%

Accepted Answer

The answer of Almost all of the world's inhabitants are...

Question 4

A megacity is an urban area with a population greater than:
A)5 million
B)10 million
C)3 million
D)1 million
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The generally accepted definition of a megacity is an urban area with a population greater than 10 million.

Question 5

Which of the following elements are not part of the global transnational organized crime?
A)timber
B)wildlife
C)counterfeit medicine
D)trafficking victims
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

All the listed elements (timber, wildlife, counterfeit medicine, and trafficking victims) are part of the global transnational organized crime, so none of them can be excluded as the answer. Therefore, the correct answer is E, which states that none of the above elements are not part of the global transnational organized crime.

Question 6

What phase of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM)has the highest death rates and high birth rates?
A)Phase 1
B)Phase 2
C)Phase 3
D)Phase 4
E)Phase 5

Accepted Answer

Phase 1 of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) is characterized by high birth rates and high death rates. This phase represents preindustrial societies where technological advancements and medical facilities are minimal, resulting in a high infant mortality rate and a short life expectancy. As a result, families have high birth rates to compensate for the high loss of children, leading to a population growth rate that is minimal.

Question 7

Who initiated The Yo Soy 132 campaign in Mexico?
A)middle age day laborers
B)college age youth
C)high school artists
D)female factory workers
E)elderly Marxists

Accepted Answer

The Yo Soy 132 campaign was initiated by college-age youth in Mexico in response to the 2012 Mexican presidential elections.

Question 8

What political institution exercises power over territory and people,and is recognized by other states?
A)nation-state
B)nation
C)sovereign state
D)failed state
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

A sovereign state exercises power over a defined territory and its inhabitants, and is recognized as a legitimate governing entity by other sovereign states.

Question 9

Which of the following is not part of the U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals to reduce poverty?
A)eradicate hunger
B)provide universal college education
C)promote gender equality
D)combat HIV/AIDS
E)improve maternal health

Accepted Answer

The U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals include eradicating hunger, promoting gender equality, combating HIV/AIDS, improving maternal health, and several others, but providing universal college education is not one of them. The goals focus specifically on reducing poverty and improving quality of life in developing nations, rather than on educational attainment.

Question 10

What does a "top-heavy" population pyramid reveal about a country?
A)young population
B)middle aged population
C)elderly population
D)female population
E)male population

Accepted Answer

A top-heavy population pyramid indicates that the country has a higher proportion of elderly people compared to younger generations. This could imply an aging population, decreased birth rates, and/or improved healthcare and life expectancy.

Question 11

Why do small farmers do better in an equal exchange coffee chain?
A)consumers purchase more coffee
B)coffee companies pay higher prices
C)less intermediaries in chain
D)processor buy at higher prices
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

In an equal exchange coffee chain, there are less intermediaries or middlemen involved. This means that small farmers can sell their coffee directly to the coffee company, bypassing the traditional chain of middlemen. This results in a higher price paid to the farmers and thus better profits for them. The other options are not necessarily true and do not directly relate to why small farmers do better in an equal exchange coffee chain.

Question 12

What countries produce tantalum,a mineral used in cell phones?
A)Rwanda
B)South Africa
C)Democratic Republic of the Congo
D)Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo
E)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Rwanda and Democratic Republic of the Congo are both major producers of tantalum, with South Africa also producing some.

Question 13

All of the following countries will contribute to half of the world's population increase,except:
A)Bangladesh
B)Nigeria
C)Japan
D)Indonesia
E)Pakistan

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, the countries predicted to contribute to half of the world's population increase by 2050 are Bangladesh, Nigeria, Indonesia, Pakistan, India, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Japan, on the other hand, is facing a declining population and is not expected to contribute significantly to global population growth.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of geoengineering to combat climate change?
A)massive scale carbon storing
B)chemicals to block incoming sunlight
C)iron fertilization of sea
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the listed options are examples of geoengineering to combat climate change. Massive scale carbon storing aims to remove carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere and store them in geological formations. Chemicals to block incoming sunlight could potentially reduce the amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface, thereby cooling the climate. Iron fertilization of the sea involves adding nutrients to stimulate the growth of phytoplankton, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

Question 15

What international organization argues that government subsidies cause poverty and provides emergency loans to countries?
A)United Nations
B)International Monetary Fund
C)World Trade Organization
D)North American Free Trade Agreement
E)European Union

Accepted Answer

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organization that provides emergency loans to countries facing financial crises. The IMF often requires countries to implement economic policy changes, such as reducing government subsidies, as a condition for receiving loans. The IMF argues that government subsidies can cause poverty by distorting markets and reducing incentives for innovation and efficiency.

Question 16

What is a lingua franca?
A)a common,regional language
B)place-based difference in pronunciation
C)shared language for a region
D)local,indigenous languages
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a lingua franca?
A)a common,regional language
B)place-based...

Question 17

What is the social category that developed during the 19^th century of European imperialism? A)gender B)ethnicity C)race D)class E)sexuality

Accepted Answer

During the 19th and 20th centuries of European imperialism, the concept of race became a significant social category. European nations used racial differences to justify their imperialism and the unequal treatment of non-European peoples. This period also saw the rise of scientific racism, where people believed that certain races were inherently superior to others based on physical and biological characteristics.

Question 18

What time of year experiences solar energy equally in both hemispheres?
A)Winter Solstice
B)Spring Equinox
C)Summer Solstice
D)Autumnal Equinox
E)Both Equinoxes

Accepted Answer

During both equinoxes, the tilt of the Earth's axis is such that the amount of solar energy received by both the northern and southern hemispheres is approximately the same. This is because the Earth's axis is perpendicular to the Sun's rays at this time, so the Sun shines directly over the equator, dividing the amount of solar energy equally between the two hemispheres.

Question 19

Genocide Watch in the U.S.and the Green Belt Movement in Kenya are examples of:
A)social movements
B)nongovernmental organizations
C)supranational organizations
D)alternative development
E)neoliberal development

Accepted Answer

Genocide Watch and Green Belt Movement are both nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that operate independently from any government and seek to address specific issues such as genocide and environmental conservation, respectively. They are not supranational organizations that have authority over multiple countries, alternative or neoliberal development approaches, or social movements that seek broader societal change.

Question 20

The current global population is approximately:
A)7 billion
B)7 million
C)700 billion
D)700 million
E)70 billion

Accepted Answer

The most recent estimates suggest that the global population is around 7 billion people. Option C (700 billion) and option E (70 billion) are significantly larger than the actual population, while option B (7 million) is significantly smaller. Option D (700 million) is closer to the actual population, but still a significant underestimate.

Quiz 1: World Regions in Global Context

Where did Buddhism originate?

What societies have birthrates of 40 births per thousand people?

Almost all of the world's inhabitants are living on this percentage of the total land surface.

A megacity is an urban area with a population greater than:

Which of the following elements are not part of the global transnational organized crime?

What phase of the Demographic Transition Model (DTM) has the highest death rates and high birth rates?

Who initiated The Yo Soy 132 campaign in Mexico?

What political institution exercises power over territory and people,and is recognized by other states?

Which of the following is not part of the U.N.'s Millennium Development Goals to reduce poverty?

What does a "top-heavy" population pyramid reveal about a country?

Why do small farmers do better in an equal exchange coffee chain?

What countries produce tantalum,a mineral used in cell phones?

All of the following countries will contribute to half of the world's population increase,except:

Which of the following is an example of geoengineering to combat climate change?

What international organization argues that government subsidies cause poverty and provides emergency loans to countries?

What is a lingua franca?

What is the social category that developed during the 19^th century of European imperialism?

What time of year experiences solar energy equally in both hemispheres?

Genocide Watch in the U.S.and the Green Belt Movement in Kenya are examples of:

The current global population is approximately: