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Soc Stu Unit - P -6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which best describes the majority of the farms in India? | Small, family-owned farms |
| How much of India's GDP comes from farming? | 25 percent |
| How was the Green Revolution an example of investment in human capital in India? | Farmers were given training and new technology. |
| How does India rank in the world in terms of industrial production? | India is one of the world's leading industrial countries. |
| What role does the Chinese government play in decisions made about investing in human capital? | The government involvement is important because China is still very much a command economy. |
| How did the Four Modernizations affect Chinese agriculture? | The farmers were given better seed and equipment. |
| How did the Four Modernizations affect Chinese industry? | Many factories began to increase the production of consumer goods that were easier to sell. |
| Which is an entrepreneur? | Someone who is willing to take a risk to begin a new business |
| If a country does not invest in its human capital, how can it affect the country's gross domestic product (GDP)? | GDP may go down because poorly trained workers will not be able to do their jobs as well. |
| What has been the role of entrepreneurship in India? | The country has all sorts of entrepreneurs, both wealthy and those with modest incomes. |
| Who has benefited from the micro-credit industry in India? | Rural village men and women who wish to set up small businesses to help their families. |
| What is nationalism? | Loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, and/or religion |
| Indian nationalism in the 1800s began as a reaction to | British rule. |
| Which was one of the early goals of the Indian National Congress? | Greater independence from British control |
| Indians helped the British in World War I because they believed it would | Encourage the British to grant India greater freedom after the war. |
| Which new countries were created in addition to independent India? | East and West Pakistan |
| What European power was the colonial ruler of Vietnam in the 1800s and early 1900s? | France |
| What was Vietnam called in the years before World War II? | Indochina |
| The leader of the nationalist movement in Vietnam was | Ho Chi Minh. |
| What was Ho Chi Minh's political party? | Communist Party |
| The goal of Ho Chi Minh's Vietminh League was | Independence for Vietnam. |
| Why did the French finally decide to leave Vietnam in 1954? | They could never get military control of the country. |
| Use the passage to answer the following question. "Be the change that you want to see in the world." -Mohandas Gandhi Which is the BEST meaning of this quote by Gandhi? | People must act in a way that causes change to improve the world. |
| What U.S. General was given the job of rebuilding Japan after the end of World Warn? | Douglas MacArthur |
| What type of government was created for Japan in the years following the war? | Constitutional monarchy |
| After Mao's death in 1976, who became leader of China? | Den Xiaoping |
| What happened to students in 1989 that were protesting for greater political freedom in Tienanmen Square in Beijing? | They were attacked by Chinese troops and many were killed or arrested. |
| The Tienanmen demonstrators had a statue, Goddess of Democracy, that was modeled after which figure? | The Statue of Liberty |
| What was the name given to the disagreements between the United States and the Soviet Union at the end of World War II? | The Cold War |
| How was the country of Korea divided at the end of World War II? | Soviet control in the north; United States control in the south. |
| What was the fear of the United States about both Korea and Vietnam at the end of World War II? | They feared the two countries would become communist. |
| What was the meaning of the Domino Theory? | If one country in a region became communist, others would quickly follow. |
| What has become of the political division of Korea made in 1954? | Korea is still divided between a communist north and a democratic south. |
| What were the objections the United States had to Ho Chi Minh's leadership on Vietnam? | He was a communist and a threat to the United States interests. |
| What is the approximate distance (in miles) from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi? A. 200 B. 700 C. 1,100 D. 1,200 | 700 |
| Which country is located at 17°N, 1 03°E? A. Laos B. China C. Thailand D. Cambodia | Thailand |
| In which direction does the Mekong River generally flow? | North to south |
| Which geographic feature is east of Vinh? A. Mekong River B. Gulf of Tonkin C. South China Sea D. Gulf of Thailand | Gulf of Tonkin |
| In a traditional economy, how are economic decisions made? | Custom and habit |
| Which would be a problem for a country with a traditional economy? | People need things and are unable to barter to obtain them |
| Why do most economies in the world today operate somewhere in between a market economy and a command economy? | Most economies have found they need a mix of free market and some government control to be successful and protect consumers. |
| In the 1970s, China tried to improve the country's economy by announcing which of the following programs? | Four Modernizations |
| Today at least half of China's workers are still involved in A. Agriculture. B. The military. C. Heavy industry. D. Service industries. | A. Agriculture. |
| The economy of India can best be described as | Mixed. |
| The Green Revolution was India's attempt to improve 171 | Agriculture. |
| One of the problems resulting from the Green Revolution was | Water pollution. |
| What is the definition of "economic specialization"? | Producing those goods a country can make most easily so they can trade them for goods made by others that cannot be produced locally |
| Why does economic specialization make trade between countries easier? | Countries can produce those things they make best and trade with others for what they need. |
| When did the United States send marines to Vietnam? | 1965 |
| About how many years passed from the passage of the Tonkin Resolution to the surrender of South Vietnam? | 11 |
| Which is supported by information on the time line? | The Vietnamese fought for independence for nearly 20 years. |
| Poor decisions made about how to organize farming in North Korea have resulted in many years of | Starvation |
| Most major economic decisions in North Korea are made by | Premier Kim long-il |
| Premier Kim Jong-il has spent a great deal of North Korea's money on | The military. |
| One of the most successful parts of India's economy today is | Technology and electronics. |
| The economy of Japan can best be described as | Mixed. |
| Japan's economy could be classified as | One of the most technologically advanced in the world. |
| The economy of China can best be described as | Mixed. |
| In the years after the communist revolution, the Chinese government organized farmers into | Collective farms. |
| The Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution were examples of China's attempt to | Improve the economy. |
| The purpose of China creating Special Economic Zones was to A spread communist teachings. | Increase trade with foreign countries. |
| In a command economy, how are economic decisions made? | Government planners |
| In a market economy, how are economic decisions made? | Individuals |
| Who takes on the financial risk in starting a new business in a market economy? | Individual business people |
| Which month is usually the driest in Tokyo, Japan? A. January B. October C. December D. September | December |
| Which is TRUE about the climate in Tokyo, Japan? A. Winter is the wettest and coldest time of year. B. Late summer is the hottest and among the wettest times of year. C. Spring is driest and temperatures are about the same as in winter. | Late summer is the hottest and among the wettest times of year. |
| What became of United States efforts to prevent Ho Chi Minh from taking over the country of Vietnam and reuniting it as one country? | American efforts ended in 1975 and Vietnam was united under the government designed by Ho Chi Minh. |
| At the end of World War II, one of Russia's main goals was to | Be sure they would never be attacked again by a Western European country. |
| What did the leaders of the Soviet Union feel would provide the most protection for their country? | Having friendly, pro-communist countries along all their borders |
| Who led the Chinese communists during most of the 20th century? | Mao Zedong |
| When the Nationalist Republic of China was formed in 1929, what happened to Mao's communist supporters? | A They were attacked and many were killed. |
| When did Mao and the communists take control of China? | Right after World War II |
| Why was the Great Leap Forward unsuccessful? | People wanted to be able to work for themselves and make a profit. |
| What was the period of time called when Mao tried to eliminate anyone that criticized the government? | The Cultural Revolution |
| What was the name of the new army of young people Mao used to enforce his policies in the 1960s? | The Red Guard |
| Which jobs did Mao think would lead China to become most prosperous? | Farmers and workers |
| What was the role of the Japanese emperor in the new government? | His role was mainly ceremonial. |
| What is the name of the Japanese parliament? | The Diet |
| Which requirement is written into the Japanese constitution? | To never declare war on another country |
| What decision was made about Vietnam at the 1954 Geneva Conference? | The country was temporarily divided until elections could be held. |
| What country took over temporary control of the southern part of Vietnam? | United States |
| Why did the United States finally leave Vietnam in 1975? | It became clear that the Vietnamese wanted to control their own country without foreign advisers or military |
| People in India were angry about the Rowlatt Act passed by the British in 1919 because it | Allowed the government to send Indians to jail without giving them a trial |
| Which was an effect of the massacre at Amritsar? | Most people were so angry about the killings they became more united against the British. |
| What was Mohandas Gandhi's plan of civil disobedience? | People should refuse to obey a law they felt was unfair |
| Why did the Indians turn down dominion status when it was offered to them in the 1930s? | They wanted total freedom from Great Britain. |
| What did Gandhi urge Indians to do during World War II? | Gandhi did not want Indians to take sides during the war. |
| When independence finally came in 1947, what was it about the decision that made many Indians unhappy? | The country was divided along religious lines. |
| How has China's attitude toward entrepreneurship changed in the past several decades? | The government has become more open to the idea of allowing some free enterprise. |
| What is the attitude of the Japanese toward entrepreneurship? | Japan's economic development depends on the creative ideas of the country's entrepreneurs. |
| What are capital goods? A. Factories and machines used to make the goods B. Workers who make the goods and perform services C. Money spent to train workers to use new technology D. Goods and services that are produced for a country's economy | Factories and machines used to make the goods |
| Why is investment in capital goods important for a country like Japan? | Japan's economy depends heavily on industry and must be modem to be competitive. |
| India must invest in capital goods to help overcome which problems? | Overpopulation and poverty |
| Investment in capital goods has helped China do well in which world markets? | Consumer goods |
| Which is an example of a natural resource? A. Factory B. Deposit of coal C. Irrigation canal D. Hydroelectric dam | B. Deposit of coal |
| What was the purpose of China's setting up the four Special Economic Zones? | To act as trade centers for global trade |
| What is one of the most important ways Japan has invested in human capital? A. Education B. Tax breaks for workers C. Unemployment insurance D. Early retirement programs | A. Education |
| How do Japanese companies invest in human capital in dealing with their workers? | Companies provide benefits like health care and recreation facilities. |
| The Japanese government promotes the country's industrial growth and development by | Working with industry to be sure they are keeping up with world markets and trends. |
| Which is the source of nearly all of Japan's GDP? A. Agriculture B. Public education C. Military production D. Industry and services | D. Industry and services |
| What is the definition of human capital? | Skills and education the workers have |
| What is the definition of gross domestic product (GDP)? | The total value of goods and services a country produces in a year |
| What percentage of India's population work in agriculture? A. 25 percent B. 75 percent C. Over 50 percent D. Nearly 100 percent | C. Over 50 percent |