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Georgia OAS Practice
Practice 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An example of economic cooperation among European nations that occurred in the late 1900s was the | introduction of the Eurodollar. |
| Cuba is an example of a type of government in which a ruler or small group has absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution or laws? | dictatorship |
| The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was designed to promote free trade between the United States, | Canada, and Mexico. |
| The economic system of communist countries is most closely related to which of the following? | command |
| Which type of government would most likely abolish all opposing political parties, the direct election of leaders, and free speech? | autocratic |
| In which system of government does the legislature elect the executive leader of the government? | parliamentary democracy |
| How did Canada achieve independence from Britain? | by means of negotiations over a period of time |
| How has the European Economic Community/European Union been a benefit to the countries that have joined it? | The exchange of goods among the members has become easier. |
| Who were the first inhabitants of Australia? | people who migrated from Asia |
| The ecology of Brazil's rain forest is most threatened by which of these human activities? | cutting down trees |
| Which of the following was an important cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917? | differences among social and economic classes in Russia |
| Which Latin-American country is the only one whose language and culture have been greatly influenced by Portugal, because it was the only colony of Portugal in Latin America? | Brazil |
| Which term best describes an economic system in which the people—not the government—own land, factories, and businesses? | market |
| Latin America and the Caribbean are very diverse, culturally blended areas. One reason for this diversity is the | intermarriage of European settlers and indigenous peoples. |
| Which poses the greatest threat to the rain forest in Brazil? | logging in the rain forest |
| A market economy is very different from a command economy. Which of the following is found in a market economy? | competition |
| Which of following best describes a market economy? | A person can start any legal business and charge any price. |
| Which country had the most significant impact on the language and religion of Latin America? | Spain |
| After a ten-year struggle, Haiti was the first nation in Latin America to gain independence in 1804. How did Haiti win its independence from France? | in a revolt led by the former slave, Toussaint L'Ouverture |
| What is a basic way citizens of a democratic nation can influence the government? | voting |
| Australia's government power is divided between one central and several regional authorities. Name the type of government. | Federal |
| A sixth-grade class decides to open a popcorn stand. The stand and the popcorn popper are examples of which factor of production? | capital resources |
| A book about the history of Latin America during the 1800s featuring Toussaint L'Ouverture, Simon Bolivar and Miguel Hidalgo, would most likely have which title? | Independence Movements in Latin America |
| Mexico has a president who is elected by the people. The powers of the central government are restricted and regional authorities retain a degree of self-government. Ultimate power rests with the voters who choose their governmental representatives. | Federal Republic |
| Russia has a type of government in which power is formally divided between one central authority and several regional authorities. Name the type of government. | Federation |
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