Assessment Quiz
Global Citizens Assessment - Adults

Answer all the true/false, multiple-choice and multiple-response questions below. When you are finished click 'Grade Quiz' at the bottom of the page. You must earn a 100% on this quiz to complete this module. You may retake this quiz if you answer a question incorrectly.

Question 1 What is a constitutional monarchy? A monarchy in which the powers of the ruler are restricted to those granted under the constitution and laws of the nation A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who elect people to represent them A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power A political and economic theory or system in which the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned by the community collectively, usually through the state

Question 2 Locate Afghanistan on the map. A C E H

Question 3 What percentage of the world's people live on less than $2 a day? 65% 50% 40% 35%

Question 4 Locate the Great Barrier Reef on the map. A B F G

Question 5 What is the World Trade Organization? International organization that regulates trade between Europe and Asia Organization that regulates trade between North and South America Organization responsible for the economy within the European Union International organization that regulates trade between nations

Question 6 What is a republic? A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power A monarchy in which the powers of the ruler are restricted to those granted under the constitution and laws of the nation A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who elect people to represent them A political and economic theory or system in which the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned by the community collectively, usually through the state

Question 7 How many people around the world go to bed hungry each night? 1 in 20 1 in 16 1 in 7 1 in 5

Question 8 Locate the Persian Gulf on the map. B D F H

Question 9 What is communism? A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who elect people to represent them A monarchy in which the powers of the ruler are restricted to those granted under the constitution and laws of the nation A political and economic theory or system in which the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned by the community collectively, usually through the state A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power

Question 10 What three countries contribute the most to pollution? China, India, United States Russia, China, India Russia, United States, India China, Russia, United States

Question 11 What is socialism? A political and economic theory or system in which the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned by the community collectively, usually through the state A system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single, often authoritarian party holds power A political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who elect people to represent them A monarchy in which the powers of the ruler are restricted to those granted under the constitution and laws of the nation

Question 12 Locate Tiananmen Square on the map. D F G H

Question 13 Who was the first person to coin the phrase 'United Nations'? Charles de Gaulle Kofi Annan Franklin D. Roosevelt Queen Elizabeth II

Question 14 Locate Angkor Wat on the map. A D G I

Question 15 According to the laws of supply and demand, a company will produce more of a particular product when: the demand decreases. they can charge more for it. people will pay less for it. the demand increases.

Question 16 Locate France on the map. A E H I

Question 17 What is global warming? Gradual rise of the earth's temperature A heat wave in the Western Hemisphere Spring thawing

Question 18 What does the United Nations do? Works to promote respect for human rights Works to fight disease Works to improve telecommunications All of the above

Question 19 In which country is the currency the Rand? South Africa China India Russia

Question 20 The American Red Cross responds to emergencies all over the world. They bring food, water and emergency care to anywhere they are needed. They try to ease human suffering in the after-effects of disasters such as fires, floods, earthquakes and tornados. They are made up of local volunteers in their communities who want to help others in their time of need. Who founded the Red Cross? Eleanor Roosevelt Clara Barton Mother Teresa Albert Schweitzer

Question 21 In what year did the Berlin Wall fall? 1986 1990 1989 1995

Question 22 The people of which country presented the United States of America with the Statue of Liberty in 1886? England France Italy Germany

Question 23 'Supply and demand' is an economic model which describes the relationship between: price and quantity. quality and price. manufacturing and quantity. quality and quantity.

Question 24 All members of the United Nations (UN) participate in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). True False

Question 25 Between 1961 and 2003, the global ocean temperatures increased by how many degrees Celsius? 0.5 0.20 0.15 0.10

Question 26 Global warming could increase the spread of tropical diseases. True False

Question 27 Which country has the largest standing army? The United States of America India People's Republic of China Russia

Question 28 The head of the Japanese government is called: President First Minister Emperor Prime Minister

Question 29 The World Health Organization estimates that, in 2005, the number of mothers who died in childbirth for every live birth was: 1 in 2500 1 in 1000 1 in 500 1 in 250

Question 30 On October 15, 1945, Japan surrendered, ending: World War I. the Second Sino-Japanese War. World War II. the Vietnam War.

Question 31 Locate the first city destroyed by an atomic bomb on the map. A B G I

Question 32 Between 1990 and 2005, Brazil, the world leader in deforestation, cleared forests equaling the size of which of the following? Colorado Maine California Florida

Question 33 The United Nations (UN) oversees which of the following? International Court of Justice Food and Agriculture Organization Security Council All of the above

Question 34 Locate the world's longest river on the map. B C F H

Question 35 What are 'anthropogenic effects'? The effects of studying anthropology The effects of diminishing forests The effects which human activities have on the environment All of the above

Question 36 Johann Gutenberg is considered one of the most important figures in world history because of his invention of what device? Mechanical printing press Telegraph Cotton Gin Sewing Machine

Question 37 What do Mahatma Gandhi and Rosa Parks have in common? They were both born into slavery. They both refused to give up seats on public transportation to 'more important' people. They were both lawyers. They both received the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award.

Question 38 Locate the world's tallest mountain on the map. A C H I

Question 39 How many oceanic trenches measure 5 miles or 8 kilometers in depth or more? 5 11 4 8

Question 40 What if foreign investors, who currently (2008) own 45% of U.S. Treasuries, suddenly dumped all of their U.S. Treasuries investments? The dollar would rise in value Interest rates would more than double The dollar would fall in value The U.S. government would have to file for bankruptcy