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SYRIA ON THE BRINK
Write the letter that corresponds to the
answer on the line beside each question:
1. A government in which one person holds absolute power is called a:
a) constitutional monarchy
b) dictatorship
c) democracy
d) republic
2. Which country has NOT experienced political tension in recent months?
a) Syria
b) Libya
c) Tunisia
d) Turkey
3. How many people have died in Syria because of anti-government protests?
a) 750
b) 1,400
c) 2,200
d) 3,500
4. True or False? Most Syrians are Muslims.
5. True or False? Bashar al-Assad has ruled Syria since 1963.
7 BILLION AND COUNTING
Write the letter that corresponds to the J answer on the line beside each question:
1. In 1804 there were one billion humans. By 2000, the world’s population was:
a) 2.5 billion
b) 4.5 billion
c) 6 billion
d) 7 billion
2. How much has average life expectancy increased since 1950?
a) s years
b) io years
c) i years
d) 20 years
3. Which of the following has NOT contributed to decreased food production in
poor nations?
a) rising prices
b) climate change
c) lack of fertilizer
d) outdated farming techniques
4. True or False? China is the world’s most populous country.
5. True or False? Compared to the rest of the world, Canada has a large country but a
small population.
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WHAT JN THE WORLD?
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LEVEL 1
DEE. 2011
El Winnipeg
Nunavut
El
El Sacramento
El
El Toronto
El
U.S. States
Provinces and Territories
i.
Nebraska
Alaska
Using an atlas, match the capital city with the correct province, state, and country.
2. In front of each city, list the letter on the map associated with that location.
INSTRUCTIONS
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El
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Countries
Ireland
Nigeria
I