Grade 8 Syllabus

Geopolitical Changes

  1. What is the primary goal of NATO?
    A) Economic cooperation
    B) Military alliance
    C) Environmental protection
    D) Cultural exchange
    Answer: B) Military alliance
  2. Which two countries recently engaged in a military conflict over territory in 2020?
    A) India and Pakistan
    B) Armenia and Azerbaijan
    C) North Korea and South Korea
    D) China and Japan
    Answer: B) Armenia and Azerbaijan
  3. What is the main purpose of the United Nations?
    A) To promote trade
    B) To ensure world peace
    C) To create economic unions
    D) To manage global sports events
    Answer: B) To ensure world peace

Technological Advancements

  1. What does AI stand for?
    A) Automated Intelligence
    B) Artificial Intelligence
    C) Advanced Interaction
    D) Actual Intelligence
    Answer: B) Artificial Intelligence
  2. Which company is known for its virtual assistant named Siri?
    A) Google
    B) Microsoft
    C) Apple
    D) Amazon
    Answer: C) Apple
  3. What is the main purpose of renewable energy sources?
    A) To increase pollution
    B) To reduce dependency on fossil fuels
    C) To generate waste
    D) To create non-recyclable materials
    Answer: B) To reduce dependency on fossil fuels

Climate Change

  1. Which group is most affected by climate change?
    A) Urban populations
    B) Rural communities, especially in developing countries
    C) Only industrialized nations
    D) None of the above
    Answer: B) Rural communities, especially in developing countries
  2. What does "carbon footprint" refer to?
    A) The amount of carbon dioxide produced by a person or organization
    B) The size of a physical footprint
    C) The weight of carbon products
    D) The area covered by trees
    Answer: A) The amount of carbon dioxide produced by a person or organization
  3. What is one way to conserve water to combat climate change?
    A) Using sprinklers during the day
    B) Fixing leaks and using water-efficient appliances
    C) Ignoring drought warnings
    D) Expanding agricultural land
    Answer: B) Fixing leaks and using water-efficient appliances power plants

Global Economy

  1. What is a common effect of globalization?
    A) Increased isolation of countries
    B) Greater interdependence between economies
    C) Reduction in international trade
    D) Decreased cultural exchange
    Answer: B) Greater interdependence between economies
  2. What is a major impact of rising oil prices on the economy?
    A) Decreased transportation costs
    B) Increased production costs for goods
    C) Lower inflation rates
    D) Increased availability of jobs
    Answer: B) Increased production costs for goods
  3. What does "market economy" mean?
    A) An economy controlled by the government
    B) An economy based on supply and demand with little government intervention
    C) An economy where all goods are free
    D) An economy based solely on agriculture
    Answer: B) An economy based on supply and demand with little government intervention

Economic Organizations

  1. What does IMF stand for?
    A) International Monetary Fund
    B) International Money Federation
    C) International Monetary Forum
    D) International Market Fund
    Answer: A) International Monetary Fund
  2. What is the primary purpose of the World Bank?
    A) To provide military aid
    B) To reduce poverty and support development
    C) To control world trade
    D) To promote tourism
    Answer: B) To reduce poverty and support development
  3. Which organization is responsible for providing loans to countries in financial distress?
    A) World Health Organization
    B) International Monetary Fund
    C) United Nations
    D) World Trade Organization
    Answer: B) International Monetary Fund
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