Updated to encompass significant world events and reflect the latest New York State Regents Exams, this book emphasizes the basics of world geography, the social sciences, and their relationship to the growth and development of civilizations. All titles in the Let's Review series are designed to prepare high school students for the New York State Regents Exams, but also make fine textbook supplements for use in high schools everywhere. In addition to its comprehensive subject review, this title features the latest Regents Exams with answers.