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World Cultures Fall Semester Exam Review
World Cultures Fall Semester Exam Review
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1
How does Mexico's per capita income compare to that of the U.S.?
None of the above
It is equal to the U.S.
It is more than the U.S.
It is less than the U.S.
2
Geographers would use a grid system on maps to ______.
define the elevation of mountains
reveal patterns of migration
predict weather patterns
determine the position of a location
3
Why are Cuba's relations with the U.S. strained?
Communist leaders deny their citizens freedom of speech
Communist leaders take advantage of their fishing resources
Communist leaders have not brought economic success to Cuba
Communist leaders have made some government reforms
4
Which of the following can culture regions be based upon?
height of a person
social group
hair color
eye color
5
Many people from all over the world immigrate to the U.S. for which of the following "pull" factors?
To get a better job
To escape famine
To escape violence
To learn to read
6
How has the EU benefited member nations?
It was set up for protection as a military alliance
Allows members to trade freely with each other
EU shielded members from trade with other countries
EU made sure all countries had the same form of government
7
To which religion do the majority of the populations of Central America belong?
Judaism
Hinduism
Roman Catholic
Islam
8
Which term is most responsible for the "melting pot" effect?
high birthrate
free enterprise
democracy
immigration
9
Which of the following is required of U.S. citizens?
Registering people to vote
Serving on juries
Joining a political party
volunteer work
10
Which environmental issue is the biggest challenge for Mexico City?
hurricanes
air pollution
deforestation
erosion
11
Which of the following would be considered a major source of trade for Latin and South America?
Mississippi River source
Canadian-American Highway
Rio Grande river mouth
Panama Canal
12
The religious tradition is most common in the culture of European societies?
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
13
What can be said about Canada's government?
The British king or queen carries out the laws
It is a parliamentary system
It has no king or queen
Its legislature is called a Senate
14
Which of the following is both a right and a responsibility of U.S. citizens?
jury duty
paying taxes
voting for leaders
obeying the laws
15
How did the first Natives come to North America?
Crosses a land bridge from Asia
Migrated from what is now Mexico
Arrived by horseback
Arrived by ship
16
What physical feature of Europe has led to trade as an essential economic activity?
Nearness to water
Alps
Cold climate
Language
17
How are the governments of Canada and the U.S. similar?
Both allow every citizen to vote in national elections
Both allow the government to censor newspapers
Both have parliaments led by a president
Both are limited governments with constitutions
18
If you were making a web about European empires which of these would be in the section about government?
military generals
presidents
senates
monarchs
19
Which of the following is limited in a limited government?
The influence of political parties
The number of elections
The rights of citizens
The power of leaders
20
Which of the following is one way cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?
Women gained greater equality when Spanish laws were applied to the region
Farming became the main economic activity
Mayan cultural practices were adopted by the Spanish
Christianity and the Spanish languagee were introduced
21
What element of culture defines how goods are produced and distributed?
economy
government
history
customs
22
Which country did Britain compete with for power in North America?
Germany
France
Spain
Norway
23
When Americans celebrate Independence Day, which element of culture is being observed?
religion
the arts
literature
history
24
what is the importance of the Panama Canal?
created a longer route to Asia
created a northern passage to Asia
created a quicker route from the Atlantic to the Pacific
some 25,000 lives were lost
25
What is the official language in all Central American countries except Belize?
English
Portuguese
Indigenous (native)
Spanish
26
Which of the following describes a monarchy?
A king or queen rules the country
The citizens elect the government officials
Government is run by the people
One person has absolute power to rule
27
What is the best definition for culture?
the total population of a particular country
the physical characteristics of a specific population
all of the beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group
the spread of ideas from one region to another
28
Which of the following is an effect of deforestation?
Forests can be fully restored within a few years
Landslides and erosion occur on deforested land
Natural habitats can easily be found elsewhere
The atmosphere has more oxygen
29
Which would best describe Cuba's government?
unlimited democracy
limited communist
unlimited communist
unlimited democratic
30
The formation of the ______ has had the greatest effect on the European economies today.
European Union
Axis Powers
Communist Party
British Empire
