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Summative review of Q2
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1
Which of the following is
TRUE
about Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica?
Mexico has recently appreciated its multiculturalism
Ancient cultures disappeared & left little trace in Mexico
Ancient cultures blend w/ Spanish to create Mexican Culture
Spanish destroyed much of ancient culture, so little is left
2
Which ancient culture used terrace farming, quipi counting, and built Machu Pichu?
The Mayans
The Incans
The Aztecs
3
The images of architecture below are examples of how Mexico & Canada have been influenced by__
concepts of equality
free enterprise accounts
cultural diffusion of religion
ideas of limited government
4
What natural resource helped to support industrial development in G.B. & Germany? See map below
Coal
Natural Gas
Iron
Petroleum (oil)
5
France bans the wearing of veils. Which cultural group might this affect in modern Europe?
African Americans
Muslims
Russians
Mexicans
6
The result of immigration from GB & France is __
a shortage of land space for farming
lack of utilities, such as sewage treatment, & fresh water
ethnic tensions, new languages, and religious tension
famine - not enough food to go around to everyone
7
Which is one way language patterns in the Caribbean were affected by cultural diffusion?
Several European languages replaced the indigenous languages
Languages from West Africa came to dominate in the Caribbean
Spanish became the official language of Caribbean Islands
8
The following would be ways that people modify/change the environment
EXCEPT
__
building irrigation systems
clearing or mining the land
saving forest areas
building power plants
9
One
negative
effect of cultural diffusion in Latin America during European exploration is __
the introduction of cattle ranching
the destruction of rainforests
an increased number of dangerous storms
an expansion of slave trade
10
What geographic factors create many of the world's natural borders?
canals for transportation & trade
physical & water features
vegetation patterns
latitude & longitude coordinates
11
A
positive
effect of cultural borrowing that occurs in a multicultural society is __
all of the above are correct
more variety of foods, music & traditions
an exchange of ideas
different ethnic groups share their customs
12
Where do
most
people tend to live?
where there is a higher elevation
in mountainous areas
where there are higher altitudes
along coastal regions
13
Which country has
less governmental
regulation on economic development?
Cuba
United States
Canada
Mexico
14
What do most of the European countries have in common that have
oil
as a natural resource?
Location in close proximity to a large body of water
Location along the the southern border of Mediterranean Sea
Location in close proximity to Russia & in eastern Europe
Location in the largest & most wealthy countries
15
Diego Rivera's murals often reflected his concerns about __
women's rights
treatment of workers
environmental conditions
political corruption
16
What is the most abundant (largest) resource in the Amazon River Basin?
iron
silver
timber
oil
17
Enslaved Africans brought to America contributed to the diffusion of many new popular forms of_
architecture
dance, food, & music
advanced weaponry
scientific innovations
18
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
All of the above are correct.
Spanish colonies spread Spanish language to Latin America.
Migration & immigration of Muslims to Europe spreading Islam
British colonies spread the English language to N. America.
19
What is usually the first thing that happens when a government becomes
unlimited
?
get rid of military controlled government
individual human rights are taken away
improved scientific research
increased trade
20
What is significant (true) about the land area below?
European conquerors did not settle this area.
Latin America contains the same type of climate & ecosystems
Indigenous people were not enslaved by their conquerors.
Latin America contains 4 geographic regions.
21
How did the events below shape political patterns in Europe?
Europe is dominated by one political party.
Most governments in Europe are limited.
Many European nations are ruled by dictators.
22
Current day
Brazil, Argentina, and Peru have which form of government?
an oligarchy
a dictatorship
a republic
an absolute monarchy
23
When 2 cultures live near each other & are unwilling to culturally borrow, the effect is often_
oppression of a cultural group
distrust toward each group
all of the above are correct
racism that last for generations
24
What two renewable resources have been the focus of tension in the Amazon River Basin?
cattle & sheep
timber & fertile soil
natural gas & oil
coal & silver
25
In Guatemala, Spanish influences exist today through __
its language, religion, & government ideas
use of corn, squash, & potatoes in Central American foods
the clothing styles of the Kaqchikel pictured above
the many different Mayan language dialects
26
Which of the following statements about
Germany
is supported by the map below?
It was divided into 2 parts following WWII.
It was under the control of the Soviet Union at one time.
It was economic power immediately following WWII.
It is larger than any country in Europe.
27
A small
g
roup of people that rules an unlimited government is known as __
a dictatorship
an absolute monarchy
a republic
an oligarchy
28
Which of the following statements is
true
of the European continent? (see density map below)
Europe is the only continent connected to another continent.
Europe is the oldest continent in existence.
Europe is more densely populated than North America.
Europe is only continent to touch Atlantic & Pacific Oceans.
29
Which area of South America can you infer is the most humid and hot?
Southern-most tip of South America
between the equator & the Tropic of Capricorn
in the Andes Mountains
in the Atacama Desert
30
After experiencing a devastating hurricane & 2 strong earthquakes in 2 yrs, Haiti suffers from_
low labor costs
extreme poverty (poor)
lack of resources
high tariffs (taxes)
31
Which region of South America does the Amazon River Basin mostly cover?
Brazil
Chile
Bolivia
Peru
32
Mayans contributed gum, dentistry & calendar. Which of the following is the best generalization
Ancient contributions have spread & are still positive today
Ancient contributions of Maya influenced Inuit people
Chewing gum was a negative contribution of the Maya
33
What type of government puts
all
the control in the hands of
ONE
person?
Totalitarian
Limited
Republican
Constitutional
34
Cuba's government system operates as a __
Constitutional Monarchy
Direct Democracy
Dictatorship
Democratic Republic
35
Which is the
best
comparison of the United States and Cuba?
Both countries have enforced written constitutions.
People living in the U.S. have guaranteed rights.
Human rights are given to people in both countries.
Elections in both countries are held every year.
36
With Europeans colonizing & conquering the Americas not only did the native cultures change but
more trade opportunities were created
holidays & traditions were added
the governments were changed
all 3 of the above are correct
37
Which is one way the cultures of Central America were influenced by Spanish colonization?
Christianity & Spanish language were introduced in region
Farming became the primary economic activity in the region
Mayan cultural practices were adopted by Spanish settlers
38
Which of the following is true about
migration
& its effect on South America?
Europeans migrated bringing their language & religion.
Incas migrated eastward into Brazil
Portuguese settled Caribbean & it became official language.
Haitians came as slave labor & brought foods & music.
39
Which of the following is the most current example of
cooperation
?
Cold War
European Union
40
In the Amazon Rainforest, deforestation is occurring in order to __
establish new factories to process farm products
build highways for shipping their manufactured goods
build temples or pyramids for worshiping their gods
establish large scale farms & to build highways for shipping
41
El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in Mexico is an example of__
a Spanish tradition that spread to Mexico from Spain
a cultural celebration spread to U.S. through immigration
a cultural region of Latin America
a widely practiced Roman Catholic belief
