This is the Texas State Capital building. We study these places because they are :

where the rules and laws are made.

How do religious ideas influence (have an effect on) our U.S. culture?

Our schools are closed when Christians observe Christmas

For Christians, the true significance of Easter is to celebrate _________

The resurrection (raising from the dead) of Jesus

The significance of Christmas for Christians is ________

to celebrate the birth of Jesus

Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday that________

people to ask for forgiveness for the wrong they have done

Which of the following are NOT elements of culture?

maps, graphs and landforms, population

All of the following are questions a geographer would pose to study the Earth's features EXCEPT

What types of foods do they eat there?

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Unit 1: Thinking Like a Geographer

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1
This is the Texas State Capital building. We study these places because they are :
tourist attractions
historical monuments
Really large buildings
where the rules and laws are made.
2
What type of thematic map is this?
physical map
political map
land cover map
population map
3
Every culture is monotheistic (belief in only 1 god).
FALSE
TRUE
4
How do religious ideas influence (have an effect on) our U.S. culture?
All schools in the U.S. say the Pledge of Allegiance
Schools observe all religious holidays.
Our schools are closed when Christians observe Christmas
School lunches are cooked according to religious standard
5
What does the word pilgrimage mean?
a feast
a trip
a long jouney
a message
6
Which geographic factor is a reason people most likely choose to live in an area?
Great tasting food
Good schools
Access to water
Access to cable and internet
7
For Christians, the true significance of Easter is to celebrate _________
bright colored eggs and furry bunnies
the birth of Jesus
the abundance of chocolate eggs
The resurrection (raising from the dead) of Jesus
8
In Texas, we have our own lifestyle. Our beliefs, foods, style of clothing, & music makes TX:
a culture region
not that different from anywhere else
the same as most other places in the United States
a boring place to live
9
Food, art, religion, music, rules, beliefs, celebrations, and language are all...
Culture regions
Culture traits
Institutions basic to all societies
geographic factors for patterns of population
10
The significance of Christmas for Christians is ________
elves and reindeer delivering presents to children worldwide
to celebrate the birth of Jesus
to celebrate the resurrection (raise from the dead) of Jesus
the giving of presents and Santa Clause
11
Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday that________
marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year
celebrates light over darkness
celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus
people to ask for forgiveness for the wrong they have done
12
According to this map, what is the land cover in the Northeast region of South America?
Deciduous forest
Mediterranean
Alpine/Mountain
Rainforest
13
Which of the following are NOT elements of culture?
rules, art, dance, music
food, music, rules, language
maps, graphs and landforms, population
celebrations, holidays, rules, religion
14
All of the following are questions a geographer would pose to study the Earth's features EXCEPT
Where is the Mexico City, Mexico located?
What types of foods do they eat there?
Why are the trade routes near major cities?
What is significant about this location?
15
This traditional form of art called rangoli is used by Indians during Diwali. Diwali is a:
Hindu holiday
Muslim holiday
Jewish holiday
Christian holiday
16
Longitude and Latitude will answer this question:
What do they all have in common
Where is it located?
What is significant about this location?
Why is it there?
17
Muslims must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime. This is called ____
The 5 Pillars
Belief
Hajj
Charity

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