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World Cultures Final Review 2017
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1
If the executive, legislative and judiciary were NOT separate branches, what would the US lose?
important representatives
checks and balances
control over the judiciary
government records
2
Which of the following is most likely the primary reason that Britain chose to build an empire?
To capture slaves and force them to work in Britain
To spread the English language throughout the world
To convert all colonized people to Christianity
To access natural resources and establish trade
3
All of the following are examples of cultural diffusion EXCEPT:
American music is enjoyed by people around the world
Australia has many aspects of British culture.
Americans play hockey which started in Canada
There are earthquakes in both California and India
4
Hannukuh : Jewish Religion :: Diwali : ______________
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
5
How is an unlimited government, such as a dictatorship, more likely to have human rights abuses
Too many people making decisions so rights get lost.
There is usually a constitution that protects rights.
There are no checks and balances so people can't speak out.
The media does not look into dictatorships.
6
Which of the following usually results when a government becomes unlimited?
gains in scientific research
loss of human rights
gains in international trade
loss of military strength
7
Which of the following countries has the greatest percentage of land available for farming?
Angola
France
Vietnam
Brazil
8
What is a tsunami?
seasonal wind
desert in Asia
type of food
giant wave
9
Middle East : ____________ :: South America : _________
dictators...Christianity
Islam...Christianity
Islam...dictators
Northern Africa...communism
10
Language, government, economy and historical influence can be described as...
Similarities and differences between the US and Australia
all of the above
Similar geography between the US and Australia
Problems between the US and Australia
11
Which of the following is a factor for multicultural society in South Africa?
colonization of Africa by Europeans
colonization of North America by Europeans
dry, arid climate in the Sub Sahara
governments that do not allow outsiders
12
Which of the following statements about the North Korean economy is correct?
NK has a modern, high-tech economy the rivals the US
farming techniques in NK spread to the rest to the world
The NK economy is unable to produce enough for its citizens
Countries are eager to invest in NK
13
Which of the following is a way that communist governments keep their people supporting them?
teaching children the good things about their government
All of these
not allowing travel outside its borders
screening what is shown on TV and movies
14
Why does flat, fertile land tend to attract settlers?
Areas with this type of land tend to get more sunlight
There are more opportunities for recreation
Fewer storms in areas with this type of land
It is easier to farm and produce food on this type of land
15
In a culture region, you would expect to find common traits in all of the following EXCEPT:
traditions
precipitation
language
ways of making a living
16
What factor does not relate to a country being economically advanced?
Literacy Rate
Life Expectancy
GDP per capita
Population Density
17
To hunt and farm in the same ways their ancestors did hundreds of years ago...
command
traditional
market
mixed
18
Which would best describe Cuba's government under Castro?
limited communist
unlimited democracy
unlimited communist
unlimited monarchy
19
Which geographic feature is the US capital closest to?
Grand Canyon
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
20
The tropical forest in South America is a famous location for what line of latitude?
Prime Meridian
Equator
International Date Line
Arctic Circle
21
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the capital of Texas?
40°N, 110°W
30°N, 100°W
20°N, 90°W
50°N, 80°W
22
The government of North Korea has military parades and citizens are expected to attend. Why?
to suggest that there needs to be a change in government
to show the world that the government wants to be allies
so everyone knows how the government is spending money
to keep the people thinking the government is strong
23
Live simply that others may simply live.
Gandhi was inspired by which of the following?
his Hindu religious upbringing
Jainism- a religion based on nonviolence
his approach to protest
his understanding of British history and colonization
24
Which type of map would one use to locate mountains, lowlands, rivers, and coasts?
population distribution
physical
resource
political
25
All of the following are expressions of culture that are based on events of the past EXCEPT?
natural disasters
some religious observances
patriotic activities like parades
visiting historic monuments
26
United States : ________ :: ________ : Communist System
socialism...Cuba
free enterprise...Canada
socialism...Canada
free enterprise...Cuba
27
Which of the following statements is true about the Silk Road?
was a primary route for herding sheep from China to Russia
connected many ancient cultures and helped spread ideas
was used to carry fabric from India to Greece
started at the Mediterranean Sea and ended in India
28
NAFTA deregulated many parts of trade between the United States and what two countries?
Mexico and Cuba
Canada and Great Britain
Canada and Mexico
Mexico and China
29
Country has a federal republic with a democratic tradition. Government divided into 3 branches.
China
United States
England
Mexico
30
Which of the following made South America a more global trade and travel destination?
Developing of the drug cartels in Columbia
Building of the Panama Canal
Burning of the rain forest
Building roads through the Andes Mountains
31
South African anti-apartheid leader who served as president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999?
Fidel Castro
Margaret Thatcher
Nelson Mandela
Golda Meir
32
Which of the following cities is NOT located west of the Rocky Mountains?
Phoenix
Seattle
St. Louis
San Diego
33
Modern government buildings often include architectural designs from which culture?
Enlightenment England
Classical Greece
Ancient Egypt
Imperial China
34
What geographic features allowed China to develop in isolation?
Gobi Desert and the Himalayan Mountains
Arctic Circle and the Mediterranean Sea
islands and oceans
volcanoes and tidal waves
35
These three religions are often called the "Abrahamic Religions." Why?
All three believe Abraham was the founder of their religion
All three recognize Abraham as an important person
Abraham was from Jerusalem
Abraham wanted the religions to combine into one
36
What relationship is best associated with this type of architecture?
Islam is a religion that holds mosques as places of worship
Catholic missionaries created missions in this style
This is a buddhist temple
Italians love beautiful architecture
37
Which of the following best explains the country of South Africa?
Lack of resources and chronic drought
Severely underdeveloped and poverty is wide spread
Most modern high-tech economy in the world
Abundant supply of natural resources
38
What was the main reason why China shifted toward a more market-driven economy?
The Us and other capitalist countries urged China to do so
Economic output under the communist system was poor
Chinese people elected leaders with new ideas
Leaders realized they would lose power if they didn't change
39
You can trace the US form of government to which ancient civilization?
Egypt
Rome
Mesopotamia
Greece
40
Which terms complete the analogy between this building to those who built it?
muslims...mosques
catholics...missions
buddhist...temples
colonists...government
41
In which type of economy does the government control the factors of production?
command
traditional
mixed
market
42
Muslims are expected to make a ______ to ______ at least once during their lifetime.
pilgrimage...Mecca
prayer...mosques
celebration...Ramadan
pilgrimage...Jerusalem
43
Which of the following resources is NOT found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
diamonds
silver
tin
gold
44
North Korea is described as an unlimited government because it is ruled by a--
king
dictator
coalition government
religious group
45
Which of the following is the most effective method of turning hilly land into farmland?
creating terraces
rotating crops
growing native plants
installing irrigation systems
46
The US has a free enterprise economy. This means that in the US...
the government owns most of the businesses
private individuals can own their own business
government distributes all goods and services
private individuals and the government produce the same
47
Which of the following is example of unethical application of free enterprise?
Company hides statistics that drugs cause heart problems
New hearing aide is tested by hundreds of people before sale
Blue Bell closes its plants because people are getting sick.
Company goes to city council to get building permits
48
Which of the following is a result of cultural diffusion throughout the world?
fewer communities overall
fewer inventions
blending of cultural traditions in communities
discovery of more natural resources
49
How do natural resources relate to population patterns?
people settle in areas with little natural resources
regions with few resources then to have frequent changes
areas that a rich in resources tend to be densely populated
resources have little impact on population
50
Culture : ____________ :: climate : _____________
government...language
people...government
landforms...language
people...weather
