Unit 2: The Basics of Human Geography

A group that shares a geographic region, sense of identity, and culture

Government type where no one holds power and chaos often breaks out.

This world religion has the Torah and Jerusalem is the holy city:

Which hemisphere is the most populated?

Materials that have economic value

This world religion is the oldest religion in the world, concentrated in India, idea of caste

Government type where the citizens hold the power.

Border cities; residential areas like neighborhoods

This world religion is largest religion in the world, Jesus Christ is a central figure:

How can culture change over time?

A group of people with a common culture and sense of unity.

The total value of all goods and services produced within a country over a period of time.

One's belief in a supernatural power as regarded to creator and maintainer of the universe

This religion is an offshoot of Hinduism but rejects the caste system, believes in reincarnation:

Government type where the religious leaders of the society hold power.

Which of the following is NOT a reason people migrate?

Tokyo, Japan is the largest of these in the world.

Production and exchange of goods and services among a group of people

Over half of the world's population lives in what kind of areas?

This world religion has Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims, Muhammad and Allah are central figures:

Government type where a small group of leaders hold power.

Way people produce and exchange goods and services

Which of the following is NOT a function of a city?

An economic system where the consumers determine production

When cities, suburbs and other towns all link together

Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that are shared and passed by a group:

Independent unit with control over specific territory.

Large populations; centers of business and culture

Dramatic rise in the number of cities

Support systems to keep a country going

Government type where a ruling family (king/queen) holds power.

Looks at birth and death rates, distribution and density of population

a specific group that shares language, culture, and heritage

When a nation and state occupy the same territory.

An economic system where the government determines production