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Unit 2 Culture
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1
What was one direct result of the Columbian Exchange?
Europeans began to use horses to plow fields.
American Indians built large urban centers.
Europeans spread diseases to American Indians.
American Indians adopted European artistic techniques.
2
Which of the following explains a basic belief in Christianity?
Muhammad restored God's teachings.
God's will is revealed through the Torah.
Jesus came to accept man's sin.
The Five Pillars of Faith are expected to be followed daily.
3
The presence of a mosque in the United States is an example of how a country’s culture can be modified through —
cultural divergence
assimilation
cultural imperialism
diffusion
4
Which statement best explains how Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world?
The adherents of several major religions regard it as a holy city.
Several countries claim it as a colonial possession
Economists view it as an important center for international trade.
Foreign students regard it as an intellectual center for higher education.
5
African Slaves brought to American spoke many languages, they created the language of Creole to communicate.
False
True
6
The global diffusion of advanced computer technology has resulted in —
a renewed adherence to traditional customs
declining interest in foreign popular culture
reduced levels of geographic mobility
an increase in the accessibility of higher education
7
The Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam share a common belief in--
reincarnation.
the existence of one God.
the role of Jesus.
the New Testament.
8
Which practice is associated with the Islamic faith?
Worshiping many gods
following the Eightfold Path
refusing to eat meat on Fridays
praying 5 times a day
9
The primary purpose of women wearing a
burqua
is because they have to according to law.
True
False
10
Why did the Black Death spread along the Mediterranean coast before spreading to the interior of central Europe?
Travel to the interior of central Europe was limited by severe weather
Travel from one region to another was faster by water than by land
Fewer people lived in the interior of central Europe.
In 1351 a vaccine against the disease was developed
11
Which change is a direct result of the diffusion of popular American chain restaurants throughout the world?
The service sectors of developing countries have begun to decline.
Religious dietary restrictions have been ignored.
Local production of fresh produce has declined.
Cultural landscapes of commercial areas have become increasingly similar.
12
Buddhism originated in India.
False
True
13
The influx of the Mexican-American culture throughout the southern U.S. led to which type of cultural diffusion?
Roman Catholicism
Bible Belt
Country Music
Protestant Majority
14
One similarity between Buddhism in India and Animism in Africa is that both-
use the Ten Commandments to establish law codes.
base social rank on a caste system.
have no basic religious text.
stress the importance of the Eightfold Path.
15
Buddhism teaches that salvation can be achieved by ─
following the Ten Commandments.
worshiping only one God.
making a pilgrimage to Mecca
learning to give up selfish desires.
16
What is one way religion has influenced public policy?
Students taking two years of foreign language instruction
Federal employees being exempt from work during federal holidays
The Green Movement as a medium for early environmental legislation
The Supreme Court acting as the highest judicial body in the entire country
17
The diffusion of a religion can change a culture.
True
False
18
The Boxing Day celebration of jumping into the freezing North Sea is most likely a cultural tradition of which region?
Central America
Northern Europe
Southwest Asia
North Africa
19
In most societies, customs generally serve to -
reflect the values of that society.
limit the influence of religion.
express opposition to the government in power.
satisfy the needs of the leaders.
