What is the difference between universal and ethnic religions?

universal religions actively seek and accept new converts

South African racial segregation laws

Which of the following is an example of a modern cultural hearth with worldwide influence?

Hollywood which produces movies seen around the world

Why do geographers use the concept of regions?

to divide the world into smaller areas for easier study

All of the following are true about caste system EXCEPT

Shudra are the lowest on the caste system

What can be inferred about the distribution of American culture on the global scale?

Television and social media have influenced many cultures

What was an effect of imperialism on the newly created African countries?

political boundaries failed to consider ethnic differences

What was one effect of the Bantu migrations?

a common language developed introducing more trade opportunities

Why is the pork industry limited in the Middle East?

Religious guidelines do not allow Muslims to eat pork

How was the division of India and Yugoslavia similar?

both were divided based on religious and ethnic differences

Why might the microstate of Switzerland be limited in international trade?

its size limits its access and exploitation of natural resources

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1
What technology increased the speed and distance of cultural diffusion?
transcontinental transportation
globalization
self driving cars
social media
2
What does the darker brown shaded area on the map represent?
a nation-state
a stateless nation
a state
a country
3
What is the difference between universal and ethnic religions?
universal religions include polytheistic practices
universal religions are practiced by a particular culture group
ethinc religions have a stronger spatial diffusion pattern
universal religions actively seek and accept new converts
4
What is aparthied?
South African racial segregation laws
the boundary system of Africa
a language practiced in Souith Africa
Bantu political system
5
What does latitude and longitude tell you about a place?
the elevation
the location
the population characteristics
the time
6
All of the following are a result of war with a neighboring country EXCEPT
cease to exist any longer
economic prosperity
lose territory
gain new territory
7
Which of the following religions is monotheistic?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
All of the above
8
Why does Japan experience high volcanic and earthquake activity?
thinning of the lithosphere
its an archipelago
its relative in location to the equator
part of the Ring of Fire
9
Which of the following is an example of a modern cultural hearth with worldwide influence?
New Zealand with wool and exports for the fashion industry
Hollywood which produces movies seen around the world
Pyongyang with a 95% literacy rate
Ottawa with a population of about one million
10
In which ocean is the Great Barrier Reef?
Arctic
Indian
Atlantic
Pacific
11
On which continent is the Amazon River Basin found?
Europe
Asia
North America
South America
12
Several geographic features in the Balkans have created
cultural diversity
peaceful development
development of democracy
growing wealth
13
Which geographic feature has hindered cultural diffusion between India and China?
Great Rift Valley
Gobi Desert
Deccan Plateau
Himalaya Mountains
14
In which world region is the Persian Gulf located?
Middle East
Central America
Mediterranean
Australia
15
On which continent is the Sahara Desert?
Asia
Europe
Africa
Antarctica
16
Why do geographers use the concept of regions?
to divide the world into smaller areas for easier study
to classify people in temporary changes
to promote good citizenship
to explain the origins of mountains
17
What was the separation of the Hutus and Tutsis based on?
status
wealth
linguistics
appearance
18
All of the following are true about caste system EXCEPT
Brahmins are at the top
caste system has been in place for thousands of years
the caste system is officially illegal
Shudra are the lowest on the caste system
19
All of the following are parts of the 5 themes of geography EXCEPT
movement
location
human environment interaction
culture
20
What can be inferred about the distribution of American culture on the global scale?
Television and social media have influenced many cultures
American manufacturers are less likely to sell goods abroad
Television and social media are filtered by govts of other countries
American culture is an example of folk culture
21
What was an effect of imperialism on the newly created African countries?
Timbuktu became an important center of education
political boundaries failed to consider ethnic differences
territorial divisions were based on tribal differences
land was distributed equally among social classes
22
Which river flows south into the Gulf of Mexico?
Danube River
Mississippi River
Rhine River
Nile River
23
What is the purpose of the European Union?
dicourage countries in working together
promote conflict by combining militaries
make life harder for citizens of the EU
promote economic cooperation
24
What was one effect of the Bantu migrations?
a common transportation system tied the continent together
a common language developed introducing more trade opportunities
a common market system promoted more trade opportunities
a common type of architecture spread in southern Africa
25
What is essential for Lesotho a landlocked state to do?
become very independent
be rich in resources
rely on South Africa
specialize in fishing
26
Natural borders are established by
population demographics
political features
physical features
cultural diffusion
27
Why is the pork industry limited in the Middle East?
Religious guidelines do not allow Muslims to eat pork
Pork is a customary food preference in the Islamic diet
Muslims prefer beef which promotes cattle production
Islamic religion encourages vegan diets
28
All of the following make up ethnicity EXCEPT
language
race
dress
religion
29
How was the division of India and Yugoslavia similar?
both formed communist and noncommunist states
both were done by the Berlin Conference
both were divided to comply with UN guidelines
both were divided based on religious and ethnic differences
30
Why might the microstate of Switzerland be limited in international trade?
its govt is suspicious of international commitments
it has free and reliable access to oceangoing ships
its size limits its access and exploitation of natural resources
its ethnic diversity interferes with the production of goods

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