Why is Yom Kippur an important observence in Judaism?

It is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness

South America can be considered a culture region because-

a majority of the population practices the same religion

Muslims are expected to attend the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca), in Saudia Arabia in order to

honor the sites imortant to early Islam

Why does the government of India most likely observe Diwali as an official holiday?

As a Hindu holiday, most Indians celebrate the festival

One way a society demonstrates its distinctive religious traditions or ethnic heritage includes-

the celebrations and holidays a society observes

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Unit 1 Assessment 20-21

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1
Which of the following terms best completes the web diagram?
labor, natural resources, capital
citizenship, rights, responsibilities
celebrations, rules, music
population, landforms, climate
2
Why is Yom Kippur an important observence in Judaism?
It marks the begining of the Jewish calendar
It is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness
It honors the bravery of Jewshi people resisting the Roman Empire
It celebrates the freedom of Jewish people from Egyption pharoahs
3
South America can be considered a culture region because-
most of the governments in the region are republics
the region is home to many various indegenous culture groups
a majority of the population practices the same religion
agriculture is the most common economic activity in the region
4
Muslims are expected to attend the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca), in Saudia Arabia in order to
provide gifts to religious leaders
pray at the tomb of Muhammad
meet other Muslims who are in need of charity
honor the sites imortant to early Islam
5
The list in the box refers to the basic ___________________ that are common to all societies.
institutions
geography
goals
cultural traditions
6
Why does the government of India most likely observe Diwali as an official holiday?
The Indian government considers Diwaili a patriotic celebration
Diwaili celebrates Indian democracy and education
As a Hindu holiday, most Indians celebrate the festival
The festival recognizes Indian independence from Brittain
7
Which of the following is the set of behaviors, beliefs, and traditions of people that unify a region?
Population
Climate
Culture
Globalization
8
Which of the following is a characteristics of culture?
Mountain barriers
Monotheism
Shared beliefs
Elections
9
Which factor do geographers cosider when dividing the world into distinctive culture regions?
the amount of rainfall
bodies of water
the influence of religion
transportation corridors
10
One way a society demonstrates its distinctive religious traditions or ethnic heritage includes-
the patterns of settlement within the society
the celebrations and holidays a society observes
the types of jobs performed by people in the society
the perception a society has about immigrants

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