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Unit 1 World Cultures and Geography
Unit 1 World Cultures and Geography
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Why does the government of India most likely observe Diwali as an official holiday?
As a Hindu holiday, most Indians celebrate the festival
It signifies the resurrection of Jesus
Diwali represents democracy and education
People want to ask for forgiveness
2
Professional geographers answer the question, "What is significant about this location" by....
Studying history and economy of a culture
Practicing medicinal healing
Looking for changes in the moon cycle
Having a debate with other geographers
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What would a geographer be able to tell from reading a map about the location of highways?
How much pollution it gives off
When they were made
Why they are there
What they are made of
4
Government, Economic Systems, Education, & Religious Practices are all examples of what?
Geography
Institutions
Cultural systems
Goals
5
Most Texas schools have a 2 week break during Christmas holiday. This is an example of what?
Economic decisions impacting schools
Culture outvoting principals
Religion influencing culture
Holiday celebrations affecting students
6
Why do people in Saudi Arabia make the Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca)?
To honor the sites important to Islam
To provide gifts to religious leaders
To stretch their legs
To mingle with other Muslims
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Why do geographers use a grid system on maps?
To look at elevation of land masses
To predict weather patterns
To determine whether or not to drive or fly
To determine the position of a location
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What is expected of faithful Muslims at least one time in their lives?
Fasting during the holy month
Praying 5 times a day
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Giving money to poor people
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Professional geographers answer the question, "Where is it located" by......
Guessing which way to go
Using latitude and longitude
Asking for directions
Interviewing tribe members
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What does the Easter holiday signify?
Noah saving the animals on the Arc
Moses parting the Red Sea
The resurrection of Jesus
The conversion of Paul
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Religion, Language, and Food are 3 of the 6 elements of culture, what are the other 3?
Labor, Natural Resources, Capital
Citizenship, Rights, Voting
Population, Land forms, Climate
Celebrations, Rules, Music
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What economic reason do people migrate from rural to urban areas?
Less people to bother them
They want to be king of the concrete jungle
Safety out in the country
More job opportunities
13
Why is Tejano South Texas considered a culture region?
Everyone moved there from Alaska
Everyone speaks the same language
People adapted to the environment
People share a unique lifestyle
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Which of the following has the greatest impact on where people live?
Access to public transportation
Availability of water
Culture
How good their football team is
15
________is a set of behaviors, beliefs, and traditions of people that unify a region
Elevation
Culture
Institutions
Climate
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Why is Yom Kipper an important observance in Judaism?
It honors the brave Jewish people who resisted the Romans
It's marks the day of independence
It is a day where everyone has a party
It is a day devoted to asking for forgiveness
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Which of the following is a characteristic of culture?
Voting in elections
Mountains with high elevation
Shared beliefs
Monotheism
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Why do geographers study the state capitals?
More jobs are available there
Rules for society are created in these locations
Because the cities are lower case
They want the population to move to rural areas
