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World Cultures Final Review 2017
World Cultures Final Review 2017
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1
The government of North Korea has military parades and citizens are expected to attend. Why?
to suggest that there needs to be a change in government
to show the world that the government wants to be allies
so everyone knows how the government is spending money
to keep the people thinking the government is strong
2
North Korea is described as an unlimited government because it is ruled by a--
king
dictator
coalition government
religious group
3
Which of the following best explains the country of South Africa?
Severely underdeveloped and poverty is wide spread
Lack of resources and chronic drought
Most modern high-tech economy in the world
Abundant supply of natural resources
4
Why does flat, fertile land tend to attract settlers?
It is easier to farm and produce food on this type of land
Areas with this type of land tend to get more sunlight
Fewer storms in areas with this type of land
There are more opportunities for recreation
5
Culture : ____________ :: climate : _____________
landforms...language
government...language
people...weather
people...government
6
Middle East : ____________ :: South America : _________
Northern Africa...communism
Islam...dictators
Islam...Christianity
dictators...Christianity
7
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the capital of Texas?
40°N, 110°W
50°N, 80°W
30°N, 100°W
20°N, 90°W
8
The US has a free enterprise economy. This means that in the US...
private individuals and the government produce the same
government distributes all goods and services
the government owns most of the businesses
private individuals can own their own business
9
United States : ________ :: ________ : Communist System
socialism...Cuba
free enterprise...Cuba
socialism...Canada
free enterprise...Canada
10
Which of the following is a factor for multicultural society in South Africa?
dry, arid climate in the Sub Sahara
colonization of Africa by Europeans
governments that do not allow outsiders
colonization of North America by Europeans
11
In which type of economy does the government control the factors of production?
market
command
mixed
traditional
12
These three religions are often called the "Abrahamic Religions." Why?
All three recognize Abraham as an important person
Abraham was from Jerusalem
All three believe Abraham was the founder of their religion
Abraham wanted the religions to combine into one
13
Which geographic feature is the US capital closest to?
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Grand Canyon
Great Lakes
14
To hunt and farm in the same ways their ancestors did hundreds of years ago...
mixed
command
market
traditional
15
The tropical forest in South America is a famous location for what line of latitude?
Prime Meridian
Arctic Circle
Equator
International Date Line
16
South African anti-apartheid leader who served as president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999?
Nelson Mandela
Fidel Castro
Golda Meir
Margaret Thatcher
17
What factor does not relate to a country being economically advanced?
Population Density
Life Expectancy
Literacy Rate
GDP per capita
18
Which would best describe Cuba's government under Castro?
unlimited communist
unlimited democracy
unlimited monarchy
limited communist
19
Which of the following cities is NOT located west of the Rocky Mountains?
St. Louis
San Diego
Seattle
Phoenix
20
Country has a federal republic with a democratic tradition. Government divided into 3 branches.
United States
Mexico
China
England
21
In a culture region, you would expect to find common traits in all of the following EXCEPT:
ways of making a living
language
traditions
precipitation
22
Live simply that others may simply live.
Gandhi was inspired by which of the following?
his Hindu religious upbringing
his approach to protest
Jainism- a religion based on nonviolence
his understanding of British history and colonization
23
What geographic features allowed China to develop in isolation?
Gobi Desert and the Himalayan Mountains
Arctic Circle and the Mediterranean Sea
volcanoes and tidal waves
islands and oceans
24
Which of the following usually results when a government becomes unlimited?
loss of military strength
gains in international trade
loss of human rights
gains in scientific research
25
Which terms complete the analogy between this building to those who built it?
muslims...mosques
colonists...government
catholics...missions
buddhist...temples
26
Which of the following is the most effective method of turning hilly land into farmland?
creating terraces
rotating crops
installing irrigation systems
growing native plants
27
Which of the following is a way that communist governments keep their people supporting them?
All of these
teaching children the good things about their government
not allowing travel outside its borders
screening what is shown on TV and movies
28
Which of the following statements about the North Korean economy is correct?
The NK economy is unable to produce enough for its citizens
NK has a modern, high-tech economy the rivals the US
farming techniques in NK spread to the rest to the world
Countries are eager to invest in NK
29
If the executive, legislative and judiciary were NOT separate branches, what would the US lose?
control over the judiciary
important representatives
checks and balances
government records
30
Which of the following resources is NOT found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
tin
silver
diamonds
gold
31
Muslims are expected to make a ______ to ______ at least once during their lifetime.
prayer...mosques
celebration...Ramadan
pilgrimage...Mecca
pilgrimage...Jerusalem
32
Which of the following is example of unethical application of free enterprise?
New hearing aide is tested by hundreds of people before sale
Company hides statistics that drugs cause heart problems
Blue Bell closes its plants because people are getting sick.
Company goes to city council to get building permits
33
Hannukuh : Jewish Religion :: Diwali : ______________
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
34
All of the following are examples of cultural diffusion EXCEPT:
American music is enjoyed by people around the world
Australia has many aspects of British culture.
Americans play hockey which started in Canada
There are earthquakes in both California and India
35
Which type of map would one use to locate mountains, lowlands, rivers, and coasts?
physical
resource
population distribution
political
36
You can trace the US form of government to which ancient civilization?
Greece
Mesopotamia
Rome
Egypt
37
Which of the following is a result of cultural diffusion throughout the world?
fewer communities overall
discovery of more natural resources
fewer inventions
blending of cultural traditions in communities
38
Which of the following countries has the greatest percentage of land available for farming?
Angola
France
Vietnam
Brazil
39
Which of the following is most likely the primary reason that Britain chose to build an empire?
To convert all colonized people to Christianity
To access natural resources and establish trade
To capture slaves and force them to work in Britain
To spread the English language throughout the world
40
Which of the following statements is true about the Silk Road?
was a primary route for herding sheep from China to Russia
connected many ancient cultures and helped spread ideas
started at the Mediterranean Sea and ended in India
was used to carry fabric from India to Greece
41
What is a tsunami?
giant wave
desert in Asia
type of food
seasonal wind
42
Language, government, economy and historical influence can be described as...
all of the above
Similar geography between the US and Australia
Problems between the US and Australia
Similarities and differences between the US and Australia
43
NAFTA deregulated many parts of trade between the United States and what two countries?
Canada and Great Britain
Mexico and China
Canada and Mexico
Mexico and Cuba
44
All of the following are expressions of culture that are based on events of the past EXCEPT?
natural disasters
some religious observances
patriotic activities like parades
visiting historic monuments
45
How is an unlimited government, such as a dictatorship, more likely to have human rights abuses
Too many people making decisions so rights get lost.
There is usually a constitution that protects rights.
There are no checks and balances so people can't speak out.
The media does not look into dictatorships.
46
Modern government buildings often include architectural designs from which culture?
Enlightenment England
Classical Greece
Ancient Egypt
Imperial China
47
How do natural resources relate to population patterns?
regions with few resources then to have frequent changes
areas that a rich in resources tend to be densely populated
resources have little impact on population
people settle in areas with little natural resources
48
Which of the following made South America a more global trade and travel destination?
Developing of the drug cartels in Columbia
Building roads through the Andes Mountains
Building of the Panama Canal
Burning of the rain forest
49
What was the main reason why China shifted toward a more market-driven economy?
Chinese people elected leaders with new ideas
Leaders realized they would lose power if they didn't change
The Us and other capitalist countries urged China to do so
Economic output under the communist system was poor
50
What relationship is best associated with this type of architecture?
This is a buddhist temple
Catholic missionaries created missions in this style
Islam is a religion that holds mosques as places of worship
Italians love beautiful architecture
