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