Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?

Spirits exist in both living and nonliving things.

Which characteristic is found in traditional Japanese society?

Women are expected to be obedient to men.

China has strongly influenced Korea’s culture throughout its history because—

Buddhism and Confucianism are found in both countries

How has Chinas major river systems affected the development of agriculture & trade in the area?

Allowed for irrigation which has had an impact on agricultur

Religious beliefs and practices were a major influence in the development of Africa’s—

traditional art, music and dance

Nationalism is best defined as

the loyalty of a people to their values, traditions & region

Cultural isolation of traditional societies in Asia and Africa is declining because of

an increase in technological developments

People in both Japan & India eat very little meat. A study of these cultures would show that --

Similar practices but different reasons for these practices

The process of acculturation will occur more rapidly when a society has a

system of universal free public education

Which statement cites an example of cultural diffusion?

Young people dance to rock music in Russia.

A study of Japanese society today will likely lead to the conclusion that the Japanese are--

able to blend traditional & modern ways of thinking & acting

Which statement below best represents democracy?

Governments protect basic civil rights

What dominant factor is most essential to the establishment of a democratic society?

A respect for individual rights

The Suez and the Panama Canal are similar because they—

are strategic waterways that have been center of conflicts

Traditional Chinese values emphasized that the best society was on in which people--

carried out their assigned tasks and duties

Which of the following has been an effect of the growth of the Internet in recent years?

Easier for people to exchange ideas with one another

Which situation in India is an example of cultural diversity?

There are many languages spoken in India.

One philosophical difference between democratic and totalitarian political systems concerns the

emphasis upon individual rights

Totalitarian governments are characterized by the--

use of censorship, secret police, and repression

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1
Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?
Only one God rules the universe.
Periodic fasting is essential to spiritual purity.
All suffering is caused by desire and selfishness.
Spirits exist in both living and nonliving things.
2
Which characteristic is found in traditional Japanese society?
Young people are free to choose their occupation.
Each person is considered equal.
Women are expected to be obedient to men.
The individual is more important than the family
3
China has strongly influenced Korea’s culture throughout its history because—
parliamentary systems are established in both countries
both established trade with the Western Hemisphere
Buddhism and Confucianism are found in both countries
both countries speak and write the same language
4
How has Chinas major river systems affected the development of agriculture & trade in the area?
Allowed for irrigation which has had an impact on agricultur
Greatly improved the Gross Domestic Product per capita
Has been hindered because of the desert and mountain areas
Enhanced infrastructure has lead to greater ties with Russia
5
Religious beliefs and practices were a major influence in the development of Africa’s—
government systems
economic development
traditional art, music and dance
migrations to the Americas
6
Nationalism is best defined as
a method of solving basic economic problems of the society
the loyalty of a people to their values, traditions & region
the achievement of world peace and global understanding
the desire to take over other societies by force
7
One of the central beliefs of Islam is that
there is only one God
human nature is essentially evil
to know oneself, on must know nature
people are born into castes
8
A major argument used to support the building of the Suez and Panama Canals was that it would--
promote the local economy
increase competition for trade
shorten trade routes
strengthen command economies
9
Agriculture assumes heavy human labor and double cropping. Where would this be found in China?
soybean fields
wheat fields
rice paddies
citrus orchards
10
Cultural isolation of traditional societies in Asia and Africa is declining because of
an increase in technological developments
an increase in the number of languages spoken
a decrease in nationalistic spirit
an increased dependence on the extended family
11
People in both Japan & India eat very little meat. A study of these cultures would show that --
Raising cattle in both nations is difficult due to climate
Similar practices but different reasons for these practices
Neither culture is concerned with health issues
The government of both nations enforces strict dietary laws
12
During the late 1900s, the Sahel region of Africa has been faced with problems resulting from
increasing desertification
the effects of acid rain
water pollution
the lack of rainfall from the monsoons
13
In Chinese history prior to the 20th century, cultural traditions were transmitted mainly by--
the schools
the family
the government
the influence of foreigners
14
The process of acculturation will occur more rapidly when a society has a
tradition of isolating specific ethnic groups
strong racist attitude
system of universal free public education
high rate of unemployment
15
Which statement cites an example of cultural diffusion?
Students in China learn calligraphy in school.
The caste system is an important part of life in India.
Young people dance to rock music in Russia.
Venezuela has large reserves of oil.
16
A study of Japanese society today will likely lead to the conclusion that the Japanese are--
completely Westernized and have kept few traditional beliefs
becoming dependent on Korea for new cultural ideas
rejecteding modern ideas and are culturally isolated
able to blend traditional & modern ways of thinking & acting
17
Which statement below best represents democracy?
Governments protect basic civil rights
Governments prevent their citizens from traveling abroad
Requires a highly industrialized society
Governments first evolved in North America
18
What dominant factor is most essential to the establishment of a democratic society?
A respect for individual rights
A written constitution
A strong two-party system
A federal structure of government
19
Which activity is the best example of cultural diffusion in Africa?
using masks in traditional African ceremonies
discovering bronze sculptures from Benin
practicing of Islam in Nigeria
weaving kente cloth in Ghana
20
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in--
a prohibition of the consumption of pork
monotheism and ethical conduct
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
the central authority of the Pope
21
The Suez and the Panama Canal are similar because they—
are strategic waterways that have been center of conflicts
were built during the time of the Roman Empire
are located in regions that are rich in natural resources
were part of the French colonial empire
22
Which factor was most responsible for the displacement of the refugees identified in the chart?
apartheid
famine
war
severe flooding
23
The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Shinto
24
Traditional Chinese values emphasized that the best society was on in which people--
shared political power with the emperor
tried to improve their status in life
received equal treatment
carried out their assigned tasks and duties
25
Which of the following has been an effect of the growth of the Internet in recent years?
People are less interested in current events
Easier for people to exchange ideas with one another
Harder for people to ship goods to people in other countries
People are more interested in sending handwritten letters.
26
Which factor is responsible for the difference in ag productivity shown in these photographs?
climate
technology
soil fertility
religious restrictions
27
Scientific ag methods & improved types of seeds to increase ag output in developing countries
Green Revolution
Age of Enlightenment
Reformation
Renaissance
28
Which situation in India is an example of cultural diversity?
Hindi is the most important language for Indian commerce
Indian village has access to central education through radio
There are many languages spoken in India.
Nationalists believe that using English hinders Indian unity
29
One philosophical difference between democratic and totalitarian political systems concerns the
existence of written constitutions
inportance of national defense
need for governmental protection of the environment
emphasis upon individual rights
30
Extended families and limited social mobility are characteristic of
socialistic economies
constitutional monarchies
polytheistic religions
traditional societies
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Totalitarian governments are characterized by the--
support of the people for parliamentary decisions
lack of a written constitution
eliminationof heavy industry
use of censorship, secret police, and repression

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