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Culture-Introduction ReviewCulture-Introduction ReviewMidterm on January 26 @ 8am
Gym
•Small map section
•Multiple choice
•1 essay
Midterm on January 26 @ 8am
Gym
•Small map section
•Multiple choice
•1 essay
Culture
• Which aspect of a nation’s culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography of that nation?
• form of government • religious beliefs • population distribution • social class system
• In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to
• satisfy the needs of the leaders • limit the influence of religion • reflect the values of that society • express opposition to the
government in power
• Which generalization is characteristic of most traditional societies?
• people move from city to city seeking new jobs
• sons learn the same trades as their fathers
• a high degree of social mobility exists • all people have the same economic
opportunities
• Recent archeological studies suggest the theory that
• the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa
• farming societies developed before hunting and gathering societies
• all the continents were settled at about the same time
• the wheel was used by all ancient societies
• Geographic isolation of a people frequently reinforces
• a traditional way of life • the development of scientific
investigation • the need for higher education • a process of cultural diffusion
• The study of culture primarily involves
• observing the physical environment of people
• learning why various peoples live as they do
• understanding the technology of modern machinery
• analyzing the personalities of children in the same family
• In modern African nations, the continued strength of the tribe or ethnic group is a reflection of the continuing influence of
• European imperialism • urban growth • the slave trade • traditional cultures
• Which reference would be used to find the most recent information about the gross domestic product (GDP) of a nation?
• historical atlas • thesaurus • world almanac • dictionary
• In many African nations, a major result of migra-tion from rural to urban areas has been
• a strengthening of traditional values • a decline in employment opportunities for
educated Africans • a weakening of ancestral lines and kinship
bonds • increased agricultural productivity
• In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition, and the division of labor?
• caste system • policy of neutrality • urbanization • parliamentary government
• In India, the Caste System determined a person’s occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner. This situation shows that the Caste system
• has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rival- ries
• has promoted social mobility within Indian society
• has been stronger in urban areas that in rural areas
• has been a way of life as well as an element of religion
• The Hindu caste system:• promoted social mobility • developed a rigid class structure • encouraged the people to take part
in government • resulted in economic opportunities
for the lower classes
Economics
• Which factor contributes most to the recurring food shortages in Africa?
• poor distribution of agricultural products
• extensive river systems • location between two major oceans • rainforest environment
• One principle in the theory of mercantilism is that colonies should be
• granted independence as soon as possible • considered an economic burden for the
colonial power • encouraged to develop their own
industries • acquired as markets and sources of raw
materials
• Which statement best describes how a command economy functions?
• The laws of supply and demand controlled the economy.
• Trade policies mandated that imports exceed exports.
• The success of the agricultural sector controlled the price of manufactured goods.
• A central authority determined the type and quantity of goods to be produced.
• In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture, the Ganges River remains important to India because it is
• the only source of Indian hydroelectric power
• a sacred river for the Hindu population • the birthplace of Hindu culture • an unofficial boundary between the Hindus
and Muslims
• Many people in South Asia hope for the timely arrival of the summer monsoons each year because
• floods are the only way to water their farmlands
• daily temperatures often reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit
• little rain has fallen for many months • oases provide water for nomadic herders
• A topographical map would most likely be used to
• identify the major agricultural products of Egypt
• determine the population of Beijing, China
• estimate the elevation of Bangkok, Thailand
• count the number of provinces in India
• In Africa, an effect of topography and climate has been to
• encourage rapid industrialization of the interior
• prevent the development of kingdoms • promote large-scale trade between
African and Asia • promote the growth of diverse societies
• Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
• fertile soils • high mountains • vast deserts • smooth coastlines
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