World Cultures Unit 1 Review Test

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How has the use of satellites changed the work of geographers?

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Satellites help geographers make accurate maps

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Which of the following is an example of cultural change because of human migration? The French were the first to colonize Canada, so French is widely spoken in Canada, especially in Quebec.

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The French were the first to colonize Canada, so French is widely spoken in Canada, especially in Quebec.

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What is a characteristic of an unlimited government?

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One or few leaders have total control over the government.

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Which of the following is a benefit of the United States' free enterprise economic system?

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Citizens are allowed to create their own businesses, choose their own jobs, and the economy is based on supply and demand

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Which statement represents an impact of the distribution of Hispanic Americans in the United States? Options: Increased use of Spanish language in the East, Greater use of Spanish language in the Southwest, Fewer cultures represented heavily Hispanic regions, Less representation of Hispanic culture in Mexico

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Greater use of Spanish language in the Southwest

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What is a reason for limiting the power of government in the United States?

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We want to have more rights and freedoms

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Under which economic system does the government control economic activities? Options: Traditional, Socialist, Communist, Free Enterprise

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Communist

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When considering where to establish a new city or town, people are most likely to look for an area near - Swamps, Mountains, Rivers and waterways, Deserts and irrigation systems

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Rivers and waterways

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Which best reflects the order in which goods are produced and distributed? Options: retail → manufacturing → agriculture, manufacturing → service industry → retail, agriculture → manufacturing → retail, retail → manufacturing → service industry

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agriculture → manufacturing → retail

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The historical origins of the government in the United States are based on —

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Ancient Greek and Roman principles of democracy