World Cultures Review

Front

Government authority is based on the consent of the governed.

Back

Democracy

Front

Which type of government best fits the attached description? Options: Dictatorship, Monarchy, Theocracy, Oligarchy

Back

Monarchy

Front

A government that can do whatever it wants because there is nothing to stop them

Back

Unlimited Government

Front

A government that has rules it has to follow and can not do whatever it wants

Back

Limited Government

Front

Developed or developing?

Back

Developed

Front

These countries typically have simple, agriculture-based economies.

Back

Developing countries

Front

What role did the Silk Road play in cultural diffusion?

Back

It was a major trade route that facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas

Answer explanation

The Silk Road was a major trade route that connected various cultures, allowing for the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies, thus facilitating cultural diffusion rather than isolation or barriers.

Front

Which of the following is an example of religious diffusion?

• The isolation of Hinduism
• The spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire
• The decline of Buddhism
• The disappearance of Islam

Back

The spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire

Answer explanation

The spread of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire is a clear example of religious diffusion, as it illustrates how a religion expanded and influenced various cultures and societies across a vast region.

Front

Which of the following is an example of music exchange between cultures? The isolation of folk music, The influence of African rhythms on jazz music in America, The decline of classical music, The disappearance of traditional songs

Back

The influence of African rhythms on jazz music in America

Answer explanation

The influence of African rhythms on jazz music in America exemplifies music exchange, showcasing how cultural elements blend and evolve, unlike the other options which indicate isolation or decline.

Front

Who thought they had reached India in 1492 and claimed the islands they discovered for Spain?

Back

Christopher Columbus