World Cultures Fall Review

Which of the following were NOT motives for exploration?

• claim territory for the king

• expand Christianity

• Discover gold and riches

• spread the ideals of democracy

What is a required civic duty in a democracy?

• serving on a jury when called

• enlisting in the military

• voting in elections

• reading the daily news and staying informed

A free enterprise system includes ____________

• limited agricultural production

• government ownership

• lack of natural resources

• businesses and people have choices

What is a pull factor?

• something positive that pulls you to a new location

• something negative that pulls you away from your home.

What is an example of an economic pull factor?

• to be closer to friends and family

• to escape violence

• to escape famine

• for a better job

What is a push factor?

• Something positive that pushes you to a new location

• Something negative that pushes you out of your country to a new location

What is an example of a push factor?

• to escape violence

• to be closer to friends and family

• a better job

• better healthcare

Culturally diverse populations are found in which type of society?

• Political

• multicultural

• Industrial

• Agricultural

A volcanic eruption is characterized by

• weather and global warming

• erosion and deposition

• Adds fertile ash to soil, forms new land, and destroys existing plant life

• violent floods

What is a limited government?

• The government has total control over the people.

• The government is ruled by a few wealthy citizens

• The government is ruled by a king or queen with absolute power

• The government is ruled by the people and the leader must obey all laws