3&4 HGS Types of Religions / Types of Governments

The belief in one God?

• Agnosticism
• Polytheism
• Monotheism
• Atheism

Cottage industry -the​ (a)   production of ​ (b)   goods for sale.

• family
• friends
• neighbors
• strangers
• home-made
• factory-goods
• industrial-goods

The belief in many gods?

• Polytheism
• Agnosticism
• Atheism
• Monotheism

The spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior to different societies.

• Cultural Exchange

• Innovation

• Socialization

• Diffusion

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Diffusion' as it specifically refers to the spread of ideas, inventions, or behaviors across different societies, distinguishing it from other concepts like cultural exchange or innovation.

The central government makes all decisions concerning the economy, the production of goods and services, and production goals.

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Communism

• Theocracy

Answer explanation

In communism, the central government controls all economic decisions, including production and goals, which aligns with the statement. Other options like monarchy and dictatorship do not specifically focus on economic control in this manner.

Using physical features to divide nations

• Geographical features like mountains and rivers are used to divide nations.

• Economic factors influencing borders

• Cultural differences between nations

• Historical treaties defining territories

Answer explanation

Geographical features like mountains and rivers often serve as natural boundaries, making them effective in dividing nations. This choice highlights the role of physical geography in shaping political borders.

Fixed lines drawn by people, generally following longitude or latitude, to divide nations.

• Borders

• Territories

• Regions

• Artificial Boundaries

Answer explanation

The term 'Artificial Boundaries' refers to fixed lines, often based on latitude and longitude, that are created by people to delineate nations. This distinguishes them from natural boundaries, making it the correct choice.

The country of Saudi Arabia has what type of governement?

• Democratic republic

• Communist state

• Constitutional monarchy

• Absolute monarchy and theocracy

Answer explanation

Saudi Arabia is governed as an absolute monarchy, where the king has extensive powers, and it is also a theocracy, as Islamic law plays a significant role in governance. This makes 'absolute monarchy and theocracy' the correct choice.

A type of government in which a king or queen holds political power.

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Answer explanation

A monarchy is a form of government where a king or queen holds political power, making it the correct choice. In contrast, an oligarchy is ruled by a few, a democracy by the people, and a theocracy by religious leaders.

The rise in the number of cities and the changes in lifestyle.

• Lifestyle changes lead to rural migration.

• Increased technology reduces urban living.

• Urbanization leads to lifestyle changes.

• Urbanization decreases city populations.

Answer explanation

Urbanization, the growth of cities, significantly alters lifestyles by increasing access to services, jobs, and cultural activities, leading to changes in social interactions, work patterns, and living conditions.