S.s.G9- Mod.3 - Lesson 1 Quiz

The total of knowledge, shared attitudes, and behaviors of the members of a specific group of people is their

• society

• culture

• innovation

• diffusion

The spread of ideas and customs from one society to another is called _______

• innovation

• technology

• diffusion

• technology

Which cultural features do nations throughout the world share?

• People throughout the world grow crops and raise the same animals.

• People throughout the world make similar meals and use utensils to eat.

• People throughout the world have some form of government and create artwork.

• People throughout the world worship the same religion and speak the same language.

Which of the following characterizes the culture region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?

• People speak a common language and follow Islam as their religion.

• People celebrate their ethnic heritage in festivals like Saint Patrick’s Day.

• People mark the “beginning of the year” in the fall during Rosh Hashanah.

• People bow to their elders as a sign of respect and remove their shoes when they enter a home.

How did the Spanish change some cultures in the Americas?

• by introducing religion and written language

• by introducing firearms and horses to the region

• by learning about new foods like chocolate and potatoes

• by spreading games like baseball and lacrosse throughout the region

Which of the following is a basic need that people must have in order to survive?

• food

• technology

• social institutions

• creative expressions

Which of the following accurately describes social institutions?

• The most basic social institution is the government.

• Social institutions include family, religion, and government.

• The ways social institutions are practiced are the same from culture to culture.

• Social institutions like economy and education are important only to wealthy members of society.

How are performing arts used to express cultural themes?

• through stories and folktales

• through painting, sculpture, and architecture

• by using expressive language through literature

• by combining sounds and movement through dance, music, and theater

Which of the following explains how technology can improve people’s lives?

• North Korea restricting Internet usage

• farmers building dams to protect their crops

• Louis Pasteur urging people to wash their hands

• the Amish refusing to use computers for religious reasons

Compare and Contrast How are science and technology related? Give one example.