Unit 1 World Cultures Test Review

The___________ a country’s GDP, the lower the level of economic development.

• lower

• greater

• more equal

• none of these is correct

Which of the following is a feature of a developed country?

• a strong economy

• lower standards of living

• lower productivity

• high tariffs

Answer explanation

A developed country is characterized by a strong economy. This is because a strong economy indicates a high level of industrialization, a high GDP, and a high standard of living. The other options such as lower standards of living, lower productivity, and high tariffs are typically characteristics of developing or underdeveloped countries, not developed ones.

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• Journal entries

• Textbook

• Biography

• Encyclopedia

Which of the following is NOT a GEOGRAPHIC factor in population settlement?

• Access to water

• Good land

• Favorable climate

• Access to public transportation

The higher the county's life expectancy, GDP, and literacy rate, the better the standard of living.

• True

• False

The government has restrictions placed on it and gives citizens many rights and freedoms. 

• Unlimited Government

• Limited Government

• Unitary Government

• Federalist Government

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

• government control

• limited options

• dependence on government

• economic freedom

In a _____________ economy, the law of supply and demand determines market prices.

• Mixed

• Command

• Communist

• Free Market

The common beliefs, languages, customs, and religions of a group of people make up most of its:

• Location

• Environment

• Culture

• Values

A monarchy is...

• a government ruled by a president

• a government ruled by a mayor

• a government ruled by a king or queen

• a government ruled by Chuck Norris