Unit 4 Review

These 2000-year-old routes have affected the culture of East Asia over time by —

• causing lasting environmental damage

• accelerating the expansion of slavery

• facilitating the spread of major pandemics

• allowing for the diffusion of ideas and goods

Which of the following is an economic impact that resulted from the forced migration of enslaved Africans to Latin America?

• Cattle ranches were established in much of Latin America.

• Cotton cloth became a primary export from Latin America.

• Agricultural estates were created throughout Latin America.

• New diseases were introduced to tribes across Latin America.

These pictures illustrate how the diffusion of American culture has resulted in —

• loss of local dining traditions

• innovative architectural styles

• more similar cultural landscapes

• a new blended worldwide culture

The Columbian Exchange was most responsible for the spatial diffusion of which set of products to Latin America?

• Cattle, horses, sugar

• Potatoes, llamas, squash

• Tobacco, turkeys, quinine

• Tomatoes, avocados, sweet potatoes

The desire of Basque nationalists to use the Basque language instead of Spanish is an example of —

• globalization

• multiculturalism

• cultural diffusion

• cultural divergence

Which of the following examples can be considered cultural convergence?

• The constitution of Papua New Guinea promotes traditional practices.

• New Zealand has three official languages including English and a Maori language.

• In 2008 Australian officials gave a formal apology to Indigenous peoples for past abuses.

• The Maori Party was established in 2004 to represent the rights of the Maori in New Zealand.

Based on the map, one way that cultural diffusion has impacted the city of Jerusalem includes  —

• the creation of separate distinct cultural enclaves

• the blending of several religious traditions into a new one

• the building of a wall to keep threatening forces out of the city

• the division of the city into Palestinian and Israeli administered areas

The Ganges has been considered a sacred river in Hinduism for thousands of years. Millions of Hindus perform religious rituals, such as purification rites and the disposal of the deceased, in the river. How have these long-practiced rituals affected the river today?

• The level of the river has dropped due to considerable use.

• The river has become one of the most polluted in the world.

• The river is one of the cleanest rivers in the world since it is considered sacred.

• The course of the river has been altered to feed into temples.

Ideas about democratic government spread to the United States and Canada with the migration of colonists, resulting in government institutions in Europe, the United States, and Canada sharing many common features. This commonality is an example of —

• cultural separation

• cultural convergence

• cultural disassociation

• cultural divergence

Which geographic pattern emerged in South Asia because of the events detailed in the excerpt above?

• New political borders were created to divide ethnic groups in the region.

• Strict laws reinforcing religious differences were passed in Pakistan and India.

• Democracies emerged in both Pakistan and India based on British colonial traditions.

• Nations in the region formed economic bonds that have promoted growth in the area.