Unit 8 Review Part 1

Wurstfest is celebrated annually in New Braunfels, Texas. Oktoberfest is celebrated each year in Fredericksburg, Texas. These celebrations provided examples of the influence of –

• Internment camps, which were established in Texas during World War II

• City officials in Texas, who seek to entertain their residents

• German immigrants, who settled in parts of Texas

• The tourism industry, which seeks to to attract visitors to Texas

How did the rise of Islam on the Arabian Peninsula affect the neighboring regions of North Africa and South Asia?

• War and Trade

• Rulers from these neighboring regions invading

• Islamic merchants bought more goods from these neighboring regions

• Beliefs and customs in these neighboring regions made it difficult to spread Islam

Use the information in the box to answer the question below. 

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San Francisco, California has the largest Chinatown outside of China. 

Lima, Peru hosts the largest Chinatown in South America and the second biggest in the Western Hemisphere

Paris, France is home to the largest Chinatown in Europe

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What would be the best heading for the information in the box above?

• The Impact of Chinese Confucianism

• The Diffusion of Chinese Culture

• The Growth of the Population of China

• The Collapse of Communism in China

Many aspects of Latino culture have diffused into Texas and the rest of the United States. The spread of Latino culture is primarily the result of–

• Increased bilingual marketing throughout the United States

• Latinos retaining their culture after immigrating to the United States

• Disappearing ethnic stereotypes in American society

• Americans adopting customs they have seen on television

The common characteristics of countries can be attributed to their–

• History of colonization by the same country

• Similarity in climate and vegetation

• Ancient traditions

• Location within the same region

Which of the following best explains why McDonald’s in India does not sell beef hamburgers?

• Many Indians fear the spread of “mad cow” disease from European cattle

• Beef is very expensive in India and not economical for fast-food restaurants

• Most beef in India is of very poor quality and does not meet McDonald’s demanding standards for taste

• Most Indians will not eat beef because of their religious beliefs

Which statement best explains why the Spanish language used in Latin America is different from the Spanish language used in Europe?

• Latin American officials preserved a formal version of the Spanish language.

• Immigrants to Latin America incorporated elements of indigenous languages into Spanish.

• Conquistadores who settled in Latin America spoke different dialects of Spanish.

• Spanish in Latin America was influenced by the Portuguese spoken in neighboring areas.

The primary language of the Internet is English. The spread of English from increasing Internet use illustrates–

• Urbanization

• Cultural divergence

• Cultural convergence

• Free trade

In almost every city in the United States, a visitor can find Chinese, Italian, Indian, and Mexican restaurants. What does this situation illustrate?

• Cultural divergence

• Imperialism

• Cultural convergence

• Free trade

The modern game of soccer was introduced 150 years ago in England and has diffused throughout most of the world. One of the greatest influences on the popularity of this sport in recent times has been–

• A decrease in the number of regional conflicts, which has made it safer for players to travel

• An increase in the number of developed countries, where residents can afford to play the game

• International travel by players’ relatives who are able to attend matches

• The spread of television and the Internet, allowing more spectators to view games