Unit:2 Human Geography Test

The greater the country’s level of economic development, the

• 1. Lower the cost of living

• 1. Higher the agricultural labor force

• 1. Lower the urban population

• Higher the quality of life

Technological improvements in housing materials allow people to live…

• Closer to schools

• In larger homes

• 1. Closer to urban areas

• In various environments

Which statement best represents nationalism?

• 1. “Japan’s high-tech industries greatly increased their GDP.” 

• 1. “I would gladly fight and die for my country to prove that our nation’s ways are superior.” 

• 1. “Sierra Leone’s ethnic conflict is based on control of the diamond mines.” 

• 1. “I think it’s cool that we sing the national anthem before every basketball game.” 

  
  

1. Shinto’s generally believe that—

• meditation leads followers to Nirvana

• after death the soul is reborn into another human form

• holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven

• 1. rituals are a way to worship and communicate with kami in nature

1. How people celebrate holidays is an example of… 

• 1. Religion

• 1. Responsibilities

• Culture

• Society

Culture is a description of how people are unique because it…

• 1. Thrives best in traditional societies

• 1. Is determined by heredity

• 1. Provides plans for the exploration of new territories

• 1. Includes all aspects of how people behave in society

1. A similarity between Vatican City (The Pope) and Iran is that—

• Both countries govern themselves with a theocracy.

• 1. Both societies value freedom of religion. 

• 1. as former British colonies, both countries pledge allegiance to the British royal family

• Both countries are governed using a democratic system.

Physical features often influence where people live.  Which type of environment typically has the highest population density?

• 1. Hills, mountains and plateaus

• 1. Flat, fertile plains and river valleys

• Wet bogs and swamps

• 1. Dry and barren desert regions

1. What is one negative effect religion has had on society?  

• 1. It promotes discrimination throughout society.

• 1. People believe in equality and are willing to fight to ensure things are done fairly. 

• Many pray to Yahweh, Allah, and other Animist spirits

• 1. People give up selfish desires and do what is best for others first. 

1. What is a major feature of an economy based on subsistence farming?

• Most adults work outside the home

• 1. Farmers compete with each other

• 1. Farmers raise just enough crops for their families to survive

• 1. The government decides which crops will be grown