Social Studies GED Practice Quiz

What type of economic system is based on private ownership and the goal of making a profit?

• Command economy

• Mixed economy

• Market economy

• Traditional economy

In cultural geography, the term "cultural diffusion" refers to what?

• The restriction of a culture to a specific region

• The process by which a new idea or product is accepted by a culture

• The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another

• The loss of cultural identity in favor of globalization

Which of the following best describes a federal government structure?

• Power is concentrated in a single central government

• Power is divided between a central government and regional governments

• There is no central government, and all power is held by local governments

• The government is controlled by a single leader or party without division of power

Globalization is most likely to result in which of the following?

• Increased cultural homogenization

• Decreased economic interdependence

• Strengthening of local traditions against foreign influences

• Reduction in the flow of information between countries

Which economic system is characterized by government ownership of resources and production?

• Market economy

• Mixed economy

• Command economy

• Traditional economy

The concept of "cultural landscape" in cultural geography refers to what?

• Natural landscapes untouched by human influence

• The visible imprint of human activity and culture on the landscape

• Areas of a country that are culturally homogeneous

• The study of geographical locations in ancient cultures

Which government structure is characterized by a single central authority with little to no power given to regional authorities?

• Federal

• Unitary

• Confederate

• Parliamentary

What is a key effect of globalization on economies around the world?

• Decreased competition between countries

• Increased self-sufficiency of national economies

• Increased economic interdependence between countries

• Decreased trade barriers within countries

In a traditional economy, how are economic decisions made?

• Through government planning and control

• Based on customs, traditions, and beliefs of the community

• Through the forces of supply and demand in the market

• By a central authority that owns and distributes resources

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of globalization?

• Decreased reliance on digital technology for communication

• Increased emphasis on national borders to regulate trade

• The global spread of cultural, political, and economic practices

• A movement towards isolationism in international politics