Semester 2 Exam Review

Which of the following best defines cultural diffusion and provides correct examples?

• Cultural diffusion is the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another. Examples include the spread of Buddhism from India to East Asia, the popularity of yoga in the Western world, and the global influence of American music.

• Cultural diffusion refers to the containment of cultural practices within a single region. Examples include the exclusive use of chopsticks in East Asia, regional Italian pasta dishes, and the wearing of kilts in Scotland.

• Cultural diffusion is the process by which economic policies are shared between governments. Examples include the adoption of the gold standard, trade agreements like NAFTA, and the spread of cryptocurrency.

What is the difference between urban and rural? What is it called when people move from the country to the city?

• Urban areas are densely populated, rural areas are not; the movement is called urbanization

• Urban areas are less populated, rural areas are more populated; the movement is called ruralization

• There is no difference; the movement is called migration

Define archipelago.

• A single island

• A group of islands

• A type of mountain

• A sea creature

What is a map scale used for?

• To measure the distance between two points on a map

• To determine the age of the map

• To identify the cardinal directions

• To color different regions on the map

Which of the following statements is true?

• Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods, an example being the ancient Greek religion.

• Monotheism is the belief in multiple gods, an example being the ancient Greek religion.

• Polytheism is the belief in one god, examples include Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

Why do some people not consider Buddhism a religion?

• Because it is only practiced in Asia

• Because it is a philosophy rather than a religion, and there is no god(s)

• Because it does not have any followers

Who was Siddhartha Gautama?

• The founder of Buddhism

• A famous mathematician

• An ancient king of Egypt

• A Greek philosopher

What ancient form of writing did the Egyptians use?

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabet

• Pictograms

What ancient form of writing did the Mesopotamians use?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictograms

Ancient Egypt was located on what country and on what body of water?

• Egypt, Nile River

• Sudan, Nile River

• Egypt, Amazon River

• Libya, Mississippi River