Compressed Review

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a traditional

economy?

• Use of the barter system

• State control of major industries

• Focus on subsistence agriculture

• Reliance on hunting and gathering

Which of the following would you include in a list of totalitarian

governments?

• Dictatorship

• Democracy

• Republic

Which statement is BEST supported by these lists?

• Country 2 is more authoritarian because it has a traditional

  monarchy.

• Country 1 is best at protecting citizen’s rights because it

  has a single political party.

• Country 2 is more democratic because it holds regular

  elections.

• Country 1 is an oligarchy because the president controls the

  executive and legislative powers.

Which of the following most likely accounts for the projected

change in China's population by 2025?

• Increased productivity of Chinese agricultural operations

• Government-imposed restrictions on the size of families

• Increased migration from other Asian countries

• Emphasis of religion in Chinese culture

Why is Jerusalem considered a holy city?

• It has religious significance to three religions

• It is a very nice city

• It is a trade center

 At position A, what season is it for the Northern Hemisphere?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory by the United States.

• The annexation of the Republic of Texas by the United States

• The popularity of British music in the United States in the 1960s.

• The invasion of the United States by Great Britain in the War of 1812.

Based on the excerpt, which of the following expresses the views of the author about the impact of American pop culture?

• American pop culture is spreading because people in other countries love Americans and support the values and ideas of the United States.

• 1. The popularity of American television shows is increasing even when other countries do not always agree with American politics and influence. 

• CSI, MTV, and Nickelodeon represent the best parts of American values and culture for countries around the world.

• Hollywood movies and American television are the best way to promote increased political understanding of American democracy.

On which of the following would a sociologist interested in Indian culture most likely focus his or her study on?

• India’s nuclear weapons facilities

• India’s parliamentary government

• 2. The influence of Hinduism on life in India

• The role of agriculture in the economy of India

 If trends shown on the maps continue, which of the following changes might happen in the future?

• London and other cities along the coast of England, Scotland, and Ireland will grow more quickly than cities in the central part of the country.

• London and towns in central England and southern Scotland will continue to grow as people migrate to the cities in search of work.

• Since there is a relationship between where there is iron ore and where people settle, as the mines become more mechanized, more people will move to these areas.

• The trend in migration patterns will continue to cause people to move to more rural areas as jobs in agriculture and mining increase.