Global Cultures Quiz

What is one of the strongest unifying forces for a culture?

• Religion

• Economic activities

• Language

• Government

What do geographers divide the Earth into to understand cultural diversity?

• Culture regions

• Countries

• Climate zones

• Continents

What is the term for the spread of new knowledge from one culture to another?

• Cultural integration

• Cultural assimilation

• Cultural diffusion

• Cultural separation

Which of the following is NOT a major world religion mentioned in the text?

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Christianity

• Judaism

What is the primary factor that led to the rise of cities and civilizations?

• Trade routes

• Advanced technology

• Military conquests

• Surplus food

What is the process by which the countries of the world have experienced greater connectivity?

• Colonization

• Globalization

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

What is the term for a local form of a language that differs from the main language?

• Slang

• Jargon

• Accent

• Dialect

Which of the following is a benefit of globalization?

• Environmental degradation

• Economic disparity

• Loss of cultural identity

• Increased standard of living

What is the major shift from food gathering to food production called?

• Information Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Cultural Revolution

Which of the following is a challenge of globalization?

• Greater access to foreign culture

• Growth of creativity and innovation

• Economic disparity

• Increased standard of living