CH 3 Lesson 1 Quiz

Which cultural features do nations throughout the world share?

• People throughout the world grow crops and raise the same animals.
• People throughout the world make similar meals and use utensils to eat.
• People throughout the world have some form of government and create artwork

Which of the following characterizes the culture region of Southwest Asia and North Africa?

• People speak a common language and follow Islam as their religion.
• People bow to their elders as a sign of respect
• People celebrate ethnic heritage in festivals like Saint Patrick’s Day

How did the Spanish change some cultures in the Americas?

• by introducing religion and written language
• by introducing firearms and horses to the region
• by spreading games like baseball and lacrosse throughout the region

Which of the following is a basic need that people must have in order to survive?

• food
• iPhone
• Sports

Which of the following accurately describes social institutions?

• The most basic social institution is the government.
• Social institutions include family, religion, education, economy, and government.
• economy and education are important only to wealthy people

Which social institution deals with money?

• government
• economy
• family

How are performing arts used to express cultural themes?

• People make paintings and sculptures
• People use sound and movement to create performances
• People use words to write stories

Which of the following explains how technology can improve people’s lives?

• farmers building dams to protect their crops
• the Amish refusing to use computers for religious reasons
• North Korea restricting Internet usage

Why do people form governments? Choose two reasons.

• Keep order
• To have someone to tell them what to do
• To have someone to take all their money
• Solve conflict or disagreements

How are science and technology related?

• They are both things
• They both deal with observing and testing ideas