Movement of People Multiple Choice Assessment

Which of these best defines migration?

• The spread of ideas between cultures
• The pattern of human movement from one place to another
• The exchange of goods through trade
• The development of transportation systems

A reason that forces people to leave their home is called a:

• Pull factor
• Trade factor
• Push factor
• Cultural factor

A reason that attracts people to move to a new place is called a:

• Cultural factor
• Pull factor
• Push factor
• Trade factor

The spread of people, products, and ideas from one culture to other places is called:

• Migration patterns
• Transportation systems
• Cultural diffusion
• Economic exchange

Read this scenario and identify the type of push factor: "A family leaves their country because the government has taken away their right to vote."

• Environmental factor
• Economic factor
• Political factor
• Social factor

Read this scenario and identify the type of pull factor: "People move to a city because many new factories are offering good-paying jobs."

• Political factor
• Environmental factor
• Social factor
• Economic factor

Which factor includes discrimination and religious freedom?

• Economic factors
• Environmental factors
• Political factors
• Social factors

Which was a main way cultural diffusion occurred in ancient times?

• Through the internet
• Through television
• Through trade routes
• Through airplanes

How did transportation help spread culture in ancient times?

• Through airplanes and cars
• Through phones and computers
• Through roads and boats
• Through television and radio

Which best describes cultural diffusion today?

• It happens more slowly than in the past
• It only happens through trade
• It happens faster due to modern technology
• It only occurs within countries