GHOW Unit 2 Review

Which of the following best describes what culture includes?

• Only the language spoken by a group

• The shared practices, traditions, and values of a group

• Personal opinions and tastes

• The economic system of a society

Which of the following regions is known as an origin point for early civilizations?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Mesopotamia

• Andes Mountains

• Great Barrier Reef

Which of the following best describes an example of cultural diffusion?

• A country banning foreign languages.

• People in one country adopting foods from another culture.

• A group refusing to interact with outsiders.

• The loss of traditional customs in a society.

Which activity best demonstrates cultural traditions in art?

• Designing a bridge

• Sculpting a statue

• Balancing a budget

• Harvesting wheat

How do people acquire their culture?

• They inherit it genetically.

• They learn it from their environment and experiences.

• It is fixed and unchangeable.

• It is only passed down through religious teachings.

What led to the confusion when Hernández de Córdoba asked the locals about the name of their land?

• The locals did not understand Spanish.

• The locals' response was misunderstood by the Spanish.

• The Spanish refused to listen to the locals.

• The locals gave a false answer on purpose.

When a geographer examines monuments, agricultural patterns, or religious buildings, which aspect of culture are they analyzing?

• Cultural landscape

• Traditions

• Language

• Art

How does the Finnish language's extensive vocabulary for snow reflect the daily life of its speakers?

• It shows their appreciation for poetry

• It highlights the importance of snow in their surroundings

• It is a result of language reforms

• It was influenced by neighboring countries

What does Hammurabi’s Code reveal about the role of early civilizations in developing systems of order?

• It was the first written language

• It established laws that influenced future societies

• It focused only on religious rituals

• It was used only for trade agreements

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of cultural diffusion?

• Paper-making techniques spreading from China to the Middle East

• Hieroglyphics remaining unique to ancient Egypt

• Mesopotamian ziggurats not influencing other regions

• Traditional Japanese tea ceremonies practiced only in Japan