Culture Test Review

What is one effect of American fast food chains around the world?

• The influence of American lifestyle on other countries

• Requiring all countries to speak English

• Promoting only local cuisines worldwide

• Decreasing international trade

What does the population pyramid show about family size in Japan?

• Most families have many children.

• Families are generally smaller.

• There are more young people than elderly.

• Men live longer than women.

Which statement best completes the list of effects of globalization?

• Growth of cultural diversity

• Decline in international trade

• Reduction in cultural uniqueness

• Rise of traditional customs

Long ago, the Sahara was fertile with plants and animals. As the desert grew, people changed from farming to herding and trading. Now, the Sahara is sparsely populated.

What does this passage suggest about how people respond to changes in their environment?

• They change their way of life to suit new conditions

• They always move to new places when the climate changes

• They stop interacting with other groups

• They develop identical cultures everywhere

Each year, people in San Antonio celebrate Fiesta, which began in 1891 to honor those who fought at the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. The celebration includes parades, music, and decorations, and has only paused during major wars.

What does this celebration show about the region?

• the economic impact of historical battles

• the influence of military leaders on local government

• the preservation of unique cultural traditions

• the development of new industries in Texas

What most contributed to Silicon Valley's success?

• Cultural patterns influence innovation

• Elements of culture include language and religion

• Central ideas and distribution of world religions

• Experiences of diverse groups in multicultural societies

Silicon Valley in California is known for its technology companies and startups. It is a place where people work together and share ideas, leading to new inventions and growth.

What does this show about how culture affects a region's development?

• Physical geography is the only factor in economic growth

• Shared values and collaboration can shape a region's identity

• Religious beliefs determine business practices in all regions

• Political boundaries prevent cultural exchange

What is the term for shared beliefs, customs, and traditions passed down through generations?

• culture

• population

• religion

• political group

Which of the following is a result of differences between cities and the countryside?

• People in cities generally have greater access to services and amenities than those in rural areas.

• Rural communities usually have more job opportunities than urban centers.

• Urban populations tend to have less exposure to new technologies than rural populations.

• Rural areas are more likely to have a higher population density than urban areas.

Which is a common feature of urban areas?

• Access to public transportation and many services.

• Most people grow their own food on large farms.

• People live far apart in isolated homes.

• Few buildings and little infrastructure.