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WorksheetsGeography/Culture Quick Practice
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Culture is:
a)
the study of landforms
b)
a people's way of life
c)
judging other cultures
d)
standards of geography
2.
The line at 0 degrees that runs east and west:
a)
Prime Meridian
b)
Equator
c)
Tropics
3.
Ethnocentrism:
a)
spreading of culture around the world
b)
judging other cultures by your culture's standards
c)
rule by the people
d)
love for one's country
4.
This measures degrees north and south of the Equator:
a)
gratitude
b)
longitude
c)
latitude
d)
attitude
5.
This element of culture helps people work together to meet their basic needs
a)
Social Organization
b)
Religion
c)
Language
d)
Economics
6.
This measures degrees east and west of the Prime Meridian:
a)
latitude
b)
gratitude
c)
attitude
d)
longitude
7.
This element of culture is the CORNERSTONE
a)
Customs and Traditions
b)
Arts and Literature
c)
Language
d)
Government
8.
The United States is _______ of the Equator.
a)
north
b)
south
9.
This element of culture uses limited resources to satisfy people's needs and wants
a)
Religion
b)
Government
c)
Social Organization
d)
Economics
10.
The United States is in the _________ Hemisphere.
a)
Eastern
b)
Western
11.
This element of culture teaches us how to behave
a)
Social Organization
b)
Customs and Traditions
c)
Religion
d)
Government
12.
The line at 0 degrees that runs north and south:
a)
longitude
b)
gratitude
c)
latitude
d)
attitude
13.
This element of culture pleases and entertains us; also shows us a culture's values
a)
Arts and Literature
b)
Religion
c)
Customs and Traditions
d)
Social Organization
14.
My house is next to the cheese factory. This is an example of ______ location.
a)
exact
b)
absolute
c)
relative
d)
accurate
15.
This element of culture allows us to communicate our thoughts, feelings, and knowledge
a)
Religion
b)
Social Organization
c)
Language
d)
Arts and Literature
16.
The city is located at 35 degrees N, 175 degrees W. This is an example of _______ location.
a)
accurate
b)
absolute
c)
relative
d)
gratitude
17.
This element of culture passes laws and provides order, protection, and aid to its citizens.
a)
Religion
b)
Social Organization
c)
Government
d)
Economics
18.
In geography terms, physical or human characteristics refer to _____?
a)
Region
b)
Place
c)
Interaction
d)
Location
19.
This element of culture answers the basic questions about the meaning and purpose of life.
a)
Economics
b)
Government
c)
Arts and Literature
d)
Religion
20.
______ is a result of people, goods, and ideas moving.
a)
Nationalism
b)
Ethnocentrism
c)
Interaction
d)
Cultural diffusion
21.
True/False: 2 ways people can interact with the environment are: Adapt to it and Change it
a)
True
b)
False
22.
What is the dependence of countries on goods/ services/ knowledge from others called?
a)
Ethnocentrism
b)
Polytheism
c)
Global interdependence
d)
Cultural diffusion
23.
An area with its own unifying characteristics is a ______.
a)
Place
b)
Region
c)
Location
d)
Interaction
24.
Two generations living together (mom/dad and kids)
a)
Extended family
b)
Nuclear family
25.
Several generations living together.
a)
Extended family
b)
Nuclear family
26.
Spreading of culture.
a)
Ethnocentrism
b)
Culture
c)
Cultural diffusion
d)
Sect
27.
Ranking people based on importance/status.
a)
Ethnocentrism
b)
Culture
c)
Cultural diffusion
d)
Social classes
28.
Worship of one God.
a)
Monotheism
b)
Polytheism
29.
Worship of many gods.
a)
Monotheism
b)
Polytheism
30.
Religious groups within a religion
a)
Sect
b)
Ethnocentrism
c)
Democracy
d)
Polytheism
31.
Rule by the people
a)
Democracy
b)
Republic
32.
Rule by elected officials
a)
Democracy
b)
Republic
33.
Rule by force
a)
Democracy
b)
Republic
c)
Dictatorship
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