WorksheetsChapter 4 - Cultures
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
__________ includes things like the language and religion, that we share with the people around us.
a)
ethnic groups
b)
culture
c)
cultural diffusion
d)
cultural diversity
2.
__________ can lead to a mix of behaviors and ideas, but it can also lead to conflict.
a)
ethnic groups
b)
culture
c)
cultural diffusion
d)
cultural diversity
3.
Members of the same __________ often have the same cultural traits such as religion, language, and special foods.
a)
ethnic group
b)
culture
c)
cultural diffusion
d)
cultural diversity
4.
The spread of traits from one region to another is called __________.
a)
ethnic groups
b)
culture
c)
cultural diffusion
d)
cultural diversity
5.
The __________ is the total number of people living in a place.
a)
population
b)
population density
c)
birthrate
d)
migration
6.
__________ tells us how crowded a space is because it is the measure of the number of people per square mile.
a)
population
b)
population density
c)
birthrate
d)
migration
7.
The __________ minus the death rate gives us the rate at which a population is changing.
a)
population
b)
population density
c)
birthrate
d)
migration
8.
As one country loses population because of __________, another countries population is increasing as people settle there.
a)
population
b)
population density
c)
birthrate
d)
migration
9.
In a __________, the government usually works to protect the freedoms of the citizens who elect their leaders.
a)
democracy
b)
communist
c)
monarchy
d)
dictatorship
10.
In a __________ country, the government owns all property and citizens have little personal freedom.
a)
democracy
b)
communist
c)
monarchy
d)
dictatorship
11.
A __________ is a type of government that has one single ruler with total power who often rules by force.
a)
democracy
b)
communist
c)
monarchy
d)
dictatorship
12.
Kings or queens rule a country directly in a __________.
a)
democracy
b)
communist
c)
monarchy
d)
dictatorship
13.
A __________ is one which is based on private ownership, free trade, and competition.
a)
market economy
b)
command economy
c)
developing country
d)
developed country
14.
Communist countries usually have a __________ in which the government makes all economic decisions
a)
market economy
b)
command economy
c)
developing country
d)
developed country
15.
The United States and Germany would be considered __________ because they have strong economies and a high quality of life.
a)
market economy
b)
command economy
c)
developing country
d)
developed country
16.
Almost 2/3 of the countries in the world are considered __________ because the citizens have little access to technology and a lower quality of life.
a)
market economy
b)
command economy
c)
developing country
d)
developed country
17.
Which item from the list would NOT be considered a push factor for migration?
a)
drought
b)
cheap land
c)
war
d)
lack of jobs
18.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a pull factor for migration?
a)
cheap land
b)
greater personal freedoms
c)
war
d)
job opportunities
19.
Based on the population pyramid, which group tends to live longer in the USA?
a)
males
b)
females
c)
both groups live to about the same age
20.
Based on the population pyramid, which age group was the largest in 2015?
a)
0 - 4 years old
b)
50 - 54 years old
c)
75 - 79 years old
d)
35 - 39 years old
21.
Use the key to determine the population density of most of the continent of Australia.
a)
0 people per square mile
b)
over 520 people per square mile
c)
130 - 259 people per square mile
d)
25 -129 people per square mile
22.
Based on the map and your prior knowledge, why is the population density of the far northern regions of North America so low?
a)
too cold for people to grow food
b)
too little precipitation
c)
too hot for people to survive there
d)
too much precipitation
23.
The Sahara Desert covers a large portion of the continent of Africa. Based on the population density values on the map, describe where you think the Sahara Desert is located in Africa.
a)
the northern portion of the continent
b)
the southern portion of the continent
c)
the center of the continent
d)
all of the continent is covered with the Sahara Desert
24.
Based on the map, which continent has the most areas with the highest population density?
a)
Asia
b)
North America
c)
Africa
d)
Africa
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