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WorksheetsSS Fall Exam Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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1.
The sense of loyalty to one's country is a concept called —
a)
cultural region
b)
cultural diffusion
c)
nationalism
d)
migration
2.
Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
a)
Spanish colonies spread the Spanish language to Latin America.
b)
British colonies spread the English language to North America.
c)
Migration and immigration of Muslims to Europe spread the religion of Islam.
d)
All of the above are correct.
3.
How might the cultural landscape of how people dress change depending on various physical landscape features?
a)
People living in the Swiss Alps would dress more warmly than those living in the Mediterranean regions.
b)
People living in the Swiss Alps would dress in loose flowing clothing.
c)
People living in the Swiss Alps would only wear boots.
d)
People living in the Swiss Alps would dress in formal clothing more often.
4.
What is one way that the migration of European colonists to South American changed the character of the region?
a)
Men and women gained greater social equality.
b)
Economic practices reverted to traditional methods.
c)
Religion and language patterns changed significantly.
d)
Native groups switched from terrace to field farming
5.
Under the leadership of Castro, the Cuban government is best described as —
a)
limited
b)
unlimited
c)
Democratic
d)
constitutional
6.
Mayan cities have been uncovered in the Yucatan Peninsula near Cancun. Mayan villages still exist today near the mountains of northern Guatemala. What conclusion can you draw about cultural diffusion based on the map?
a)
Mexico and Guatemala have the same government.
b)
The border of Guatemala was a barrier to cultural diffusion.
c)
Mexico and Guatemala are important trading partners of the Maya.
d)
The Mayan culture spread throughout a large section of Central America.
7.
South America can be considered a culture region because —
a)
most of the governments in the region are republics
b)
a majority of the population practices the same religion
c)
the region is home to many various indigenous culture groups
d)
agriculture is the most common economic activity in the region
8.
In what region of South America does the Amazon River basin mostly cover?
a)
Bolivia
b)
Brazil
c)
Chile
d)
Peru
9.
-Bananas
-Cotton
-Coffee
-Wood
-Rubber
Based on the above information, most of Central American trade relies on —
-Cotton
-Coffee
-Wood
-Rubber
Based on the above information, most of Central American trade relies on —
a)
cash crops
b)
manufacturing
c)
immigrant labor
d)
mineral extraction
10.
The province of Quebec has been the center of cultural conflict in Canada for several years. Which of the following cultural traits is the focus of this conflict?
a)
clothing style
b)
language usage
c)
religious traditions
d)
dietary restrictions
11.
British colonization of North America politically influenced the United States and Canada by introducing the idea of —
a)
free trade
b)
limited government
c)
constitutional monarchy
d)
separation of church and state
12.
Based on the map, why would it be difficult to have a successful farming business in
the Rocky Mountains?
the Rocky Mountains?
a)
Flooding in the region would threaten crops and make farming challenging.
b)
Physical geography would make farming and transporting items to market difficult.
c)
Extreme climate conditions would cause the growing season to be too short for farming.
d)
Living so far from oceans would create a lack of resources needed to farm in an arid region.
13.
North America is described as a highly urbanized region. Urbanization in the region was primarily caused by —
a)
migration within the region from rural areas
b)
immigration to the region from South America
c)
over fishing in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
d)
the creation of free trade zones within the region
14.
What has been the long-term significance of French settlers in Canada?
a)
They established a command economy in Canada.
b)
They created a strong culture region within Canada.
c)
They created the universal culture for all of Canada.
d)
They developed an armed conflict with the United States.
15.
All of the following are ways people modify the physical environment EXCEPT —
a)
creating terraced fields for food crops
b)
building reservoirs to store fresh water
c)
making clothes from synthetic(non-natural) materials
d)
building highway bridges over waterways
16.
Which of the following terms best completes the web diagram?
a)
Celebrations, Rules, Music
b)
Population, Landforms, Climate
c)
Labor, Natural Resources, Capital
d)
Citizenship, Rights, Responsibilities
17.
All of the following would be examples of freedoms that citizens in a democracy enjoy EXCEPT —
a)
stealing
b)
creating a private business
c)
pushing to get a law passed
d)
organizing to protect the environment
18.
-Government
-Economic Systems
-Educational Systems
-Religious practices
The list above refers to the basic ___________ that are common to all societies.
-Economic Systems
-Educational Systems
-Religious practices
The list above refers to the basic ___________ that are common to all societies.
a)
goals
b)
geography
c)
basic institutions
d)
cultural traditions
19.
Which of the following do American citizens have that Cuban citizens do not have?
a)
armed forces
b)
voting
c)
freedom of speech
d)
appointed representative
20.
Which of the following would be a good primary source to study life in North America in the 19th century?
a)
a history textbook
b)
a movie about the United States
c)
an early rancher's journal
d)
an article about the history of ranching
21.
Like the United States, France and Germany are multicultural. All of the following are positive examples of multiculturalism EXCEPT —
a)
People who are different often share basic beliefs like the desire for safety, an education, and a happy future.
b)
People are persecuted based on their religious beliefs
c)
Cultural differences, such as language, can contribute to complex government systems.
d)
European ethnic populations took part in political and social decisions.
22.
Which of the following is an example of a peaceful means of protesting current issues in society?
a)
A band writes lyrics to a song that calls for peace in a time of war.
b)
A poet creates poems and other works that express a desire to end poverty.
c)
An artist creates a mural showing how his culture is being lost over time.
d)
All of these are correct.
23.
To which civilization can American most closely trace its democratic roots?
a)
Egypt
b)
France
c)
Greece
d)
Spain
24.
What country is the MOST economically developed?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Poland
d)
Spain
25.
This traditional style of fishing is an example of how humans —
a)
modify the environment
b)
adapt to the environment
c)
organize to accomplish large-scale tasks
d)
replace traditional methods with faster technology
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