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Benchmark Review 2

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The way people eat in their country such as with forks, chopsticks or fingers is an example of:
a)
cultural trait
b)
ethnic group
c)
cultural diffusion
d)
cultural region
2.
The set of beliefs, goals, and practices that a group of people share is known as: 
a)
behavior
b)
interdependence
c)
culture
d)
diffusion
3.
All of the following are parts of culture EXCEPT
a)
language
b)
religion
c)
clothes
d)
globalization
4.
Culture means
a)
art museums and theaters are part of a culture
b)
developing countries have more complex language
c)
a government organizes and directs the economy
d)
a distinct way of living and behaving learned by members of a society 
5.
The spread of cultural traits from one region to another is
a)
elastic
b)
a developed nation
c)
cultural diffusion
d)
a trait
6.
Culture is spread by...
a)
Movement of people
b)
TV and Internet
c)
War and conquest
d)
All are correct
7.
Every civilization/society/culture has basic institutions such as 
a)
government, education, & economies
b)
internet, smart phones, & wifi
c)
food, shelter, comfort
d)
geography, government, history
8.
cultures exchanging traits 
a)
globalization
b)
culture region
9.
belief in one God
a)
monotheism
b)
polytheism
10.
belief in more than one God   
a)
monotheism
b)
polytheism
11.
belief in more than one God   
a)
monotheism
b)
polytheism
12.
all believe in the God of Abraham
a)
Judaism, Christianity, Islam 
b)
Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism
13.
religions from the Middle East
a)
Judaism, Christianity, Islam 
b)
Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism
14.
all founded monotheistic religions 
a)
Abraham, Jesus, Muhammad, & Guru Nanak
b)
the ancient Greeks
c)
Siddhartha Gautama
d)
the ancient Aryans
15.
religions from India
a)
Hinduism, Buddhism, & Sikhism
b)
Judaism, Christianity, Islam 
16.
All religions have 
a)
a Holy Book or sacred writings that teach them how to live a good life according to their beliefs.
b)
a belief in God
17.
a)
Buddhism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Hinduism
18.
a)
Christianity
b)
Sikhism 
c)
Judaism
d)
Islam
19.
Five ways culture spread- 
a)
conquest, exploration, globalization, trade, technology
b)
Charlie eats gooey tater tots
c)
place, location, movement, HEI, region
d)
culture, history, economics, geography, government
20.
not a sacred language
a)
Hebrew
b)
English
c)
Sanskrit 
d)
Arabic
21.
The goal of most Hindus & Buddhists is 
a)
to end the cycle of Reincarnation/Samsara 
b)
to reach salvation
22.
An important city to Judaism, Christianity, & Islam is
a)
Jerusalem
b)
Mecca
c)
Medina
d)
Bethlaham
23.
________ are customs beliefs, opinions, and stories passed from one generation to another.
a)
Traditions
b)
Customs
c)
Institution
d)
Initiations
24.
Which is NOT a feature of culture
a)
language
b)
religion
c)
music
d)
health care 
25.
What is Dictatorship 
a)
A small group of people that holds complete power of the country 
b)
An individual holds complete political power.
c)
A family headed by a king, queen, sultan, or emperor holds political power. Power is not shared with citizens.
d)
All political power and control of the economy is held by the government which is controlled by the communist party
26.
What is a Constitutional Monarchy
a)
 A family headed by a king, queen, sultan, or emperor holds political power. Power is not shared with the citzens
b)
The government is run by clergy which are religious leaders.
c)
An individual holds complete political power.
d)
A family headed by a king, queen, sultan, or emperor holds political power. Power is shared with citizens as a constitution limits the power of the monarch.
27.
What is Oligarchy 
a)
A small group of people hold power because of wealth, military power, or family influence.
b)
The government is run by clergy which are religious leaders
c)
All political power and control of the economy is held by the government which is controlled by the communist party.
d)
A political system based on fierce nationalism and a strong government.
28.
What is Communism
a)
The government is run by clergy which are religious leaders
b)
A political system based on fierce nationalism and a strong government.
c)
There are 200 countries in the world and they all have some type of government. They differ mainly over how much power the people have.
d)
All political power and control of the economy is held by the government which is controlled by the communist party
29.
What is Government
a)
There are 200 countries in the world and they all have some type of government. They differ mainly over how much power the people have.
b)
An individual holds complete political power.
c)
The government is run by clergy which are religious leaders.
d)
An organization set up to make and enforce rules for a group of people.
30.
This is the type of government that the United states has?
a)
Democracy
b)
theocracy
c)
Monarchy
d)
Oligarchy
31.
"A government created by the people, for the people, shall not perish from this earth"
What type of government is being referenced above? 
a)
Autocracy
b)
Oligarchy 
c)
theocracy
d)
Democracy
32.
This type of government typically has the most freedoms:
a)
Democracy
b)
Oligarchy
c)
Theocracy
d)
constitutional monarchy 
33.
In this free-market country, people can own their own businesses and property.
a)
Monarchy
b)
Republic
c)
Revolutionary Government
d)
Capitalist
34.
In this type of countries, the government owns things like businesses and farms.
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Capitalist
c)
Communist
d)
Capitalist
35.
Three of these are characteristics of USA government.  Which one is not?
a)
Republic
b)
Democractic
c)
Federal
d)
Dictatorship
36.
A situation where there is not government.
a)
Dictatorship
b)
Democracy
c)
Anarchy
d)
Totalitarian
37.
Who holds the most power in the United States?
a)
The President
b)
The Congress
c)
The American People
d)
The Military
38.
Which of the following is a good example of a dictatorship?
a)
Great Britain
b)
Germany
c)
North Korea
d)
Canada
39.
True or False: There are still many absolute monarchies in the world today.
a)
True
b)
Falso
40.
Word that means that the government has complete control over the lives of its citizens
a)
Monarchy
b)
Totalitarian
c)
Absolute
d)
Republic
41.
Founder was Siddhartha Gautama
a)
Hinduism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Taoism
42.
Major Beliefs were: Monotheism, 10 Commandments, and the Covenant
a)
Judaism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Taoism
43.
Major Beliefs were: Karma, the 4 Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path
a)
Judaism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Taoism
44.
How it spread: Spread to some parts of Asia, but mainly in India
a)
Judaism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Taoism
45.
Who founded Buddhism?
a)
Siddharta Guatama
b)
Muhammed
c)
No one
d)
Moses
46.
Where is Islam located?
a)
India
b)
Israel
c)
China
d)
Mecca
47.
Where is Buddhism's place of worship
a)
Temple/home
b)
Shrine
c)
Mosque
d)
Synangogue
48.
Monotheism is _____
a)
 The Belief in one god
b)
The Belief in many gods
c)
The Belief in no gods
d)
The belief in all gods
49.
Who created Christianity?
a)
Moses
b)
God
c)
Bouda
d)
Jesus
50.
Where is Judaism located?
a)
India
b)
Israel
c)
Jurealism
d)
Betheleham 
51.
What is the holy text of Islam?
a)
Torah
b)
Tripitaka
c)
Bible
d)
Quran
52.
What are the followers of Judaism called?
a)
Muslims
b)
Jews
c)
Christains
d)
Hindus