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Culture & Religion

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 4hrs 30mins

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1.

There are five characteristics of a civilization that are considered to be important among all members of society. There are several institutions that are deemed basic to all societies. (Society=civilization).


Which statement is an example of an idea of the quote above?

a)

Government, Economics, Educational and Religious institutions are accepted in all countries of the world.

b)

Democracy, Market, Educational and Religious institutions are accepted in all countries of the world.

c)

Government, Market, Technology, and Christianity are institutions that are accepted in all countries of the world.

d)

Democracy, Economical, Technological, and Religious institutions are accepted in all countries of the world.

2.

A religion that believes in only one god is known as

a)

Monarchy

b)

Monotheistic

c)

Polytheistic

d)

Oligarchy

3.

Latin America is considered a culture region because

a)

It has a warm climate with little rainfall

b)

many ancient ruins are located there

c)

It has many plateaus and mountains

d)

the people share a common heritage

4.

Why do civilizations need a government?

a)

To provide people with jobs.

b)

To exercise authority

c)

In order to protect their community and enforce laws

d)

To educate people on their basic rights.

5.

What is a negative effect of the Colombian Exchange?

a)

The Transatlantic trade

b)

New food for the motherland

c)

It spread diseases to the native people

d)

New forms of transportation

6.

Canada and the United States are often considered as belonging to the same cultural region. The majority language in both countries is English. Both countries were once British colonies. The majority of the people in both countries follow the Christian religion. Both were once home to Native American Indians and had sparsely settled spaces in the West, which were gradually settled by pioneers. Both countries have democratically elected governments. Citizens in both countries follow occupations and enjoy similar ways of life.


The description of the United States and Canada shows how __________.

a)

they are often considered as belonging to the same cultural region

b)

people's emotions can affect their attitude and respect for a place.

c)

an area is defined by its function and its political boundaries.

d)

physical geographic features can determine differences between culture groups.

7.

What are the five major religions?

a)

Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Mormonism, and Hinduism

b)

Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism

c)

Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Buddhism, and Hinduism

d)

Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, and Zoroastrian

8.

What was the Columbian Exchange?

a)

The exchange of goods and ideas between Eurasia and the New World

b)

The colonization of Colombia

c)

The voyage of Christopher Columbus to the Indies

d)

The trade of products between Colombia and Africa

9.

Asia is considered a culture region because

a)

It has a warm climate with little rainfall

b)

It has many plateaus and mountains

c)

The people share a common heritage

d)

Many ancient ruins are located there

10.

This map is most likely divided up by

a)

Culture regions

b)

Common language

c)

Types of government

d)

Religious beliefs

11.

What is NOT included in cultural traits?

a)

Food

b)

Clothing

c)

Beliefs

d)

Climate

12.

What characteristic of a civilization tells you who is in control, how they get control, and how they keep control?

a)

Economy

b)

Education and Language

c)

Government

d)

Religion

13.

What is one thing we learned about the Sumerian culture?

a)

The food they ate

b)

The music they listened to

c)

Their religious beliefs

d)

The social organizations they belonged to

14.

Which characteristic of civilization do our laws come from?

a)

Religion

b)

Economy

c)

Education

d)

Government