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Unit 1: How We Study the World's Cultural Patterns

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When humans decide where to settle or live in a certain area, what physical characteristic would they be more attracted to?

a)

Near a desert

b)

On a mountain

c)

Near a river or ocean

d)

Where is snows every day of the year

2.

We might find a dense or heavy population near...

a)

water resources

b)

technology towers

c)

a cities capital

d)

near the equator

3.

Which term describes peoples beliefs and customs?

a)

Culture

b)

Government

c)

Interior

d)

Institutions

4.

When we think of climate, we think of...

a)

government

b)

people

c)

weather

d)

landforms

5.

What type of map is this?

a)

Physical Map

b)

Political Map

c)

Thematic Map

d)

Optimum Map

6.

Using this map, why would people NOT want to live in the interior (center) of Australia?

a)

Heavy grassland

b)

Dry Climate

c)

Tropical/ Rainy

d)

Too many rivers

7.

What type of map is this?

a)

Physical Map

b)

Political Map

c)

Thematic Map

d)

Optimum Map

8.

(Choose the 3 correct answers)

Which geographic factors would attract people for settlement?

a)

A river close by

b)

Rained for two days

c)

Dry climate

d)

Dark and rich soil

9.

(Choose the 2 correct answers)

Which cultural characteristics are missing from this web?

a)

Language

b)

An economic system

c)

Government

d)

Urban characteristics

10.

This diagram is an example of?

a)

The economy

b)

Traits ONLY celebrated in America

c)

Government control

d)

Cultural traits

11.

How many people run an Unlimited Government?

a)

Ruled by many

b)

Ruled by one

12.

How many people run a Limited Government?

a)

Ruled by many

b)

Ruled by one

13.

What is the purpose of a government institution?

a)

Create rules and brings order to a society

b)

Supply and demand helps the economy

c)

Provides freedom of religious beliefs

d)

Pays for a college education

14.

Which institution do the banks use money to make money?

a)

Educational institution

b)

Economic institution

c)

Government institution

d)

Religious institution

15.

Which institution supports the police and the court systems?

a)

Educational Institution

b)

Economic Institution

c)

Government institution

d)

Educational institution

16.

Which institution supports all schooling (college & elementary)?

a)

Educational institution

b)

Government institution

c)

Economic institution

d)

Religious institution

17.

(Choose the 2 correct answers)

Which two examples prove that a business is successful?

a)

Unhappy customers

b)

Supply and demand

c)

Satisfying consumers (customers)

d)

controlling government

18.

Which two countries are ruled by many?

a)

Canada & Norway

b)

US & Canada

c)

Russia & North Korea

d)

Cuba & Laos