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WorksheetsSocial Studies Mega Review
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 2hrs 46mins
How many continents are there?
6
5
7
4
Which continent do you live on?
Asia
South America
Europe
North America
Natural resource is...
something found in nature that is used by people.
something made in a factory
resources that we have a lot of.
landforms that people go to visit.
Which is NOT a natural resource?
water
sun
trees
sneakers
Which landform is this?
river
coast
moutain
forest
Which landform is this?
canyon
mountain
island
plateau
Which landform is this?
river
bay
coast
island
When people change the way they live in order to fit new conditions or a new environment it is
adaptation
modification
When there is a change to the environment to meet the needs of people
Adaptation
Modification
Building dams, plowing and irrigating fields, and digging mines are examples of...
modifying
adapting
People who live in the northeastern United States use heating units to keep their homes warm in winter. This is an example of..
modifying
adapting
Modern day Egyptians have built the Aswan Dam to keep the Nile River from flooding. This is an example of...
modifying
adapting
Drinking hot chocolate in the winter
Adapt
Modify
Putting on sunscreen.
Adapt
Modify
Building a well for water.
Adapt
Modify
Bringing a raincoat when its going to rain
Adapt
Modify
Irrigation systems in the city.
Adapt
Modify
Which term refers to the major shift from hunting and gathering to the beginning of farming/agriculture?
Civilization
Cultural Diffusion
Neolithic Revolution
Polytheism
This term refers to the spreading of culture from one place to another.
division of labor
agriculture
social class
cultural diffusion
This is the belief in more than one god
polytheism
montheism
theocracy
agriculture
This is the taming and keeping of animals as pets or as work on farms along with planting and using plants for food.
animalism
domestication
dualism
polytheism
This is the science and practicing of farming.
monotheism
culture
civilization
Agriculture
The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels
agriculture
domestication
irrigation
culture
Monotheism is
A belief in one god
A belief that natural objects possess souls/divine powers
A belief in more than one god
Polytheism is
A belief in one god
A belief that natural objects possess souls/divine powers
A belief in more than one god
Which of the following best defines the term CULTURAL VALUES?
Set of written and verbal symbols used to communicate.
Something people think is important or desirable in life. (Thoughts)
Common practice with a long-standing history and tradition (Actions)
Beliefs about God the and meaning of life
Which of the following best defines the term CULTURE?
the spread of religious beliefs from one group of people to another
the way of living for a specific group of people that includes their beliefs and behaviors
the customs and practices of people who live within the same country
the human characteristics that people around the world most have in common
Which of the following best defines the term CUSTOMS?
Set of written and verbal symbols used to communicate.
Something people think is important or desirable in life. (Thoughts)
Common practice with a long-standing history and tradition (Actions)
Beliefs about God the and meaning of life
Which of the following best defines the term RELIGION?
Set of written and verbal symbols used to communicate.
Something people think is important or desirable in life. (Thoughts)
Common practice with a long-standing history and tradition (Actions)
Beliefs about God the and meaning of life
Which of the following best defines the term LANGUAGE?
Set of written and verbal symbols used to communicate.
Something people think is important or desirable in life. (Thoughts)
Common practice with a long-standing history and tradition (Actions)
Inventions that made it easier for people to communicate and trade.
Which of the following correctly identifies all of our Culture Traits?
Cultural Erosion and Multiculturalism
Trade, Technology, Colonization, and Immigration
Food, Language, Religion, Customs, Values, and Language
Polytheistic, Atheistic, and Monotheistic
Which of the following correctly defines the term POLYTHEISTIC?
Belief in many Gods
Belief in no Gods
Belief in one God
Which of the following correctly defines the term MONOTHEISTIC?
Belief in many Gods
Belief in no Gods
Belief in one God
Which of the following correctly defines the term ATHEISTIC?
Belief in many Gods
Belief in no Gods
Belief in one God
The ancient Aztecs worshipped the God of the Sun, the God of Rain, and the God of Wind. The Aztec religion would best be defined as what type of religion?
Monotheistic
Atheistic
Polytheistic
Europeans colonized the New World because they wanted to spread Christianity. Europeans believed everyone should worship only ONE god. Christianity would best be described as what type of religion?
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Atheistic
Carrier Pigeons were used during World War 1 to communicate important information secretly. What culture trait is a Carrier Pigeon an example of?
Clothing
Value
Religion
Language
In some African culture groups the oldest person is always greeted first. During mealtime elders are served first.
Based on the actions above, which of the following could be a cultural value of this group?
A cultural value might be food, because food is being served to a group
A cultural value might be mealtime, because people are eating a meal together.
A cultural value might be customs, because people are being greeted by others in the group.
A cultural value might be respect for older people, because elders are treated differently.
Miguel wants to write a paper describing the Ancient Egyptian's culture traits. Which of the following is NOT an example of an Ancient Egyptian culture trait.
The practice of preserving bodies through mummification.
The use of symbols known as Hieroglyphics to communicate.
The affect that the Nile River has on plants and animals that live in the area.
The creation of pyramids to worship Egyptian gods.
How does culture spread?
Language
Government and economy
War, trade, colonization and immigration
What happens when a culture is isolated from other cultures?
Changes in lifestyle occur quickly.
There is a plethora of technology.
Changes in lifestyle occur slowly.
There is a large foreign born population (immigrants).
Rules that allow a society to live without chaos.
Custom and Traditions
Social Organization
Religion
Government
Basic human needs such as food, clothing, sports, education, festivals etc. passed down from one generation to the next.
Customs and traditions
Government
Language
Social Organizations
Answers questions about life's meaning.
Customs and traditions
Religion
Government
Social Organizations
A form of a dialect that may have a distinct vocabulary and pronunciation .
Religion
Government
Social Organization
Language
Which is NOT a trait of culture?
Language
Music
Beliefs
Healthcare
Which is NOT an example of cultural diffusion?
Muslim professor moving to America to teach Arabic at a university.
Different languages spoken in Lubbock
Missionaries spreading Christianity around the world.
Students from different cultures in a classroom.
Spreading cultural traits from one group to another is?
Multiculturism
Cultural Diffusion
Culture
Pluralism
The gathering of different cultures in a common place is?
Cultural diffusion
Culture
Multiculturism
Multidiffusion
How many branches of government are there?
3
5
2
6
Citizens or their representatives can removed elected officials from office.
Limited
Unlimited
The media, newspapers, magazines, and television can freely report news from around the world.
Unlimited
Limited
The military shuts down newspapers and decides who can run in an election.
Unlimited
Limited
Citizens have few individual rights.
Limited
Unlimited
The national constitution limits the power of the government.
Unlimited
Limited
Individuals have basic rights such as freedom of speech, press, and religion.
Limited
Unlimited
What is the imaginary line that divides the globe halfway between the North and South Pole (label A)?
longitude
latitude
equator
prime meridian
Open flat land suitable for farming is called?
Plain
Desert
Valley
Peninsula
