WorksheetsPost SLO/CA Test
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Characteristics of the U.S. Government:
-Governed by a constitution
-Elected Representatives
-Led by a President
-Laws interpreted by a Supreme Court
- National and State Level governments
Which government of South Asia is most similar to the U.S. government?
Bhutan
India
Nepal
Pakistan
Which description best summarizes voting differences between the two nations presented in the table?
The Constitution of Thailand does not allow voting, while the U.S. Constitution permits elections.
For American citizens voting is a responsibility, while voting is a requirement for citizens of Thailand.
Most officials in Thailand are appointed by a king, while most officials in the United States are voted in office.
Voters in Thailand directly elect all government leaders, while the leaders in the United States are appointed by the Electoral College.
According to the excerpt, Tejano South Texas is considered a culture region because the people living in the area -
share a unique lifestyle
speak the same language
adapted to the environment
migrated from another country
Rodeos are popular cultural events in the United States and Canada, and are an example of how culture is influenced by -
historical events
contemporary issues
governmental policies
environmental changes
Based on the excerpt, French culture influenced English culture by -
Adding a variety of new books to English literature
Introducing new economic concepts to the English
Producing a new dictionary for the English language
Transforming the vocabulary of the English language
Why was the government of Yugoslavia likely unable to keep the country unified?
Cultural and religious differences
Political and economic differences
The government desired more control
The geography created physical barriers
The efforts of King Hassan II and Disney engineers to construct the Morocco pavilion is an example of -
The benefits of cooperation between different cultures
The blending of two cultures that create a new culture
The conflicts that emerge when different cultures mix together
The challenges of communicating between people of different cultures
- Government
- Economic Systems
- Educational Systems
- Religious Practices
The list above refers to the basic ____ that are common to all societies.
Goals
Geography
Institutions
Cultural Traditions
What architectural feature do these mosques have in common?
A domed roof to cover the building
A slender tower for making the call to pray
Stained glass that shows religious images
Very large wooden doors at the entrance
Which description best summarizes the role of communication technology in the Egyptian revolution of 2011?
Television was key to gaining widespread Egyptian support for the protestors.
While mobile phones were important, the Internet was critical to organizing and communicating.
Mobile phones helped protesters to communicate with government officials about the need for change.
Mobile phones were critical, enabling protesters to communicate during the revolt as well as tell the story of the events.
According to the excerpt, cultural diffusion in parts of Europe has resulted in -
Violent Social Unrest
Segregation og Women
Tension between groups
Adoption of new traditions
How may the Five Pillars of Islam shape the daily activities of believers?
There is fasting in the mornings.
There is a duty to give to the poor each day.
There is time each day to attend the mosque.
There are certain times to pray during each day.
How does rangoli reflect the culture of people in India?
It is used as lighting for the home.
It represents knowledge and beauty.
It is a decoration in many Indian homes.
It is used to celebrate Indian religious traditions.
Based on the information in the excerpts, how is religion viewed by citizens of Bhutanese society?
Citizens have the right to practice any religion, but have a duty to follow the state religion.
Citizens have no right to choose their religion and have a duty to follow the state religion.
Citizens have the right to practice any religion and have a duty to respect the religion of others.
Citizens have the right to learn about other religions, but a duty to follow the religion of the local community.
Based on the information in the excerpt, beliefs about freedom and the Internet have caused officials in both the United States and Canada to -
Ignore Internet content issues
Struggle to regulate Internet content
Restrict children from using the Internet
Pass strict laws against Internet gambling
