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WorksheetsWorld Geography ACP Spring
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 40mins
Which of the following is likely to encourage cultural divergence? (WG.18D) (WG.22C)
geographic isolation
access to technology
improved transportation
improved communications
Based on the map, what significant political change occurred as a result of the Cold War? (WG.18D)
the redrawing of political boundaries to pre-World War II boundaries
a military alliance between the former Soviet republics
a series of treaties that ensured peace across the region
the spread of democracy to former communist states
Why has English emerged as an international second language? (WG.18D)
China simplified its writing system after the Communist Revolution.
The United Nations selected English as the international second language.
Most countries in the world have adopted democratic governments.
Many places were either once British colonies or were exposed to American culture.
The process of cultural divergence most often occurs when — (WG.18D)
different countries engage in trade with one another
new products spread from one country to another
the spread of technological innovation brings several cultures together
a society expands and some of its members settle in a new area
Which is most likely to increase the demand for U.S. fast-food franchises in a South American town? (WG.18D)
civil wars
history textbooks
political speeches
televisions
The information in the passage emphasizes the — (WG.18D)
popularity of baseball worldwide
importance of baseball on education
recruitment of baseball players
superiority of American-born baseball players
Which of the following is the best example of cultural convergence? (WG.18D)
Different countries in Europe today have similar standards of living and systems of government.
Some Turkish “guest workers” in Germany cannot read or write in German.
People in the Sahel region of Africa are moving to nearby regions to escape dry conditions from drought.
Some universities do not require students to study a foreign language.
An area in which a cultural innovation originates is known as its (WG.18D)
Spatial distribution
Periphery
Hearth
Core
Which of the following provides an example of cultural divergence? (WG.18D)
Filipino call center workers learning English
Separate Amish communities in the United States
China creating a Chinese National Basketball Association
US fast-food franchises operating in India
The global popularity of soccer, US-based fast food franchises like McDonald’s, and the growth of the English language are all examples of (WG.18D)
Cultural convergence
Cultural diffusion
Globalization
all other answers
Which of the following is an example of cultural change brought about by diffusion? (WG.18D)
resistance to improving the social status of women in China
trade agreements between the United States and Canada
the number of individuals speaking Spanglish
identification of ethnic groups in Africa
Israel is dominated by which religion?
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
India's people are divided into classes. This is called the:
Apartheid
Segregation
Caste System
NAFTA
By which route did Islam spread to Spain?
Through Iran and Central Asia
Across North Africa
Through Europe
By shipping/trading
Which of the following would a KFC or Taco Bell located in Japan describe?
Cultural Convergence
Cultural Divergence
Cultural relativism.
A Great Economy
An understanding of culture enables one to find common ground with others while valuing their differences.
True or False
True
False
Which of the following religions believe in reincarnation?
Christianity and Islam
Buddhism and Judaism
Animism and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
From which area of the world did Hinduism originate
North America
Eastern Europe
Middle East
South Asia
The popularity of American musicians in places like Japan and Norway is an example of
Ethnocentrism
Cultural assimilation
Cultural diffusion
Desalinization
Which religion has the most followers in the world?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Ed Sheeran is from England but is one of the top selling artists in both the United States and Japan right now. That is because in today's world, __________________ of pop culture happens almost instantly.
assimilation
diffusion
eradication
divergence
which was a direct result of the Columbian Exchange?
New diseases arrived in the Americas from which natives lacked immunity.
Most Spaniards migrated to the “New World.”
Native Americans used the Spanish settlers as a source of cheap labor.
Spanish settlers rejected Christianity for Native American religious beliefs.
The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Dome of the Rock, and the Western (Wailing) Wall are religious sites in Jerusalem. These sites symbolize the
Geographic isolation of the city
Cultural diversity of the Middle East
Limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East
Roman domination of the Mediterranean region in the 1st century
Which is the best example of cultural convergence?
People in the US and Latin America consume similar foods and wear similar clothing
Some Turkish immigrants in Germany cannot speak German
People in the Sahel region are moving to escape dry conditions
Some universities do not require students to study a foreign language
Which was a direct result of the initial contact between European cultures and native American cultures in the 1490s?
Most Spaniards immigrated to the "New World"
Spanish settlers rejected Christianity
New diseases arrived in the Americas
Native Americans used Spanish settlers as a source of cheap labor
Belief that reincarnation ends when nirvana is reached, that attachment leads to suffering, and that suffering can be lessened by following the Eightfold Path are beliefs in
Animism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Sikhism
Adoption of French and English as official languages in parts of Africa and conversion of many Africans to Christianity show that
Europeans influenced cultures under their control
Respected the governments of indigenous people
Did not try to change the cultures of people they ruled
Favored local traditions over their own policies
Which is an example of cultural divergence?
Filipino call center workers learning English
Separate Amish communities in the US
US fast-food franchises operating in India
China creating a Chinese NBA
Targeting of European Jews, Roma, and other ethnic groups for elimination during the Holocaust is an example of
Ethnic cleansing
Ethnic violence
Genocide
Democide
The global popularity of soccer, US-based fast food franchises like McDonald's, and the growing use of English are all examples of
Cultural convergence
Cultural diffusion
Globalization
All of these
_______ is a belief that spirits inhabit living and nonliving beings, and is especially large in certain regions of Africa.
Buddhism
Islam
Animism
Christianity
An important city to Judaism, Christianity, & Islam is
Jerusalem
Mecca
Medina
Bethlaham
Instead of staying in Houston for college, you end up leaving the state. In other words you, ________.
Emigrate
Evacuate
End up paying less for out of state tuition
Immigrate
Set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people
Culture
Culture Traits
Culture Region
Customs
A group of people with a common racial, national, tribal, or religious cultural background
Ethnic group
Culture
Culture traits
Tribe
Religion rarely (hardly) influences how one sees the world
True
False
If your mom or dad's job requires your family to move to Edinburgh, Scotland, you have to _____________ to Scotland.
Immigrate
Emigrate
In some places it is a _______ to shake a person's hand as a greeting.
Custom
Requirement
Obligation
Proper gesture
This is a picture of the Quran, the Holy Book of
Islam
Catholicism
Christianity
Buddhism
Specific things people of a certain culture share, like food, clothing, beliefs, language, and tools
Culture Traits
Culture Region
Americans adopting culture traits from other cultures, is an example of
a convergent force.
a divergent force.
ethnocentrism.
The political separation of North and South Korea has caused Korean culture to become
divergent
convergent
diffused
acclimated
