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Traditional Economy Quiz

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a traditional economy, how do people get their food?

a)

They buy it in supermarkets

b)

They order it online

c)

They hunt, gather, or farm it themselves

d)

They get it from the government

2.

Why do people in a traditional economy not use money?

a)

They do not need it because they produce what they need

b)

They do not like money

c)

The government does not allow them to use money

d)

They are waiting for banks to open

3.

How do people decide what jobs to do in a traditional economy?

a)

They choose freely

b)

Their jobs are decided by the government

c)

They do the same jobs as their parents and grandparents

d)

They go to school and apply for jobs

4.

What is a common characteristic of traditional economies?

a)

People own large businesses

b)

People live by customs and traditions

c)

People use technology to produce goods

d)

People work in factories and offices

5.

Why are traditional economies usually peaceful?

a)

They do not fight because they are all rich

b)

They do not have armies

c)

There is no wealth difference because everyone has the same amount

d)

They have very strong leaders

6.

What is one major problem with traditional economies?

a)

They are too rich

b)

They depend too much on nature, making them vulnerable to disasters

c)

They have too many different jobs to choose from

d)

They rely too much on technology

7.

Why are traditional economies disappearing?

a)

More people are choosing to live in forests

b)

Modern economies and technology are replacing them

c)

Traditional economies are becoming richer

d)

People in traditional economies are refusing to change

8.

What do people eat in a traditional economy?

a)

Food from supermarkets

b)

Food they hunt, grow, or gather

c)

Fast food

d)

Food delivered by truck

9.

Do people in a traditional economy use money?

a)

Yes, they use a lot of money

b)

No, they trade with other people

c)

No, they only produce what they need

d)

Yes, they have banks

10.

Who decides the rules in a traditional economy?

a)

The government

b)

The school teacher

c)

The tribal customs and traditions

d)

The president

11.

What jobs do men usually do in a traditional economy?

a)

Hunting and farming

b)

Working in offices

c)

Selling things in a store

d)

Driving taxis

12.

What jobs do women usually do in a traditional economy?

a)

Fixing cars

b)

Cooking and taking care of children

c)

Working in factories

d)

Studying in college

13.

What is one good thing about a traditional economy?

a)

People are peaceful and do not fight

b)

People are very rich

c)

People travel a lot

d)

People use technology

14.

What is one bad thing about a traditional economy?

a)

People have too many jobs

b)

People have no protection from disasters like floods

c)

People always buy new things

d)

People have too much money

15.

Why are traditional economies usually peaceful?

a)

They do not fight because they are all rich

b)

They do not have armies

c)

There is no wealth difference because everyone has the same amount

d)

They have very strong leaders

16.

What is one major problem with traditional economies?

a)

They are too rich

b)

They depend too much on nature, making them vulnerable to disasters

c)

They have too many different jobs to choose from

d)

They rely too much on technology

17.

Why are traditional economies disappearing?

a)

More people are choosing to live in forests

b)

Modern economies and technology are replacing them

c)

Traditional economies are becoming richer

d)

People in traditional economies are refusing to change