Culture-Introduction Review
Midterm on January 26 @ 8am
Gym
•Small map section
•Multiple choice
•1 essay
Culture
• Which aspect of a nation’s culture is
most directly influenced by the physical
geography of that nation?
• form of government
• religious beliefs
• population distribution
• social class system
• In most societies, works of art and architec
ture generally serve to
• satisfy the needs of the leaders
• limit the influence of religion
• reflect the values of that society
• express opposition to the government in p
ower
• Which generalization is characteristic of
most traditional societies?
• people move from city to city seeking new
jobs
• sons learn the same trades as their fathers
• a high degree of social mobility exists
• all people have the same economic opport
unities
• Recent archeological studies suggest the
theory that
• the earliest humans evolved in the Rift
Valley in Africa
• farming societies developed before
hunting and gathering societies
• all the continents were settled at about the
same time
• the wheel was used by all ancient societies
• Geographic isolation of a people
frequently reinforces
• a traditional way of life
• the development of scientific investigation
• the need for higher education
• a process of cultural diffusion
• The study of culture primarily involves
• observing the physical environment of
people
• learning why various peoples live as they
do
• understanding the technology of modern
machinery
• analyzing the personalities of children in
the same family
• In modern African nations, the continued
strength of the tribe or ethnic group is a
reflection of the continuing influence of
• European imperialism
• urban growth
• the slave trade
• traditional cultures
• Which reference would be used to find the
most recent information about the gross
domestic product (GDP) of a nation?
• historical atlas
• thesaurus
• world almanac
• dictionary
• In many African nations, a major result of migration from rural to urban areas has been
• a strengthening of traditional values
• a decline in employment opportunities for
educated Africans
• a weakening of ancestral lines and kinship
bonds
• increased agricultural productivity
• In India, which aspect of society has been most h
eavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition,
and the division of labor?
• caste system
• policy of neutrality
• urbanization
• parliamentary government
• In India, the Caste System determined a person’s
occupation, personal associations, and marriage
partner. This situation shows that the Caste
system
• has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rivalries
• has promoted social mobility within Indian
society
• has been stronger in urban areas that in rural
areas
• has been a way of life as well as an element of
religion
• The Hindu caste system:
• promoted social mobility
• developed a rigid class structure
• encouraged the people to take part in
government
• resulted in economic opportunities for the
lower classes
Economics
• Which factor contributes most to the
recurring food shortages in Africa?
• poor distribution of agricultural products
• extensive river systems
• location between two major oceans
• rainforest environment
• One principle in the theory of
mercantilism is that colonies should be
• granted independence as soon as possible
• considered an economic burden for the
colonial power
• encouraged to develop their own
industries
• acquired as markets and sources of raw
materials
• Which statement best describes how a
command economy functions?
• The laws of supply and demand controlled the
economy.
• Trade policies mandated that imports exceed ex
ports.
• The success of the agricultural sector controlled
the price of manufactured goods.
• A central authority determined the type and
quantity of goods to be produced.
• In addition to providing water for Indian agricul
ture, the Ganges River remains important to
India because it is
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the only source of Indian hydroelectric power
a sacred river for the Hindu population
the birthplace of Hindu culture
an unofficial boundary between the Hindus and
Muslims
• Many people in South Asia hope for the timely
arrival of the summer monsoons each year
because
• floods are the only way to water their farmlands
• daily temperatures often reach 100 degrees
Fahrenheit
• little rain has fallen for many months
• oases provide water for nomadic herders
• A topographical map would most likely
be used to
• identify the major agricultural products of
Egypt
• determine the population of Beijing, China
• estimate the elevation of Bangkok,
Thailand
• count the number of provinces in India
• In Africa, an effect of topography and
climate has been to
• encourage rapid industrialization of the
interior
• prevent the development of kingdoms
• promote large-scale trade between African
and Asia
• promote the growth of diverse societies
• Which geographic factor was most import
ant to the development of the early river
valley civilizations?
• fertile soils
• high mountains
• vast deserts
• smooth coastlines