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Global Review #9
1.A major characteristic of most traditional societies is
that
I) the individual's needs are more important than the
group's needs are
2) great emphasis is placed on developing new
technologies
3) elders are respected for their experience and wisdom
4) many opportunities exist for social mobility
2.The dominance of the Spanish language in Latin
America and the continued use of the French language in
Senegal are examples of
I) cultural diffusion
3) humanism
2) social mobility
4) Marxism
3.The Chinese called their land "Middle Kingdom."
Europeans often used the term "backward" to refer to China.
These statements best illustrate
1) the failure of geographers to establish a universal
terminology
2) the importance of East Asia in world history
3) the adoption of policies of nonalignment
4) attitudes of ethnocentrism in both cultures
4.Which conclusion can be drawn from a study of
buildings such as the Parthenon in Athens, the Cathedral of
Notre Dame in Paris, and the Taj Mahal in India?
1) Major architectural structures tend to fall quickly into
disrepair.
2) Most governments commission extravagant
architecture.
3) Architecture often reflects the values of a culture.
4) Military victories are often commemorated by the
construction of great buildings.
5.Base your answer on the song below and on your
knowledge of social studies.
My father called me "lazy"!
But with what has he paid the tax?
With the earnings of my work.
If he insults me again, I will go to Ketao.
There I will find a truck for Kumasi,
And I will earn money for myself1
—Song of the young men of a
town in Benin (Dahomey)
The views expressed in this song are most likely the result
of
1) a return to the traditional customs of rural areas
2) cultural changes brought on by urbanization
3) a governmental policy about working conditions
4) a resurgence of religious and ethnic pride
6.In a present-day Chinese village, which situation
illustrates the influence of traditional Confucian beliefs?
1) People share the profits of a communal farm.
2) Students threaten factory managers accused of unfair
labor practices.
3) Young people respect their parents' wishes when
choosing a spouse.
4) A young man decides to open his own business for
profit.
7.Which quotation best reflects a feeling of nationalism?
1) "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth."
2) "A person's greatest social obligation is loyalty to the
family."
3) "For God, King, and Country."
4) "Opposition to evil is as much a duty as is cooperation
with good."
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8.Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
adhere to traditional social values
have extended families
come into frequent contact with other groups
have a strong oral history
9.In a number of European countries in the 1800s, which
situation occurred as a result of the influence of the French
Revolution?
1) increase in religious conflict
2) rise of nationalistic movements
3) decentralization of governmental power
4) economic depression
10. Base your answer to the following question on the
statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.
"Bengal sweets are the best in India. I can't take Bombay or
Delhi sweets."
- Bengali civil servant
"Only in Uttar Pradesh is politics really understood. The
Uttar Pradesh is the political heart of India."
- Uttar Pradesh journalist
"We Gujaratis are the best entrepreneurs in India."
- Gujarati factory owner
"Live in the South? Never! Their languages are impossible
and one gets only rice, rice, rice!"
- Punjabi engineer
These statements indicate that the speakers have
1) regional prejudices
3) strong religious beliefs
2) a sense of patriotism
4) socialist tendencies
11. Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis
for the development of
1) subsistence farming
3) oral traditions
2) painting and sculpture 4) recorded history
12. The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Cyrillic alphabet
originated in the Byzantine Empire. What does the practice
of this religion and the use of this alphabet in Russia
indicate?
1) Russia was conquered by the Byzantine Empire.
2) Russia's leaders eliminated the influence of the
Mongols.
3) Russia was influenced by cultural diffusion.
4) Russia's geographic isolation led to cultural diversity.
13. Base your answer on the diagram below.
Central
Governments
Organized
Religion
Different
Jobs
oads, Bridges,
Temples, and other
Public Work
Source: Guide to the Essentials of World History, Prentice—Hall
Which title best completes this diagram?
1) Elements of a Civilization
2) Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
14. The Phoenicians are often referred to as the "carriers of
civilization" because they
1) introduced Islam and Christianity to Central Africa
2) established colonies throughout northern Europe
3) developed the first carts with wheels
4) traded goods and spread ideas throughout the
Mediterranean region
3) Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age
4) Human Life 50,000 Years Ago
15. • Scholars take civil service examinations for
government positions.
• Students form Red Guard units to challenge
counterrevolutionaries.
• Students demonstrate for democratic reforms in the
capital and are killed by government troops.
These statements describe the changing role of students in
which nation?
1) Japan
3) Russia
2) China
4) India