Culture-Introduction ReviewCulture-Introduction ReviewMidterm on January 26 @ 8am

Gym

•Small map section

•Multiple choice

•1 essay

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 architecture 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 power

• 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

opportunities

• 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 migra-tion 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 heavily 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 rival- ries

• 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 exports.

• 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 agriculture, the Ganges River remains important to India because it is

• 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 important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?

• fertile soils • high mountains • vast deserts • smooth coastlines