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1 Human Geography Test Review

2 Culture Means. a. The total of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a specific group b. A group that shares a geographic region, a sense of identity, and a culture c. A belief in a supernatural power or powers that are regarded as creators and maintainers of the universe

3 True or False: A Command Economy is an economy where the production of goods and services is determined by the demand from consumers.

4 The following describes which type of government: A ruling family headed by a king or queen holds political power. a. Dictatorship b. Monarchy c. Democracy d. Communism

5 List two elements that could be considered pull factors for migrating.

6 Dialect Means a. A site of innovations from which basic ideas, materials, and technology diffuse to many cultures b. When a society changes because it accepts and adopts an innovation c. Reflects changes in speech patterns related to class, region, or other cultural changes

7 True or False: In a traditional economy, goods and services are traded without exchanging money.

8 Acculturation Means a. When a society changes because it accepts and adopts an innovation b. A site of innovations from which basic ideas, materials, and technology diffuse to many cultures c. The total of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a specific group

9 True or False: A major element of the Hindu religion is the establishment of the caste system.

10 List three problems megacities face because of their large populations.

11 Ethnic Group Means a. A belief in a supernatural power or powers that are regarded as creators and maintainers of the universe b. A groups that shares a language, customs, and a common heritage c. The total of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a specific group

12 The Holy book for Muslims is the a. Bible b. Torah c. Qur an d. Testament

13 Society Means a. A group that shares a geographic region, a sense of identity, and a culture b. The spread of ideas, inventions, or patterns of behavior c. A site of innovations from which basic ideas, materials, and technology diffuse to many cultures

14 List two elements that could be considered push factors for migrating.

15 Birthrate Means a. The population growth rate b. The average number of people who live in a measurable area, such as a square mile c. The number of live births per thousand population

16 List three factors that make up culture. Food and shelter Religion Relationships to family and others Language Education Security/protection Political and social organization Creative expression

17 Islam focuses on the teachings of which of the following: a. Jesus Christ b. Muhammad c. Siddartha Gautama d. Ghandi

18 True or False: The harvesting of natural resources is unrelated to a nation s economy.

19 The following describes which type of government: Citizens hold political power, either directly or through elected representatives. a. Monarchy b. Dictatorship c. Communism d. Democracy

20 Push-Pull Factors are a. Reasons for migrating b. The number of deaths among infants under the age of one per thousand live births c. The population growth rate

21 True or False: Hinduism is a polytheistic religion.

22 The Fertility Rate is a. A graphic device that shows sex and age distribution of a population b. The average number of children a women of childbearing years would have in her lifetime c. The number of deaths per thousand people

23 Give an example of a primary economic activity.

24 List the five major religions of the world.

25 Which two religions are considered ethnic religions a. Christianity and Judaism b. Islam and Hinduism c. Buddhism and Islam d. Judaism and Hinduism

26 True or False: Technology can increase the carrying capacity of a piece of land.

27 The following describes which type of government: Nearly all political power and means of production are held by the government in the name of the people. a. Communism b. Monarchy c. Democracy d. Dictatorship

28 True or False: Judaism is the oldest monotheistic religion.

29 True or False: Seafood is considered a non-renewable natural resource.

30 True or False: Trees are considered a renewable natural resource.

31 The following describes which type of government: An individual or group holds complete political power. a. Democracy b. Monarchy c. Dictatorship d. Communism

32 True or False: Generally, people are moving away from urban areas and into rural areas.

33 Carrying Capacity Means a. The number of organisms a piece of land can support b. The average number of people who live in a measurable area, such as a square mile c. A graphic device that shows sex and age distribution of a population

34 What is the name of the enlightened spiritual state those in the Buddhist religion are trying to reach? Brahman Heaven Enlightenment Nirvana

35 True or False: An economy consists of the production and exchange of goods and services among a groups of people.

36 Bonus Questions

37 Explain how mortality rate and infant mortality rate are used to determine the health of a nation.

38 Choose an element of United States culture and explain how it causes divisions in our society.

39 If Ethiopia has 6 TVs per thousand people, Cuba has 251 TVs per thousand people, and Japan has 785 TVs per thousand people, explain what you can assume about these three nations economic development. Be sure to discuss the development of each of the three nations.

40 Compare and Contrast the following two types of government: Monarchy and Dictatorship. In complete sentences, explain two similarities these two types of government share and two elements that are unique to each of the two types of governments.

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