Geography (G)
These imaginary lines run east and west but measure distance north and south of the Equator.
Latitude
This was the widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, and diseases between the Americas and the Old World.
The Columbian Exchange
In this type of government, like the United States, the power of leaders is restricted by a Constitution.
Limited Government
An economic system where the government makes all decisions about what to produce and how much it costs.
Command Economy
This is the spread of ideas, beliefs, and customs from one cultural group to another.
Cultural Diffusion
This type of map shows boundaries between countries, states, and major cities.
Political Map
Most countries in Latin America were colonized by this European nation, which is why Spanish is the primary language today.
Spain
A form of government where one person has absolute, total control over the lives of the citizens.
Dictatorship or Autocracy
In this system, prices are determined by supply and demand with very little government interference.
Free Enterprise or Market Economy
These are the three major monotheistic religions that all originated in Southwest Asia (The Middle East).
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
This term describes the movement of people from one location to another, often caused by "push" or "pull" factors.
Migration
This period in Europe saw a shift from hand-tools to machine-made products in large factories.
The Industrial Revolution
This is the name of the supranational organization created to promote economic and political cooperation among European nations.
The European Union
Name the four Factors of Production needed to create goods and services.
Land, Labor, Capital, and Entrepreneurship
In South Asia, this ancient social structure historically ranked people into groups based on birth and occupation.
The Caste System
This geographic feature in South Asia acts as a physical barrier, isolating the region and influencing its climate.
The Himalayan Mountains
This policy involves a stronger nation taking over a weaker nation to exploit its resources; it heavily affected Africa in the 1800s.
Imperialism or Colonialism
What is the primary difference between a Democracy and a Communist state regarding political parties?
Democracies have multiple parties/free elections; Communist states are usually single-party
This term describes when countries rely on each other for resources, goods, or services they cannot provide themselves.
Interdependence
List three of the five Basic Institutions common to all societies.
Government, Economy, Education, Religion, and Family
Define "Arable Land" and explain why it is essential for settlement patterns.
Land suitable for farming; it attracts high population densities
What was the "Partition of 1947" in South Asia, and which two nations were primarily created?
The division of British India into India and Pakistan
Define "Rule by Few" and give an example of a system that follows this.
Oligarchy; examples include a military junta or certain communist politburos
Contrast Primary economic activities with Quaternary economic activities.
Primary involves raw materials like farming/mining; Quaternary involves information, research, and high-tech
How has modern technology (like the internet) changed the speed of cultural diffusion?
It has made diffusion nearly instantaneous, allowing trends and ideas to spread globally in seconds