Economies
In which type of economy does the government have the least control over supply and prices?
A. Command
B. Mixed
C. Free enterprise
D. Communist
C. Free enterprise
The set of beliefs, traditions, and behaviors that unify a region is called —
A. Climate
B. Culture
C. Globalization
D. Population
B. Culture
Which geographic factor most strongly influences where people live?
A. Shared cultural traditions
B. Availability of water
C. Access to transportation
D. Proximity to highways
B. Availability of water
A system where power is shared between central and regional governments is —
A. Federal system
B. Unitary system
C. Communist system
D. Unlimited system
A. Federal system
A popular dance app (like Tiktok) belongs to which cultural element?
A. Religion
B. Government
C. Entertainment
D. Education
C. Entertainment
Which type of economy includes both government involvement and private ownership?
A. Traditional
B. Command
C. Mixed
D. Free enterprise
C. Mixed
Which example shows the element of Religion in culture?
A. Pasta in Italy
B. Roman Catholicism in Vatican City
C. Democracy in the U.S.
D. TikTok videos
B. Roman Catholicism in Vatican City
Which country’s capital is near 40°N, 75°W?
A. Canada
B. India
C. Chile
D. United States
D. United States
Which type of government is limited by laws or a constitution?
A. Limited government
B. Unlimited government
C. Dictatorship
D. Monarchy
A. Limited government
Observing holidays and festivals is an example of —
A. Government
B. Geography
C. Cultural celebrations
D. Politics
C. Cultural celebrations
Which feature is commonly found in socialist economies?
A. Low taxation rates
B. Few small businesses
C. State-owned collective farms
D. Government-run healthcare
D. Government-run healthcare
Which cultural trait is influenced by geography, resources, and family traditions?
A. Folk stories
B. Types of shelter
C. Religious practices
D. Musical instruments
B. Types of shelter
Why do many cities develop near rivers?
A. Religious ceremonies
B. Cultural traditions
C. Water supply, farming, trade
D. Political boundaries
C. Water supply, farming, trade
Which government allows rulers to make decisions without restrictions?
A. Limited
B. Unlimited
C. Federal
D. Parliamentary
B. Unlimited
Representative democracy and constitutional monarchy are types of —
A. Unlimited government
B. Limited government
C. Socialist economies
D. Traditional systems
B. Limited government
In a free enterprise system, people are free to —
A. Own businesses and set prices
B. Do only what the government allows
C. Work only for state-owned farms
D. Vote for leaders
A. Own businesses and set prices
Religion, family, government, language, and economy are all —
A. Human rights
B. Cultural characteristics of societies
C. Geographic factors
D. Political traits
B. Cultural characteristics of societies
Which factor is least likely to explain where people live?
A. Highways
B. Water supply
C. Natural resources
D. Climate
A. Highways
Citizens elect leaders, courts are chosen by legislators, and voting is open at 18 — this describes which system?
A. Unlimited
B. Limited
C. Repressive
D. Ruled by one
B. Limited
Which economy ideally has no social classes and state-owned production?
A. Communism
B. Mixed
C. Capitalism
D. Traditional
A. Communism
Which economy requires industries to meet government quotas?
A. Command
B. Free enterprise
C. Mixed
D. Traditional
A. Command
Which of the following are examples of cultural traits that societies may share?
A. Population, Landforms, Climate
B. Citizenship, Rights, Responsibilities
C. Labor, Natural Resources, Capital
D. Celebrations, Rules, Music
D. Celebrations, Rules, Music
Which is an example of geography shaping culture?
A. Holidays
B. Types of shelter
C. Music styles
D. Folk tales
B. Types of shelter
Which type of government is ruled by one person who inherits power?
A. Monarchy
B. Dictatorship
C. Democracy
D. Federal
A. Monarchy
Dictatorships are a type of —
A. Unlimited government
B. Limited government
C. Federal system
D. Cultural tradition
A. Unlimited government