Government
What is UNLIMITED government
One or few leaders have total control over the government.
Which of the following is a benefit of the United States' free enterprise economic system?
Citizens are allowed to create their own businesses, choose their own jobs, and the economy is based on supply and demand
Describe culture
the shared set of beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that define a group or society, passed down through generations
What is geography?
the science of place and space
What is monotheism
a religion with one God
What is a reason for limiting the power of government in the United States?
We want to have more rights and freedoms
What are the different Economic systems?
traditional, command, market, and mixed economies
What is culture shock?
a normal, temporary psychological reaction to living in an unfamiliar cultural environment, characterized by feelings of confusion, anxiety, and disorientation
What do we call someone who studies geography?
Geographer
What is polytheism
a religion with 2 or more Gods
Describe a limited government.
a system of government limited by the laws, typically written in a constitution
Describe a command economy
a central government authority makes all major decisions regarding the production, pricing, and distribution of goods and services
What can societies do to preserve their culture?
documenting oral histories, teaching traditional languages at home, passing down artisanal skills, celebrating festivals, and cooking traditional cuisine
What is the prime meridian?
The prime meridian is the imaginary line of 0 longitude that acts as the starting point for measuring distance east and west around the Earth
Which countries are polytheistic today?
none
What is one way the U.S. Constitution limits government power?
By establishing checks and balances among the branches of government
Which countries have a command economy?
What are 5 examples of cultural traditions?
Describe absolute location
a fixed, precise, and unchanging position on the Earth's surface, independent of surrounding landmarks
Describe hinduism
the world's oldest living religion, originating in India as a diverse family of traditions rather than a single organized faith
Name one country that has an ABSOLUTE monarchy today
Quatar, Saudi Arabia, Brunei, Oman
Which countries have a mixed economy?
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and Japan
What is xenocentricism?
the belief that another culture is superior to one's own, often resulting in a preference for foreign products, ideas, styles, and traditions over domestic ones
Describe latitude and longitude
Latitude (parallels) measures distance north or south of the Equator in horizontal lines. Longitude (meridians) measures distance east or west of the Prime Meridian in vertical lines running from pole to pole.
What is Christianity?
Belief in Jesus Christ as ultimate savior