Religion and Physical Geo
Economic Systems
Political systems and economics
Mixed Bag
100
1. Which practices is associated with Islamic faith
Praying five times a day
100
4. Describe the characteristics of a free enterprise.
freedom of private businesses to operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation.
100
9. What are characteristics of a American democracy?
1. President chosen by the people 2. constitution 3. republic 4. senate
100
1. Why is culture sometimes referred to as “a blue print for living”?
Includes all aspects of how people behave in society
200
2. Buddhism teaches that salvation can be achieved by:
Learning to give up selfish desires
200
5. In Indonesia the government owns large industries and sets some prices, however, private businesses are also encouraged and several hundred are actively traded in the Indonesian stock exchange. This country’s economy can best be classified as:
Socialist economy
200
10. Which citizen practice best characterizes a dictatorship?
Attending demonstrations to show support of the government
200
15. Give examples of pull factors.
Economic opportunity
300
11. Explain why we experience four seasons.
The tilt of the Earth on its axis as it revolves around the sun
300
"In my country people produce what they need to survive." 6. What occupation would most commonly be found in country 1?
substance farming
300
13. What are examples of secondary economic activities?
Working in a plant manufacturing automobiles
300
17. Cultural diffusion may be achieved through:
a. Internet b. Travel c. Trade
400
12. Earthquakes and tsunamis are results of what?
Plate tectonic movement
400
" In my country all key decisions are made by our central planners." 7. What kind of economic system does this country have?
command economy - A major goal of the economy is to have a classless society
400
14. Give examples of push factors
Natural disaster
400
19. Which type of population pyramid would the United States have?
slow growth
500
16. Physical features often influence where people live. Which type of environment typically has the highest population density
Flat, fertile plain and river valleys
500
"In my nation, people are free to produce whatever they wish and to consume whatever they can afford. People seek to make or sell goods and services so they can earn a profit" What type of economic system must this nation have?
free enterprise
500
22. What are the uses of a population pyramid?
a. Compare the population in females and males of a country b. Show the age distribution of a society c. Inference birthrate and life expectancy of a country