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If two distinct places are linked because of a common language, religion and traditions then the places are grouped as a—
What is cultural region.
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Traditions of which country are most directly influenced by the religion of Islam? -China -Saudi Arabia -France -Slovenia
What is Saudi Arabia.
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One reason for the stability of the U.S. political system is that widespread public support exists for — -government welfare programs -allowing citizens to choose government officials -a single state-sponsored religion -requiring military service by citizens
What is allowing citizens to choose government officials.
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"Canada and the United States are often considered as belonging to the same cultural region. The majority language in both countries is English. Both countries were once British colonies. The majority of people in both countries follow the Christian religion. Both were once home to Native American Indians and had sparsely settled spaces in the West, which were gradually settled by pioneers. Both countries have democratically elected governments. Citizens in both countries follow similar occupations and enjoy similar ways of life." The description of the United States and Canada shows- -people’s attitudes and emotions about a place effect the way it is perceived. -an area is defined by its function and may cross political boundaries. -physical geographic features can determine differences between culture groups. -the character of places is related to political, economic, social, and cultural elements.
What is the character of places is related to political, economic, social, and cultural elements.
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Which physical feature has most limited the movement of people living in North Africa? -The Sahel -The Sahara -The Nile River -The Red Sea
What is the Sahara
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Some people in the U.S. refer to New York City as the "Big Apple." Geographers would use this artifact as an example of what kind of region?
What is a perceptual region.
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*Buddhism is introduced into Japan around AD 1200 *Islam extends from the Middle East into Spain by AD 732 *Missionaries bring Christianity to Africa in the 1800s What generalization do these examples illustrate? -All world religions originate from a single source. -The spatial diffusion of an idea can change culture. -Strong cultures are more religious today than the past.
What is the spatial diffusion of an idea can change culture.
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One advantage of a republic is -a small number of people can represent the will of a large population. -All citizens are directly involved in making government decisions. -a few people hold all of a country’s political power. -most citizens have no political power and can be easily controlled.
What is a few people hold all of a country’s political power.
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The arrival of new immigrant groups creates a more diverse culture when — -the traditions of local and immigrant populations combine to create new customs -immigrants are pressured to assimilate quickly to their new community -immigrants are forced to settle in areas populated by people from their homeland -local governments pass laws enforcing immigration quotas
What is the traditions of local and immigrant populations combine to create new customs
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Which of the following is the best example of weathering? -the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river -the condensation of water vapor into droplets in clouds -the cracking of rocks caused by the freezing and melting of water -the formation of a sandbar along the side of a stream
What is the cracking of rocks caused by the freezing and melting of water
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What can be inferred about changes to United States territory? -The growth of the United States was limited by the expansion of Mexico. -Wars can change national boundaries of formal regions. -Lack of river systems discouraged United States’ expansion. -American culture was not spread evenly across the vast territory.
What is wars can change national boundaries of formal regions.
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Monotheism, reverence for the Torah and the Hebrew language are all characteristics of
What is Judaism
300
A country is ruled by a single leader whose power was gained by heredity. This country’s political system is most likely a(n)
What is a monarchy.
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1. North and South America once consisted of many Native American cultural groups. These groups divided the Americas into different regions, such as the Inca, Aztec empires, the tribal lands of the Iroquois, and the Great Plains inhabited by the Sioux. 2. The arrival of Europeans greatly disrupted these Native American tribes. 3. ???? Which statement completes the cause and effect diagram? -European powers began to compete for alliances with Native groups. -New cultural regions emerged because of European exploration and colonization. -Native American culture groups began to converge into one. -Europeans adopted Native American customs and traditions.
What is New cultural regions emerged because of European exploration and colonization.
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Which of these represents the best example of a culture being maintained? -Teachers encourage students to learn a second language. -Grandparents teach their grandchildren to cook family recipes -Parents enroll their children in foreign-exchange programs. -Siblings take part in similar school activities.
What is grandparents teach their grandchildren to cook family recipes
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The American Midwest, the British Empire, and Latin America are all examples of
What is cultural regions.
400
• Polytheistic • Oldest of the World Religions • Rooted in the Indian Subcontinent • Deities include Vishnu and Shiva -These are characteristics of what religions?
What is Hinduism
400
"The king or queen undertakes various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties… the king or queen is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honors and appointing the Prime Minister." The above excerpt best describes a-
What is a constitutional monarchy.
400
"Africans brought the rhythms of West African music. Europeans brought instruments and harmonies from their native lands. As many African-Americans migrated to cities in the early 1900s, the musical traditions of Africans and Europeans blended together to form jazz. Jazz later diffused from cities such as New Orleans to the rest of the country. In fact, Jazz is now popular around the world." What can be concluded from the description above? -The migration of Europeans to the cities led to the diffusion of jazz. -The contact of different cultural groups led to the creation of jazz. -The isolation of African –Americans in the southern states led to the creation of jazz. -The cultural mix in the city of New Orleans led to the diffusion of West African music.
What is the contact of different cultural groups led to the creation of jazz.
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One important effect of mountain ranges, large rivers, and ocean coastlines on a country has often been the -Growth in available fertile land -Formation of a country’s borders -Encouragement of cultural convergence -Promotion of a democratic form of government
What is the formation of a country’s borders
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"It is . . . undeniable that no settlement can be just and complete if recognition is not accorded to the right of the Arab refugee to return to the home from which he has been dislodged by the hazards and strategy of the armed conflict between Arabs and Jews in Palestine." —Progress Report of the United Nations Mediator on Palestine, 1948 What was one reason for the conflict referred to in this report? -The International Criminal Court issued warrants for suspected war criminals living in the region. -Ethnic groups competed for control of the region’s natural resources. -Different groups had competing claims over land in the region. -The United Nations imposed immigration reforms in some countries in the region.
What is different groups had competing claims over land in the region.
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How Jerusalem is perceived throughout the world in regards to several major religions?
What is it is a holy city.
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U.S. Government *Advantages - Does not concentrate power in one branch. *Disadvantages - Executive and legislative branches may be of different parties. Canadian Government *Advantages - Makes government more efficient since executive and legislative branches automatically work together. *Disadvantages - Cabinet dictatorships may result from concentration of power vested in the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Comparing the two governments above shows that— -People cannot govern themselves without a monarch. -Democracy can operate differently in specific countries -Power should rest in the hands of an individual or small group. -Religious authority holds control of governments.
What is democracy can operate differently in specific countries
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Which of these best explains the African influence on American culture? -The formation of an alliance between the African Union and the US -The exploration of North America by African sailors -The forced migration of Africans to the Americas -The establishment of American colonies in Africa
What is the forced migration of Africans to the Americas
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Which of the following is caused by the very rapid evaporation of warm ocean water in late summer months? -the erosion of a sandy beach -a catastrophic forest fire -a tornado -a tropical hurricane
What is a tropical hurricane