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7th Grade Social Studies Unit Test 1
Test Description: Part 1 of Review for the Unit Test on the five themes of geography and Introduction to world cultural and economic studies.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Long ago, there were very few roads, and people traveled by horse and buggy. Now we have interstate roads and almost everyone has a car. Which theme of geography does this situation describe?
A
Place
B
Region
C
Human-Environmental Interaction
D
Relative Location
2) Geographic isolation of a people frequently reinforces
A
a traditional way of life
B
the development of scientific investigation
C
a process of cultural diffusion
D
the need for higher education
3) Which best describes the impact of urbanization on most societies?
A
urbanization promotes population growth throughout the world
B
urbanization weakens traditional values and life patterns
C
urbanization strengthens the influence of the extended family system
D
urbanization discourages economic growth
4) Which statement is the best example of cultural diffusion?
A
Venezuela has large reserves of oil
B
Young people dance to rock music in Russia
C
The Caste system is an important part of life in India
D
Students in China learn calligraphy in school
5) Which best describes why culture is sometimes referred to as a blueprint for living?
A
it flourished best in traditional societies
B
it is determined by genetics
C
in includes all the things that contribute to a society's development
D
it determine the types of jobs offered to members of a society
6) Which statement best supports the idea that cultural diffusion has greatly affected Southeast Asia?
A
the population of Southeast Asia is concentrated in rural areas
B
Monsoon climates affect food production in Indonesia
C
A reliance on subsistence agriculture remains a problem for many Southeast Asian economies
D
Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are practice throughout Southeast Asia
7) A study of quotations by Dante, David Everett, and Lao-Tzu supports the conclusion that
A
In all cultures, people make excuses for their mistakes
B
all cultures are concerned with transportation and conservation
C
People from different cultures often view situations in similar ways
D
Geography is important to the development of all cultures
8) Historians are interested in studying Maya ruins in Mexico, the haiku poetry of Japan, and the music of Chopin because such cultural and intellectual developments
A
help to explain the role of geography in that society
B
Reveal the political structure of that society
C
illustrate the economic status of individuals in that society
D
reflect the values of that society
9) Which aspect of a nation's culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography of that nation
A
population distribution
B
social class system
C
form of government
D
religious beliefs
10) In most traditional societies, the teaching of values is mainly the responsibility of
A
the educational system
B
the judicial system
C
the government
D
the family
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