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Test Description: Culture and Religion
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1) The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and values is called:
A
Humanity
B
Geology
C
Geography
D
Culture
2) The strongest unifying element of culture is:
A
Economic
B
Religion
C
Language
D
Government
3) Culture hearths are places where
A
people first discovered fire
B
humans migrate after disasters
C
the later civilizations began
D
early centers of civilization
4) The geographic features shared by the five major culture hearths are
A
Cold climate, little vegetation, and closeness to water
B
Hot climate, abundant wildlife, and desert plant life
C
Mild climate, fertile land, and closeness to water
D
Mild climate, mixed forests, and far from water
5) In ____________ religions, the followers believe in one deity.
A
pagan
B
monotheistic
C
agnostic
D
polytheistic
6) In ____________ religions, the followers believe in many deities.
A
polytheistic
B
pagan
C
agnostic
D
monotheistic
7) All of the following describe similarities between Judaism, Christianity and Islam except
A
All believe in stories of the Old Testament
B
All share a common place of origin
C
All believe that Jesus is the Messiah
D
All believe that Abraham was the first prophet
8) One similarity between Buddhism in India and animism in Africa is that both
A
base social rank on a caste stystem
B
have no basic religious text
C
use the Ten Commandments to establish law codes
D
stress the importance of the Eightfold Path
9) The religions of Judaism and Christianity share a common belief in
A
the existence of one God
B
the role of Jesus
C
reincarnation
D
the New Testament
10) Buddhism teaches that salvation can be achieved by
A
worshiping only one God
B
following the Ten Commandments
C
making a pilgrimage to Mecca
D
learning to give up selfish desire
11) In some parts of India today, the caste system is still followed; in the social hierarchy of colonial Latin America, the status of a person was determined by birth. What do these two examples demonstrate?
A
minority practices in many societies reinforce social differences
B
In a multicultural society, all groups may face intolerance
C
Traditional practices in many societies reinforce social differences
D
Diversity is welcomed in most multicultural societies
12) The ability to change one's social class is known as
A
social mobility
B
social structure
C
cultural diffusion
D
social transition
13) Which feature might appear on a map showing cultural differences?
A
major river systems
B
mountain ranges
C
climatic zones
D
religious groups
14) 20. The Middle East is considered a single cultural region by most geographers because —
A
fertile river valleys
B
it has a warm, dry climate
C
Its people share a common history and heritage
D
it has many deserts and mountain areas
15) Hindu scholars contributed to mathematics by developing the decimal system and the concept of zero. Arab mathematicians transmitted these ideas to Western Europe. Which conclusion is best drawn from these facts?
A
Hindus and Arabs developed the first civilizations
B
The study of mathematics first began in Europe.
C
Europeans had no ideas to share with Hindus and Arabs.
D
New ideas are often spread through contacts between cultures.
16) Which of the following is the best example of cultural convergence?
A
Some universities do not require students to study a foreign language.
B
People in the Sahel region of Africa are moving to nearby regions to escape dry conditions from drought.
C
Different countries in Europe today have similar standards of living and systems of government.
D
Some Turkish “guest workers” in Germany cannot read or write in German.
17) The areas stretching above and below the Sahara Desert as part of the African continent. Some geographers feel the cultures of North Africa are more closely associated with those of the Middle East than with Sub-Saharan Africa. This shows that
A
North Africa’s physical features prevented contact with the Middle East.
B
Africa was subjected to European imperialism.
C
cultural characteristics can be used to define regions.
D
most Africans would like to emigrate to the Middle East.
18) The term “Latin America” is generally used to describe a unique cultural region that includes all of South America, Central America, and Mexico. What characteristic helps define Latin America as a region?
A
Spanish and Portuguese are the most widely spoken languages.
B
Christianity and Islam are the most widely practiced religious traditions.
C
Most countries have command economies.
D
Most countries are former colonies of France or Italy.
19) Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Sikhism are similar in that each religion:
A
practices strict codes of nonviolence
B
first arose in India
C
affirms the existence of one god
D
Worship many gods
20) Animists generally believe that
A
After death the souls reborn in another human form.
B
Holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven.
C
Spirits inhabit both living and nonliving things in nature.
D
Meditation leads followers to nirvana.
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