Question 1

What is cultural syncretism?

Accepted Answer

A)  the blending of cultural forces to create a new, synergistic form of culture 
B)  the adoption of popular culture by a local ethnic group 
C)  the replacement of local cultural traditions with popular culture 
D)  the rejection of popular culture by a local ethnic group 
E)  the elimination of local cultures caused by the spread of popular culture 
A)  the blending of cultural forces to create a new, synergistic form of culture 
B)  the adoption of popular culture by a local ethnic group 
C)  the replacement of local cultural traditions with popular culture 
D)  the rejection of popular culture by a local ethnic group 
E)  the elimination of local cultures caused by the spread of popular culture

Question 2

What measure of migration tells whether more people are entering or leaving a country?

Accepted Answer

A)  rate of in-migration 
B)  rate of out-migration 
C)  emigration rate 
D)  immigration rate 
E)  net migration rate 
A)  rate of in-migration 
B)  rate of out-migration 
C)  emigration rate 
D)  immigration rate 
E)  net migration rate

Question 3

Cultural syncretism is a synonym for cultural hybridization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An agreed-upon common language to facilitate communication on specific topics such as business is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  dialect. 
B)  official language. 
C)  language group. 
D)  language family. 
E)  lingua franca. 
A)  dialect. 
B)  official language. 
C)  language group. 
D)  language family. 
E)  lingua franca.

Question 5

What is cultural imperialism? How prevalent has it been,and with what impacts?

Accepted Answer

Cultural imperialism is the imposition o

Question 6

The process of defending a cultural system against offensive cultural expressions from elsewhere,while promoting local cultural values is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural imperialism. 
B)  cultural assimilation. 
C)  cultural syncretization. 
D)  cultural hybridization. 
E)  cultural nationalism. 
A)  cultural imperialism. 
B)  cultural assimilation. 
C)  cultural syncretization. 
D)  cultural hybridization. 
E)  cultural nationalism.

Question 7

What is colonialism?

Accepted Answer

A)  the temporary occupation of another country 
B)  the formal establishment of rule over a foreign population 
C)  the establishment of trade relations with another country 
D)  the introduction of popular consumer culture in a traditional society 
E)  All of the other answers are definitions of colonialism. 
A)  the temporary occupation of another country 
B)  the formal establishment of rule over a foreign population 
C)  the establishment of trade relations with another country 
D)  the introduction of popular consumer culture in a traditional society 
E)  All of the other answers are definitions of colonialism.

Question 8

Which of the following groups is most likely to disrupt local ecosystems as they search for natural resources and manufacturing sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  governments 
B)  transnational firms 
C)  indigenous ethnic groups 
D)  international organizations, such as the United Nations 
E)  non-governmental organizations, such as Greenpeace 
A)  governments 
B)  transnational firms 
C)  indigenous ethnic groups 
D)  international organizations, such as the United Nations 
E)  non-governmental organizations, such as Greenpeace

Question 9

Total fertility rate (TFR)is high when women marry early and have many children over a long span of years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the major underlying assumption of the core-periphery model?

Accepted Answer

A)  that the wealth of the developed core will eventually diffuse to the less developed periphery 
B)  that the different levels of development between the core and the periphery are caused by the relative levels of natural resources in each area 
C)  that the less developed periphery will eventually revolt against the wealthier core 
D)  that the developed core achieved its wealth primarily by taking advantage of the southern periphery, through either colonialism or imperialism 
E)  that the core and periphery will work together to eliminate uneven development 
A)  that the wealth of the developed core will eventually diffuse to the less developed periphery 
B)  that the different levels of development between the core and the periphery are caused by the relative levels of natural resources in each area 
C)  that the less developed periphery will eventually revolt against the wealthier core 
D)  that the developed core achieved its wealth primarily by taking advantage of the southern periphery, through either colonialism or imperialism 
E)  that the core and periphery will work together to eliminate uneven development

Question 11

The Tropics are defined by meridians of longitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

America's Corn Belt is a functional region.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Japan has a high total fertility rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The term "Third World" was originally a product of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Cold War 
B)  World War II 
C)  the Kyoto Protocol 
D)  a United Nations ruling 
E)  asymmetrical warfare associated with terrorism 
A)  the Cold War 
B)  World War II 
C)  the Kyoto Protocol 
D)  a United Nations ruling 
E)  asymmetrical warfare associated with terrorism

Question 15

Among world regions,Europe has one of the lowest percentages of population under age 15.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the current overall rate of natural increase (RNI)for the world?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.2% per year 
B)  1.2% per year 
C)  2% per year 
D)  7% per year 
E)  11% per year 
A)  0.2% per year 
B)  1.2% per year 
C)  2% per year 
D)  7% per year 
E)  11% per year

Question 17

All of the following are arguments against globalization,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  globalization is not a "natural" process. 
B)  globalization is a policy promoted by free-trade advocates, capitalist countries, and multinational firms, all of which benefit from the process. 
C)  policies of globalization increase the differences between rich and poor in the world. 
D)  globalization will lead to the use of nuclear weapons. 
E)  globalization is dangerously unstable. 
A)  globalization is not a "natural" process. 
B)  globalization is a policy promoted by free-trade advocates, capitalist countries, and multinational firms, all of which benefit from the process. 
C)  policies of globalization increase the differences between rich and poor in the world. 
D)  globalization will lead to the use of nuclear weapons. 
E)  globalization is dangerously unstable.

Question 18

The active promotion of one cultural system at the expense of another is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural nationalism. 
B)  cultural assimilation. 
C)  cultural syncretization. 
D)  cultural imperialism. 
E)  cultural hybridization. 
A)  cultural nationalism. 
B)  cultural assimilation. 
C)  cultural syncretization. 
D)  cultural imperialism. 
E)  cultural hybridization.

Question 19

What is a universalizing religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  a religion that attempts to appeal to all peoples regardless of location or culture 
B)  a metaphysical religion that seeks inner peace through contact with extraterrestrial beings 
C)  a religion that seeks to identify the common elements of all religions of the world in order to bring worldwide religious unity 
D)  a global movement to promote interfaith cooperation, similar to the United Nations 
E)  All of the other answers are definitions of a universalizing religion. 
A)  a religion that attempts to appeal to all peoples regardless of location or culture 
B)  a metaphysical religion that seeks inner peace through contact with extraterrestrial beings 
C)  a religion that seeks to identify the common elements of all religions of the world in order to bring worldwide religious unity 
D)  a global movement to promote interfaith cooperation, similar to the United Nations 
E)  All of the other answers are definitions of a universalizing religion.

Question 20

Approximately how many of the earth's people are Christians?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.2 billion 
B)  2.1 billion 
C)  3.2 billion 
D)  4.6 billion 
E)  5.3 billion 
A)  1.2 billion 
B)  2.1 billion 
C)  3.2 billion 
D)  4.6 billion 
E)  5.3 billion

What is cultural syncretism?

What measure of migration tells whether more people are entering or leaving a country?

Cultural syncretism is a synonym for cultural hybridization.

An agreed-upon common language to facilitate communication on specific topics such as business is called a(n)

What is cultural imperialism? How prevalent has it been,and with what impacts?

The process of defending a cultural system against offensive cultural expressions from elsewhere,while promoting local cultural values is called

What is colonialism?

Which of the following groups is most likely to disrupt local ecosystems as they search for natural resources and manufacturing sites?

Total fertility rate (TFR)is high when women marry early and have many children over a long span of years.

What is the major underlying assumption of the core-periphery model?

The Tropics are defined by meridians of longitude.

America's Corn Belt is a functional region.

Japan has a high total fertility rate.

The term "Third World" was originally a product of which of the following?

Among world regions,Europe has one of the lowest percentages of population under age 15.

What is the current overall rate of natural increase (RNI)for the world?

All of the following are arguments against globalization,EXCEPT

The active promotion of one cultural system at the expense of another is called

What is a universalizing religion?

Approximately how many of the earth's people are Christians?

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

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Exam 1: Concepts of World Geography

What is cultural syncretism?

What measure of migration tells whether more people are entering or leaving a country?

Cultural syncretism is a synonym for cultural hybridization.

An agreed-upon common language to facilitate communication on specific topics such as business is called a(n)

What is cultural imperialism? How prevalent has it been,and with what impacts?

The process of defending a cultural system against offensive cultural expressions from elsewhere,while promoting local cultural values is called

What is colonialism?

Which of the following groups is most likely to disrupt local ecosystems as they search for natural resources and manufacturing sites?

Total fertility rate (TFR)is high when women marry early and have many children over a long span of years.

What is the major underlying assumption of the core-periphery model?

The Tropics are defined by meridians of longitude.

America's Corn Belt is a functional region.

Japan has a high total fertility rate.

The term "Third World" was originally a product of which of the following?

Among world regions,Europe has one of the lowest percentages of population under age 15.

What is the current overall rate of natural increase (RNI)for the world?

All of the following are arguments against globalization,EXCEPT

The active promotion of one cultural system at the expense of another is called

What is a universalizing religion?

Approximately how many of the earth's people are Christians?

Changing Global Environment

North America

Latin America

The Caribbean

Sub-Saharan Africa

Southwest Asia and North Africa

Europe

The Russian Domain

Central Asia

East Asia

South Asia

Southeast Asia

Australia and Oceania

Filters