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Unit 1 2011

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What has made the world seem like it is "shrinking"? technology inventions in communication and transportation
Who first started cultural diffusion? Merchants and explorers
Why is history important? The past influences what is happening in the world now.
A bus was probably invented after a car because_______. it made changes and improved upon the car invention
Cultural diffusion today is caused by many things, including _____. movies, airplanes, and televisions.
T or F Europe touches the Pacific Ocean. False
T or F South America touches the Arctic Ocean. False
The climate of the tropical regions of the world is always _____. warm.
What are lines of longitude and latitude used for? pinpointing a location in the world
A physical map shows what kinds of things? mountains, rivers, valleys, lakes and more
A political map shows what kinds of things? country and city names, and more
What are the three types of economies we've studied? free enterprise, socialism, and communism
Which type of economy is associated with a limited government? free enterprise
Which type of economy has the government owning ALL the farms, factories, and other businesses? communism
Which type of economy does the USA have? free enterprise
Which economy has the government controlling many or most of the businesses but maybe not all of them? socialism
Which type of economy best supports private ownership of businesses? free enterprise
Which type of economy has the government choosing your job for you? communism
Which type of economy is based on the teachings of Karl Marx? communism
What document limits a government's powers and gives people rights? a constitution
T or F A dictatorship is usually a limited government. False
Which type of government has all qualified citizens voting all decisions? a democracy
Which type of government has people voting for leaders who vote on most decisions? a republic
T or F N. Korea has a democratic form of government. False
T or F The U.S.'s government is based on democracy. True
A government with a king or queen a monarchy
a king with total unlimited power an absolute monarch
rule by a few people oligarchy
rule by many democracy and republic
rule by one dictatorship or absolute monarchy
T or F A republic is an unlimited government. False
T or F A dictatorship is a limited government. False
Which element of culture has caused much conflict over history? religion
What is the spread of culture traits called? cultural diffusion
Cultural diffusion leads to cultures becoming more similar to each other, also called ________. globalization
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