6.1.A Flashcards

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What is a pull factor in immigration?

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A pull factor is a reason that attracts individuals to move to a new country, such as better job opportunities or a higher quality of life.

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What is a push factor in immigration?

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A push factor is a reason that drives individuals to leave their home country, such as war, persecution, or economic hardship.

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How did technological innovations of the late 20th century contribute to cultural exchange?

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Technological innovations like communications satellites and the Internet facilitated faster and broader communication, allowing cultural practices to be shared globally.

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What is an example of cultural diffusion?

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An example of cultural diffusion is the spread of sushi from Japan to other countries, where it has become popular.

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What are the two major languages spoken in Canada?

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The two major languages spoken in Canada are English and French.

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Give three examples of cultural traits.

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Three examples of cultural traits are language, religion, and cuisine.

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What is multiculturalism?

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Multiculturalism is a policy or belief that encourages the presence and coexistence of diverse cultural groups within a society.

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an example of the way humans have modified the environment of the United States and Canada?

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Building a system of rivers and canals in the Mississippi River making it a transportation corridor for the shipping industry.

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How did technological innovations such as satellites and tik-tok and Instagram, contribute to the exchange of cultural practices?

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They increased opportunities to exchange information and ideas.

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Place these in order of most limited power to the most unlimited power

Absolute Monarchy (monarchy means king)

Representative Democracy

Constitutional Monarchy (monarchy means king).

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1. Most limited Power:

3. 1.Representative Democracy

4. 2.Constitutional Monarchy (monarchy means king).

5. 3.Absolute Monarchy (monarchy means king)

7. Most unlimited Power