3.3 WG-AssessmentReview-U3-Cultural Patterns-Convergence

Which of these regions best replaces the question mark in the title? 5A

• Central America

• West Africa

• Southwest Asia

• Eastern Europe

Which factor in Argentina is most affected by the characteristics described in this excerpt? 5A

• cultural influences

• trade pacts

• military recruitment

• union representation

The Boxing Day celebration described above is most likely a cultural tradition of which region? 5A

• Southwest Asia

• North Africa

• Northern Europe

• Central America

What is one likely cause of these pandemics? 7D

• globalization

• drought

• pollution

• deforestation

This information is an example of the importance of 7D

• a mobile and educated workforce.

• the influence of foreign teachers in education.

• a reliable but declining immigrant population.

• the superiority of foreign schools.

Based on this excerpt, cultural diffusion is best explained as the: (16A)

• spreading of ideas from one culture to another.

• shared commitment to the same cultural values.

• reduction of access to one cultural group.

• incorporation of ideas into a culture.

Which major cultural factor enables Japan to export high-tech products? (16A)

• openness to immigration

• emphasis on education

• restriction on competition

• intensive use of natural resources

The religion described by these elements is primarily practiced in which region? (16B)

• China and some areas of the Koreas

• Russia and some areas of the Balkans

• India and some areas of Southeast Asia

• Middle East and some areas of North Africa

Which phrase describes the influence the Orthodox Church had on modern Russian culture? (16B)

• The creation of a totalitarian government

• The development of a written language

• The formation of a socialist economy

• The establishment of a dominant literary style

Two major reasons that Saudi Arabia is important to many people around the world are — (16C)

• its economic equality and large universities.

• its free markets and commercial agriculture.

• its religious sites and oil resources.

• its armed forces and modern cities.