Human Geography: Quiz

In recent years, nations have begun to rely on each other more, both economically and politically, in a trend known as globalization.

• False

• True

Families throughout the world are organized the same as those in your home community

• True

• False

People settle where they can meet their needs for resources – shelter, food, water, and a way to earn a living.

• True

• False

One cause of the growth of cities, is migration.

• True

• False

Culture refers to the set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people, and includes such elements as language, foods, and traditions.

• True

• False

A culture region may be very small, such as Spanish Harlem in New York City, or it may be very large, such as Northern Africa and Southwest Asia, which are centers of Muslim culture.

• True

• False

Democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship are the three main types of government found in the world today.

• True

• False

Culture tends to change when people relocate, because their traditions are infl uenced by the culture of the place to which they have moved.

• True

• False

The customs, ceremonies, and traditions that students from many culture groups enjoy all originated here in Mexico.

• True

• False

Governments across the world are set up the same as the government of Mexico, and follow the same principles.

• True

• False