Unit 1 Review- Western Hemisphere

One reason many people in North America speak Spanish is...

• because everyone in schools learns Spanish

• Because explorers from Spain traveled to North America in the 1500s

• Because Spanish is more popular than English

_______ causes countries to be more diverse.

• immigration

• Nationalism

• colonization

Which statement about environment is true?

• People do not change as a result of their environment.

• People have to adapt to their environment in many aspects of life.

• People change the climate to make it fit their needs.

Which of the following impacts a country's economy the MOST?

• Religion & Traditions

• Resources & Trade

• People & Culture

• Explorers & Language

The United States is a democracy. This is a _____ type of government.

• limited

• unlimited

Which factor creates a stronger economy?

• lower literacy rates

• lower life expectancy

• higher GDP

Which factors of E.S.P.eN relate to GDP (gross domestic product)?

• Economic

• Social

• Political

• eNvironmental

In a MARKET economy...

• The government owns all of the property.

• The government makes all of the decisions.

• Consumers drive prices for goods and services.

True or False?

People in a DICTATORSHIP cannot vote.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is NOT an example of cultural diffusion?

• many inventions and technology

• many languages spoken

• fewer natural resources

• more diverse communities