Human Geography: People and Places Quiz

What is culture?

• The natural landscape of a region

• The beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people

• The political system of a country

• The economic status of a nation

Which of the following defines a society?

• A group of people with a shared culture living in a specific area

• The natural environment of a country

• A specific type of government system

• The production of goods in an economy

An ethnic group is best described as:

• A religious group with shared beliefs

• A group of people who share a common language, customs, and heritage

• A group that governs a specific region

• A political movement based on social equality

What is cultural diffusion?

• The rapid growth of population

• The spread of ideas, inventions, or behaviors from one culture to another

• The isolation of cultural groups

• The increase in political power of a nation

What does acculturation mean?

• The growth of ethnic diversity in a region

• The adoption of new cultural traits by a society

• The decline of traditional religions

• The expansion of natural resources

What is a dialect?

• A form of language spoken in a particular region or group

• The official language of a country

• The language spoken by the majority of the world

Which of the following is monotheistic?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Shintoism

A polytheistic religion believes in:

• One god

• Multiple gods

• Spirits in nature

• Human ancestors

Animistic religions focus on:

• Worshipping ancestors

• Belief in natural spirits and forces

• Monotheistic practices

• Organized religious structures

Which of the following is not a major world religion?

• Islam

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Confucianism