North America Today 2

What is the main idea of North America's cultural diversity?

• Both countries have a uniform culture.

• Both countries have a diversity of races, languages, religions, and nationalities.

• Both countries have only indigenous populations.

• Both countries have no immigrants.

Why do many immigrants come to the United States?

• To escape good living conditions

• To seek freedom and opportunity

• To visit family

• To study

What is the primary ancestry of most people in Canada today?

• Asian roots

• African roots

• European roots

• Indigenous roots

How many people speak Spanish in the United States?

• 228,699,523

• 35,468,501

• 17,882,775

• 6,817,655

What do immigrants bring to the United States?

• Only their families

• Culture, skills, and ambitions

• Only their language

• Only their traditions

What is mass media?

• Communication that reaches large audiences

• A type of personal communication

• A form of entertainment

• A local news channel

Which of the following was traditionally considered mass media?

• Newspapers, radio, TV

• Social media, blogs, podcasts

• Texting, instant messaging

• Video games, apps

What is the main idea of the document about the economies of the United States and Canada?

• The economies are changing due to new technology and worldwide trends.

• The economies are becoming more agricultural.

• The economies are focusing on reducing taxes.

• The economies are merging into one.

What can people do with financial information using new technologies?

• Store, organize, and retrieve it

• Only store it

• Only retrieve it

• Only organize it

What was important during the Industrial Revolution?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Retail

• Banking