Cultural and Economic Understanding Quiz

Which is an example of a traditional economy based on customs and beliefs?

• Farms in Great Plains

• Industrial Germany

• Wall Street

• Natives of Rainforest

What is an example of Brazilian culture?

• Hinduism is the primary religion

• Portuguese is the chief language

• Cinco de Mayo is a recognized holiday

• Government is a constitutional monarchy

What has had the most recent impact on global trade?

• sea power

• air power

• internet

• colonial empires

As migrants crossed the land bridge into North America, why do you think they migrated south?

• moving to warmer climates

• moved to cooler climates

• glaciers

Which region has ethnic groups of mulattoes, mestizos, Asians, and Africans?

• Europe

• South America

• Central America

• North America

What has happened to the rain forest in Central America between 1950-1985?

• doubled

• tripled

• decreased

• stabilized

What industry does irrigation encourage?

• agriculture

• manufacturing

• mining

• tourism

What physical features do the US and Canada share?

• rocky mountains

• st lawrence seaway

• appalachian mountains

• mississippi river

What is the relative location of Tierra Del Fuego to the Equatorial Amazon?

• north

• south

• at the same location

• NE

Describe tundra climate.

• less rainfall per year than in the desert

• frequent frontal weather disturbances

• yearly temperatures that are high

• influenced by offshore trade winds in the summer