Migration

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What is migration?

• The movement of people to settle in new locations
• The movement of ideas through communication
• The movement of wildlife across the world
• The movement of goods between countries

What was the main purpose of the Silk Road?

• To promote tourism in ancient times
• To establish political alliances
• To connect Asia and Europe for trade
• To facilitate military movements

Which of the following is a cause of internal migration?

• Religious persecution
• Job opportunities within a country
• Seeking education abroad
• Wars in neighboring countries

What was a major outcome of the Triangular Slave Trade?

• Establishment of new trade routes
• Development of African diaspora communities
• Increase in European population
• Creation of the Silk Road

What did the California Gold Rush lead to?

• Isolation of California from other states
• Rapid development of towns and cities
• Increased indigenous populations
• Decline of the U.S. economy

What cultural impact did migrants have on host countries?

• Elimination of local customs
• Reduction in cultural diversity
• Uniformity in traditions
• Introduction of new languages and foods

Which of the following best describes external migration?

• Moving within a state
• Moving back to one’s home
• Moving to a different city
• Moving to another country

What economic impact does migration often have?

• Increased unemployment
• Decreased productivity
• Reduction in innovation
• Filling labor shortages

What did ideas spread along the Silk Road include?

• Medicine, astronomy, and art
• Only trade techniques
• Military strategies and tactics
• Only religious beliefs