Geography Honors Final
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- Is culture inherited?
- no, it is learned
- does culture change
- constantly
- is race a part of culture
- no, race is inherited, culture is learned
- what are the four parts of culture
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language, technology, institutions, beliefs
(BILT) - how do cultures change
- introduction and invention
- what language family does English belong to
- Indo-European
- where do the majority of the people speak and Indo-European language
- Europe, North America, South America, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
- what are some examples of modern countries
- United States, Australia, Japan, Russia, most European countries
- what are some examples of traditional countries
- Most African countries and South American countries
- what are some examples of emerging or developing countries
- Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Egypt, South Africa
- what are some examples of developed countries
- U.S, Russia, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, European countries
- What are the 3 types of institutions which help form and change our culture
- Government, Education, Economics
- what are 3 classifications of religions
- universal, cultural, traditional
- what are some examples of universal religions
- Christianity, Buddhism, Islam
- what are some examples of cultural religions
- Hinduism, Judaism, Taoism, Confucianism
- Which religion follows the teachings of Mohammed
- Islam
- what religion is dominant in Australia, Europe, North and South America
- Christianity
- which religion originated in the Indus Valley
- Hinduism
- Which religion is associated with Mecca
- Islam
- What is the youngest world religion
- Islam
- Which religion is associated with Buddha
- Buddhism
- Which religion is associated with Jesus
- Christianity
- Which religion follows "the way"
- Taoism
- Which religion follows the teachings of Abraham
- Judaism
- Which religion is associated with The Bible
- Christianity
- Which religion is associated with The Torah
- Judaism
- Which religion is associated with The Koran
- Islam
- Which religion believes in Allah
- Islam
- Which religion believes in Brahman..."The All"
- Hinduism
- In which religions are the followers vegetarians
- Buddhism and Hinduism
- Which religion believes in Yen and Yang
- Taoism
- Which religion believes the meaning of life lay in the present, not the future
- Confucianism
- which religion believes man and nature are one
- Taoism
- Moslems are followers of which religion
- Islam
- The Roman Catholic Church is a branch of which religion
- Christianity
- The Orthodox Church is a branch of which religion
- Christianity
- The Protestant Church is a branch of which religion
- Christianity
- Sunni and Shiite are branches of which religion
- Islam
- Which religion is associated with the caste system
- Hinduism
- Which religion is practiced in Israel today
- Judaism
- followers of which religions believe in reincarnation
- Buddhism and Hinduism
- Which religion is practiced in Africa and SW Asia
- Islam
- Which religion is practiced in SE Asia
- Buddhism
- define geography
- the study of the earth and its living things, especially humans
- what are the 5 themes of geography
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Location
Place
Human/Environment Interaction
Movement
Region - What are the Elements of a map?
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TODALSIGs
(title, orientation, date, author, legend, scale, index, grid, source) - What is an Atlas?
- A collection of maps in book form.
- What is an Almanac?
- A book of information and facts.
- Define Culture.
- Way of life developed by people.
- Define Enculturation.
- The process of learning a culture.
- Define Diffusion.
- The spread of cultural elements from one society to another.
- Define Language.
- Means of communicating ideas or feelings.
- Define Linguist
- A person who studies languages.
- Define Multilingualism
- The ability to speak more than one language.
- Define Monolingualism
- The ability to speak only one language
- Define Society.
- A group of people who share the same pattern of living.
- Define Literacy
- The ability to read and write.
- Define Anthropologist
- A person who studies human beings and their way of life.
- Define Archeologist
- A person who studies the remains of ancient people
- Define Mother Tongue
- A language learned at home.
- Define Kuomintang
- A Chinese political party organized by Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
- Define Irrigation.
- The use of canals, pipes, and ditches to bring water to dry areas.
- Define Paddy
- A field where rice is grown.
- What is a Sampan?
- A small boat where a family lives
- What is Terracing?
- A step-like field on the side of a mountain.
- Define Dynasty
- A series of rulers from the same family
- What was the first important dynasty in China?
- The Shang Dynasty
- What was the last dynasty to rule in China?
- The Manchu Dynasty
- Which dynasty started construction on the Great Wall of China?
- The Ch'in Dynasty
- What is a nomad?
- A person who travels from place to place in search of food and water.
- What percentage of China's population lives in rural areas?
- 75%
- What percentage of China's population lives in urban areas?
- 25%
- What percentage of China's land is suitable for farming?
- 12%
- Which part of China has the fewest people? The West, South, or North?
- The West
- How has China increased its farmland?
- By terracing, floating farms, and irrigation
- Why did Japan invade the Manchurian Plain?
- For mineral resources.
- What is the largest city in China?
- Shanghai
- Who named the Middle Kingdom China?
- The Europeans for the Ch'in Dynasty.
- What kind of climate is found in North China?
- Hot and Wet
- What kind of climate is found in South China
- Dry with seasons.
- What kind of climate is found in West China?
- Varied from deserts to mountain climates.
- What is the major crop grown in North China?
- Wheat
- What is the major crop grown in South China?
- Rice
- What is the major river in North China?
- The Hwang He
- What is the major river in South China?
- The Chang River
- What is one of China's most important goals?
- To grow enough food to feed the population.
- Who was Confucius?
- A teacher and philosopher that many Chinese follow.
- What important accomplishments developed during the Shang dynasty?
- The irrigation system, and organized government, and a written Chinese language.
- When did the US recognize the People's Republic of China?
- In 1979
- Which dynasty included many great philosophers in China?
- The Chou dynasty/
- What is the name of mainland China?
- The People's Republic of China
- What is the name of the country on Taiwan?
- Republic of China.
- Who was the original leader of the PRC?
- Mao Zedong
- Who was Dr. Sun Yat-sen?
- He was leader of China's revolution against the Manchus and the first leader of the Republic of China.
- Who was the leader of the Republic of China when is was moved to Taiwan?
- Chaing Kai-shek
- What type of government is found in the PRC?
- Communist
- What type of government is found in the RC?
- Nationalist
- What was the "Little Red Book?"
- Sayings of Mao Zedong
- Who were the Red Guards?
- Followers of Mao Zedong
- What is the "Cultural Revolution" in China?
- When Mao tried to destroy anything contrary to communism and Mao's teachings.
- What is the Responsibility System?
- The Chinese could sell their extra products for profit.
- What was the Iron Rice Bowl System?
- The Chinese workers were guaranteed a job for life.
- What is the earth's population today?
- Over 6 billion.
- Why do countries cooperate?
- In order to trade, exchange ideas and information, protection, and to improve the conditions of human life.
- Which organization has been successful in reducing communicable diseases?
- WHO-World Health Organization
- What is an alliance?
- An agreement between countries to protect one another's interests.
- What is NATO?
- A non-communist organization between the US, Canada, and Western European countries organized for protection
- What was the Warsaw Pact?
- A communist organization created for protection (has dissolved).
- What is the OAU or AU?
- Organization of African Unity or the African Union.
- Which Middle Eastern country was kicked out of the Arab League?
- Egypt, because they signed a peace treaty with Israel.
- What is OPEC?
- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries.
- Which country was excluded from OAS activities in 1962, but not membership?
- Cuba
- What is the OAS?
- Organization of American States--an organization created to improve life in the Western Hemisphere.
- What is the UN?
- United Nations--organized to improve life and promote cooperation.
- What makes Western Europe a region?
- Its politics and economics.
- What are the major peninsulas of Western Europe?
- Greece, Italy, Iberian, and Scandinavian
- What countries are landlocked in Western Europe?
- Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Lichtenstein, Andorra, Vatican City
- What countries in Western Europe are made up entirely of islands?
- Iceland, Ireland, UK, Malta
- What is Europe's highest mountain range?
- The Alps.
- Which mountains divide France from the Iberian Peninsula?
- The Pyrenees
- What was the OEEC?
- Organization for European Economic Cooperation
- What was the ECSC?
- European Coal and Steel Community
- Who are the 3 "World Economic Leaders?"
- US, Japan, and European Community
- What is autarky?
- A policy of self-reliance economically in the former USSR
- what is the CIS?
- A commonwealth of Independent States--cooperative organization of former Soviet republics.
- Why are there conflicts between people or countries?
- Boundaries/territory, Way of living/Culture, National Homelands. Economics, Leadership, Strategic Locations
- What was the major conflict in India in 1947 (after independence)?
- Religion and who was going to control
- Where was the US involved in conflict in the 60's and 70's?
- Vietnam
- British India was divided into which 3 countries?
- India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
- What are some examples of strategic places?
- Gibraltar, Suez Canal, Bosporus Strait, Panama Canal, Philippines
- Which countries are involved in a dispute over Kashmir?
- India, Pakistan, and China
- What kind of government is found in Vietnam today?
- Communist
- What is the conflict over in Northern Ireland?
- Religion
- What two religious groups were in conflict in India?
- Muslims and Hindus
- Who was the former leader of Israel who signed the Treaty with Egypt?
- Menachem Begin
- Who is the leader of Libya?
- Muammar al-Qaddafi
- Who was Iran's former religious leader who led the revolution?
- Ayatollah Khomeini
- Who is the leader of the PLO
- Yasser Arafat
- Who was the former leader of Egypt who signed the Treaty with Israel?
- Anwar Sadat
- Who is Iraq's former leader?
- Saddam Hussein
- What are the major rivers of the Middle East?
- Tigris, Euphrates, Nile, and Indus
- What is monotheism?
- The belief in one god
- What is the Rub al Kahli?
- A desert in the Middle East
- What are the Atlas, Tagros, and Taurus?
- Mountains in the Middle East
- What is a Bedouin?
- A desert nomad
- What 3 early civilizations began in the Middle East?
- Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River Valley (in Pakistan)
- What are the 4 major ethnic groups in the Middle East?
- Semites, Turks, Egyptians, and Iranians
- Who has controlled Palestine/Israel/Judea in the past?
- Hebrews, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Ottoman Turks, British
- When did Israel become independent?
- 1948
- When and with whom was teh only peace treaty between Israel and the Arab country signed?
- Egypt, 1979
- What is a refugee?
- A person who flees a country because of war or political resources
- Who supported the group of Afghans who took over Afghanistan?
- Former USSR
- Which Middle East countries were French colonies?
- Lebanon, Syria, Libya
- Which Middle East countries were British colonies?
- Palestine (Israel), Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Cyprus, Pakistan
- Muhammad founded which religion?
- Islam
- Which Middle East countries are members of OPEC?
- Algeria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE
- What is the SAVAK?
- The Shah of Iran's secret police
- Who are the PLO fighting and why?
- Israel, to regain their country
- Who are the PLO?
- The Palestinian Liberation Organization
- Who established Israel?
- UN
- What significant event happened between Israel and the PLO in September of 1993?
- A peace agreement was signed between PLO and Israel
- What event occurred between Egypt and Israel in 1979?
- Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin signed a peace treaty, with Jimmy Carter present as well
- Who were the 3 leaders involved in the peace agreement between the PLO and Israel?
- Yasser Arafat, Yitzah Rabin, and Bill Clinton
- Define Apartheid
- Apartness: a racially-based policy of segregation and political and economic discrimination against blacks in South Africa
- Define Homelands
- Areas designated by the South African government as homes for various African ethnic groups.
- Who is the conflict between in Rwanda?
- Hutus and Tutsis
- What are some of the major challenges facing Africa today?
- Over population, hunger, poverty, disease, desertification