1. DED WORD OF THE DAY LINGUA FRANCA Definition Examples in the world
Talk in your groups about:
Definition
Examples in the world
Different challenges created by it
a common language used among speakers of different languages for the purposes of trade and commerce. 

2. Unit 3: Cultural Processes and Patterns Classroom Response System Chapters 4-7 Folk/Pop Culture, Language, Religion, Ethnicity

3. cultural characteristic. habit. custom. trait. annoyance.
“Everyday, without fail, I make time to call my father on the phone.” This statement from an individual indicates a(n)
cultural characteristic.
habit.
custom.
trait.
annoyance. 1

4. cultural characteristic. habit. custom. trait. annoyance.
“Everyday, without fail, I make time to call my father on the phone.” This statement from an individual indicates a(n)
cultural characteristic.
habit.
custom.
trait.
annoyance.
Explanation: Recurring individual behaviors are classified as habits while recurring group actions are called “customs.”
Text Reference: Introduction to Ch 4
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

5. Which of the following is true of popular culture?
It is practiced among homogeneous group of people in the world.
It incorporates traits that diffuse quickly to a wide variety of places.
It is more static than folk culture.
It spreads primarily by relocation diffusion.
It promotes regional diversity. 15

6. 04-02 Popular culture is practiced
It is practiced among homogeneous group of people in the world.
It incorporates traits that diffuse quickly to a wide variety of places.
It is more static than folk culture.
It spreads primarily by relocation diffusion.
It promotes regional diversity.
Explanation: Popular culture is closely associated with urban, industrial society.
Heterogeneous:
–adjective 1. different in kind; unlike; incongruous.
2. composed of parts of different kinds; having widely dissimilar elements or constituents.
Text Reference: Introduction, Ch 4
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

7. Folk culture is most likely to spread by
hierarchical diffusion.
contagious diffusion.
stimulus diffusion.
copycat diffusion.
relocation diffusion. 15

8. 04-03 Folk culture is most likely to spread by hierarchical diffusion.
contagious diffusion.
stimulus diffusion.
copycat diffusion.
relocation diffusion.
Explanation: While popular culture spreads quickly via hierarchical diffusion, folk culture spreads slowly via migration.
Text Reference: Diffusion of Folk and Popular Culture
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 6 HOW CULTURE AND EXPERIENCE INFLUENCE PEOPLE'S PERCEPTIONS OF PLACES AND REGIONS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

9. Complete the following analogy: Habit is to custom as
diffusion is to region.
individual is to group.
folk is to popular.
place is to space.
form is to function. 20

10. 04-04 Complete the following analogy: Habit is to custom as
diffusion is to region.
individual is to group.
folk is to popular.
place is to space.
form is to function.
Explanation: Individuals possess habits; groups are characterized by customs.
Text Reference: Introduction to Ch 4
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

11. Participant Scores
Points
Participant

12. Globally, the lack of hog production in North Africa and Southwest Asia corresponds most closely to the spatial distribution of
Animism.
Capitalism.
Christianity.
Hinduism.
Islam. 15

13. Globally, the lack of hog production in North Africa and Southwest Asia corresponds most closely to the spatial distribution of
Animism.
Capitalism.
Christianity.
Hinduism.
Islam.
Explanation: The prohibition on the consumption of pork makes hog production very small among Muslims.
Text Reference: Food Attractions and Taboos
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

14. In the United States, the largest concentrations of Amish are found in
A. Rhode Island, New York, and West Virginia.
B. Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky.
C. Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.
D. Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois.
E. Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. 15

15. Rhode Island, New York, and West Virginia.
In the United States, the largest concentrations of Amish are found in
Rhode Island, New York, and West Virginia.
Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky.
Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana.
Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois.
Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.
Explanation: Currently with a population of 249,000, the Amish moved to Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana due to German and Dutch ties. If you hear “Ohio”… you think Amish and White Castle burgers!
Text Reference: Popular Food Customs
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

16. Which of the following is true of popular culture?
Albania.
Belgium.
Finland.
France.
Germany. 15

17. 04-09 In Europe, Internet usage was first concentrated in Albania.
Belgium.
Finland.
France.
Germany.
Explanation: In 1995, the highest concentration of Internet users in Europe were found in Finland.
Text Reference: Diffusion of the Internet and Figure 4-15
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 18 HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

18. The presence of similar restaurants, gas stations, and stores throughout the United States
A. illustrate how popular culture can create a uniform landscape.
B. show how folk culture can diffuse.
C. are a prime example of regionalization.
D. increase cultural awareness.
E. None of the above is correct. 15

19. illustrate how popular culture can create a uniform landscape.
The presence of similar restaurants, gas stations, and stores throughout the United States
illustrate how popular culture can create a uniform landscape.
show how folk culture can diffuse.
are a prime example of regionalization.
increase cultural awareness.
None of the above is correct.
Explanation: While some regional differences persist, the spread of popular culture in MDCs is far reaching.
Text Reference: Diffusion of Popular Housing, Clothing and Food
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

20. Which of the following will encompass the largest number of speakers?
Language family
Language branch
Individual language
Dialect
Language group 15

21. 05-01 Which of the following will encompass the largest number of speakers?
Language family
Language branch
Individual language
Dialect
Language group
Explanation: The categories are organized hierarchically: family, branch, group, language, and dialect.
Text Reference: Indo-European Branches
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

22. Which of the following is not a Romance language?
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish 15

23. 05-02 Which of the following is not a Romance language? French German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Explanation: Germanic languages predominate in northern and central Europe.
Text Reference: Germanic Branch of Indo-European
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

24. 05-02
Romance Languages

25. The oldest roots of the English language have been traced back to present-day
Belgium.
Canada.
Denmark.
Iceland.
Netherlands. 15

26. 05-03 The oldest roots of the English language have been traced back to present-day
Belgium.
Canada.
Denmark.
Iceland.
Netherlands.
Explanation: Angles, Jutes, and Saxons invaded England from the their homes on the Danish peninsula.
Text Reference: Origins of English in England
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

27. 05-03

28. The relocation of the Nigerian capital from Lagos to Abuja
reflects tensions between rival groups.
reflects a cultural preference for inland sites.
was a direct order from the United Nations.
was undertaken to promote economic development.
The capital has not been relocated. 20

29. 05-04 The relocation of the Nigerian capital from Lagos to Abuja
reflects tensions between rival groups.
reflects a cultural preference for inland sites.
was a direct order from the United Nations.
was undertaken to promote economic development.
The capital has not been relocated.
Text Reference: African Language Families
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

30. 05-04

31. Complete the following analogy: Argentina is to Spanish as
Brazil is to Portuguese.
Belize is to Portuguese.
Guyana is to Spanish.
Suriname is to French.
Panama is to English. 15

32. 05-05 Complete the following analogy: Argentina is to Spanish as
Brazil is to Portuguese.
Belize is to Portuguese.
Guyana is to Spanish.
Suriname is to French.
Panama is to English.
Explanation: Portuguese is the predominant language of Brazil just as Spanish is spoken in Argentina.
Text Reference: Romance Branch of Indo-European
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

33. Participant Scores
Points
Participant

34. A creolized language is a local language mixed with
another local language.
at least 20 percent slang.
the language of a colonial power.
English.
French. 15

35. 05-06 A creolized language is a local language mixed with
another local language.
at least 20 percent slang.
the language of a colonial power.
English.
French.
Explanation: Creole languages develop due to the interchange of indigenous language(s) and the colonizer’s language.
Text Reference: Romance Language Dialects
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

36. Complete the following analogy: southern Europe is to Romance as
southwestern Europe is to Iberian.
eastern Europe is to West Germanic.
eastern Europe is to Balto-Slavic.
southeast Europe is to Greek.
northern Europe is to Celtic. 15

37. 05-07 Complete the following analogy: southern Europe is to Romance as
southwestern Europe is to Iberian.
eastern Europe is to West Germanic.
eastern Europe is to Balto-Slavic.
southeast Europe is to Greek.
northern Europe is to Celtic.
Explanation: Romance languages predominate in southern Europe as Balto-Slavic languages do in eastern Europe.
Text Reference: Indo-European Branches
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

38. contagious expansion hierarchical relocation stimulus
In both the Kurgan and Anatolian theories of Indo-European, the language family spread via __________ diffusion.
contagious
expansion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus 15

39. In both the Kurgan and Anatolian theories of Indo-European, the language family spread via __________ diffusion.
contagious
expansion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus
Text Reference: Origin and Diffusion of Indo-European and Ch 1
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE

40. Globally, today’s predominant lingua franca is
Swahili.
Pidgin.
Creole.
French.
English. 15

41. 05-09 Globally, today’s predominant lingua franca is Swahili. Pidgin.
Creole.
French.
English.
Explanation: In part due to Britain’s colonial legacy, English is the world’s most popular lingua franca.
Lingua franca:
any language that is widely used as a means of communication among speakers of other languages.
Text Reference: Global Dominance of English
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 11 THE PATTERNS AND NETWORKS OF ECONOMIC INTERDEPENDENCE ON EARTH'S SURFACE

42. Complete the following analogy: Hindi is to India as
Austrian is to Austria.
Celtic is to Denmark.
Mandarin is to China.
Russian is to Ukraine.
Spanish is to the Philippines. 15

43. 05-10 Complete the following analogy: Hindi is to India as
Austrian is to Austria.
Celtic is to Denmark.
Mandarin is to China.
Russian is to Ukraine.
Spanish is to the Philippines.
Explanation: Hindi is the most spoken language in India as is Mandarin in China.
Text Reference: Distribution of Language Families and Figure 5-11
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

44. Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism 10

45. 06-01 Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Sikhism
Explanation: Whereas universalizing religions actively seek converts, Judaism is an ethnic religion.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Universalizing Religions
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

46. Roman Catholicism predominates in which of the following areas?
Northern Europe
East Asia
Canada
South America
Australia 15

47. 06-02 Roman Catholicism predominates in which of the following areas?
Northern Europe
East Asia
Canada
South America
Australia
Explanation: South America’s colonization by Spain and Portugal brought Roman Catholicism to the continent.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Universalizing Religions
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

48. 06-02

49. Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
Accept Allah as the one God
Donate to charities
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Pray five times daily 20

50. 06-03 Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?
Accept Allah as the one God
Donate to charities
Fast during the month of Ramadan
Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Pray five times daily
Explanation: Pilgrimages are to be made to Makkah, not Jerusalem.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Universalizing Religions
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

51. In which region are the largest number of adherents to ethnic religions found?
Africa
East Asia
Eastern Europe
South America
North America 15

52. 06-04 In which region are the largest number of adherents to ethnic religions found?
Africa
East Asia
Eastern Europe
South America
North America
Explanation: Several hundred million people in East Asia practice Confucianism, Daoism, and Shintoism.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Ethnic Religions
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

53. Christianity initially spread from Israel/Palestine by ___________ diffusion.
contagious
expansion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus 15

54. 06-05 Christianity initially spread from Palestine by ___________ diffusion.
contagious
expansion
hierarchical
relocation
stimulus
Explanation: Christianity initially diffused by the efforts of missionaries.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Diffusion of Religion
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

55. Complete the following analogy: Christianity is to church as
Islam is to mosque.
Judaism is to synagogue.
Buddhism is to temple.
Baha’i is to House of Worship.
All of the above are correct. 15

56. 06-07 Complete the following analogy: Christianity is to church as
Islam is to mosque.
Judaism is to synagogue.
Buddhism is to temple.
Baha’i is to House of Worship.
All of the above are correct.
Explanation: Religious buildings are important parts of the cultural landscape.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3, Places of Worship
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

57. Participant Scores
Points
Participant

58. As a result of the 1967 war, Israel captured which strategically important territory?
Egypt
The east bank of the Jordan River valley
Gaza Strip and Jordan River
The desert oases of Saudi Arabia
None of the above is correct. 20

59. The east bank of the Jordan River valley Gaza Strip and Jordan River
As a result of the 1967 war, Israel captured which strategically important territory?
Egypt
The east bank of the Jordan River valley
Gaza Strip and Jordan River
The desert oases of Saudi Arabia
None of the above is correct.
Explanation: The land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River is divided into three regions: coastal plain, highlands, and river valley.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4, Religious Wars in the Middle East
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

60. 06-08

61. The caste system in India
places Shudras at the top of the hierarchy.
was created by the Aryan invaders of India.
does not affect how individual Hindus practice the religion.
is enforced by official government policies.
sees the “untouchables” as closest to enlightenment. 25

62. 06-09 The caste system in India
places Shudras at the top of the hierarchy.
was created by the Aryan invaders of India.
does not affect how individual Hindus practice the religion.
is enforced by official government policies.
sees the “untouchables” as closest to enlightenment.
Explanation: The caste system has relaxed over the past several decades in the face of modernization.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4, Religion Versus Government Policy
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

63. Which three religions have holy places in Jerusalem?
Islam, Judaism, Sikhism
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Christianity, Jainism, Judaism 10

64. 06-10 Which three religions have holy places in Jerusalem?
Islam, Judaism, Sikhism
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Christianity, Jainism, Judaism
Explanation: These three monotheistic religions each lay claim to holy places in Jerusalem.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4, Religious Wars in the Middle East
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

65. 06-10

66. Alabama Georgia Mississippi South Carolina Ohio
Which of the following states has the smallest percentage of African American residents?
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Ohio 15

67. 07-01 Which of the following states has the smallest percentage of African American residents?
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Ohio
Explanation: African Americans are clustered in the South and in northern cities.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Distribution of Ethnicities in the U.S.
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

68. 07-01

69. Participant Scores
Points
Participant

70. Which of the following states has the smallest percentage of Hispanic residents?
Arizona
California
Maine
New Mexico
Texas 10

71. Explanation: Hispanics are concentrated in the American Southwest.
Which of the following states has the smallest percentage of Hispanic residents?
Arizona
California
Maine
New Mexico
Texas
Explanation: Hispanics are concentrated in the American Southwest.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Distribution of Ethnicities in the U.S.
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

72. 07-02

73. North America. South America. Caribbean. Arabia. Turkey.
During the slavery era, the most likely destination for Africans captured by the Portuguese was
North America.
South America.
Caribbean.
Arabia.
Turkey. 15

74. During the slavery era, the most likely destination for Africans captured by the Portuguese was
North America.
South America.
Caribbean.
Arabia.
Turkey.
Explanation: The majority of Africans enslaved by the Portuguese were sent to Brazil.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, African American Migration Patterns
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

75. 07-03

76. Which of the following is accurate about apartheid?
Segregated groups into “black, white, coloured and Indian.”
The system classified people in one of two races.
French settlers created it in the 1800s.
South Africa still has places governed by this policy.
The policy was supported by most European countries in the 1980s. 25

77. 07-04 Which of the following is accurate about apartheid?
Segregated groups into black, white, coloured and Indian
The system classified people in one of two races.
French settlers created it in the 1800s.
South Africa still has places governed by this policy.
The policy was supported by most European countries in the 1980s.
Explanation: Apartheid was instituted in the late 1940s and classified South Africans as belonging to one of four groups.
Text Reference: Key Issue 1, Division by Race in South Africa
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

78. South America Sub-Saharan Africa Middle East Europe Southeast Asia
In the 1920s (post-World War I), this region best exemplified the concept of the nation-state:
South America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle East
Europe
Southeast Asia 20

79. 07-05 In the 1920s (post-World War I), this region best exemplified the concept of the nation-state:
South America
Sub-Saharan Africa
Middle East
Europe
Southeast Asia
Explanation: Following the First World War, many European boundaries were redrawn to reflect the principles of nation-states.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Nation-States
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

80. Participant Scores
Points
Participant

81. Complete the following analogy: centripetal is to centrifugal as
clustering is to spreading.
beginning is to ending.
rising is to falling.
shrinking is to growing.
None of the above is correct. 20

82. 07-07 Complete the following analogy: centripetal is to centrifugal as
clustering is to spreading.
beginning is to ending.
rising is to falling.
shrinking is to growing.
None of the above is correct.
Explanation: Nationalism is an important centripetal force.
Centripetal: directed toward the center (opposed to centrifugal).
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Nationalism
Difficulty Level: 4
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

83. The conflict in Jammu and Kashmir pits
East Pakistan against West Pakistan.
India against Bangladesh.
India against Pakistan.
Sikhs against Hindus.
Sinhalese against Tamils. 20

84. 07-09 The conflict in Jammu and Kashmir pits
East Pakistan against West Pakistan.
India against Bangladesh.
India against Pakistan.
Sikhs against Hindus.
Sinhalese against Tamils.
Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir is partitioned along the “Line of Control” by Pakistan and India.
Text Reference: Key Issue 3, Dividing Ethnicities in South Asia
Difficulty Level: 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

85. 07-09

86. Since 1991 in the Balkans, the most severe ethnic cleansing has been committed by
Bosnians.
Croats.
Macedonians.
Serbs.
Slovenes. 15

87. 07-10 Since 1991 in the Balkans, the most severe ethnic cleansing has been committed by
Bosnians.
Croats.
Macedonians.
Serbs.
Slovenes.
Explanation: Serbs aggressively pushed other groups out of territory in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Text Reference: Key Issue 4, Ethnic Cleansing in Yugoslavia
Difficulty Level: 1, 2, 3
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

88. 07-10

89. Which of the following is an example of a multinational state?
France
New York
Scotland
United Kingdom
Wales 15

90. 07-06 Which of the following is an example of a multinational state?
France
New York
Scotland
United Kingdom
Wales
Explanation: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland includes Scotland and Wales.
Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Multinational States
Difficulty Level: 2
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
U.S. Geography Standard:
GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 9 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND MIGRATION OF HUMAN POPULATIONS ON EARTH'S SURFACE GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 13 HOW THE FORCES OF COOPERATION AND CONFLICT AMONG PEOPLE INFLUENCE THE DIVISION AND CONTROL OF EARTH'S SURFACE

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