Untitled Quiz

Language (Spanish, French, English), religion (Christianity), customs and beliefs (Thanksgiving), institutions (churches, schools, work), technology (computers, iPhones, tablets).

Language and religion; language connects people via communication, while religion can create divides based on differing beliefs.

Cultural convergence is when different cultures come together due to similar traits; cultural divergence is when cultures separate due to disagreements.

<p>Cultural divergence affects globalization more as it leads to separatism and potential conflicts within societies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural convergence: McDonald's (exists globally), Curry-wurst (combines different cultures). Cultural divergence: Syria (religious conflicts), Yugoslavia (cultural separatism).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system of making and exchanging goods/products and services as well as resources in a country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mixed (government and people share power), Market (free economic system with varying freedom), Command (government controls all economic production). An example: Mixed could include regulated markets; Market could involve private businesses; Command could feature state-run industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different countries have varied economic systems due to their unique social and political contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Benefits include freedom of production means; challenges involve less varied goods due to government control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>So few countries have a command economy because it limits individual control over the economic system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complete set of institutions, interest groups, and the relationships that govern political norms and rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide structure through laws for safety and order in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Democracy (citizen power, majority rule), Republic (charter, constitution, minority rights), Theocracy (religious rule), Monarchy (birthright rule), Dictatorship (central control), Totalitarian (control over all aspects of life).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A republic follows a charter and has minority rights, while a democracy may not ensure those rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A dictatorship is ruled by an individual or a small group, while a theocracy is ruled by religious officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It led to the discovery of agriculture, requiring societies to settle for farming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social interactions shifted as women became less equal to men, indicating a gap and the concept of women as 'property.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The concept of property created gaps between the wealthy and the poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Family size increased to ensure the husband's success and bloodline continuation due to settled agriculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They would have developed independently due to access to water and fertile soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Colonialism involves building societies; imperialism forces control over resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It evolved from overseas possessions and trading posts to the largest empire in history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through colonization and imperialism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Africa faced forced slavery while Americas colonized voluntarily.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>European diseases devastated the natives, while new crops and resources were exchanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geographic issues like access to water; political tensions could lead to civil war; cultural divergences may cause conflict.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Migration to cities and urbanization occurred due to job availability in manufacturing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technology enhanced communication and connectivity among people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raw materials were sourced from regions acquired through imperialism; Europe saw increased manufacturing, while overseas regions faced decreased access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Europe exploited disorganized political systems in Africa and extracted resources for profit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social media reduces government control over information, affecting political outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social media has facilitated faster job searches, criminal tracking, and easier voting.</p> Signup and view all the answers