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What does the term 'human rights' often include?
What does the term 'human rights' often include?
A dictatorship is a form of government where power is shared among multiple political parties.
A dictatorship is a form of government where power is shared among multiple political parties.
False
What is the role of the United Nations?
What is the role of the United Nations?
To increase political and economic cooperation among member countries.
A ________ economy is characterized by ownership of resources by the government.
A ________ economy is characterized by ownership of resources by the government.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What type of government is characterized by rule from a single political party?
What type of government is characterized by rule from a single political party?
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Everyone is entitled to basic human rights, regardless of their citizenship status.
Everyone is entitled to basic human rights, regardless of their citizenship status.
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What type of government is led by religious leaders?
What type of government is led by religious leaders?
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The government of Saudi Arabia is known as a __________.
The government of Saudi Arabia is known as a __________.
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Which type of government allows citizens to elect representatives?
Which type of government allows citizens to elect representatives?
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In a dictatorship, citizens have a significant say in government decisions.
In a dictatorship, citizens have a significant say in government decisions.
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Match the type of government with its description:
Match the type of government with its description:
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Name one basic human right that is universally recognized.
Name one basic human right that is universally recognized.
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Which system of government is characterized by a single ruler who usually inherits their position?
Which system of government is characterized by a single ruler who usually inherits their position?
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In a communist system, economic decisions are made by the people and they own the resources.
In a communist system, economic decisions are made by the people and they own the resources.
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What economic metric refers to the total value of all goods and services produced in a country within a year?
What economic metric refers to the total value of all goods and services produced in a country within a year?
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A government led by religious leaders is known as a __________.
A government led by religious leaders is known as a __________.
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Match the following political systems with their description:
Match the following political systems with their description:
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In which government system do voters elect a president to lead the country?
In which government system do voters elect a president to lead the country?
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A country governed by a single political party, such as China, is considered a democracy.
A country governed by a single political party, such as China, is considered a democracy.
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What is the term for the average number of infants that die before reaching age one out of every 1,000?
What is the term for the average number of infants that die before reaching age one out of every 1,000?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary in Human Geography
- Culture: A set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people.
- Ethnic Group: A group of people with a common racial, national, tribal, religious, or cultural background.
- Standard of Living: The overall level of comfort and well-being of a group or a country.
- Per-capita: Per person.
- United Nations: A supranational organization established in 1945 to increase political and economic cooperation amongst member countries.
- Literacy Rate: The percentage of people who can read and write in a country.
- Life Expectancy: The average number of years a person is expected to live.
- Infant Mortality Rate: The number of infants (out of 1,000) who die before reaching the age of one.
- Parliamentary Democracy: A system of government where voters elect representatives, and the majority party runs the government.
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year.
- Presidential Democracy: A system of government where voters elect a president to lead the government, and they elect other people to make laws.
- Human Rights: Basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled (e.g., life, liberty, freedom from torture).
- Sustainable: Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Forms of Government
- Monarchy: A system of government headed by a single ruler (like a king or queen) who usually inherits their position. (e.g., Saudi Arabia)
- Dictatorship: A system of government where a single ruler often takes power violently and then abuses the rights of their people (e.g., North Korea).
- Theocracy: A government headed by religious leaders based on a certain religion (e.g., Iran).
- Single-Party State: A system of government where only one political party is allowed, and the leaders of that party lead the country (e.g., China).
- Government: A system used for controlling and running a country.
Economic Systems
- Command Economy: All economic decisions are made by the government. The government owns the resources and plans the economy (e.g., Cuba, in theory).
- Market Economy: Economic decisions are primarily made by the people, who make most economic choices with limited government involvement. (e.g., Australia).
- Mixed Economy: A combination of government and people involvement in most economic decisions. (e.g. most of the world).
- Economic System: The way a country manages its money and resources.
- Economy: The total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year (GDP).
Key Concepts
- Scarcity: The idea that resources (land, money, people) are limited.
- Poverty Rate: The percentage of people living below a certain income level.
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Indicates the total value of all goods and services produced in a country during a specific period and is a key measure of a country's economic activity.
- Per Capita GDP: Shows the calculated value of GDP divided by the total population of the country, giving a measure of the nation's economic performance on a per individual basis.
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Test your knowledge of key vocabulary terms in Human Geography. This quiz covers essential concepts such as culture, standard of living, and demographic indicators, providing insights into how human societies function and interact. Perfect for students aiming to deepen their understanding of geographical principles.
