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What is the most important reason that Christianity is so geographically widespread?

A
the emigration of Christians to non-Christian areas around the world
B
the conquest of non-Christian areas by Christian colonial powers
C
trade between Christian nations and nations of other faiths
D
the increased availability of new technology and forms of communication
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The Outer Banks of North Carolina are barrier islands that are subject to seasonal hurricanes and flooding. Houses constructed along the shoreline and beaches of the Outer Banks would be most similar to houses in which of the following locations?

A
Norway
B
Iceland
C
Vietnam
D
Arizona
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Which of the following belief systems are examples of Dharmic religions?

A
Christianity and Judaism
B
Christianity and Hindusim
C
Buddhism and Islam
D
Buddhism and Hinduism
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Living on reclaimed land in Mexico City has provided __________.

A
new benefits and new dangers
B
new benefits and no dangers
C
limited opportunities for agriculture
D
few benefits, due to flooding dangers
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Which of the following statements best characterizes the effects and treatment of ethnicity during the past 20 years?

A
Ethnic diversity has increased as new ethnic groups have formed.
B
Ethnic identification of different groups has declined as populations have become more homogeneous.
C
Ethnicity has been a source of pride and identification as well as a source of conflict among groups of people.
D
People have been less likely to reveal their ethnicity since the advent of the Internet, because it has little meaning in online communication.
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Which of the following statements best describes why girls in poor, rural areas in the developing world are far less likely to complete a secondary education than boys?

A
Some societies don't value educating girls because of traditional beliefs.
B
Women are more likely to find jobs, so they don't need to attend school.
C
Boys usually achieve higher test scores on school entrance exams.
D
Many girls don't want to go to school, so they drop out at an early age.
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Why do subcultures form within a society?

A
Most citizens wish to conform to accepted norms.
B
Traditional cultures cannot always accommodate diverse beliefs and customs.
C
One culture is usually enough for all members of a society.
D
The dominant culture is the one that generally has the greatest appeal.
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Cultural characteristics that are spread by mass media like movies and television are examples of cultural __________.

A
diffusion
B
assimilation
C
appropriation
D
accommodation
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Which of the following statements best characterizes the differences between monotheism, polytheism, and animism?

A
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions do not involve a belief in any gods.
B
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions always involve a belief in multiple gods.
C
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, polytheism refers to a belief in multiple gods, and animism refers to a belief in the spiritual power of nature.
D
Monotheism refers to a belief in many gods, while polytheism and animism always refer to belief in one god.
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The spreading of soccer around the world is an example of cultural __________.

A
diffusion
B
acculturation
C
assimilation
D
appropriation
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Buddhism is both a religion and a philosophy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following words is used to categorize the terms “Hispanic” or “Latino,” according to the US Census?

A
race
B
ethnicity
C
nationality
D
class
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Cultures may adopt the values and practices of other groups. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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African slaves who were brought to the New World adopted the religious practices of the __________.

A
Christians
B
Hindus
C
Jews
D
Muslims
21

Dubai is challenged by all of the following environmental factors except __________.

A
a warm and dry climate
B
a lack of annual rainfall
C
scarce freshwater resources
D
a lack of valuable natural resources
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What was the biggest reason the government of South Africa created a policy of apartheid?

A
to give equal representation in government to all ethnicities
B
to create a society with equal access to employment and education for both men and women
C
to ensure that a racial minority group kept its political and economic dominance
D
to keep different races and ethnicities separated in order to avoid conflict
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Approximately _____ different languages are spoken in Africa.

A
10
B
100
C
1,000
D
10,000
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Today, one of Mexico City’s greatest technological challenges is __________.

A
arable land
B
sinking land
C
extreme drought
D
population decline
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Despite external influences, cultures don't change. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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