The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography 10th Edition Classroom Response System Questions Chapter 6

06-01 Which of the following is not a universalizing religion? Buddhism Christianity Judaism Islam Sikhism

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  

06-02 Roman Catholicism predominates in which of the following areas? Northern Europe East Asia Canada South America Australia

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

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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

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

06-04 In which region are the largest number of adherents to ethnic religions found? Africa East Asia Eastern Europe South America North America

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

06-05 Christianity initially spread from Palestine by ___________ diffusion. contagious expansion hierarchical relocation stimulus

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

06-06 Complete the following analogy: Lumbini is to Buddhists as Beijing is to Confucianism. Bethlehem is to Jews. Delhi is to Sikhs. Makkah is to Muslims. Tokyo is to Shintoism.

06-06 Complete the following analogy: Lumbini is to Buddhists as Beijing is to Confucianism. Bethlehem is to Jews. Delhi is to Sikhs. Makkah is to Muslims. Tokyo is to Shintoism. Explanation: Among universalizing religions, Buddhism and Islam have the largest number of holy places. Text Reference: Key Issue 2, Holy Places Difficulty Level: 4 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge U.S. Geography Standard: GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS, DISTRIBUTION, AND COMPLEXITY OF EARTH'S CULTURAL MOSAICS

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.

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. Christians alone consider their buildings to be sacred. 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

06-08 As a result of the 1967 war, Israel captured which strategically important territory? The coastal plain near Tel Aviv The east bank of the Jordan River valley The hills paralleling the coast and Jordan River The desert oases of Saudi Arabia None of the above is correct.

The coastal plain near Tel Aviv 06-08 As a result of the 1967 war, Israel captured which strategically important territory? The coastal plain near Tel Aviv The east bank of the Jordan River valley The hills paralleling the coast 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

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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.

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

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

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  

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