Review Time! North America Culture Quiz: Friday, October 31.

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Review Time! North America Culture Quiz: Friday, October 31

Define diversity. A.worldwide B.variety C.native

Define indigenous. A.Native B.Global C.Variety

Define Recession. A.The process by which a person becomes a citizen B.A slowdown of economic growth C.An engine powered by moving air

What is a wind turbine? A.An engine that runs on both gas and electricity B.An engine powered by moving air C.An engine powered by moving water

Define globalization. A.To place under government control B.Worldwide development C.An economic system

Which factor contributed the most to the cultural diversity in Canada and the United States? A.Assimilation B.Education C.Immigration D.Revolution

What is ethanol? A.Fuel made from plant material B.A small unit that combines chemicals to make energy C.Oil found beneath the sea D.An engine powered by the wind to generate electricity

What does the Day of the Dead honor in Mexican culture? A.Martyrs of the revolution B.Official Catholic saints C.A person’s ancestors D.Victims of a smallpox epidemic

How do the U.S. and Canadian economies differ? A.Canada was not affected by the Great Recession B.Canada’s economy is based on agriculture C.Citizens of Canada do not own businesses D.Canada’s government plays a larger role in its economy.

What effect did the North American Free Trade Agreement have on Mexico? A.Trade with Canada and the United States rose by 300 percent B.Trade with Canada rose by 200 percent; trade with the United States dropped C.Trade with Canada and the United States dropped by 50 percent D.Trade with the United States rose by 400 percent; trade with Canada stayed the same

What are maquiladoras in Mexico? A.Foreign-owned factories where imported parts are assembled into export products B.Large farms that grow cash crops C.Government-owned companies that drill oil and refine it into gasoline D.Cattle ranches found in the north

What are three reasons people have moved from other countries to the United States and Canada? Freedom, getting away from poverty or war, escaping bad conditions, looking for new opportunities (push-pull factors)

What will cause the price of oil to rise over time? The price of oil will rise as the supply falls and demand continues to rise.

Describe Mexico’s culture. Give examples of elements of culture, use your notes from Wednesday to assist in this.