Deck 5: Cultural History: Precursor to the Present and Future

Question 1

The Spanish invasion of Mexico began in 1519. Approximately what percentage of the native population remained by 1650? ​

A)​50%
B)​25%
C)​10%
D)​less than 3%
E)​the native population was completely eradicated

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which period of history do Mexicans generally take the most pride in? ​

A)​modern Mexico
B)​the revolution
C)​independence from Spain
D)​pre-Columbian
E)​the Mexican-American war

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What is sometimes referred to as the first multicultural nation in the world? ​

A)​the East India Trading Company
B)​the United States
C)​Egypt
D)​Rome
E)​Islam

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The philosophy used to justify aggressive western expansion in the early years of the U.S.was referred to as eminent domain.​

Question 5

Contemporary social issues facing Japanese society include: ​

A)​demographic,economic,and religious changes
B)​demographic changes,immigration issues,and risk management
C)​economic changes,immigration issues,and political instability
D)​social and technological change,political instability
E)​widespread corruption,technological change,political instability

Question 6

The Hacienda system of Mexico is best characterized by: ​

A)​ landed aristocrats ruling agrarian peasants
B)​the treaty of Guadalupe
C)​competition among the Olmecs,Toltecs,and Mayas
D)​lack of a significant class system
E)​religious tolerance

Question 7

Muslim's refer to the pre-Islamic era as Jahiliya,which is roughly translated as: ​

A)​the age of ignorance
B)​the great humiliation
C)​before the dawn
D)​before the dawn
E)​the period of waiting

Question 8

India became free of British colonial rule in this year.​

A)​1947
B)​1885
C)​1904
D)​1989
E)​1843 

Question 9

The division between the beliefs of Sunni and Shiite Muslims is based on​:

A)​the pillars of Islam
B)​women's rights
C)​the line of succession in Islam
D)​interpretations of Sharia law
E)​radicalization of beliefs

Question 10

The Tokugawa era of Japanese history was characterized by: ​

A)​self-imposed isolation
B)​near constant civil war
C)​conflict with China and Korea
D)​large scale immigration

Question 11

Russia's political traditional has been historically autocratic.​

Question 12

Which of the following was not among the chief values adopted by early settlers in the United States? ​

A)​individuality
B)​lack of formality
C)​efficient use of time
D)​limited government

Question 13

In many cases,the word "culture" can easily be replaced with the word "history."​

Question 14

What concept applied in the U.S.during the 1800s was used to justify westward expansion into the "unused land" in North America? ​

A)​magna carta
B)​Louisiana purchase
C)​manifest destiny
D)​industrial revolution
E)​the Mexican-American War

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about India? ​

A)​fifth largest economy in the world
B)​25% of the population live in poverty
C)​13% of the population is Hindu
D)​widespread official corruption
E)​lack of primary education in many Indian states

Question 16

Which of the following is not one of the three distinctly Russian traits identified in the text? ​

A)​patriotism
B)​Russia should play a role in world affairs
C)​collectivism
D)​state-centeredness

Question 17

The most prominent aspect of Russia's history is____.​

A)​geography
B)​political heritage
C)​historical tradition
D)​the arts
E)​militarization

Question 18

The early frontier individualism of U.S.setters commonly portrayed in the media is very accurate.​

Question 19

The values of early settlers in the U.S.were a combination of selected English values as well as new beliefs,such as individuality and efficient use of time.​

Question 20

Between 2006-2010,nearly 35,000 people have been killed as a result of ___ in Mexico.​

A)​civil unrest
B)​narco-violence
C)​eco-terrorism
D)​official corruption
E)​ illegal migration

Question 21

Philosophical diversity in China gave rise to great variation in dialects and customs in China.​

Question 22

Because of the mountainous terrain,Japanese cultural values reflect self-reliance and independence.​

Question 23

India's history reflects relative cultural homogeneity.​

Question 24

The conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir is rooted in the creation of separate,sovereign states.​

Question 25

Spain's invasion of Mexico introduced Catholicism and a rigid social class system.

Question 26

Contemporary social issues in Mexico today include poverty,unemployment,and narco-violence.​

Question 27

The proudest period in Mexican history was when independence was won from Spain.​

Question 28

India's history reflects relative cultural homogeneity.​

Question 29

Although it has been two decades since the collapse of Communist rule,Russia remains in transition.​

Question 30

The growing presence of foreigners in Japanese society is often seen as a risk in terms of crime rates and cultural identity.​

Question 31

The East India Company gained power in India through "cultural seduction" and protected the welfare,economy,and culture of the indigenous people.​

Question 32

An example of China's concern for history is reflected in the request that the Russian President and his party remove poppy pins lest they invoke images of the 'opium wars' between the two nations in the mid 1800s.​

Question 33

Japan was forcibly opened to foreigners in the mid nineteenth century by Western powers.​

Question 34

By 2025,China is anticipating 350 million people living in cities that do not exist today.

Question 35

​Japan's relative cultural diversity is due to the proportionately large number of immigrants in the past.

Question 36

Muslim and Hindu relations remain a serious problem in modern day India.​

Question 37

The documented history of China goes back approximately 3500 years,making China the oldest,continuous civilization.

Question 38

During the Tokugawa period,the Japanese formed a culture where in many contexts there was a single,correct way of doing thing.

Question 39

The Russian historical tradition is marked by a deep appreciation of and devotion to the arts.​

Question 40

​A distinctly Russian value,according to Putin,is a sense of entitlement born out of historical victimization.

Question 41

List and describe the major social issues facing Russia today.

Question 42

Explain the tensions between Hindu Nationals and Muslims in India. What other social issues are faced in modern day India?​

Question 43

​Explain the importance of history to the study of intercultural communication.

Question 44

What did the authors of the text mean when they wrote,"China is an example of how governments can use history as a form of communication?

Question 45

Islamist groups are largely supported in the Arab world.

Question 46

How did British colonialism and the East India Company influence India's values and worldview?​

Question 47

How have historical events of the past 200 years affected China's worldview?​

Question 48

How has geography influenced Chinese culture?  List at least three examples.​

Question 49

What is the doctrine of "manifest destiny" and what was its impact?​

Question 50

Explain the Tokugawa era of Japan and how it is manifest in Japanese culture today.​

Question 51

How has the geography of Russia shaped its history?​

Question 52

Describe the major events in Russia's political history that contributed to Russian values and traits.​

Question 53

Sunni and Shiite Muslims were historically divided on the line of succession after the death of Muhammed and the last of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.​

Question 54

What impact did geography have on Japanese history and culture? ​

Question 55

Defeat of the Ottomans at the end of the First World War concluded more than 1300 years of a unified Islam,replacing it with nation-states.​

Question 56

Discuss how the early settlers of the United States contributed to the cultural values in the U.S.today.​

Question 57

What are the major social issues currently facing China?​

Question 58

Why does Japanese culture have a collectivist orientation?​

Question 59

Identify and explain the major social issues facing modern Japan.​

Question 60

By 2030,it is projected that Muslims will represent more than 25% of the world's population.​

Question 61

Explain the major social issues facing Islamic civilizations today.

Question 62

Describe the influence of poverty,unemployment,and narco-terrorism in modern day Mexico.​

Question 63

Discuss three of the six major periods of Mexico's history.​

Question 64

How did Spain's invasion of Mexico impact the indigenous people and culture?​

Question 65

Who was Muhammad and the Rightly Guided Caliphs?How did Islamic civilization change after their deaths?​

Question 66

What is the primary distinction between Sunni and Shiite Muslims?  ​

Question 67

For modern day Muslims,how is the history of Islam reinforced?​

Question 68

What major change did the Mexican Revolution of 1910 bring?​