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

Q: Because of the mountainous terrain, Japanese cultural values reflect self-reliance and independence. a. True b. False

Q: 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. a. True b. False

Q: The early frontier individualism of U.S. setters commonly portrayed in the media is very accurate. a. True b. False

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: India became free of British colonial rule in this year. a. 1947 b. 1885 c. 1904 d. 1989 e. 1843

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: Muslims 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

Q: 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

Q: In many cases, the word culture can easily be replaced with the word history. a. True b. False

Q: 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

Q: The most prominent aspect of Russias history is____. a. geography b. political heritage c. historical tradition d. the arts e. militarization

Q: How did British colonialism and the East India Company influence Indias values and worldview?

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

Q: Discuss three of the six major periods of Mexicos history.

Q: How did Spains invasion of Mexico impact the indigenous people and culture?

Q: What major change did the Mexican Revolution of 1910 bring?

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

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

Q: What is the primary distinction between Sunni and Shiite Muslims?

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

Q: Explain the major social issues facing Islamic civilizations today.

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: What impact did geography have on Japanese history and culture?

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

Q: Why does Japanese culture have a collectivist orientation?

Q: Identify and explain the major social issues facing modern Japan.

Q: How has the geography of Russia shaped its history?

Q: Describe the major events in Russias political history that contributed to Russian values and traits.

Q: List and describe the major social issues facing Russia today.

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

Q: How have historical events of the past 200 years affected Chinas worldview?

Q: 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?

Q: What are the major social issues currently facing China?

Q: One of the core assumptions of Hinduism is the divine in everything. What does this mean?

Q: Explain the Hindu notions of ultimate reality, Brahman, and multiple paths. How are they related to one another?

Q: Hinduism and Islam both reflect a complete way of life. What does this phrase mean and how is it reflected in each religion?

Q: What is the relationship between dharma and karma? How does karma work?

Q: What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

Q: What is the purpose of the Eight-Fold Path in Buddhism? List and explain at least three of the paths.

Q: Discuss the Buddhist notions of silence and impermanence. How is it reflected in communication and culture?

Q: What are the Analects and how do they relate to Confucianism?

Q: Confucianism is expressed in culture through jen (humanism), li (rituals), te (power), and wen (the arts). Describe each and provide an example of how each might be manifest in communication.

Q: Explain how the values of learning, justice, and family/community are reflected in Jewish culture.

Q: Give a brief overview of the origins of Islam.

Q: List and explain the Five Pillars of Islam.

Q: What is meant by the term jihad and how is it used in Islam?

Q: What is the Islamic view on gender? Is there universal agreement? Explain.

Q: The cornerstone of Confucian thought is deep compassion and empathy, or Jen (humanism). a. True b. False

Q: Confucian philosophy is reflected in language that is more direct. a. True b. False

Q: What is worldview and how is it reflected and manifested in culture?

Q: Differentiate between religion, secularism, and spiritualism.

Q: How has globalization affected religion

Q: Discuss the nature of sacred writings across religions.

Q: What are the core assumptions of Christianity?

Q: How does Christianity relate to ideas of community, individualism, doing, courage, and the future?

Q: With less than one-quarter of one percent of the worlds population, why is Judaism considered a major religion?

Q: What is meant by high and low-context cultures? Provide an example of a country in which the dominant culture reflects high context and one which reflects low context.

Q: Differentiate between the core assumptions of Judaism and Christianity.

Q: The Noble Truths in Buddhism reflect a pessimistic view of the world. a. True b. False

Q: The remedy to human suffering, according to Buddhism, is the eight-fold path. a. True b. False

Q: Confucianism is not formal religion in the conventional sense. a. True b. False

Q: Confucianism emphasizes self-consciousness over social relations and responsibilities. a. True b. False

Q: Christianity is the largest religious tradition in the world with more than two billion followers. a. True b. False

Q: Judaism is the precursor to both Christianity and Islam. a. True b. False

Q: Followers of Judaism believe in the concept of original sin. a. True b. False

Q: Jewish history is replete with examples of oppression, genocide, and persecution. a. True b. False

Q: Muhammad received his revelation from God in 610 CE . a. True b. False

Q: Muslims belief the Torah is the infallible Word of God. a. True b. False

Q: Islam reflects a complete way of life without making a distinction between religion and society. a. True b. False

Q: The Bhagavad-Vita is the oldest and most fundamental scriptures in Hinduism. a. True b. False

Q: Truth is one, but sages call it by various names is a Hindu expression. a. True b. False

Q: The Hindu concept of Dharma applies to both religious and communal responsibilities. a. True b. False

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