The Environment: Shaping Cultures Answers

Compare and contrast horticultural societies with agricultural societies.

Compare the housing styles of Iceland and Vietnam and explain how the environment influences these styles.

Describe two effective means of preventing the spread of malaria.

Nomadic herding was prevalent in which type of climate? A. mountainous regions B. tropical and subtropical forests C. drier climates with grasslands D. remote islands with limited supplies of freshwater Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following are affected by environmental factors? 1) Housing 2) Folk tales 3) Traditional religions 4) Cuisine A. items 1 and 2 B. items 1 and 3 C. items 1, 2, and 3 D. items 1, 2, 3, and 4 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The Faroe Islands __________. A. were conquered by Polynesians who immigrated from Tahiti B. were settled by Norse and Scandinavian peoples C. were settled by the Japanese about 1600 years ago D. were discovered by Darwin during his travels Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between horticultural and agricultural societies? A. Horticulture was carried out by more advanced civilizations. B. Horticulture destroyed the land, while agriculture preserved the land. C. Horticulture focused on growing flowers, while agriculture focused on growing vegetables. D. Horticulture used primitive tools, while agriculture used more advanced technology. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following definitions best characterizes horticulture? A. cultivating plants using primitive tools B. culturing dairy food so it can be preserved C. using horses for transportation D. interacting with a different culture Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best describes the Khmer Empire? A. It was a nomadic empire that inhabited Mesopotamia about 3,000 years ago. B. It was an advanced civilization that developed in South America around 100 CE. C. It developed the world’s largest pre-industrial city between 800 and 1431 CE . D. It was an empire of nomads who roamed the grasslands of northern Asia. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explain why the members of the Pueblo culture built dwellings made of adobe.