Chapter 4 homework

Chapter 4, Section 2

1. Language, religion, daily life, history, art, government, and economy define a culture.

2. Both the Industrial Revolution, which caused economic and social changes, and the Information Revolution, which allowed information to travel faster than ever before, have affected interaction between cultures.

Creative Writing :
My morning would be the same as always: wake up, eat breakfast, get ready for school, and get dropped off. At school class would be different: there would be no power points, instead everything would be a verbal discussion. After school I would not be able to check what my homework on the computer, I would have had to written it down during school. I would not be able to email my friends; instead I would probably call them if I need help. I would eat dinner, watch TV and then go to bed.

Chapter 4, Section 3

1. An autocracy allows the power and authority to rule belong to a single individual. An oligarchy allows a small group of people to hold power, getting power from wealth, military power, or social position. A democracy is a system of government in which leaders rule with the consent of the citizens. In a democracy people hold sovereign power.

2. A traditional economy allows habit and custom to determine the rules for all economic activity. In a market economy, individuals and private groups make decision about what to produce. People choose what products they will buy and business make more of what people will want. Instead of having a pure market economy, many have a mixed economy where the government supports and regulates free enterprise through decisions the affect the market place. In a command economy, the government owns or directs the means of production (land, labor, machinery and factories, and business managers) and controls the distribution of goods.

Creative Writing:
In a democracy we are given the right to influence decisions made by the government. We are represented by people we have elected and believe will make the best decisions. Unfortunately once a person is in office they do not always act upon their promises and the people have no control over this. Being in a market economy we are given control and influence over the economy and the products we purchase. Since we live in a mixed economy some of that control is taken away by the government.

Chapter 4, Section 4

1. Most natural resources are not evenly distributed; this affects the global economy and allows countries to specialize in the economic activities best suited to their resources. Countries export their specialized products, trading them to other countries that cannot produce those goods. When countries need a certain good they import it from another country.

2. Economic activities have led to pollution, the release if unclean or toxic elements into the air, water, and land. The main source of air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels by industries and vehicles.

Creative Writing:
I disagree with this statement because if developing countries become reliant on fossil fuels it is going to be harder for them to replace them once they become a developed country. This will cause the amount of fossil fuels to deteriorate causing many economies to fall.