Worldview Test #1

Name:__________________________ /25
1.Choose the worldview element that fits with the best description: You will only need each element
ONCE.
Geography Time Society Values
Beliefs Economy Knowledge
Worldview Element Descriptions


First Nations believe that all of the earth is to be shared, and there is
not a word for ownership in their language.



In the western world we feel it is important for children to go to
school and be educated to have a successful future.



In Canada, many people travel to warm destinations for their winter
holidays.



In Afghanistan, many people are under the strict rule of the Taliban
and are powerless to make changes in their community.



Farmers plant their crops in the spring and harvest in the winter.



Albertas oil sands projects are controlled by various corporations and
the government.



Canadians are known worldwide as peacekeepers.


Matching Question: /7
B. True or False Label each statement (T)rue or (F)alse. If the answer is false, re-write the statement
to be true.
2. ___ Worldview is the same as a point of view. _________________________________________

3. ___ Worldview is pervasive (everywhere). _________________________________________
4. ___ Worldview creates meaning for us. _________________________________________
5. ___ Worldview influences how we interpret the world around us. _________________________
6. ___ Worldview can and does change over time. ______________________________________
7. ___ Contact with other cultures may change worldviews. _______________________________
True False: /8
Multiple Choice
8. Buddhists believe in the idea of reincarnation (being reborn after death). The worldview
element most involved is:
a. society c. beliefs
b. economy d. values


9. In traditional aboriginal cultures, important ideas and skills are passed down by elders. The
worldview element most involved is:
a. knowledge c. geography
b. beliefs d. values


10. In many First Nations cultures on the prairies, the meat and other products from a successful
hunting expedition were shared among the entire tribe. The worldview element most involved
is:
a. society c. beliefs
b. economy d. knowledge

11. The San of the Kalahari Desert are very respectful of nature and take only what they need to
ensure they do not run out of their basic needs. The worldview element most involved is:

a. knowledge c. geography
b. beliefs d. values
Multiple Choice: /4
Short Answer
12. Explain how 1 different worldview elements influence the worldview of the Kalahari bushmen
(Xi).
1.



/2
13. Describe what this means and include an example in your description:
Isolation Intercultural Contact Change
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/4

Short Answer: /6

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Worldview Test#2
Name:__________________________ /26
1.Draw a line to the worldview element that best fits the description:

Canadian Rocky Mountains.



Time
In Spring birds migrate back North

Knowledge

In Alberta our oil sands help to create
jobs



Geography
Canadian student gain knowledge
through books


Society
Aztecs will sacrifice


Economy
In Europe it is common to greet others
by kissing each cheek
Beliefs

Canadian government is democracy


Values






Matching Question: /14
B. True or False Label each statement (T)rue or (F)alse.
14. ___ Worldview is the same as a point of view.
15. ___ Worldview influences how we interpret (see) the world around us.
16. ___ Contact with other cultures may change worldviews.
True False: /6
Multiple Choice
17. Buddhists believe in the idea of reincarnation (being reborn after death). The worldview
element most involved is:
c. society
d. beliefs
e. economy
f. values

18. In traditional aboriginal cultures, important ideas and skills are passed down by elders. The
worldview element most involved is:

c. knowledge
d. geography
e. beliefs
f. values

19. What can cause world view to change?

a. Isolation
b. Physical Contact
c. Pervasive
d. Point of View

Multiple Choice: /6
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Worldview Test#3
Name:__________________________ /27
1.Choose the worldview element that fits with the best description:
Geography Time Society Values
Beliefs Economy Knowledge
Worldview Element Descriptions


First Nations believe that all of the earth is to be shared, and there is
not a word for ownership in their language.



In the western world we feel it is important for children to go to
school and be educated to have a successful future.



In Canada, many people travel to warm destinations for their winter
holidays.



In Afghanistan, many people are under the strict rule of the Taliban
and are powerless to make changes in their community.



Farmers plant their crops in the spring and harvest in the winter.



Albertas oil sands projects are controlled by various corporations and
the government.



Canadians are known worldwide as peacekeepers.


Matching Question: /7
B. True or False Label each statement (T)rue or (F)alse.
20. ___ Worldview is the same as a point of view.
21. ___ Worldview creates meaning for us.
22. ___ Worldview influences how we interpret the world around us.
23. ___ Worldview can and does change over time.
24. ___ Contact with other cultures may change worldviews.
True False: /6
Multiple Choice
25. Buddhists believe in the idea of reincarnation (being reborn after death). The worldview
element most involved is:
g. society c. beliefs
h. economy d. values


26. In traditional aboriginal cultures, important ideas and skills are passed down by elders. The
worldview element most involved is:
g. knowledge c. geography
h. beliefs d. values

Multiple Choice: /2
Short Answer
27. Describe what this means and include an example in your description:
Isolation Intercultural Contact Change
________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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/4
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Worldview Test #4
Name:__________________________ /19
1.Choose the worldview element that fits with the best description:
7 Worldview
Elements
Definition & Keywords Symbol for that World
Element
(Example)
Economy

Control over resources, how they are produces and
given out to people.
Money, Resources, Currency, Euro

Time




Society




Values




Beliefs




Geography




Knowledge






Definitions: /14
Short Answer
2. Describe what this means and include an example in your description:
Isolation Intercultural Contact Change
________________________________________________________________________
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/2

3. Define what each of the words mean:
Point of View:
________________________________________________________________________
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Perspective:
________________________________________________________________________
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Worldview:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
/3

Make sure you go through and double check all your answers before you hand in your test!
After you have complete your test please silently read at your desk!