World Geography

2. when something spreads such as religion, ethnic groups, or ideas
4. the movement of people from one place to another
6. Those who rule do so because they are members of a particular religious faith
7. people are free to produce and buy what they want
10. term having to do with cities
13. used to describe economic systems in societies that are primarily subsistence agriculture—meaning they produce only enough to feed the farmer and his family
15. the average number of years a person is expected to live
16. refers to the level of wealth, material goods, and services that are available to people or nations
17. factors that cause people to move from one area to another such as more freedom, better job opportunities, and more rights in a democracy
18. the government sets and controls the economic goals of the country

1. the percentage of people who can read and write in a country
3. The people govern themselves by meeting together and making laws for their society
5. the government owns some of the basic industries (like mines and factories) but encourages private ownership of small businesses
8. the number of infants who die out of every 1000 born
9. maps show voting patterns, country boundaries, and/or political units—such as counties, cities, and school districts
11. the value of goods and services produced by a nation
12. One person rules the nation with no limits on his power and does whatever he wishes
14. term used to define areas of the countryside that are not part of a city