Consider the following choices of location and note the possible advantages and disadvantages of each choice. For example, an island nation may have deep harbors for trade and long stretches of coastline for fishing. But it may have limited potential for expanding its industries. You will use this information to choose a location for your society. 10pt

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Which location did you choose? Why?

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Question 2
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What does your nation look like? Draw an outline of your country. Fill it in with some of the major land formations such as mountains, rivers, lakes, plains, or deserts. Show whether your country is landlocked, has a coast, or is surrounded by water. You may also include a capital city or any other major cities if your country has them.

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Question 3
What kind of economy does your nation have? Answer the following questions to develop your nation’s economy.

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What industries will be the most productive for your nation? Can your nation manufacture goods or does its income come from trading raw materials? What can your society sell to other societies? What goods and resources will it need to obtain from others? Remember, tourism is an industry too. Fill in the table to describe your nation’s economy.

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Part B
Think about your nation’s location and economy. How do you think the geography affects the economy?

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Part C
Do you think your nation is wealthy or has the capacity to become so? Why or why not?

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Question 4
What kind of government does your nation have? Answer the following questions to help develop your nation’s government.

Part A

Government is one of the most important social institutions in every culture. Think about each type of government in the table and note some of its pros and cons. For example, dictators or absolute monarchs may be able to get things done rapidly because there is no opposition. However, such leaders might also oppress others because there are no limits on their power.

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Part B
What type of government did you choose? Why?

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Question 5
What are your nation’s population and institutions? Answer the following questions to develop this aspect of your nation.

Part A

Describe the population, religion, language, and education system in your society. Each description should be 50 to 100 words. Fill in the table to help organize your thoughts. If you need help coming up with ideas, review these questions and statements.

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Part B
Most societies celebrate holidays, either religious or secular. Can you think of a holiday your society would celebrate? It may be a real holiday or one you have made up. Does everyone celebrate this holiday? Why or why not?

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Question 6
What kind of art and architecture does your nation have? Answer the following questions to develop your nation’s culture.

Part A

Look at the images of architecture and art. Which image shows a style you think might be most typical in your society? You can choose more than one if you wish.

1.an old, Tudor style building and a brick tower on a quiet lake2.the Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV tower surrounded by skyscrapers
3.a block of apartment buildings decorated with colorful murals4.skyscrapers, buildings, and bridges crowding the shoreline of a port city
5.a large barn in the country6.homes on the ocean surrounded by palm trees
7.a house on a lake perched on wooden stilts8.a round tent with a wooden frame in the steppes in Central Asia
9.a wall mural depicting people leading horses and an elephant10.a line of colorful clay pots
11.a drum and a maraca12.hands holding puppets dressed in traditional Chinese clothing
13.a walrus tusk carved with images of seals and polar bears14.a painting by Diego Rivera showing men working on an automotive assembly line

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Part B
Look at the images you have chosen. Can you think of one way in which geography or natural resources influence the art or architecture of a nation? How does the image you chose support your answer?

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