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Ancient World History - Module 1 - Uncovering the Past - Mrs. Waxmonsky - Mrs. Wax
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1
Which Six Essential Element of Geography is described by "patterns of population"?
Human Systems
World in Spatial Terms
Environment and Society
Physical Systems
2
What do human geographers study?
weather patterns of the earth
types of plants and animals that live in a region
physical features of the earth
people and the places where they live
3
Which Six Essential Element of Geography is described by "how the earth is affected by the activities of people"?
Human Systems
Environment and Society
Physical Systems
World in Spatial Terms
4
Which Six Essential Element of Geography is described by "locations of people, places, and environments on the earth"?
World in Spatial Terms
Human Systems
Physical Systems
Environment and Society
5
Which of the following types of currency is NOT used by nations throughout the world?
peso
euro
dollar
copper
6
Which statement describes the importance of secondary sources to historians?
Secondary source provides reader with original wording of a legal document.
Secondary source allows us to hear the voice of people who lived long ago.
Secondary source provides account of an event by a person who witnessed it.
Secondary source allows reader to understand different views of same event.
7
What type of economy does the United States have?
a command economy
a mixed economy
a traditional economy
a market economy
8
An area's climate is affected by the region’s _________, which can change the wind direction and frequency of rainfall.
Soil
Animals
Landforms
9
Which of the following will often cause the price of a good to rise?
using coupons
creating fewer products
receiving a free service
starting a business
10
How did the Inca pay the mita tax?
by selling their livestock to the local government
by giving the local government silver coins
by surrendering a portion of their grain to the local government
by providing the local government with labor
11
In countries governed by constitutions, which of the following is NOT a freedom commonly protected by laws?
freedom to write false statements
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom of the press
12
Which Six Essential Element of Geography is described by "processes that shape the earth"?
Human Systems
World in Spatial Terms
Environment and Society
Physical Systems
13
Where did the earliest settlements become established?
In the Himalaya and Rocky Mountain ranges
In the middle of dry areas, such as deserts
Near sources of water, such as rivers
14
Which imaginary line divides the earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?
Arctic Circle
Prime Meridian
Equator
15
Which imaginary line divides the earth into the northern and southern halves?
Arctic Circle
Prime Meridian
Equator
16
Why do people study history?
To know the types of rocks that are located in an area
To understand cultural similarities and differences
To figure out the distances between cities or regions
17
Which of the following is NOT considered a natural resource that people used to develop early cities?
water
goats
ships
copper
18
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
Personal Diary
History Textbook
Encyclopedia
19
Which saying best agrees with the ancient Greek historian, Polybius’s opinion about history?
“We are not the makers of history. We are made by history.”
“Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it.”
“History is written by the conquerors.”
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Why are historians interested in studying past events?
To improve the ability to travel into outer space
To find better ways to control the climate
To understand how people solved problems that they faced
