Unit 1 - Introduction to Our World

Question 1

In which continent are the Alps located?

Accepted Answer

Europe

Question 2

The way a culture gets the things they need.

Accepted Answer

Economy

Question 3

The communication system of a culture is known as their

Accepted Answer

Language

Question 4

Which two rivers are located in the Eastern portion of Asia?

Accepted Answer

Yangste; Huang He

Question 5

Types of people within a culture are referred to as a

Accepted Answer

Society

Question 6

This physical feature is a barrier to travel.

Accepted Answer

Rainforest

Question 7

Islands ____________ different cultures from one another

Accepted Answer

Isolate

Question 8

Land that attracts invaders and is typically used for farming.

Accepted Answer

Plains

Question 9

This desert is located in Asia.

Accepted Answer

Gobi

Question 10

This term refers to the land, location, and natural resources of a culture.

Accepted Answer

Geography

Question 11

The method in which cultures EXPRESS their ideas.

Accepted Answer

Art

Question 12

This physical feature is a great place to start a civilization.

Accepted Answer

River Valley

Question 13

Different cultures that live together but do NOT mix are living in

Accepted Answer

Cultural Diveristy

Question 14

Traditions of a culture are also known as

Accepted Answer

Customs

Question 15

How many oceans are there in the world?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 16

These mountains are also known as the continental divide.

Accepted Answer

Ural Mountains

Question 17

Which sea is located between Europe and Africa?

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 18

Measures distance East or West of the Prime Meridian.

Accepted Answer

Longitude

Question 19

What two physical features separate cultures?

Accepted Answer

Mountains; Deserts

Question 20

The mixing of two or more cultures, sometimes forming a new culture, is known as

Accepted Answer

Cultural Diffusion

Question 21

This is one of three rivers in Africa.

Accepted Answer

Congo

Question 22

What is the name of the mountains located in South America?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

Question 23

This term refers to the government and laws within a culture.

Accepted Answer

Politics

Question 24

Which physical feature is the best form of transportation for South America?

Accepted Answer

River

Question 25

Seasonal winds that bring heavy rain or drought.

Accepted Answer

Monsoons

Question 26

The world is made up of _______ continents.

Accepted Answer

7

Question 27

Organized beliefs and rituals of a culture are known as

Accepted Answer

Religion

Question 28

This prevents trade and makes travel difficult.

Accepted Answer

Ice

Question 29

The desert located along the Pacific Coast of South America is known as the

Accepted Answer

Atacama Desert

Question 30

The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers empty into what body of water?

Accepted Answer

Persian Gulf

Unit 1 - Introduction to Our World

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Unit 1 - Introduction to Our World

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