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1. In which field of study do people learn about the development of early human beings?
cartography
political science
economy
anthropology
2
One similarity between the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire is that both
ensured equality for women
declined because of corruption in government
reached their height of power at the same time
developed parliamentary governments
3
Which document is an example of a primary source?
a textbook on Russian history
an encyclopedia article on religions of the Middle East
the diary of a WW I soldier
novel on the Age of Exploration
4
Which statement describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations?
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.
Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
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Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?
Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
The variety has served to promote cultural diversity
Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.
Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
6
Which geographic characteristic is shared by both Greece and Japan?
abundant mineral resources
navigable rivers
tropical rain forests
irregular coastline
7
The concept of zero and the decimal system were introduced. Which empire is described ?
Maurya
Persian
British
Gupta
8
One reason many historians study geography is to
help predict changes in government
tell when events took place
explore the value systems of early people
show connections between people and places
9
Which social scientist specializes in the scarcity of resources and availability of goods?
anthropologis
economist
sociologist
archaeologist
10
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a
mixed economy
market economy
traditional economy
command economy
11
an impact of geography on the history of the Korean peninsula?
Location has led to invasion and occupation by other nations
Large deserts have led to isolation
Lack of resources prevented development of manufacturing.
Lack of rivers has limited food production
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How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies.
Deserts made invasion possible
The climate created obstacles to success
The tundra enabled the movements of troops.
13
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
chronological relationship between events
location of important places
causes and effects of wars
benefits of modern civilizations
14
Culture is sometimes referred to as a “blueprint for living” because it
is determined by genetics
provides plans for exploration of new territory
includes things that contributes to a society’s development
flourishes best in traditional societies
15
Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?
how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
how location influences the way people live
how people influence governmental decisions
how economic events influence history3
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The exchange ofsilks and spices and the spread of Buddhism along the Silk Roads are examples of
cultural diffusion
desertification
self-sufficiency
ethnocentrism
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While Sahara was an obstacle for Europeans, it is a highway for Africans. It is due to
Europeans lacking the knowledge to travel in the desert.
Trade between Africa and Europe decreasing.
Desertification reducing the amount of arable land
African empires generally avoiding contact with Europeans.
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Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?
topography
levation
type of climate
capital cities
19
In ancient times, the Silk Road made the exchange possible between
Egypt and Greeck
Siberia and the Ottoman Empire
Korea and Japan
China and the Roman Empire
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Which social scientist primarily studies how people change
resources into goods and services?
psychologist
economist
archaeologist
sociologist
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The use of the Silk Road and caravan routes in northern Africa and southwestern Asia encouraged
cultural diffusion
self sufficiency
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation