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Unit 1 - Historical Literacy and World Geography
Unit 1 - Historical Literacy and World Geography
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A quiz to help study for the Unit 1 World Geography test.
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1
The year after 1 BC/BCE is
1 CE/AD
1 BCE/BC
0
2 BCE/BC
2
What category of map is a choropleth map?
special purpose
political
physical
3
What is the primary purpose of using latitude and longitude lines on maps?
To locate specific points on the Earth's surface.
To show the population density of different regions.
To depict the physical features of different landscapes.
To indicate the distance between countries and continents.
4
The following is an example of what type of map?
Physical Map
Political Map
Special Purpose Map
5
Which of the following shows the most accurate size and shape of the earth?
latitude and longitude
a physical map
a globe
a map
6
Which of the Six Essential Elements of Geography discusses the environmental events impacting Earth's surface?
Human Systems
Environment and Society
The World in Spatial Terms
Physical Systems
7
The follow image is an example of a/an
Key
Title
Scale
Compass Rose
8
The follow image is an example of a/an
Key
Title
Scale
Compass Rose
9
An archeologist finds this buried while digging up the past. This is an example of what type of source?
Chronology
Context
Fossil
Artifact
10
The following is an example of what type of map?
Physical Map
Political Map
Special Purpose Map
11
The following is an example of what type of map?
Physical Map
Special Purpose Map
Political Map
12
What horizontal line circles the center of the globe at 0 degrees?
Equator
Prime Meridian
Longitude
Western Hemisphere
13
The half of the earth above the equator is known as the
Eastern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
14
Which calendar is primarily used today and based off religious events?
Mayan Calendar
Gregorian Calendar
Julian Calendar
Jewish Calendar
15
Secondary sources...
are created after the fact and or by people who did not witness the event.
are firsthand pieces of evidence.
are sometimes clothing or tools.
include spoken interviews.
16
When discussing Human Systems, what is the movement of people from place to place called?
migration
landforms
customs
culture
17
Why is understanding the concept of supply and demand important in economics?
It determines the amount of money consumers are willing to spend.
It allows individuals to make choices based on the scarcity of resources.
It helps governments regulate prices in the market to ensure fairness.
It helps producers decide how much to offer and at what price.
18
Lines of latitude are measured in degrees
North and East
North and South
South and West
East and West
19
What is the longitude of the Prime Meridian?
0 longitude
70 longitude
100 longitude
25 longitude
20
How many years are in a century?
10
1,000
1,000,000
100
21
Lines of longitude are measured by the degrees
North and East
North and South
South and West
East and West
22
What type of map is this?
Physical
Choropleth
Political
Historical
23
The follow image is an example of a/an
Key
Compass Rose
Title
Scale
24
Larger blocks of time such as Prehistory, Ancient History, Middle Ages, and Modern History are known as
eras
centuries
decades
millenniums
25
Why do projections distort the way the surface of the Earth looks?
Map projections can't keep up with changes and become distorted over time.
Weather patterns affect how land and water are shown on maps.
A spherical (round) Earth can't accurately be shown on a flat map.
Mapmakers exaggerate important areas of Earth.
26
Which of the Six Essential Elements of Geography would the following image represent?
Environment and Society
Human Systems
Uses of Geography
Physical Systems
