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1
Both Inca farmers and Japanese farmers adapted a geographic feature of their countries by
Growing crops suited to desert climates
Reclaiming land from the sea by building dikes
Engaging in overseas expansion
Building terraces into the mountainsides
2
Early exploration of Africa by Europeans was hindered by
Isolationist policies of European monarchs
Many different physical features of Africa
Lack of natural resources in Africa
Alliances between African kingdoms
3
Which type of map would be most helpful in verifying all this information?
Climate
Population density
Political
Land use
4
One similarity between the Nile River valley and savanna lands in Africa is that they both
Had little effect on the lives of the people
Are located on the western side of the continent
Served as major barriers to the movement of people and goods
Provided necessary resources for settlement
5
The Suez Canal has been of strategic importance to countries other than Egypt because it
Made it easier for Russia to gain control of Afghanistan
Enabled Europeans to explore the Western Hemisphere
Allowed faster movement between the Atlantic & Indian Oceans
Provided the Austro-Hungary with access to its colonies
6
One reason that many historians study geography is to
Help predict changes in government
Tell when events took place
Show connections between peoples and places
Explore the value systems of early people
7
The ancient cultures of both the Incas & the Chinese adapted to the geography of their region
by building chariots to protect against invaders
by developing terrace farming on hillsides
by becoming maritime traders
by constructing harbors to encourage exploration
8
One way in which South Korea, Saudi Arabia & India are similar is that each is located on
An island
An isthmus
A Peninsula
An archipelago
9
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Mesopotamia
Sinai Peninsula
Cape of Good Hope
Horn of Africa
10
Invasions of Russia by France in 1812 & by Germany in WWII were unsuccessful because of the
Russian alliances with China
Failure of France and Germany to develop modern weapons
Inexperience of French and German military leaders
Harsh climatic conditions in Russia
11
Which geographic feature has helped isolate China?
Andes Mountains
Kalahari Desert
Great Rift Valley
Himalaya Mountains
12
In what way did rivers of Russia influence its history?
They were used by Napoleon to invade Russia
They gave the Mongols a route to conquer Russia
They provided trade networks between the Byzantines & Russia
They allowed Japan to beat Russia in the Russo-Japanese War
13
What feature would most likely appear on a physical map?
Land usage patterns
Population densities
Climatic patterns
Mountain ranges
14
Which factors helped caused the defeat of Napoleon during his invasion of Russia?
The coalition between the czar & the democratic leaders
The severe winters and large size of Russia
The many rivers and mountains of Russia
The well-trained and well-supplied Russian army
15
Which title best completes the partial outline above?
Use of the Northern Plain for Conquest
Stalemate of Trench Warfare
Role of Naval Blockades in Wars
Importance of Rivers as Invasion Routes
16
Which generalization is best supported by the information on this map?
Trade encouraged the spread of Islam
The monsoon winds influenced trade from East Africa to India
Trading states developed in the interior of East Africa
No trade occurred between East Africa & the Persian Gulf
17
Which feature is considered a natural barrier?
Great Rift Valley
Aswan Dam
Great Wall of China
Panama Canal
18
Which conclusion is supported by this statement?
African empires generally avoided contact with Europeans
Trade between Africa and Europe decreased
Deserts reduced the arable land available to Europeans
Initially, Europeans lacked skills needed for desert travel
19
Which nation is located on a peninsula?
Philippines
Austria
Saudi Arabia
Brazil
20
Which modification is necessary to grow cotton in the region directly south of the Aral Sea?
Desalination plants would need to be built
Floating gardens would need to be developed
Terraces would need to be constructed
Irrigation systems would need to be established
21
Which factor played a role in preventing Russia from being conquered by Napoleon & Hitler?
Climate
Deserts
Rivers
Mountains
22
Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of Egypt & Babylon?
Cool temperatures
River valleys
Mountains
Locations near a strait
23
Knowledge about trade wind patterns on the Indian and Atlantic Oceans demonstrate that
Government monopolies affect trade
Geography influences economic activity
Economic concepts dominate the study of transportation
Laws & customs govern exchanges across international waters
24
Control of the Bosporus & Dardanelles was a strategic objective in both WWI & WWII because
These straits link the Black & Mediterranean Seas
These straits allow waterway passage into Germany
These straits separate Italy from the Balkan peninsula
These straits link Africa to Europe
25
Which two speakers discuss how their society modified their environment
C & D
D & A
B & C
A & B
26
Knowing the latitude of a location would be most helpful in determining
Temperature
Population
Language
Time
27
Which condition contributed to the defeat of Napoleon’s troops during the invasion of Russia?
Severe flooding
Harsh winter
Typhoons
Drought
28
Which aspect of geography is most influenced by these factors?
Climate
Mineral resources
Topography
Natural boundaries
29
What best completes the partial outline above?
Economic Issues Influence National Goals
Governments Control the Actions of Citizens
Geography Affects Human Behavior
Rivers Are Barriers to Interdependence
30
What was a major reason that Babylon, Harappa & Kiev became important centers of civilization?
River valley trade made them key economic areas
Direct access to the ocean made them pilgrimage sites
Mountain passes made them gateways to other regions
Their control of nearby straits made them powerful
31
Use of terracing is an example of a society’s reaction to
Social stratification
Religious beliefs
Geographic conditions
Political situations
32
Which speaker is most likely form 16
th
-century England?
Speaker A
Speaker D
Speaker B
Speaker C
33
Which statement describes a consequence of Napoleon’s failure to understand Russian geography?
A harsh winter cut off his army from needed supplies
High temperatures and lack of water overcame his troops
His armies could not cross the high Ural Mountains
Rough waters in the Baltic Sea destroyed his fleet
34
How did geography affect both Napoleon's invasion and Hitler's invasion of Russia?
Warm-water ports prevented the flow of supplies
The climate created obstacles to success
Deserts made invasion possible
The tundra enable the movements of troops
35
Which geographic factor had the most influence on Incan society & Japanese society?
Large deserts
Mountainous topography
Tropical climate
Frequent monsoons
36
According to the cartogram, which of these nations has the smallest population?
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Cuba
37
Which letter identifies the peninsula that is home to Mecca, the religious center of Islam?
A
D
C
B
38
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?
The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions
Location contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean
The harsh climate prevented agricultural production
Unnavigable rivers in the north protected the Romans
39
Why is Southeast Asia considered a crossroads?
A single culture is dominant
Rivers serve as highways
A number of trade routes intersect
Large deposits of oil are available
40
Which statement about the impact of geography on the 20th century Middle East is most accurate?
Mountains have halted cultural diffusion
The abundance of water has contributed to self-sufficiency
Deserts have prevented military invasions
The uneven distribution of resources has led to conflict
41
A major argument supporting the building of the Suez & Panama Canals was that they would
Strengthen command economies
Promote the local economy
Increase competition for trade
Shorten trade routes
42
This World War II cartoon is showing the relationship between climate and the
Inability of Nazi forces to defeat the Soviet Union
Efforts by Allied troops to control Berlin
Casualties suffered by the Soviet Union
Success of allied troops after D-day
43
Which letter on this map represents an archipelago?
A
B
C
D
44
The primary purpose of both the Suez and the Panama canals was to
Decrease the distance of trade routes
Limit the slave trade
Expand irrigation systems
Control immigration to the colonies
45
Which geographic feature is being described in these statements?
Mountains
Tundra
Steppes
River valleys
46
Which major geographic feature has hindered cultural diffusion between India and China?
Deccan Plateau
Great Rift Valley
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
47
Which generalization can best be applied to these situations?
Advanced technology ensures victory
Religious tensions often promote disagreements
Geography often has an influence on the course of a conflict
Most military confrontations involved biological weapons
48
Which action taken by both Hitler & Napoleon is considered to be a strategic military error?
Introducing combined ground and naval assaults
Invading Great Britain by land
Invading Russia with limited supply lines
Using conquered peoples as slave laborers
49
A geographer attempts to understand and interpret patterns and processes primarily by
Examining political theories
Authenticating oral histories
Studying supply and demand models
Analyzing spatial data at different scales
50
What would a geographer conducting research be most likely to do?
Design a survey to determine online spending habits
Use carbon-14 to determine the age of artifacts
Observe the effects of wind patterns on regional trade
Analyze the reason women vote for certain candidates
51
Which letter identifies the site of the Vietnam War & Pol Pot's atrocities?
B
C
A
D
52
During WWII, which geographic features contributed most to the USSR's defense against invasion?
Atlantic ports and rivers
Deposits of many natural resources
Size and climate
Mountainous territory and desert areas
53
What best completes the partial outline above?
The Role of Geography in Military History
Unsuccessful Military Expeditions in History
Causes for Military Conflict in History
Technological Advances in Military History
54
What was the impact of Korea’s geographic location on the history of East Asia?
Isolating Russia from Japan
Protecting China from Mongol invaders
Preventing Europeans from colonizing East Asia
Serving as a cultural bridge between China and Japan
55
In which region did these geographic factors impact European exploration and colonization?
Subcontinent of India
Southeast Asia
South America
Africa
56
The Panama Canal and Suez Canal are similar in that both
shortened shipping routes between major bodies of water
were built by the British to expand their empire
replaced the Silk Road as the world's main trade route
directly connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
57
Which continent’s economic & political development was influenced by the Andes & the Amazon?
Africa
South America
Europe
Asia
58
Whose perspective is best represented by these regional place names?
African
Indian
European
Chinese
59
What body of water is located between Southwest Asia and Southeast Asia?
Black Sea
Caribbean Sea
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
60
A cartogram provides useful information because it can accurately represent
The topography of an area
Trade and travel routes
The actual size of various nations
Relative differences between various nations
61
This statement demonstrates that people
Adapt their surroundings
Develop a common language
Organize similar forms of government
Prefer to live in isolated areas
62
What factor caused Napoleon’s & Hitler’s invasion of Russia to be unsuccessful?
Poorly trained military forces
Harsh winter climate
A lack of alliances
Mountainous terrain
63
Which conclusion can best be drawn from these statements?
People adapt to meet the challenges of their geography
Fish provide adequate protein for the Japanese
Most nations are dependent on the same food source
Many civilizations use irrigation to improve crop production
64
The use of the geographic terms
Near East
and
Far East
reflects
A Japanese perspective of Asia
The location of Southwest Asia in relation to North Africa
A European view of the world
The distance of nations from Mecca
65
Which factor aided Russia in defeating Napoleon’s & the Soviets in defeating Hitler’s armies?
United Nations peacekeepers
Severe winters
Superior air forces
Mountain passes
66
One characteristic common to these areas is that they all
Are located between major river valleys
Are major religious centers
Have large areas of valuable farmland
Have a low population density
67
These photographs indicate the people of China and ancient Peru modified their environment to
create effective trade routes
provide an effective defense
increase the amount of land available for agriculture
move large quantities of water into cities
68
A geographic similarity between Italy and India is that both of these countries are located
South of the equator
Between two oceans
on archipelagos
On peninsulas
69
Which geographic feature most directly influenced the development of Greek city-states?
Vast plains
Deserts
Mountainous terrain
Monsoons
70
Which geographic factor of Spain & Portugal enhanced their ability to engage in exploration?
Extensive river system
Fertile plain
Peninsular location
Mountainous region
71
Which conclusion about the geography of these continents is best supported by this passage?
River systems have helped Europe and hindered Africa
Europe and Africa have the same climate
Europe and Africa have many deep major ports
Waterways are a geographic blessing in both Europe & Africa
72
What does a topographic map show?
Patterns of trade
Physical features
Climate regions
Ethnic distributions
73
Which geographic feature protected ancient China & was used as an invasion route by the Aryans?
Deserts
Plateaus
Rivers
Mountains
74
Which statement is most accurate concerning the effect of geography on the history of Poland?
The absence of seaports has limited Polish economic growth
Natural barriers have isolated and protected Poland
Mountains have restricted the diffusion of Polish culture
The north European Plain makes Poland vulnerable to invasion
75
Which geographic factor directly influenced the early interactions between China and Korea?
Monsoons
Location
Tropical savannas
Arid climate
76
Which factor most hindered the efforts of both Napoleon and Hitler to conquer Russia?
Fortifications
Advanced technology
Lack of ports
Climate
77
Which feature would most likely be shown on a physical map?
Population density
Vegetation zones
Climate
Mountain ranges
78
Based on the information provided in this map, which statement is accurate?
The world’s largest ice cap is located in northern Europe
Most mountainous climates are located in the east
A large desert area stretches from west Africa to SW Asia
S. America is connected to Antarctica by a land bridge
79
Which geographic factor affected the development of the Gupta Empire?
Permafrost
Monsoons
Volcanoes
Island location
80
The primary purpose of these floating gardens is to
Expand recreation areas for children
Provide more goods for export
Serve as an island bridge to the mainland
Increase regional food supplies