What was one of the greatest contributions ancient Romans made to the world?

a new system of written, organized laws

Why did American colonists object to the taxes on British goods?

They were being taxed without representation in Parliament

Mexico's Central Plateau is an important region because

Most of the country's people live there

Geographers study regions because...

they want to make comparisons between areas

Peter the Great changed Russia by

bringing in Western European ideas and culture.

Among the factors that affect climate in Latin America are

Elevation, the Equator (Latitude), and the ocean current/wind patterns

One statement that can be made about climate in Latin America is that throughout the region it

is different from place to place

Where are the largest oil reserves in North America?

along the northern coast of Alaska

The North Atlantic Current affects northwestern Europe by

bringing warm water and winds up from the Equator

What themes appear in Russia’s history?

expansion, harsh treatment of common people, westernization

Travel and trade among the regions of South America have been affected by

high mountains and dense rain forests

Most of the caudillos who ruled Latin American countries after independence

were concerned mainly with getting rich and holding power.

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1
What was one of the greatest contributions ancient Romans made to the world?
a new monetary system
a new educational system
a new scientific method
a new system of written, organized laws
2
The rivers of Quebec Province are used to make
petroleum
solar energy
hydroelectricity
thermal energy
3
The path Earth takes as it moves around the Sun is its...
equator
axis
rotate
orbit
4
The long mountain chain that runs along the west of South America is called the
Sierra Nevada
Andes
Sierra Madre
Rockies
5
Who was the guy that brought Greek culture to most of Europe by conquering nations?
Marco Polo
Alexander the Great
Kublai Khan
Augustus Ceasar
6
Geographers identify 4 major kinds of plant life in the US and Canada: tundra, grassland, desert scrub, and
prairie.
forest.
subtropical.
volcanic.
7
The major natural resources of the US are soil, water, timber, farmland, and
minerals.
manufactured goods.
solar energy.
agribusiness.
8
There is a great deal of vegetation in a rain forest because there is
a lot of sunlight and water.
a long winter.
a vast tundra.
9
One result of Earth’s tilt is that Earth has
daylight
seasons
weather
10
Which statement best compares the climates of the US and Canada?
Way more climates in US than Canada
US is cooler than Canada
Canada is colder than the US
the climates are the same
11
His lifelike statues were remarkably realistic and detailed.
William Harvey
Michelangelo
Augustus
Marco Polo
12
Why do so few people live on the land covered by the Canadian Shield?
The land is too dry.
The land is too warm.
The land is too rugged.
The land is too wet.
13
The Aztecs built a great civilization in the area now called
the Yucatán Peninsula
the Valley of Mexico.
the Andes.
Guatemala.
14
Where would you look to find out how distances on a map compare to the actual distance on land?
title
indicator globe
compass rose
scale bar
15
What was one event that helped make the United States a world power?
The country signed the Peace of Paris
The country fought in WWI
The country experienced the Great Depression
The country fought in the French and Indian War
16
Why did American colonists object to the taxes on British goods?
They preferred to buys goods made in France
They wanted to use goods made in America
They were being taxed without representation in Parliament
Great Britian was boycotting American made goods
17
Mexico's Central Plateau is an important region because
Most of the country's people live there
few people live there, but minerals are mined
Climate is great and attracts tourists
active volcanoes and earthquakes make life difficult
18
Type of government where the citizens run themselves
democracy
communism
alliance
westernization
19
More than half of Europe is covered by a landform called the
Central Uplands.
North European Plain.
Alpine Mountain System.
Northwestern Highlands.
20
What form of government did Lenin bring to Russia?
absolute monarchy
democracy
communism
constitutional monarchy
21
Geographers study regions because...
they want to make comparisons between areas
they want to know how cultures change
they want people to move to another region
they want to understand cultural music traditions
22
Which of the following are accomplishments of the Incas?
pyramids
hieroglyphics
roads and aqueducts
floating gardens
23
The amount of heat the Northern & Southern hemispheres receive during the year depends on......
the position of the sun
the Earth's tilt
the number of planets in the solar system
the Equator
24
Peter the Great changed Russia by
freeing the serfs.
conquering western Siberia.
refusing to pay taxes to the Mongols.
bringing in Western European ideas and culture.
25
Why did English settlers come to America?
to find gold
to become fur traders
to start a new life
to become missionaries
26
Invented a new branch of mathematics called Calculus.
Isaac Newton
Kent Provence
Copernicus
Charles I
27
Which of the following things would geographers be most likely to study?
landforms and locations
the planets
atmosphere
the moon
28
Among the factors that affect climate in Latin America are
vegetation, elevation, and earthquakes
Elevation, the Equator (Latitude), and the ocean current/wind patterns
Earthquakes
vegetation, hurricanes, and earthquakes
29
Latin American countries reduce their reliance on one natural resource by __.
planting a lot of the same crops
diversify their economies
depending on the government
selling the same crop
30
Northwestern Europe receives warm water from the Gulf of Mexico from
Pacific Ocean
South Atlantic Current
Ohio Rive
North Atlantic Current
31
Sailor looking for a shorter route to the spice islands of Asia.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
King Louis XIV
Marco Polo
Christopher Columbus
32
One statement that can be made about climate in Latin America is that throughout the region it
is different from place to place
is usually cold and frosty
is always hot and rainy
is very much the same
33
How does Siberia's harsh climate affect life in that region?
Many people live there
Few people live there
Many major cities are located there
It is a major transportation center
34
Through their study of Earth, geographers learn how Earth and its people affect ________.
human health
animals and the sky.
solar system
each other
35
As a result of the British North American Act of 1867, Canada had its own
monarch
economy
language
central government
36
The city of Tenochtitlán was the center of which ancient civilization?
Mayan civilization
Incan civilization
Spanish civilization
Aztec civilization
37
Where are the largest oil reserves in North America?
near the Great Lakes
along the northern coast of Alaska
along the eastern coast
in the Canadian Shield
38
Which is the hottest month of the year in Charleston?
August
June
September
July
39
All of the following are foods or animals that came to Europe from the Americas except
chocolate.
potatoes.
horses.
maize.
40
Thousands of kinds of plants grow in the rain forest because there is a good.....
fertile soil
cooler air currents
heat, light & water
farmers to plant crops
41
A system in which land was owned by lords(Kings), but held by vassals(Nobles) for their loyalty
democracy
tribal rule
monarchy
feudalism
42
When El Niño warms the Pacific Ocean...
plants grow
the fishing industry improves
I like to go swimming
the fishing industry suffers
43
Under Simón Bolívar’s leadership, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama were called
the Northern Federation
New Spain
Gran Colombia
the Incan Empire
44
What are Europe's most important resources?
oil, natural gas, and coal
minerals, fossil fuels, and solar energy
fertile soil, water, and fuels
forests, natural gas, and coal
45
Copán and Tikal were cities that were part of
Aztec civilization.
Spanish civilization.
Incan civilization.
Mayan civilization.
46
The North Atlantic Current affects northwestern Europe by
carrying cold water and ice
carrying snow and ice
bringing stormy weather and snow
bringing warm water and winds up from the Equator
47
What themes appear in Russia’s history?
growing equality, enlightened rulers, influence in the West
slow westernization, global colonization, democratic growth
expansion, harsh treatment of common people, westernization
scientific discovery, industrial invention, economic growth
48
Mountains, plateaus, and plains are examples of _____.
landforms
environment
climate
natural resources
49
Travel and trade among the regions of South America have been affected by
natural resources and vegetation
the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean
Argentina and Venezuela's relationship
high mountains and dense rain forests
50
Most of the caudillos who ruled Latin American countries after independence
were concerned mainly with getting rich and holding power.
believed in liberal and democratic reform.
tried to unite South America.
cared for the well being of the people of their countries.
51
Incan civilization was located along the western coast of
Mexico.
the Yucatán Peninsula.
Central America.
South America.
52
Because of Russia's size and harsh climate, few suitable rivers the country has not developed
natural resourses
pizza
cultural resourses
scientific resources
53
Distortion in a map may change the shape of what?
the equator
a globe
some landmasses
the Prime Meridian
54
What is the best way to figure out the subject of a map?
read the title
study the scale
find the map key
study the compass rose
55
How do the population densities of Europe and Russia compare?
Russia's population density is greater than most.
Europe and Russia have very high population densities.
Europe's population density is higher than Russia's.
Europe and Russia have very low population densities.
56
One of the uses of rivers in Central America is to produce
nuclear power
solar energy
hydroelectricity
wind power
57
All of the following contributed to the Spanish victory over the Aztecs except
The Spanish had more soldiers.
Native Americans resented paying tribute to the Aztecs.
The Spanish had horses and superior weapons.
Disease wiped out many of the Aztecs.
58
What was one important political result of the Canadian constitution of 1982?
Canada became completely independent.
English became the official language of Canada.
A monarchy was established in Canada.
Quebec became an independent nation.
59
The most accurate way to show the Earth's continents and bodies of water is with a
conformal map
Mercator projection
Robinson projection
globe
60
A globe is more accurate than a map because a globe can show
the true shapes of continents and oceans
a particular region in great detail
a distorted view of the earth
city streets
61
Some scientists think that Native Americans migrated from
Asia
Spain
England
Europe
62
A huge block of Earth's crust
weather
temperature
plate
revolution
63
Some Caribbean Islands were formed by ___.
plateaus
skeletons of tiny sea animals
hydroelectricity
hurricanes
64
The first European colony in the Americas to win independence was
Haiti.
Mexico.
Cuba.
Brazil.
65
One important result of the Industrial Revolution was the growth of
wages paid to factory workers.
small farms.
family values.
cities.
66
What influences the types of crops grown by farmers in the Andes?
elevation
latitude
longitude
pampas
67
Why are the Great Lakes so important to both Canada and the United States?
They are major shipping routes
They form the boundary with Alaska
They form the entire border between both countries
They form the Continental Divide
68
Why is the sun important to Earth?
It creates the gases that make up the planets.
It is close to the planets.
It provides heat and light.
69
Latitude and Longitude lines help geographers identify......
The depths of the oceans
The Earth's distance from the Sun.
absolute location
relative location
70
Which of the following statements explains why there are always distortions on a map?
Maps are flat and the Earth is round.
Mountains or plains do not show up on a map.
Small towns are hard to represent on a map.
Maps are too small to hold enough information
71
a period of history in which there was a rebirth of interest in learning and art
revolution
renaissance
westernization
feudalism
72
the process of becoming more like Western Europe
communism
city-state
westernization
democracy
73
The United States feared that the Soviets were trying to expand their power throughout the world. This fear resulted in
World War I
World War II
the Cold War
the NAFTA agreement
74
The most important natural resources of Western Europe are
fossil fuels, hydroelectric power, and solar energy
fertile soil, water, and fuels
water,timber, and solar energy
75
Much of Canada's mineral wealth is found in the
Great Lakes
Prairie Provinces
Canadian Shield
St. Lawrence Lowlands
76
The vegetation in a humid continental climate includes primarily
forests and grasslands
ice and snow
lichens and mosses
different kinds of cacti
77
Two leaders who contributed to independence in South America were
Simón Bolívar and Prince Ferdinand.
Miguel Hidalgo and José Morelos.
Toussaint L’Ouverture and Bernardo O’Higgins.
José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar.
78
The landform that lies between the Rockies and the Appalachians is
Canadian Shield
St. Lawrence Lowlands
Laurentian Highlands
a huge plains area
79
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the poor in the late 1800s?
The city slums emptied
poverty was eliminated
the life of the poor improved greatly
the life of the poor did not improve
80
Because Canada is a long way away from the equator, the climate tends to be __.
very cold
warm
cool
moderate
81
The three great vegetation zones of Russia are
the tundra, the forests, and the grasslands
the forest, the grasslands, and the marshes
the plains, the prairies, and the plateaus
82
Why are the Prairie Provinces and St. Lawrence lowlands important to the economy of Canada?
They are major agricultural regions.
They are major mineral regions.
They are major manufacturing regions.
They are major forest regions.
83
US & Canada have worked to solve environmental problems such as water pollution and ______
tariffs on imported goods
cultural cooperation
Acid rain
free trade
84
The Earth's climate is affected by latitude, landforms, and the combination of _________
ocean depth and sea life
volcanoes and earthquakes
wind and water
ice and sand
85
Which pair of basic questions guides geographers in their work?
How do people and the environment affect each other?
Where are things located? Why are they located there?
What is climate? Why has it changed?
How do regions differ from each other?
86
In Europe, the areas west of mountains receive
heavy rainfall.
heavy winds.
little rainfall.
little sunlight.
87
Which landform is shared by both Europe and Russia?
the West Siberian Plain
the North European Plain
the Central Uplands
the Alpine MountainSystem
88
He studied anatomy, was a painter, an inventor, and specialized in mirror writing.
Tim Weber
Constantine
Leonardo DaVinci
Isaac Newton
89
Why did some Southern states withdraw from the United States in 1860?
The wanted to avoid the Civil War
They didn't believe in Manifest Destiny
They wanted to trade freely with Great Britain
The feared they would have little say in government
90
What statement best explains why the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 was important to the development of the United States?
It resulted in immigration from France to the United States
It created new taxes on imported goods
It encouraged Native Americans to settle more land in the West.
It doubled the size of the country
91
What was the purpose of the United States constitution that was approved in 1788?
It inspired many colonist to fight for their independence.
It demanded an end to the British tariff system.
It officially ended the Revolutionary War.
It set up the framework of the government.
92
Some Caribbean islands are formed from the tops of underwater mountains and others from
the skeletons of tiny sea animals.
active volcanoes.
earthquakes & hurricanes.
high, flat plateaus.
93
the condition of the air and sky from day to day
temperature
precipitation
weather
climate
94
the study of Earth
cartography
Geography
Biology
geology
95
Where are moderate climates generally found?
in middle latitudes
in low latitudes
near Earth’s poles
96
Who was the first Roman Emperor to become a Christian?
Augustus
Joan of Arc
Constantine
Julius
97
Brazil was once a colony of which European country?
Spain
Portugal
France
England
98
One major landform that is found in both Canada and the US is
Kilauea Volcano
Mount Logan
Rocky Mountains
Great Basin
99
The Amazon River Basin is home to
the rolling highlands called the pampas
the largest tropical rain forest in the world
South America's gauchos
the world's biggest volcano
100
Areas of Europe that are west of the mountains receive
little sunlight.
heavy rainfall
no rainfall.
mostly clouds.

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