Peter the Great changed Russia by

bringing in Western European ideas and culture.

Two leaders who contributed to independence in South America were

José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar.

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

Where are the largest oil reserves in North America?

along the northern coast of Alaska

Which pair of basic questions guides geographers in their work?

Where are things located? Why are they located there?

Some Caribbean islands are formed from the tops of underwater mountains and others from

the skeletons of tiny sea animals.

Among the factors that affect climate in Latin America are

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

The North Atlantic Current affects northwestern Europe by

bringing warm water and winds up from the Equator

Mexico's Central Plateau is an important region because

Most of the country's people live there

The three great vegetation zones of Russia are

the tundra, the forests, and the grasslands

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

is different from place to place

The Amazon River Basin is home to

the largest tropical rain forest in the world

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

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