Quiz Geography

The following is a quiz with Geography based questions. The term geography can be associated with the physical world (mountains, oceans, rivers, deserts, climate, rain forests, etc) and the effects geography has on location and people.

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1 Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?

	fertile soils
	vast deserts
	high mountains
	smooth coastlines

2 The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock, and the Western (Wailing) Wall are religious sites in Jerusalem. These sites symbolize the

	Roman domination of the Mediterranean region in the 1st century
	cultural diversity of the Middle East
	limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East
	geographic isolation of the city

3 _________________________________________________

• Distance from the equator
• Amount of rainfall
• Average daily temperature
• Height above sea level

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Which aspect of geography is most influenced by these factors?

	natural boundaries
	climate
	topography
	mineral resources

4 Which continent’s economic and political development has been influenced by the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River?

	Asia
	Europe
	Africa
	South America

5 Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?

	river valleys
	cool temperatures
	locations near a strait
	mountains

6 Which feature would most likely be shown on a physical map?

	population density
	climate
	vegetation zones
	mountain ranges

7 Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?

	how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people
	how economic events influence history
	how location influences the way people live
	how people influence governmental decisions

8 What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

	A lack of natural seaports limited com­munication.
	The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
	An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
	Abundant natural resources encouraged self- sufficiency.

9 Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate?

	Location has made it easy to invade.
	The irregular coastline has many natural harbors.
	Large plains are its primary physical feature.
	Earthquakes do not threaten the islands.

10 The ancient cultures of both the Incas and the Chinese adapted to the physical geography of their region by

	developing terrace farming on hillsides
	building chariots to protect their open plains against invaders
	becoming maritime traders
	constructing harbors to encourage explora­tion

11 Throughout history, people have lived on savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river valleys, along coastlines, and on islands. This statement demonstrates that people

	develop a common language
	organize similar forms of government
	adapt their surroundings
	prefer to live in isolated areas

12 How did topography and climate affect the history of Africa?

	The slave trade declined in western Africa.
	Islam spread into southern Africa.
	European colonization of central Africa was delayed.
	Trade increased between southern and northern Africa.

13 Italy, Korea, Spain, and India are similar in that each is considered

	an archipelago
	a peninsula
	a landlocked nation
	an island nation

14 How did the Inca adapt to their physical environment?

	They built large fishing fleets to feed their populations.
	They built footbridges that connected their roads across the Andes.
	They established extensive trade agreements with Europe.
	They raised cattle and horses on the pampas

15 In India, Bangladesh, and much of Southeast Asia, agricultural productivity is most affected by the

	seasonal monsoons
	numerous deserts
	unnavigable rivers
	cold climate

16 Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?

	Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.
	The variety of geographic barriers has served to promote cultural diversity.
	Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.
	Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.

17 Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?

	topography
	type of climate
	elevation
	capital cities

18 The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the

	development of trade
	promotion of cultural diffusion
	strengthening of traditional culture
	growth of international alliances

19 One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had

	borders and elevations that were easy to defend
	rich deposits of coal and iron ores
	the means for irrigation and transportation
	locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall

20 In Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser’s seizure of the Suez Canal continued his policy of

	attracting investments from Western banks
	supporting the rights of British workers
	eliminating criticism of political opponents
	establishing national control of vital resources

21 _______________________________________________________________________

• The east is bordered by the Yellow Sea.
• The population is concentrated along coast and in the river valleys.
• Mountains, plateaus, and deserts dominate the western region.

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To which country do all of these geographic statements apply?

	England
	China
	Nicaragua
	Philippines

22 One reason the cultures of North Africa developed differently from the cultures of the rest of Africa was that these areas of Africa were separated by the

	Congo River Basin
	Great Rift Valley
	Sahara Desert
	Arabian Sea

23 The Bantu cleared the land, then fertilized it with ashes. When the land could no longer support their families, the Bantu moved further south. By 1110 B.C., the Bantu had spread their rich culture throughout central and southern Africa.

Which agricultural technique is described in this passage?

	irrigation
	terrace farming
	crop rotation
	slash-and-burn

24 How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?

	The unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected the Romans from their neighbors.
	The harsh climate prevented agricultural production on the Italian peninsula.
	The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions of’ the Italian peninsula.
	The location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean region.

25 Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because

	the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world
	it was a religious center for Muslims
	its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia
	it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires