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{{#professor:Quiz #1 - Geography Webquest}}<br />
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Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?<br />
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+fertile soils <br />
-vast deserts<br />
-high mountains<br />
-smooth coastlines<br />
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{Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?<br />
|type="[]"}<br />
+river valleys<br />
-cool temperatures<br />
-locations near a strait<br />
-mountains<br />
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Which feature would most likely be shown on a physical map?<br />
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-population density <br />
-climate<br />
-vegetation zones <br />
+mountain ranges<br />
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{Which aspect of social science would a geographer most likely study in depth?<br />
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-how beliefs influence the behavior of a group of people<br />
-how economic events influence history<br />
+how location influences the way people live<br />
-how people influence governmental decisions<br />
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What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?<br />
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-A lack of natural seaports limited communication.<br />
+The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.<br />
-An inland location hindered trade and colonization.<br />
-Abundant natural resources encouraged self- sufficiency.<br />
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{<br />
Which statement about the geography of Japan is most accurate?<br />
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-Location has made it easy to invade.<br />
+The irregular coastline has many natural harbors.<br />
-Large plains are its primary physical feature.<br />
-Earthquakes do not threaten the islands.<br />
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{<br />
The ancient cultures of both the Incas and the Chinese adapted to the physical geography of their region by<br />
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+developing terrace farming on hillsides<br />
-building chariots to protect their open plains against invaders<br />
-becoming maritime traders<br />
-constructing harbors to encourage exploration<br />
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Throughout history, people have lived on savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river valleys, along coastlines, and on islands. This statement demonstrates that people<br />
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-develop a common language<br />
-organize similar forms of government<br />
+adapt their surroundings<br />
-prefer to live in isolated areas<br />
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{<br />
How did topography and climate affect the history of Africa?<br />
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-The slave trade declined in western Africa.<br />
-Islam spread into southern Africa.<br />
+European colonization of central Africa was delayed.<br />
-Trade increased between southern and northern Africa.<br />
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{<br />
Italy, Korea, Spain, and India are similar in that each is considered<br />
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-an archipelago<br />
+a peninsula<br />
-a landlocked nation<br />
-an island nation<br />
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{<br />
In India, Bangladesh, and much of Southeast Asia, agricultural productivity is most affected by the<br />
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+seasonal monsoons <br />
-numerous deserts<br />
-unnavigable rivers <br />
-cold climate<br />
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{<br />
Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate?<br />
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-Much of the land in Africa is below sea level.<br />
+The variety of geographic barriers has served to promote cultural diversity.<br />
-Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors.<br />
-Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.<br />
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{<br />
Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?<br />
|type="[]"}<br />
-topography <br />
-type of climate <br />
-elevation<br />
+capital cities<br />
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{<br />
The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the<br />
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-development of trade<br />
-promotion of cultural diffusion<br />
+strengthening of traditional culture<br />
-growth of international alliances<br />
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{<br />
One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had<br />
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-borders and elevations that were easy to defend<br />
-rich deposits of coal and iron ores<br />
+the means for irrigation and transportation<br />
-locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall<br />
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{<br />
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<br />
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-Congo River Basin<br />
-Great Rift Valley<br />
+Sahara Desert<br />
-Arabian Sea<br />
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{<br />
How did the geography of the Italian peninsula influence the development of the Roman Empire?<br />
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-The unnavigable rivers in the northern part of the peninsula protected the Romans from their neighbors.<br />
-The harsh climate prevented agricultural production on the Italian peninsula.<br />
-The lengthy, rugged seacoast encouraged frequent invasions of’ the Italian peninsula.<br />
+The location of the peninsula contributed to Roman control of the Mediterranean region.<br />
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Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because<br />
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-the pope had made it the capital of the Christian world<br />
-it was a religious center for Muslims<br />
+its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia<br />
-it was geographically isolated from surrounding empires<br />
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