Geography Quiz

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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 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

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

	population density
	climate
	vegetation zones
	mountain ranges

4 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

5 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.

6 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.

7 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

8 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

9 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.

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

	an archipelago
	a peninsula
	a landlocked nation
	an island nation

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

	seasonal monsoons
	numerous deserts
	unnavigable rivers
	cold climate

12 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.

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

	topography
	type of climate
	elevation
	capital cities

14 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

15 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

16 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

17 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.

18 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