Quiz 1a - Geography

The following is a quiz with Regents 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

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• 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