Chapter 1 and 2 Test

Front

Which of the following is not one of the 5 themes of geography? Place, Movement, Climate, Location

Back

Climate

Front

A description of a town based on its unique architecture and local dialect, best exemplifies which geographical theme?

Back

Place

Front

What is the difference between a political map and a physical map?

Back

A physical map shows the physical terrain (mountains, valleys, rivers), while a political map shows you roads, boundaries, and cities.

Front

A place where ideas and practices begin and spread is a ______________.

Back

Cultural hearth

Front

Which specialized worker was responsible for record keeping?

Back

scribe

Front

Why did early civilizations develop near rivers?

Back

for water, fertile land and trade

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 traits of civilization?
cities,
specialized workers,
domesticating animals,
complex institutions

Back

domesticating animals

Front

Which trait of civilization led to making metal tools? Options: creation of cities, record keeping, improved technologies, complex institutions

Back

improved technologies

Front

Which of the following is the BEST example of cultural diffusion?
A country experiencing a natural disaster.
The spread of McDonald's restaurants around the world.
A language only spoken in a specific region.
A local tradition practiced only by a small group of people.

Back

The spread of McDonald's restaurants around the world.

Front

Which of the following is NOT included in G.R.A.P.E.S?
Geography, Religion, Social Structure

Back

Artifacts