Geography Basics
Europe
Middle East
Asia
MISC.
100
The term for a time of great change.
What is a "REVOLUTION"?
100
The name of the famous Macedonian king who united the Greeks, defeated the Persian Empire, and is known for having spread Greek influence and ideas across most of the known world. He is known for having never lost a battle.
Who is "ALEXANDER THE GREAT"?
100
A valuable yet nonrenewable resource that is found in large abundance in the Middle East.
What is "PETROLEUM OIL"?
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100
This country attempted to conquer its southern neighbor in an attempt to create a single communist country through the assistance of China and the Soviet Union.
What is "NORTH KOREA"?
100
This mountain range separates the countries of Europe and Asia and stops the arctic winds of Siberia from overtaking the rest of the European continent.
What are the "URAL MOUNTAINS"?
200
The government which was originally created in the city of Athens in which individuals vote and elect representatives as opposed to only one person having all the power.
What is "DEMOCRACY"?
200
The social system that arose during the Middle Ages in which kings, lords, knights, and peasants were all located within a chain of command and provided land in exchange for services.
What is the "FEUDAL SYSTEM"?
200
The city that is considered holy ground for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
What is "JERUSALEM"?
200
This religion believes in escaping the constant cycle of reincarnation by completing a series of steps known as the Eight-Fold Path in the pursuit of enlightenment.
What is "BUDDHISM"?
200
This famous city is home to the largest building on Earth; the Burj Khalifa, and became a successful metropolis by diversifying its economy instead of relying solely on the export of petroleum oil.
What is "DUBAI"?
300
This form of map primarily focuses on man-made entities such as countries, cities, states, and streets.
What is a "POLITICAL MAP"?
300
The terrible loss of life that led to the deaths of one-third of the population of Europe, leading to an increased value in peasant labor and ultimately the rise of the golden age period known as the Renaissance.
What is the "BLACK DEATH/BUBONIC PLAGUE"?
300
This river always is considered the longest on Earth and always flows north while also allowing the ancient civilization of Egypt to grow and flourish.
What is the "NILE"?
300
This individual is known for having pioneered modern nonviolent resistance movements and also served as an inspiration for later civil rights leaders, having freed India from the grip of the British Empire.
Who was "MOHANDAS GANDHI"?
300
The government/economic system of the Soviet Union in which all property and businesses are publicly owned, typically by the government.
What is "COMMUNISM"?
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400
A form of government in which one person has all the power and takes it by force, normally through military means.
What is a "DICTATORSHIP"?
400
The term for the "holy wars" in which European Christians and Middle Eastern Muslims fought for the control of territory considered holy to both religions.
What are the "CRUSADES"?
400
The term for the three collective religions that began in the Middle East; Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
What are the "THREE ABRAHAMIC FAITHS"?
400
This island is the center for debate between China and most of the world over its status as a country. Known by the island's name, this community refers to itself as the Republic of China and has yet to be considered a country by the United States despite positive relations.
What is "TAIWAN"?
400
This famous mountain range has often served as a natural barrier for most of southern/western Europe, is known for its use in ecotourism, and its importance in creating many of Europe's rivers.
What is the "ALPS"?
500
This economic sector focuses on services, business in which a person's life is made easier or more enjoyable.
What is the "TERTIARY SECTOR"?
500
This German monk is responsible for having began the Reformation by nailing his 95 Theses to a church door, starting a rebellion against the corrupt practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
Who is "MARTIN LUTHER"?
500
A country that is considered one of the most powerful and prosperous in the Middle East due to its vast oil reserves and the fact that the city of Mecca is located within its borders. It is also one of the few absolute monarchies on Earth.
What is "SAUDI ARABIA"?
500
These derelict living spaces are the result of when a city's population grows faster than the city can accommodate and is normally due to wealth not being equally shared. It has become a more substantial problem in the cities of India.
What are "SLUMS"?
500
This document was created by the United Nations and lists every human right that every human shares upon birth regardless of their country of origin.
What is the "UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS"?
