Geography Took Kit
What is the definition of geography?
100
The study of Earth and its people, places and environment.
What is a chart that explains the colors and symbols on a map?
100
A key or legend.
What were the many species of early man called?
100
Hominids
What is the earliest known civilization?
100
Mesopotamia
What does polytheism mean?
100
Having many gods.
What is a continent?
200
A large landmass.
What indicates north, south, east and west on a map?
200
A compass rose.
What is the definition of fossils?
200
Preserved remains or traces of ancient life.
What 2 rivers is the earliest known civilization between?
200
The Tigris and the Euphrates
What is the holy place in Mesopotamian city-states called?
200
A ziggurat.
What is the definition of landforms?
300
Naturally occurring physical features on Earth's surface.
What does a physical map show?
300
Land and water features.
What is the name of the earliest part of human history era called?
300
Paleolithic Era
Why was irrigation so important?
300
It allowed the people to grow a surplus of food.
What surrounded the city-states and why was in important? (2 answers)
300
A wall for protection
Name the 5 major oceans that separate the continents.
400
Pacific, Atlantic, Southern, Arctic, and Indian.
What does chronology of history mean?
400
The order of dates in which events happened.
What are nomads?
400
People who regularly move from place to place.
Name 3 things a civilization has.
400
large cities, from of writing, a government, labor divisions, trade networks, social classes, art, architectural styles.
Why did the many cities in Mesopotamia develop near rivers?
400
To have water to drink, for crops, and for animals.
Name the 7 continents.
500
Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica
What are imaginary lines that help pinpoint exact locations on the globe? (there are 2 types)
500
Latitude and longitude.
How did Paleolithic people get food? (2 answers)
500
Hunting & gathering
What is the Fertile Crescent?
500
A crescent shaped section of land that was good for farming.
Who ruled city-states in the early days of Mesopotamia?
500
The priests of the ziggurat