Packt # 2

Geography In Greece

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1. What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development? (1) The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states. (2) A lack of natural seaports limited communication. (3) An inland location hindered trade and colonization. (4) Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.

(1) The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.

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2. What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece? (1) Greece and Rome were often at war. (2) The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements. (3) Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control. (4) The Greek people had many different languages and religions.

(2) The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.

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3. One effect of rugged, mountainous geography on the civilization of ancient Greece was the development of (1) absolute monarchies (2) separate, independent city-states (3) extensive trade with the Persians (4) belief in one God

(2) separate, independent city-states

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4. An important factor that prevented the ancient Greek city-states from uniting to form a single nation was the (1) lack of a common language (2) size of the desert regions (3) mountainous topography of the region (4) cold, hostile climate

(3) mountainous topography of the region

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5. How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece? (1) Rich farmland led to dependence on agricul- ture. (2) Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade. (3) Flat plains made centralized rule possible. (4) Tropical climate discouraged urban development.

(2) Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.

Geography In Africa

100

Large areas in the north and south received less than ten inches of rainfall annually. •The presence of waterfalls and rapids slowed river travel. •Highlands and steep cliffs limited exploration. 6. In which region did these geographic factors have an impact on European exploration and colonization? (1) South America (2) Southeast Asia (3) subcontinent of India (4) Africa

(4) Africa

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7. Which statement about the geography of Africa is most accurate? (1) Much of the land in Africa is below sea level. (2) The variety of geographic barriers has served to promote cultural diversity. (3) Africa has an irregular coastline with many natural harbors. (4) Much of the land in Africa is tundra and forest.

(2) The variety of geographic barriers has served to promote cultural diversity.

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8. How did topography and climate affect the history of Africa? (1) The slave trade declined in western Africa. (2) Islam spread into southern Africa. (3) European colonization of central Africa was delayed. (4) Trade increased between southern and northern Africa.

(3) European colonization of central Africa was delayed.

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9. Which statement concerning how geography has influenced Africa is most accurate? (1) The lack of natural barriers has made it easy to conquer Africa. (2) The expanse of the Sahara Desert has encouraged trade to develop in this region. (3) The rainfall in the Sahel has provided Africa with most of its crops. (4) The topography of Africa has limited migration and economic development.

(4) The topography of Africa has limited migration and economic development.

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10. During the late 19th century, which geographic factor helped attract European investors to southern Africa and southeast Asia? (1) smooth coastlines (2) navigable rivers (3) natural resources (4) temperate climates

(3) natural resources

Geography In India

100

11. In India, Bangladesh, and much of Southeast Asia, agricultural productivity is most affected by the (1) seasonal monsoons (3) numerous deserts (2) unnavigable rivers (4) cold climate

(1) seasonal monsoons

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12. The history of which classical civilization was shaped by the monsoon cycle, the Himalaya Mountains, and the Indus River? (1) Maurya Empire (2) Babylonian Empire (3) ancient Greece (4) ancient Egypt

(1) Maurya Empire

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• The fertile soil of river valleys allowed early civilizations to develop and flourish. • In the 1500s and 1600s, control of the Strait of Malacca determined who traded in the Spice Islands. • Because Japan is an island that is mostly mountainous, people live in densely populated areas along the coast. 13. Which conclusion is best supported by these statements? (1) Major urban centers are found only along rivers. (2) The geography of a nation or region influences its development. (3) Without mountains and rivers, people cannot develop a culture. (4) The spread of new ideas is discouraged by trade and conquest.

(2) The geography of a nation or region influences its development.