Map Skills
Relative location describes a place in relation to
The Neolithic Era is also known as the:
a. New Stone Age
b. Bronze Age
c. Old Stone Age
d. Iron Age
A. New Stone Age
What does BC stand for in historical dating?
Before Christ
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Themes of Geography?
a. Location
b. Place
c. Time
d. Human-Environment Interaction
C. Time
What does the "G" in G.R.A.P.E.S. stand for?
On a map, what does a compass rose typically indicate?
a. Elevation
b. Population density
c. Cardinal directions
d. Scale
C. Cardinal directions
The Paleolithic Era is characterized by:
a. The development of agriculture
b. The use of stone tools
c. The invention of the wheel
d. The domestication of animals
B. The use of stone tools
In the BC/AD timeline, what does "AD" stand for?
a. After Death
b. Anno Domini
c. Ancient Date
d. Advanced Day
B. Anno Domini
The study of how people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another is associated with which theme of geography?
Movement
Which of the following is NOT part of G.R.A.P.E.S.?
a. Religion
b. Politics
c. Arts
d. Social Structure
Arts
On a map, what does a legend typically provide?
a. Information about the map's author
b. Historical facts about the region
c. Explanation of symbols used on the map
d. Weather patterns of the area
C. Explanation of symbols used on the map
During which era did humans first start domesticating plants and animals?
a. Bronze Age
b. Iron Age
c. Paleolithic Era
d. Neolithic Era
D. Neolithic
In what year did the transition from BC to AD occur?
a. 1 AD
b. 0
c. 100 BC
d. 100 AD
A. 1 AD
The theme of geography that focuses on the unique physical and human characteristics of a place is:
a. Location
b. Place
c. Movement
d. Region
B. Place
Which G.R.A.P.E.S. category would include the study of how people worship?
a. Society
b. Arts
c. Religion
d. Politics
Religion
Which of the following best describes "absolute location" in geography?
a. A general description of where a place is
b. The climate of a specific area
c. Precise coordinates using latitude and longitude
d. The cultural characteristics of a place
C. Precise coordinates using latitude and longitude
Which of the following is a key difference between the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras?
a. Use of fire
b. Development of language
c. Transition to settled farming
d. Creation of cave paintings
C. Transition to settled farming
In the BC/AD timeline, which of the following years came first?
a. 500 AD
b. 1 BC
c. 1 AD
d. 500 BC
D. 500 BC
The study of how goods are transported from one place to another is part of which theme?
Movement
Which of the following would be studied under the "A" in G.R.A.P.E.S.?
a. Money systems
b. Farming techniques
c. Paintings and sculptures
d. Social classes
Paintings and sculptures
The ability to read a map scale is important for understanding:
a. The map's age
b. The map's orientation
c. Distances on the map
d. The map's creator
C. Distances on the map
The development of pottery is most associated with which era?
Paleolithic Era
In the year 1 AD, how many years had passed since 500 BC?
501 years
Which theme of geography helps explain why coastal areas often have different cultures than inland areas?
Place
What does G.R.A.P.E.S stand for?
Geography, Religions, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure