Map Skills
Paleolithic Era and Neolithic Era
Timeline
5 Themes of Geography
G.R.A.P.E.S
100

 Relative location describes a place in relation to

Other known places
100

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

100

What does BC stand for in historical dating?

Before Christ

100

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

100

What does the "G" in G.R.A.P.E.S. stand for?
 

Geography
200

 On a map, what does a compass rose typically indicate?
 a. Elevation
 b. Population density
 c. Cardinal directions
 d. Scale

C. Cardinal directions

200

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

200

 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

200

The study of how people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another is associated with which theme of geography?

Movement

200

Which of the following is NOT part of G.R.A.P.E.S.?
a. Religion
b. Politics
c. Arts
d. Social Structure

Arts

300

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

300

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

300

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

300

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

300

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

400

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

400

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

400

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

400

The study of how goods are transported from one place to another is part of which theme?
 

Movement

400

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

500

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

500

The development of pottery is most associated with which era?

Paleolithic Era

500

In the year 1 AD, how many years had passed since 500 BC?
 

501 years

500

Which theme of geography helps explain why coastal areas often have different cultures than inland areas?
 

Place

500

What does G.R.A.P.E.S stand for?

Geography, Religions, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure

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