Exam 1
(Europe and Russia)
(Europe and Russia)
Which map projection is preferably used because of its preservation of angles and shape?
Mercator Projection
What is the name of Panama's currency?
The Panamanian balboa
How many official languages does India have?
22 official languages
Is Timor-Leste part of Mainland Southeast Asia or Insular Southeast Asia?
Insular Southeast Asia
Saudi Arabia is growing alfalfa crops in which American state?
Arizona
Name two discussed artists or authors of the Renaissance.
Leonardo da Vinci, Geoffrey, Chaucer, Sandro Botticelli, Michelangelo, and William Shakespeare
Following the removal of Queen Lili'uokalani from power in Hawaii, who was named the leader of the new Republic of Hawaii?
Sanford Dole
South Asia is often nicknamed/called what?
The Indian subcontinent
What is the name of Fiji's largest island?
Viti Levu
Thailand, which means "land of the free," was previously called _____ until 1939.
Siam
In this country, largely immigrant communities are being labeled as parallel societies and the available housing is being destroyed. Which country is this happening in?
Denmark
What percentage of Mexico's water supply is lost to leaky pipes?
42 percent
Islamic tile art is a tradition that emerged in the 11th century. What are the three forms of design that are often found in these tiles?
Geometric patterns, arabesque, and calligraphy
What percentage of East Asia's population lives in China?
Around 85 percent
What natural occurrence resulted in cooling climate change and “A Year Without a Summer” during the years 1815 to 1816?
The volcanic eruption of Mount Tambora
During Maslyanitsa (a Russian folk holiday) what food is served that symbolizes the sun?
Pancakes
What was the name of the treaty which resulted in France giving all of its territory in North America to Great Britain?
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Which three European countries previously occupied Cameroon?
Germany, England, and France
Because of the Belt and Road Initiative, China has a 99-year lease on a port in which country?
Sri Lanka
Which country has the lowest fertility rates in the world?
South Korea
The Danish celebrate midsummer on June 23. This celebration started in the Middle Ages, and it was believed to be a way to ward off witches.
What is the name of this cultural celebration?
Sankt Hans Aften
Who were the Confederados and name two challenges that they faced.
The Confederados were a group of around 10,000 southern Confederates that emigrated (following the Civil War) to Brazil where slavery was still legal
Some of their problems were:
Language and religion barriers, poor soil for agriculture, Disease, Internal power struggles, Poor transportation infrastructure
Four religions originated in South Asia. What are their names?
Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism
Oceania is the region with the most languages that are classified as threatened or endangered.
Which regions come in second and third place?
1. Oceania
2. Asia
3. Africa
Based on the Köppen Climate Classification system, there are five major classifications.
Name each classification (type and description).
A: Tropical
B: Arid
C: Temperate Mid-Latitude
D: Harsh Mid-Latitude
E: Polar