North America's first immigrants probably moved into the region from Asia thousands of years ago.
What are their descendants commonly known as today?
Native Americans
100
What are the two major mountain ranges in North America that are located in the United States known as?
Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.
100
Which three ancient civilizations help establish the early forms of writing, mathematics, and history for Latin America?
Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas
100
The continent of Europe is sometimes called a Peninsula of ________________.
Peninsulas.
100
In which continent would you find the world's longest mountain range?
South America
200
Many people migrate from rural areas into the cities for better economic opportunities. What is this type of migration known as?
Urbanization
200
The warmest region in the United States, which includes the southern states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida is commonly known as ______________________.
The Sun Belt
200
Which physical feature is a natural border between Argentina and Chile?
The Andes Mountains.
200
Democracy is a form of government in which popular sovereignty is practiced (that means the common people are in charge) Where was this type of government first practiced?
Athens, Greece.
200
Other than political boundaries, what type of physical feature creates borders between countries?
Major Rivers.
300
The mixture of different customs including morals, values, religions and even languages is considered ___________________.
Cultural diversity/diffusion
300
Effects of ___________________ in the United States cause depletion of natural resources, hazardous waste, and even toxic emissions in the air.
Industrialization.
300
What factor is taken into consideration when analyzing why countries like Columbia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and even Brazil (mid Latin America) are hotter than the rest of Latin America?
Their geographic location near or on the Equator.
300
This era in was known as the "re-birth" of Europe because it revived interest in the classical past and sparked advances in European arts, education, and literature.
The Renaissance
300
In Peru and Bolivia, the spectacular Andes peaks encircle a region called the _____________, which means "high plain."
Altiplano
400
What Religion does the majority of Europe's population falls under?
Christianity
400
A chain of closely linked metropolitan areas in the United States that form "great cities" is commonly known as a __________________.
Megalopolis
400
Throughout Latin America a mixing of religions has occurred since the colonial era. Many Latin Americans today practice a blend of different religions into one single faith, which is known as_______________.
Syncretism.
400
Western Europe's Christians fought a series of brutal religious wars called the __________ to regain Palestine, the birth place of Christianity.
The Crusades
400
Name the 5 European Peninsulas.
Iberian, Apennines, Scandinavia, Balkan and Jutland.
500
What is the biggest difference between Cuba's form of
government compared to that of the United States?
Democracy- People are in charge of their own government.
Dictatorship- Only one person in charge of the population's interest.
500
What is the Major difference between the United State's Climate and Vegetation compared to Canada? And Why?
Canada's geographic location compared to the United States is much higher in latitude and closer to the Arctic Circle, which offers much colder temperatures, while the United States is much closer to the Equator and offers much different climates.
500
The isthmus of Panama serves as an efficient location for many nations all around the world. In what ways has the country of Panama helped other countries benefit from trade and transportation?
The construction of the Panama Canal serves as a shortcut for many ships that are transporting goods from one side of the world to another.
500
What is the goal of the European Union?
The alliance in which many western European countries have come together under the Maastricht Treaty to form a better Europe. They have done this by creating a trading community among all member countries. This alliance aids each country by being dependent of others while still benefiting from the profits of trade and production.
500
How do the five peninsulas in Europe positively effect the countries that are members of the European Union economically, socially, and politically?
The European Union's goal is to create a united Europe and help build a trading community that will help all member countries benefit. The access to large bodies of water allows transportation from one country to another in order to deliver goods, services, and even create a mixture cultures.