Trivia Facts Quiz On Fertile Crescent
Spanning the middle east region, The Fertile Crescent covers countries in the Palestinian territories, other countries include Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Syria. The region is known as the cradle of civilization. What do you know about Fertile Crescent? Take our quiz to find out everything you know!
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Who was James Henry, the man who popularised the term? A/An ________
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Astronaut
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Geologist
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Archaeologist
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Professor
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C. ArchaeologistExplanation
James Henry, the man who popularized the term, was an archaeologist. Archaeologists study human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. James Henry's work and contributions in the field of archaeology made him well-known and led to the popularization of the term.Rate this question:
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What Book did the term get initial recognition?
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Outlines of European History
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Riches in history
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The Middle East
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The Fertile Crescent
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A. Outlines of European HistoryExplanation
"Outlines of European History" is the correct answer because the question is asking for the book that initially recognized the term. The other options, "Riches in history," "The Middle East," and "The Fertile Crescent," do not directly relate to the term or its initial recognition. Therefore, "Outlines of European History" is the most relevant and appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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What year was the term firstly used?
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1914
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1915
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1916
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1917
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A. 1914Explanation
The term was first used in 1914.Rate this question:
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Which book marked a second Advancement of the term?
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Outlines of European History
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Riches in history
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The Middle East
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Ancient Times: A History of the Early World
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D. Ancient Times: A History of the Early WorldExplanation
Ancient Times: A History of the Early World marked a second advancement of the term.Rate this question:
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What year was the term advanced with a map?
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1914
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1915
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1916
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1917
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C. 1916Explanation
In 1916, the term "advanced with a map" was introduced. This suggests that there was a significant development or improvement in the use or understanding of maps during this year. However, without further context or information, it is difficult to provide a more specific explanation for why 1916 is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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How did James Henry describe the fertile crescent? A/An ____
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Circle
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Semicircle
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Square
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Mass
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B. SemicircleExplanation
James Henry described the fertile crescent as a semicircle. The fertile crescent is an area in the Middle East that stretches from the Nile River in Egypt to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in Mesopotamia. It is called a semicircle because it has a curved shape resembling half of a circle. This region is known for its rich soil and agricultural productivity, making it an important area for early human civilizations to develop.Rate this question:
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What south-eastern area does the region face?
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Mediterranean
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Arabia
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Persian Gulf
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Babylon
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A. MediterraneanExplanation
The correct answer is Mediterranean. The question is asking about the south-eastern area that the region faces. The Mediterranean Sea is located to the south-east of many regions, including Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.Rate this question:
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What area faces the center of the region to the north?
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Mediterranean
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Arabia
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Persian Gulf
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Babylon
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B. ArabiaExplanation
Arabia faces the center of the region to the north. This can be inferred from the given options, as the other three options (Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and Babylon) are not located to the north of the region. Therefore, Arabia is the only logical choice for the area that faces the center of the region to the north.Rate this question:
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What area faces the east of the region to the north?
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Mediterranean
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Arabia
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Persian Gulf
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Babylon
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C. Persian GulfExplanation
The Persian Gulf is the correct answer because it is located to the east of the region mentioned in the question, which is the north. The Mediterranean, Arabia, and Babylon are not located to the east of the region to the north.Rate this question:
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Which of these serves as the western boundary of the region?
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Mediterranean
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Sahara Desert
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Persian Gulf
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Babylon
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B. Sahara DesertExplanation
The Sahara Desert serves as the western boundary of the region.Rate this question:
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