Ch. 13 Test Cultural Geography
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Which of these developed the first democracy?
- A.
Rome
- B.
Sparta
- C.
Athens
- D.
Persia
Correct Answer
C. AthensExplanation
NGS 3.3 The spatial behavior of people
NGS 4.2 The changing physical and human characteristics of places
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- 2.
Which of these had built a global empire by the 1800s?
- A.
Spain
- B.
Italy
- C.
United Kingdom
- D.
Sweden
Correct Answer
C. United KingdomExplanation
NGS 4.0 The physical and human characteristics of places
NGS 13B.1 Interpret the spatial extent and organizational structure of an imperial power (e.g., the Roman Empire, Han Dynasty, Carolingian Empire, British Empire)Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these are the two dominant countries of Western Europe?
- A.
Switzerland and France
- B.
Germany and the Netherlands
- C.
Germany and France
- D.
The Netherlands and Austria
Correct Answer
C. Germany and FranceExplanation
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Which of the following best describes Northern Europe's current economy?
- A.
Manufacturing, service, and high-tech industries
- B.
Tourism and luxury goods
- C.
Fishing and agriculture
- D.
Backward factories and uneducated workers
Correct Answer
A. Manufacturing, service, and high-tech industriesExplanation
NGS 11C.3 Relate economic factors to the location of particular types of industries and businesses (e.g., least-cost location in terms of land values, transportation, agglomeration, utilities)
NGS 18.0 How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the futureRate this question:
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Which region of Europe has great diversity because of its history as a cultural crossroads?
- A.
Mediterranean Europe
- B.
Western Europe
- C.
Northern Europe
- D.
Eastern Europe
Correct Answer
D. Eastern EuropeExplanation
NGS 4C.1 Describe how culture (e.g., toponyms, food preferences, gender roles, resource use, belief systems, modes of transportation and communication) affects the characteristics of placeRate this question:
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- 6.
What spread from Asia to Europe and caused the deaths of millions of people?
- A.
Smallpox
- B.
Bubonic plague
- C.
Vikings
- D.
Ottomans
Correct Answer
B. Bubonic plagueExplanation
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Which of the following is NOT true of Bosnia and Herzegovinia?
- A.
It is ethnically diverse
- B.
It has Muslims within its borders
- C.
It has a clear majority group
- D.
It shares ethnic groups with Croatia and Yugoslavia
Correct Answer
C. It has a clear majority groupExplanation
NGS 1.0 How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial persepectiveRate this question:
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Which of the following best describes the population trends shown by these pyramids?
- A.
Both Germany and Sweden have growing populations
- B.
Germany has a growing population, while Sweden has a declining population
- C.
Germany has a declining population, while Sweden has a stable population.
- D.
Both Germany and Sweden have stable populations
Correct Answer
C. Germany has a declining population, while Sweden has a stable population.Explanation
NGS 1.3 How to use geographic representations and tools to analyze, explain, and solve geographic probleRate this question:
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- 9.
What pattern do you notice about the minority ethnic groups that
- A.
They are usually related to the people of a neighboring country
- B.
They always live near the borders.
- C.
They are always a non-Slavic group.
- D.
There is never more than one ethnic minority in any country
Correct Answer
A. They are usually related to the people of a neighboring countryExplanation
NGS 1.0 How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial persepectiveRate this question:
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- 10.
Germany has proportionately fewer males over 75 than Sweden does. What best accounts for that difference?
- A.
The higher levels of pollution in Germany cause men to die at younger ages.
- B.
Germany lost many men in World War II, while Sweden did not.
- C.
The colder climate of Sweden helps people to live longer
- D.
Differences in diet cause more heart disease in Germany.
Correct Answer
B. Germany lost many men in World War II, while Sweden did not.Explanation
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