GEOGRAPHY 1001 EXAM 1
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Interpreting the impact of tectonic activity on the landforms of East Africa would
probably be the work of a _____ geographer. - Answer-physical
The visible imprint of people on the surface of the earth is seen in the _______
landscape. - Answer-cultural
One method of finding absolute location on a map is by using - Answer-longitude
and latitude.
Which of the following describes the process of heightening interactions, increasing
interdependence, and deepening relations across country boundaries? - Answer-
globalization
Identify the correct trade flow in the triangular trading system amongst Europe-
Africa-the Americas-Europe, which ultimately helped establish the foundations of the
capitalized world economy. - Answer-Manufactured goods, slaves, commodities
(tobacco, rice)
In early history (dating back to Romans and Greeks) the primary purpose or reason
for colonialism was - Answer-need for resources and tribute
The first wave of colonialism was sparked by these European powers - Answer-
Spain and Portugal
There were two waves of colonialism between 1500 and 1975. Which is not true
about the first wave (1500-1825). - Answer-Economies were focused on tourism.
Colonizers focused on gaining lands to establish large-scales agriculture production
in the Americas and establish trade routes. What best describes this trading system?
- Answer-It had global reach.
What does the term Scramble for Africa refer to? - Answer-European powers
arbitrarily divided the world's second-largest continent among themselves.
What fueled the second wave of colonization in the second half of the nineteenth
century? - Answer-industrialization
Which of the following is NOT consistent with strong globalization? - Answer-The
global economy is significantly different from previous economies.
The map of world religions demonstrates the role of _______ diffusion of ideas. -
Answer-expansion
, The spread of Christianity from its hearth in Jerusalem to people and lands along the
northern Mediterranean Sea is a good example of - Answer-hierarchical diffusion.
Globalization included colonial empires such as the Ottoman in Southwest Asia, the
French in the Maghreb, and the ________ in the Pacific. - Answer-Japanese
_______ is the sub discipline of Geography concerned with making maps. - Answer-
Cartography
Fieldwork and field studies are still critical to research by geographers in the 21st
centuries. T F - Answer-True
There are two basic types of maps: thematic maps and _______ maps. - Answer-
reference
Relative location of places are shown on what type of map? - Answer-thematic
All maps are distorted in area size or direction or both. They are all inaccurate. -
Answer-True
Collecting data for research or mapping by using instruments that are far from the
area of study is called - Answer-remote sensing
Modern colonialism began in fifteenth-century Europe. It was different from the
Roman or any other preceding empire because the focus in this modern era was
specifically on gaining - Answer-territory.
During the Age of Exploration, stretching from the 1400s to the 1900s, which of the
following regions was the focal point for global trade and exchange of culture? -
Answer-Atlantic
Which of the following is NOT one of the three financial institutions that came into
existence as a result of the Bretton Woods conference at the close of WWII? -
Answer-International Reserve Bank
maintain national peace and security, to develop friendly relationships..... - Answer-
United Nations (UN)
In 1945, following the world wars, this organization had 51 member countries; in
2015, membership has grown to 193 members. - Answer-UN
What is the practical result of the UN Security Council being dominated by only five
countries (U.S., France, U.K., China, and Russia) with permanent veto power? -
Answer-The Security Council's decisions are some of the most politicized.
Which of the following is a term used to describe dominance of one country on the
global stage? - Answer-Hegemon
Political Scientists outlined four hegemons between 1500-2000. What is the order? -
Answer-Spain 1500s-Netherlands 1600s-Great Britain 1700&1800s-U.S. 1900s
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Interpreting the impact of tectonic activity on the landforms of East Africa would
probably be the work of a _____ geographer. - Answer-physical
The visible imprint of people on the surface of the earth is seen in the _______
landscape. - Answer-cultural
One method of finding absolute location on a map is by using - Answer-longitude
and latitude.
Which of the following describes the process of heightening interactions, increasing
interdependence, and deepening relations across country boundaries? - Answer-
globalization
Identify the correct trade flow in the triangular trading system amongst Europe-
Africa-the Americas-Europe, which ultimately helped establish the foundations of the
capitalized world economy. - Answer-Manufactured goods, slaves, commodities
(tobacco, rice)
In early history (dating back to Romans and Greeks) the primary purpose or reason
for colonialism was - Answer-need for resources and tribute
The first wave of colonialism was sparked by these European powers - Answer-
Spain and Portugal
There were two waves of colonialism between 1500 and 1975. Which is not true
about the first wave (1500-1825). - Answer-Economies were focused on tourism.
Colonizers focused on gaining lands to establish large-scales agriculture production
in the Americas and establish trade routes. What best describes this trading system?
- Answer-It had global reach.
What does the term Scramble for Africa refer to? - Answer-European powers
arbitrarily divided the world's second-largest continent among themselves.
What fueled the second wave of colonization in the second half of the nineteenth
century? - Answer-industrialization
Which of the following is NOT consistent with strong globalization? - Answer-The
global economy is significantly different from previous economies.
The map of world religions demonstrates the role of _______ diffusion of ideas. -
Answer-expansion
, The spread of Christianity from its hearth in Jerusalem to people and lands along the
northern Mediterranean Sea is a good example of - Answer-hierarchical diffusion.
Globalization included colonial empires such as the Ottoman in Southwest Asia, the
French in the Maghreb, and the ________ in the Pacific. - Answer-Japanese
_______ is the sub discipline of Geography concerned with making maps. - Answer-
Cartography
Fieldwork and field studies are still critical to research by geographers in the 21st
centuries. T F - Answer-True
There are two basic types of maps: thematic maps and _______ maps. - Answer-
reference
Relative location of places are shown on what type of map? - Answer-thematic
All maps are distorted in area size or direction or both. They are all inaccurate. -
Answer-True
Collecting data for research or mapping by using instruments that are far from the
area of study is called - Answer-remote sensing
Modern colonialism began in fifteenth-century Europe. It was different from the
Roman or any other preceding empire because the focus in this modern era was
specifically on gaining - Answer-territory.
During the Age of Exploration, stretching from the 1400s to the 1900s, which of the
following regions was the focal point for global trade and exchange of culture? -
Answer-Atlantic
Which of the following is NOT one of the three financial institutions that came into
existence as a result of the Bretton Woods conference at the close of WWII? -
Answer-International Reserve Bank
maintain national peace and security, to develop friendly relationships..... - Answer-
United Nations (UN)
In 1945, following the world wars, this organization had 51 member countries; in
2015, membership has grown to 193 members. - Answer-UN
What is the practical result of the UN Security Council being dominated by only five
countries (U.S., France, U.K., China, and Russia) with permanent veto power? -
Answer-The Security Council's decisions are some of the most politicized.
Which of the following is a term used to describe dominance of one country on the
global stage? - Answer-Hegemon
Political Scientists outlined four hegemons between 1500-2000. What is the order? -
Answer-Spain 1500s-Netherlands 1600s-Great Britain 1700&1800s-U.S. 1900s
