2015 Review 1- Regions/Col. Exchange

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    What is the name of the imaginary line the divides the Coastal Plain from the Piedmont?

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following is a negative effect of the Columbian Exchange?

    • Corn

    • Disease

    • Horses

    • Potatoes

    Correct Answer
    A. Disease
  • 3. 

    How many counties does NC have?

    • 125

    • 110

    • 100

    • 85

    Correct Answer
    A. 100
  • 4. 

    "Highest elevations in state, red clay soil with mineral deposits, Appalachians," would be the best description of which region?

    • Tidewater

    • Mountains

    • Piedmont

    • Coastal Plain

    Correct Answer
    A. Mountains
  • 5. 

    Why did Columbus call the Native Americans, Indians?

    • He thought that he had landed in Asia

    • He thought that he had the best name for them

    • He thought that he had landed in India, and called them Indians

    • The Indians used sign language and told Columbus the proper name

    Correct Answer
    A. He thought that he had landed in India, and called them Indians
  • 6. 

    Why was the Columbian Exchange named after Christopher Columbus?

    • He invented the term

    • He was an expert on New World species

    • His ship was nicknamed the Columbian Exchange

    • His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange

    Correct Answer
    A. His voyages marked the beginning of the exchange
  • 7. 

    Which nation does not share a boundary with the United States?

    • Canada

    • Mexico

    • Chile

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Chile
  • 8. 

    Which state does not share a border with NC?

    • TN

    • SC

    • GA

    • MD

    Correct Answer
    A. MD
  • 9. 

    Which region is described by the following description:"rolling hills, clay soil, cities, low waterfalls" 

    • TN

    • Coastal Plain

    • Piedmont

    • Mountains

    Correct Answer
    A. Piedmont
  • 10. 

    Which of the following statements would best describe the Coastal Plain of NC?

    • Lowest elevations, flat lands that extends along the Atlantic Ocean

    • Range of mountains in the eastern US

    • Rolling hills in the center of the state

    • Wetlands in the western part of NC

    Correct Answer
    A. Lowest elevations, flat lands that extends along the Atlantic Ocean
  • 11. 

    Which one would not be an example of a primary source?

    • Diary accounts

    • Soldier writing letters back home about his war experience

    • Textbook

    • Declaration of Independence

    Correct Answer
    A. Textbook
  • 12. 

    Name NC's largest city.

    • Raleigh

    • Charlotte

    • Asheville

    • Wilmington

    Correct Answer
    A. Charlotte
  • 13. 

    How did the geography of the Outer Banks impact the development of early NC?

    • Prevented the development of large port cities

    • Outer Banks was often a target for hurricanes and storms

    • The coastline was so long that it was easy accessible for shipping and settlers

    • Both A and B

    Correct Answer
    A. Both A and B
  • 14. 

    Which region of NC is the most suitable for farming?

    • Piedmont

    • Coastal Plain

    • Mountains

    • Outer Banks

    Correct Answer
    A. Coastal Plain
  • 15. 

    What percentage of Native Americans were impacted by death due to the Columbian Exchange?

    • 90 %

    • 50%

    • 40%

    • 60%

    Correct Answer
    A. 90 %
  • 16. 

    Native Americans and European settlers had differing beliefs about land ownership. Which statement best summarizes the viewpoint of each side.

    • Native Americans viewed land as theirs to be controlled---- Europeans wanted to control the land for themselves, without Native American interference

    • Native Americans wasted nothing in land use- preserve the forest land at all costs, the Europeans wanted to rebuild the forest land as well

    • Europeans wanted to buy and sell land, Native Americans used the land- all were free to use it

    • Native Americans were eager to buy land from Europeans for guns, the Europeans wanted to preserve all forest land

    Correct Answer
    A. Europeans wanted to buy and sell land, Native Americans used the land- all were free to use it

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