Historical Geography Exam: Quiz!
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Historical geography is the division of geography that studies how geography factors have changed over time. It draws from anthropology, ecology, geology, and environmental studies. As it relates to this quiz, you will need to understand where Mesopotamia lies, what were some disadvantages of living in Mesopotamia, what Sumerians invented, and what capital did Narmer settle at the center of Egypt. Good luck with this quiz.
- 1.
Mesopatamia lies between the _________ and ___________ Rivers.
- 2.
What were some disadvantages of living in Mesopotamia? What solutions did people find?
- 3.
In Sumeria, who were the government heads in the city-states?
- A.
Temple priests
- B.
Scribes
- C.
Elected politicians
- D.
Military commanders
Correct Answer(s)
A. Temple priests
D. Military commanders -
- 4.
What are some things the Sumerians invented?
- 5.
Who formed the world's first empire when he took control of all of Mesopotamia?
- A.
Alexander the Great
- B.
Hammurabi
- C.
Sargon of Akkad
- D.
King Tutankhamun
Correct Answer
C. Sargon of Akkad -
- 6.
Nomadic Amorites then invaded Mesopotamia and established a capital at Babylon. The Peak of the Babylonian Empire was:
- A.
Alexander the Great
- B.
Hammurabi
- C.
Sargon of Akkad
- D.
King Tutankhamun
Correct Answer
B. Hammurabi -
- 7.
The indicated section is:
- A.
Upper Egypt
- B.
Lower Egypt
- C.
Eastern Egypt
- D.
Western Egypt
Correct Answer
B. Lower Egypt -
- 8.
The indicated area is:
- A.
Upper Egypt
- B.
Lower Egypt
- C.
Eastern Egypt
- D.
Western Egypt
Correct Answer
A. Upper Egypt -
- 9.
King _________ most likely unified Upper and Lower Egypt into one Kingdom. He established the first Egyptian dynasty.
Correct Answer
Narmer - 10.
What capital did Narmer settle at the center of Egypt?
Correct Answer
Memphis - 11.
What was the great age of pyramid building in ancient Egypt?
Correct Answer
Old Kingdom - 12.
List some inventions of ancient Egypt.
- 13.
What were the major cities of the Indus River Valley Civilization?
- A.
Harappa
- B.
Alexandria
- C.
Ur
- D.
Mohenjo-Daro
- E.
Kalibangan
- F.
Sumer
Correct Answer(s)
A. Harappa
D. Mohenjo-Daro
E. Kalibangan -
- 14.
What were the 2 main rivers of ancient dynasties in China?
- A.
The Nile (China is the "gift of the Nile")
- B.
Huang He (Yellow River, "China's Sorrow")
- C.
Chang Jiang (Yangtze River)
- D.
Tigris River
Correct Answer(s)
B. Huang He (Yellow River, "China's Sorrow")
C. Chang Jiang (Yangtze River) -
- 15.
Why was the North China Plain called China's heartland?
- A.
It had beautiful mountains and valleys.
- B.
It provided many natural resources.
- C.
It supported a thriving civilization.
- D.
It was the only good farming land in China.
Correct Answer
D. It was the only good farming land in China. -
- 16.
________ was the king of the Xia Dynasty.
Correct Answer
Yu - 17.
The _________ Dynasty was the first family of Chinese rulers to leave written records. They surrounded their cities with massive earthen walls and built great palaces and tombs.
Correct Answer
Shang - 18.
Because the Chinese saw their country as the center of the civilized world, they called China:
- A.
Land of the Great
- B.
The Middle Kingdom
- C.
Best Country Ever
- D.
Fruitful Region
Correct Answer
B. The Middle Kingdom -
- 19.
The _________________ states that a just ruler had divine approval.
Correct Answer
Mandate of Heaven - 20.
The pattern of rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties is known as the _____________.
Correct Answer
Dynastic Cycle - 21.
Iron was widely used in ancient China.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 22.
The end of the ________ Dynasty was known as the "time of the warring states."
Correct Answer
Zhou - 23.
What were some innovations of the Zhou Dynasty?
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