Flashcard on Early Settlements and Geography

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What was a favorable place for ancient indigenous people to settle? Options: Mountains, Glaciers, The Grand Canyon, Valleys

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Valleys

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What was the Land Bridge theory?

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People migrated from Siberia by crossing a land bridge over the Bering Strait connecting North America to Asia.

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Physical geographers DO NOT study what aspect of the Earth? Options: Earth’s seasons, Climate and atmosphere, Soil, landforms, bodies of water, Population

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Population

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Early European explorers were fascinated by the ______ they heard of in Asia.

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Spices

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What was a NEGATIVE effect of the Europeans' exploration?

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Diseases

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What is NOT an example of how states within each region are alike? Options: There are usually similar kinds of land/landforms, Each state was different climates to set them apart, The states in each region can share a history and culture, People who live there often earn their living in similar ways

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Each state was different climates to set them apart

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What invention was the start of colonialism and allowed maps to become popular?

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Printing Press

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How are a GPS and a GIS different?

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GPS is the technology used to find precise location, GIS uses location data & applies it in a variety of useful ways.

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During the 1400s, the ____________ was when there was a new age of learning, science, and art began in Europe. European merchants were interested in the riches Marco Polo wrote about in his book.

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The Renaissance

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Which statement below tells you about the conflicts that the Aboriginal people and the Native Americans went through? Options: Aboriginal people were treated poorly but the Native Americans were given the respect from new settlers., Only the Native Americans lands were seized. The Aboriginals kept the control over their land., The Aboriginals and Native Americans had similar circumstances. Land was seized by colonists, war broke out, and many died for both groups., The Aboriginals were recognized as Australian citizens but Native Americans were treated poorly and taken in as slaves.

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The Aboriginals and Native Americans had similar circumstances. Land was seized by colonists, war broke out, and many died for both groups.