Geography Review 1

Which term is used to designate a period of time near a specific date?

• Circa

• decade

• historic

• prehistoric

The term “before common era,” or BCE, is often used to replace what abbreviation?

• AD

• ADE

• BC

• CE

In reference to time, the abbreviation BC stands for what?

• Before Caesar

• Before Christ

• Before Constantine

• Beyond Christ

In reference to time, the abbreviation BCE stands for what?

• Beyond the Christ Era

• Before the Christ Era

• Beyond the Common Era

• Before the Common Era

What geographic area is shown on this map?

• Sahara Desert

• Mesopotamia

• Horn of Africa

• Nile River Valley

Which river is a part of the Fertile Crescent?

• Danube River

• Euphrates River

• Indus River

• Nile River

Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the Fertile Crescent?

• The region is home to large glaciers.

• The region is home to barren tundra.

• The region is home to rich farmland.

• The region is home to deep canyons.

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Persian Gulf?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Black Sea?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which number correctly identifies the Tigris River?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4