Unit 2: Geography Review

Why did early civilizations settle near bodies of water?

• protection from invaders

• for fun and enjoyment

• it helped with agriculture, which was necessary for survival

• so they could isolate themselves from others

The terrain can make travel and trade more difficult if you settle:

• near a river valley

• in a forest area

• on a plain

• in a city

Which of the following would NOT be considered a natural barrier?

• mountains

• desert

• plains

• rivers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of settling near a river?

• access to fresh water source

• access to fish/food supply

• abundance of silt carried from nearby mountains

• flooding can be destructive

A civilization is a complex society with many common characteristics. Which of the following characteristics would need to come first?

• agriculture

• a legal system

• a social hierarchy

• specialized jobs

Once a settlement was able to domesticate animals and grow successful crops to yield a surplus of food they were able to:

• not feel isolated due to physical geography

• have specialized jobs

• adapt to seasonal wind patterns

• develop a common language

Which of the following describes a way that humans adapt to the physical environment?

• They migrate due to push and pull factors

• They live in dry areas with little rain

• They build houses on stilts due to flooding

• They develop a writing system

What factor restricted trade between China and other civilizations to its west and southwest?

• mountains and deserts

• warfare

• a lack of natural resources

• the great plains

Which of the following adaptations would have helped to influence farming in ancient civilizations?

• the use of a common language

• using mountain barriers for protection

• creating a legal system

• building canals for irrigation

What are seasonal winds that bring wet and dry seasons to parts of south Asia called?

• sand storms

• monsoons

• tsunamis

• tornadoes