h. Geo Exam Review

South Carolina is a beautiful and dynamic state. It is home to around 4 million people who live in very diverse areas. The Upstate, the Midlands, and the coast are all places we call home. There are mountains, sandy beaches, and rivers that can be enjoyed by all. Which of the 5 themes of geography is MOST likely being used here to describe South Carolina?

• A. Location
• B. Movement
• C. Region
• D. Place

Which of the following is not a noble truth of Buddhism?

• A. To overcome pain one needs to have desire.
• B. End pain by overcoming one's desires.
• C. All life is suffering
• D. To overcome desire, have virtue and compassion for living things

Which wave of history required people to move from place to place in order to survive?

• A. Technology
• B. Agriculture
• C. Trade
• D. Migration

Howard wrote a letter to his friend describing himself. In the letter, he said “I’m part of a big family with lots of cousins, aunts and uncles living in my house. I speak Spanish, though I am trying to learn English. I’m a practicing Christian, but there are many religions in my family. I work in a factory with my father. Which of the following words BEST defines what Howard was describing?

• A. Ancestry
• B. Geography
• C. His Culture
• D. Religious Beliefs

The 5 pillars of Islam include the Hajj. What is this?

• A. Make a statement of faith
• B. Give back to charity
• C. Fasting
• D. Journey to Mecca

What can you assume about the city of Boiling Springs based on the following statement: “The number of people born in Boiling Springs last year was 5420 and the number of people who died in Boiling Springs last year was 3927.”

• A. The population was increasing
• B. The population was decreasing
• C. The population is staying the same
• D. Death and Birth rates are not reliable statistics and do not tell you anything about population

2251 Old Furnace Rd, Boiling Springs, SC is an example of which five themes?

• A. Relative Location
• B. Absolute Location
• C. Place
• D. Movement

Which of the following would be a PUSH factor?

• A. Land Availability
• B. Family Ties
• C. War/Conflict
• D. Religious Freedom

What is one thing that all three Abrahamic faiths have in common?

• A. They all originated in the Middle East
• B. They all believe that Jesus is the Messiah
• C. They are all Universalizing religions
• D. They are the top three most popular religions in the world

This element of culture is anything coming from the human imagination. It gives culture a personality and promotes unity.

• A. Customs and traditions
• B. Government
• C. Religion
• D. Arts and Literature