Basic Concepts of Social Studies & World Map Flashcard

Front

What is the study of the Earth's surface?

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Geography

Front

What measures the distance north or south of the equator?

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Latitude

Front

What measures the distance east or west of the prime meridian?

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Longitude

Front

"Hemi" means...

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One-half

Front

A body of land with water on 3 sides is called _____________.

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Peninsula

Front

A chain of islands is called _____________.

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Archipelago

Front

The belief that one own culture is superior to, or better than, other cultures is referred to as ______________.

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Ethnocentrism

Front

True or False: "Monotheistic" is the belief in one god.

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True

Front

True or False:
"Polytheistic" is the belief in one god.

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False

Front

In which form of government do the people have supreme power?

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Democracy