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G8 Formative unit Japan under Shoguns Effect of geography

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

Topography refers to

a)

how geographic features were formed

b)

where people generally settle, and why

c)

the forms and features of land surfaces

d)

the study of population density

2.

Flora and fauna refers to

a)

the plant and animal life within a region

b)

geographical forces which encourage settlements

c)

a type of edible plant that is cultivated

3.

High mountains typically

a)

Attract settlements

b)

Provide timber

c)

Create barriers for invaders and to communication

4.

When physical overland communication is difficult

a)

people wait for methods of travel to overcome obstacles

b)

agriculture suffers

c)

separate city-states emerge

5.

Japan is made up of over 6000 islands. Such a geographic feature is called

a)

an archipelago

b)

a rift

c)

a transcend boundary

d)

a peninsula

6.

Lack of suitable land for agriculture in Japan meant that

a)

the Japanese went overseas to farm

b)

They concentrated on industry

c)

There has always been fierce competition for land

7.

On 2 occasions, Japan faced an invasion by sea. On both occasions, they were saved by what geographic factor?

a)

bodies of water

b)

topography

c)

flora and fauna

d)

Climate

8.

Japan is surrounded by water; the 3 seas are: The Pacific Ocean, The Sea of Japan, and

a)

The Adriatic Sea

b)

The Black Sea

c)

The East China Sea

d)

The Illyrian Sea

9.

Japan sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire. As a result, it experiences

a)

seismic activity

b)

earthquakes

c)

volcanic eruptions

d)

tsunamis

e)

All of these

10.

'Divine right' is a belief spread by people that states that

a)

All human rights are divine

b)

The right to life is divine

c)

The king or emperor of a country was appointed by God