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WorksheetsWorld Geography Fall Semester Exam
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 5hrs 25mins
Fill in the blank:
The study of the Earth is called (a) .
Match the following Themes of Geography with their correct definition:
Location
Where something is located
Place
Features and characteristics of location
Region
Areas of earth with similar things
Movement
How people and products move
Human-Environment Interaction
How humans change their environment
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Globe
3-dimensional representation of Earth
Map
2-dimendional representation of an area
Cartographer
Map maker
Correctly label the following parts of the map:
What type of map is shown in the picture?
Physical Map
Political Map
Flow Line Map
Topographic Map
What type of map is shown in the picture?
Topographic Map
Physical Map
Political Map
Flow Line Map
Correctly label the following layers of the Earth:
Complete the sentence:
The landmasses (big pieces of land) that sit above the Earth are called (a) .
Correctly label the continents of the Earth:
Choose the correct term:
The theory that states that Earth was once a supercontinent, called Pangaea, that drifted apart over millions of years.
Continental Drift
Continental Move
Existential Drift
Movement Theory
Correctly label the following Oceans of the world:
Choose the correct term:
(a) studies the connections between people.
Match the following Human Geography terms with their correct definition:
Innovation
Take what you have to make what you need
Diffusion
Spread of ideas to other cultures
Acculturation
Society accepts changes
Choose the correct term:
A type of religion that believes in ONE GOD is called (a) .
A type of religion that believes in MANY GODS is called (b) .
Fill in the blank:
People moving from place to place is called (a) .
Match the following governments with their correct definition:
Democracy
People hold the power
Monarchy
King/Queen hold the power
Dictatorship
1 person holds ALL the power
Socialism
Gov. makes most of the money decisions
Communism
Gov. controls everything
True / False:
The difference between natural boundaries and artificial boundaries is that natural boundaries are based on fixed (no move) lines.
True
False
Label the following parts of North America correctly:
Choose the correct term:
The man-made waterway that connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean is called the (a) .
Choose 3:
What are the 3 mountain ranges that are found in North America.
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Coastal Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Andes Mountains
Which was the largest land acquisition made by the USA after becoming an independent country?
Louisiana Purchase
Annexation of Texas
Mexican Cession
Match the following branches of the USA federal government with their correct function (job):
Executive Branch
Enforces the laws
Legislative Branch
Makes the laws
Judicial Branch
Interprets the laws
Which of the following was NOT one of the six flags that flew over Texas?
Italy
France
Spain
Mexico
In which Texas subregion is the city of Dallas located?
Gulf Coastal Plains
Central Plains
Mountains and Basins
Great Plains
True / False:
Mexico won its independence from Portugal.
True
False
True / False:
South America includes all of the land, nations and countries that are south of the country of Panama.
True
False
What mountain range is indicated on the map?
Andes Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Coastal Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
What physical feature is indicated on the map?
Amazon Rainforest
Llanos Plains
Eastern Steppe
Yucatan Forest
What South American city has the highest population (amount of people)?
Sao Paulo
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Lima
The majority of Brazilians speak (a) .
The border between the continents of Europe and Asia is the (a) .
True / False:
The country of Russia is on the continents of Europe AND Asia.
True
False
Correctly label the peninsulas of Europe:
What mountain range is shown in the picture?
The Alps
Himalayan Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
Caucasus Mountains
Correctly label the subregions of Europe:
True / False:
Greece is known as the birthplace of Democracy.
True
False
Choose the correct term:
The (a) was a major land empire that controlled all of the lands around the Mediterranean Sea from 27 BC until 476 AD.
Fill in the blank:
The genocide of the Jewish people by Adolf Hitler and the NAZI's in WWII is called the (a) .
Which of the Northern European countries was NOT part of the Nordic countries?
Great Britain
Denmark
Norway
Iceland
Yes / No:
Is the country of Ireland part of the United Kingdom?
Yes
No
Correctly label the subregions of Russia and the Republics:
What mountain range is shown in the picture?
Ural Mountains
Himalayan Mountains
Rocky Mountains
The Alps
Choose the correct terms:
The male leader (King) of the Russian Empire was called a (a) .
The female leader (Queen) of the Russian Empire was called a (b) .
Fill in the blank:
Russians speak the language of (a) .
True / False:
Ukraine and Russia are currently at war.
True
False
What major historical event is the news article referring to?
Explosion of Chernobyl
Bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima
Great Depression
Start of WWI
Match the following definition with the correct term:
Definition: A reform movement within the Catholic Church during the 1500's in Europe and led to the birth of the Protestant Movement.
Protestant Reformation
Fill in the blank:
A type of government and economy where everything is owned by the government and shared "equally" amongst the People is called (a) .
People first started traveling to Central Asia as they embarked along what major historical trade route?
(2 words)
(a)
Match the following definition with the correct term:
Definition: A monotheistic religion based on the teachings, life and legacy of Jesus Christ--whom was send from God.
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Greek Mythology
Match the following BIG IDEAS of Christianity with their correct definitions:
Hypostatic Union
Jesus is 100% man 100% God
Virgin Birth
Mary was a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus
Holy Trinity
God is one Being who exists in 3 distinct Persons
Sola Scriptura
The Bible is the Word of God and has all authority over Christian life
What is the Name of the God of Christianity?
(a)
Match the following Christian holidays with their significant meaning:
Christmas
Birth of Jesus Christ
Good Friday
Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Easter
Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Choose 2:
The Bible is split into which 2 parts?
First Testament
Second Testament
Old Testament
New Testament
Book 2
Match the following definition with the correct term:
Definition: The ancient, polytheistic religion of the ancient Greek people.
Greek Mythology
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Fill in the blank:
A (a) is a dead religion and a religion based on cultural stories that explain nature, human behavior and the World's beginning,
A (a) was one of the original gods in Greek Mythology that were created by Chaos and represent a different element of Creation.
(2 words)
Choose 3:
What 3 gods defeated the Titans in a massive war and ruled the Heavens after winning?
Zeus
Hades
Poseidon
Athena
Hercules
Match the following gods of Greek Mythology with their power/responsibility:
Zeus
Lightning
Hades
Underworld
Poseidon
Sea
Athena
Wisdom/War
Apollo
Prophecy
Which Greek god was the ancient city of Athens devoted to as its patron god?
Poseidon
True / False:
Both, Russia and Ukraine, trace their histories back to the old, medieval kingdom called Kyivan Rus.
True
False
Fill in the blank:
The Russian Empire's political policy where they forced Ukrainian people to adopt the Russian language and Russian culture was called (a) .
Match the following definition with the correct term:
Definition: Massive protests in the streets of Kyiv after the Ukrainian President of the time backed out of deal with the European Union--leading to the setting up of a new Ukrainian government.
What did Russia do in response to the Euromaidan Protests?
Russia annexed Crimea
Fill in the blank:
The ___ ___ in Ukraine happened when Russia supported a group in eastern Ukraine separate from the rest of the country.
(2 words)
(a)
