Geography Multiple Choice

One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and the Tigris-Euphrates Valley in Mesopotamia is because

climate and geography favored agriculture

The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, Huang He (Yellow River), and Indus were centers of early civilization because they

contained rich soils from annual floods

Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?

favorable geography

Which factor influenced the development of ancient civilizations along river valleys?

fertile soil

Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?

fertile soils

The cultural diversity found throughout much of South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia is due in large part to

geographic factors

• Siberian Plain • Sahara Desert • Amazon Basin • Mongolian Steppes One characteristic common to these areas is that they all

have a low population density

Which factor led to the prosperity and success of the world's early civilizations?

location in river valleys

Which feature would most likely be shown on a physical map?

mountain ranges

One way in which the Huang He, the Indus, and the Nile civilizations were similar is that they each

originated in river valleys

Which heading best completes this partial outline? I. ______________________________ A. Natural boundaries of desert, mountains, and the sea B. Yearly flooding to enrich farmlands C. Old and Middle Kingdoms D. Production of papyrus plant

Egypt—Gift of the Nile

Which heading best completes the partial outline below? I. ______________________________ A. Seafood makes up a large part of the Filipino diet. B. Africans built hydroelectric plants along the Zambezi River. C. The majority of Russians live west of the Ural Mountains. D. The most densely populated area of India is the Ganges River Valley.

Geography Affects Human Behavior

•Oceans are an important source of food in Japan. •Terrace farming is used in many parts of China. •Irrigation systems are widely used in India. Which conclusion can best be drawn from these statements?

People adapt to meet the challenges of their geography.

Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia?

River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.

Base your answer to the following question on the statements below and on your knowledge of social studies. • The fertile soil of river valleys allowed early civilizations to develop and flourish. • In the 1500s and 1600s, control of the Strait of Malacca determined who traded in the Spice Islands. • Because Japan is an island that is mostly mountainous, people live in densely populated areas along the coast. Which conclusion is best supported by these statements?

The geography of a nation or region influences its development.

Why did ancient civilizations develop in valleys of rivers such as the Nile, Indus, Tigris and Euphrates?

The river valleys provided a source of fresh water and good farmland.

In which region did China's earliest civilizations develop?

Yellow River Valley

Italy, Korea, Spain, and India are similar in that each is considered

a peninsula

Throughout history, people have lived on savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river valleys, along coastlines, and on islands.

adapt their surroundings

Which feature would most often be shown on a political map?

capital cities

Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?

river valleys

Which geographic factor had the greatest influence on the early history of South Asia and China?

river valleys

Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?

river valleys

The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the

strengthening of traditional culture

One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had

the means for irrigation and transportation

Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of

urban planning

The development of early civilizations usually depended on

a plentiful water supply and fertile land

• Height above sea level • Distance from the equator • Amount of rainfall • Average daily temperature Which aspect of geography is most influenced by these factors?

climate